Entrepreneurs Scholarships for Africans , 2025 - 2026


Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2026

Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2026

Apply for the 2026 Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship, an 8-month virtual program by Queen’s University offering African students ...

22 October, 2025 Deadline: 15 Dec, 2025


IOC Dakar 2026 Young Reporters Programme

IOC Dakar 2026 Young Reporters Programme

This unique opportunity, which will coincide with the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, offers 16 emerging sports journalists from different parts of the world the ...

02 October, 2025 Deadline: 30 Nov, 2025


Ashoka Social Intrapreneurship 2025

Ashoka Social Intrapreneurship 2025

Open to health professionals and innovators seeking leadership and impact skills in healthcare.

01 October, 2025 Deadline: 13 Oct, 2025


Global Leadership Challenge 2025 for Emerging Leaders

Global Leadership Challenge 2025 for Emerging Leaders

a prestigious leadership fellowship by the University of Oxford and St. Gallen Symposium. Open to young professionals and postgraduate students aged 21–30 worldwide.

29 September, 2025 Deadline: 02 Nov, 2025


ESSA 2025 Grants for Foundational Learning Researchers in Africa

ESSA 2025 Grants for Foundational Learning Researchers in Africa

Up to four grants will be awarded per country to individual researchers or groups of researchers, valued at up to $15,000

18 September, 2025 Deadline: 31 Oct, 2025


Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) Grants 2025 (With up to $50,000 in Grants)

Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) Grants 2025 (With up to $50,000 in Grants)

The Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) Grants are now accepting applications. Nonprofits and schools in underserved communities are encouraged to visit here to apply and learn more about this opportunity.

06 September, 2025 Deadline: 15 Sep, 2025


ECOWAS Immersion Program 2026

ECOWAS Immersion Program 2026

You're a recent graduate? Applications for the Immersion program in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are now being accepted.

01 September, 2025 Deadline: 21 Sep, 2025


D4D Hub Creative Economy Challenge & Award 2025

D4D Hub Creative Economy Challenge & Award 2025

The D4D Hub is a strategic platform that aims to strengthen digital cooperation between the EU, its Member States, and partner countries.

23 August, 2025 Deadline: 03 Sep, 2025


TVC Labs MentorPitch Program for Nigerian Entrepreneurs 2025

TVC Labs MentorPitch Program for Nigerian Entrepreneurs 2025

The TVC Labs MentorPitch Program 2025 is a golden opportunity for Nigerian startups looking to refine their strategy, gain market traction, ...

23 August, 2025 Deadline: 31 Aug, 2025


Regis Ohia Foundation Entrepreneurship Grant 2025

Regis Ohia Foundation Entrepreneurship Grant 2025

The Regis Ohia Foundation is dedicated to empowering young people through scholarships and grants that bridge the gap between potential and ...

21 August, 2025 Deadline: 31 Aug, 2025


SERA by Wema Youth Program for Female Entrepreneurs (Up to ₦2.5M Grant)

SERA by Wema Youth Program for Female Entrepreneurs (Up to ₦2.5M Grant)

Are you a young female entrepreneur with essential entrepreneurial and managerial skills? Apply now for the SERA BY WEMA Transforming Nigeria Youth Cohorts 3 Program.

18 August, 2025 Deadline: 09 Sep, 2025


NBA Triple-Double Accelerator Program for Africans 2025

NBA Triple-Double Accelerator Program for Africans 2025

The program will select 10 startups to receive mentorship from NBA Africa, ALX, and industry leaders. The grand prize winner will receive $50,000 USD in cash ...

08 August, 2025 Deadline: 29 Aug, 2025


Apply for the 2026 Whitley Awards

Apply for the 2026 Whitley Awards

Applications for the 2026 Whitley Awards are currently open and close at midnight GMT on 31 October 2025. The Whitley Awards Ceremony will take place in Spring ...

08 August, 2025 Deadline: 31 Oct, 2025


2025 African Women in Digital Health (AWiDH) Mentorship Program

2025 African Women in Digital Health (AWiDH) Mentorship Program

The Africa Women in Digital Health (AWiDH) is calling for applications for the second edition of its Mentorship Cohort to empower the next generation of ...

07 August, 2025 Deadline: 22 Aug, 2025


Global Gateway Joint Innovation Facility (JIF) 2025

Global Gateway Joint Innovation Facility (JIF) 2025

The Joint Innovation Facility (JIF) is a new Africa-Europe initiative designed to accelerate innovation, foster meaningful collaboration across ...

02 August, 2025 Deadline: 15 Sep, 2025



The important of categorizing scholarships
Scholarship categories play a crucial role as they enable students to focus on specific opportunities, thereby enhancing their chances of success by aligning their qualifications with the objectives of the provider.

They streamline the search process by matching applicants to scholarships. based on factors such as academic achievement, financial need, field of study, or personal background, ensuring that providers support the most fitting candidates.

In the end, categories guarantee that funding is directed towards students who align best with the provider’s mission, whether that involves encouraging diversity, recognizing academic excellence, or nurturing future leaders.


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