Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified applicants for the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship 2027 targeted at young African Entrepreneurs who want to solve pressing problems and bring entrepreneurial ideas to life.
The fellowship will give African students and recent graduates the opportunity to access training, resources, financial support and a network of mentors to develop their entrepreneurial skills and start building their own venture.
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
See Also: University of Cambridge Mastercard Scholarship 2027 [Fully Funded]
Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship | Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship 2027, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants may either be a student or a recent graduate from all academic disciplines, and from any African post-secondary institution.
- Applicants must demonstrate commitment to developing their entrepreneurial mindset and taking advantage of the resources provided to develop their own enterprise.
- Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency as the program is delivered in English.
- Prospective fellows who are unable to speak or write English are still encouraged to apply and form teams with someone who can fulfill all the requirements of the program in English.
- Applicants must be available full time to complete the program throughout the entire duration of the fellowship.
Program Benefits
- Best-in-class Training
- Mentorship and Networking
- Opportunity to pitch for prizes of up to $15,000 CAD in the pitch competition at the end of the program
- Opportunity to travel to the Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre to build lasting connections.
- 60 Finalists will receive a stipend of $500 CAD.
- Inclusivity.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship 2026 are to complete an online application where they will de required to provide all the necessary information and document on or before the application deadline.
Application Deadline: 1st December 2026
