Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2027 opens to African students

What happened

Applications close on December 1, 2026. The 8-month online programme is for African students and recent graduates, with training, mentoring and a chance at a $500 CAD stipend and pitch prizes up to $15,000 CAD.

Why it may matter

• This is time-bound — there is an application or deadline involved, so check the dates before they pass.
• Something has opened that was not open before — worth checking whether you are eligible.
• Useful if you are trying to find an internship or get a job.