Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship
Queen's University
- Location
- Remote - Africa
- Category
- Fellowships
- Deadline
- 1 December 2026
- Source
- Queen's University
About this opportunity
An eight-month fully virtual entrepreneurship programme providing African students and recent graduates with entrepreneurship training, mentorship, coaching, networking, financial support opportunities and venture-development experience. Up to 60 participants advance to the final fellowship phase and may receive a stipend and compete for pitch funding.
Requirements
Open to students and recent graduates from all academic disciplines and any post-secondary institution in Africa. Applicants should be committed to developing an entrepreneurial mindset and be willing to dedicate at least 10 hours per week. Programme content is delivered in English, mentorship may be available in English and French, and assignments and pitches must be completed in English.