The Mastercard Foundation has announced the opening of applications for the 2025 EdTech Fellowship, a prestigious program designed to support innovative education technology (EdTech) startups and entrepreneurs in Africa. This exciting opportunity is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, and job creation in the education sector.
The EdTech Fellowship is a comprehensive program that provides selected fellows with a range of benefits, including funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities. Fellows will also have access to a community of like-minded entrepreneurs and educators, providing a supportive ecosystem for growth and innovation.
The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship is open to EdTech startups and entrepreneurs from across Africa. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to improving education outcomes and increasing access to quality education, particularly for marginalized and underserved communities. To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must have a minimum viable product (MVP) or a prototype, and must have demonstrated some level of traction or impact in their target market.
The EdTech Fellowship is a highly competitive program, and applicants will be selected based on a range of criteria, including the innovation and impact of their solution, the strength of their business plan, and their potential for growth and scalability. The Mastercard Foundation is committed to supporting innovative solutions that address some of the most pressing challenges facing education in Africa.
The EdTech Fellowship is part of the Mastercard Foundation’s broader strategy to support entrepreneurship and innovation in Africa. By providing funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities to EdTech startups and entrepreneurs, the Foundation aims to catalyze innovation and growth in the education sector, and to help address some of the most pressing challenges facing education in Africa.
The application deadline for the 2025 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship is [insert date]. Interested applicants can learn more about the program and submit their applications online. The Mastercard Foundation looks forward to supporting the next generation of education innovators and entrepreneurs.
By supporting EdTech startups and entrepreneurs through the EdTech Fellowship, the Mastercard Foundation is helping to create a more inclusive and equitable education system in Africa. This is an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs and innovators who are passionate about improving education outcomes and increasing access to quality education.
