Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship 2025

Suitably qualified applicants are invited to apply for the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship 2025, designed for young African entrepreneurs eager to tackle pressing challenges and turn their innovative ideas into successful ventures.

This fellowship is an opportunity for African students and recent graduates to get the unique opportunity of getting training, vital resources, and funding as well as a mentorship platform to enable them to build their entrepreneurial aptitude and start their businesses.

Fellowship Summary:

Fellowship Sponsor(s): Mastercard Foundation

Host Institution(s): Queen’s University, Canada

Funding Amount: Not specified

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Student

Nationality: Africans

Requirements and eligibility criteria;

Be a student or recent graduate from any African post-secondary institution and any academic discipline.
Show commitment to developing an entrepreneurial mindset and leveraging program resources to build an enterprise.
Demonstrate proficiency in English (as the program is delivered in English).
If not fluent in English, applicants are encouraged to form teams with someone who meets the language requirement.
Be available full-time to complete the fellowship program.

Program Benefits:

Access to top-notch training.
Mentorship and networking opportunities.
Chance to pitch for prizes up to $15,000 CAD in a final competition.
Opportunity to travel to the Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre for networking and development.
60 finalists will receive a $500 CAD stipend.
Focus on inclusivity.

Application Procedures (How to apply);

Apply for the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship 2025, and complete the online application form by the specified deadline. Be sure to provide all required information and documents during the application process.

Application Deadline: 4th December 2024

For more information visit the official website

Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship 2025