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Anzisha Prize 2027

Anzisha Prize (African Leadership Academy and Mastercard Foundation)

Posted 1 Oct 2026 · About 5 months left

In plain terms

The Anzisha Prize awards up to 20,000 US dollars to African entrepreneurs aged 15 to 22 who have operated a business for at least six months. Applications open on 1 October 2026 and close on 28 February 2027.

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Summary

Yearly fellowship and prize for very young African entrepreneurs (15 to 22 years old) running a business. Applications usually open around October.

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Eligible regions

  • africa

Who can apply

  • individual
  • social_enterprise

Eligibility and conditions

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Entrepreneurs aged 15 to 22 who are African citizens or based in Africa and have run their venture for at least six months.

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