fellowship · Deadline Nov 11, 2026
African Leadership Academy (Anzisha Prize) · Johannesburg, South Africa
Award
USD 140000
Left
7d
Closes Nov 11, 2026
About
Eligible individuals must be 15-22 years old with a valid National ID or passport, be citizens of an African country, and have already started a business or project. Fellows receive $40,000 USD worth of prizes, cash stipends, and financial readiness support.
Eligibility — verbatim from the source
Age: You are 15–22 years old and have a valid National ID or passport. Location: You are a African country. Venture: You have already started a business or project. Leadership: You are a founder leading the venture. Commitment: You spend 20+ hours per week working on it. Benefits $40 000 USD Worth of Prizes At the end of the second year, entrepreneurs will pitch their ventures and demonstrate their growth over time, competing for a share of the prize pool. The four award categories are Job Creation, Revenue Growth, Storytelling, and Systems of Delivery. Cash Stipends Fellows receive milestone-based funding tied to business progress, ensuring capital is deployed effectively to drive growth, accountability, and disciplined execution.Find Grants Finance Readiness Through targeted financial support, fellows build strong systems and investor-ready materials, positioning their ventures for funding, partnerships, and long-term growth. Experiential Learning Fellows eng
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Johannesburg, South Africa
Closes Nov 11, 2026