The Anzisha Prize, funded by the MasterCard Foundation, is an entrepreneurial fellowship for Africans aged 15-22 years old. The opportunity best fits young African entrepreneurs trying to grow a business, so if you have what it takes, then apply now!
Application deadline: November 30, 2021
Over $140,000 is handed out annually in business support prize money for accepted African entrepreneurs within this scheme. The Anzisha Prize seeks to award young businesspeople who have developed and implemented innovative solutions to social challenges or started successful enterprises within their community.
The Anzisha Prize is a venture-building fellowship program that has successfully supported and championed very young entrepreneurs for over 10 years.
The fellowship is a three-year program that celebrates and rewards business growth.
During the course of the three years, the program will track the performance of the business and the entrepreneur. Businesses that show exemplary growth and initiative are rewarded with benefits and services such as short courses, cloud services, and cash stipends.
At the end of the second year, entrepreneurs will pitch their businesses and successes for a chance to win their share of prizes to the value $140 000.
The Grand Prizes are split into 4 categories
At the end of the three-year fellowship, the fellows will graduate and join the Anzisha Prize alumni network.
Furthermore, the application timeline is as follows:
20 October 2021 – Applications Open
31 November 2021 – Applications Close
January – March 2022 – Phone Interviews, Assignments, and Due Diligence visits
April 2022 – Announcement of Top 26
August 2022 – Anzisha Prize Induction
Prior to applying, the following criteria must be met:
To be selected as one of the 12 Anzisha Fellows, your business or project will be judged on the following 5 criteria:
Meanwhile, to be selected as one of our Anzisha Fellows, you must demonstrate the two following qualities:
In order to start your application process, please download the Applications Guide attached here and also visit the official competition webpage for further information.
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