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FellowshipDunin-Deshpande Innovation Centre at Queen’s University / Mastercard Foundation

Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2027

Up to 60 finalists may receive a CAD $500 stipend; finalists may also pitch for prizes of up to CAD $15,000.Deadline Dec 1, 2026Fully virtual; open to eligible students and recent graduates across Africa.· Entrepreneurship; Social Impact; Business Development

About this opportunity

An eight-month, fully virtual entrepreneurship fellowship for African students and recent graduates. Participants develop entrepreneurial skills and ventures through structured training, coaching, mentorship, networking, and milestone-based startup work.

Application details

Duration: Eight-month program delivered in three phases: Explore (January–February 2027), Ignite (March–April 2027), and Launch (May–August 2027).

Complete the official Queen’s University Qualtrics application before December 1, 2026 at 12:59 pm ET. Confirm the current eligibility criteria and program instructions on the form before applying.

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