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Call for Applications: Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Cohort 3 (Up to $100, 000)

Call for Applications: Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Cohort 3 (Up to $100, 000)

Call for Applications: Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Cohort 3

Are you a Nigerian EdTech entrepreneur with an innovative solution to transform education? The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, implemented by Co-Creation Hub (CCHub), is calling for applications for its third cohort. This is your opportunity to take your EdTech venture to the next level while contributing to the future of education in Africa.

About the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship

The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship is an initiative of the Mastercard Foundation Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning in ICT. Launched to revolutionize education across Africa, the Fellowship provides selected EdTech companies with the tools and resources they need to scale, sustain impact, and address critical challenges in the education sector.

Since its inception, the Fellowship has supported numerous startups, helping them reach millions of learners. Now in its third cohort, the program continues its mission to foster innovation and drive systemic change in education.

What the Fellowship Offers

Selected participants will benefit from:

  1. Acceleration Support: Tailored mentorship and training to help refine and scale your EdTech solution.
  2. Funding Opportunities: Access to seed funding and resources to grow your venture.
  3. Market Access: Connections with key stakeholders, including government agencies, education institutions, and investors.
  4. Ecosystem Support: Integration into a vibrant community of EdTech innovators across Africa.
  5. Impact Insights: Tools to measure and enhance the educational outcomes of your solution.
  6. Grand Prize: The Fellowship offers a grand prize worth $100,000 to the most outstanding EdTech venture.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Cohort 3, you must:

  • Be a founder or co-founder of an EdTech startup operating in Nigeria.
  • Have a solution that addresses critical challenges in the education sector.
  • Demonstrate the potential for scalability and sustainability.
  • Be committed to improving education outcomes for African learners.

Why You Should Apply

The education sector in Africa is ripe for transformation, and technology plays a pivotal role in addressing its unique challenges. As an EdTech entrepreneur, this Fellowship provides a platform to amplify your impact and align with a network of innovators working to reshape the future of learning. With the support of CCHub and the Mastercard Foundation, you’ll gain the resources and exposure needed to bring your vision to life.

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How to Apply

Applications are now open and will close on January 31st, 2025. To apply, visit here.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of a transformative journey in education innovation. Join the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Cohort 3 and make a lasting impact on learners across Nigeria and beyond.

For more information, feel free to contact us at Oluwole Consults. We’re here to support you in your application journey.

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