Businesses that show exemplary growth and initiative are rewarded with benefits and services such as short courses, cloud services and cash stipends. At the end of the second year, entrepreneurs will pitch their businesses and successes for a chance to win their share of prizes to the value $40,000. <\/p>\n
The Grand Prizes are split into 4 categories:<\/p>\n
The Job Creation Prize
\nRevenue Growth Prize
\nStorytelling Prize
\nIntegrating Systems and Processes Prize<\/p>\n
At the end of the fellowship, the fellows will graduate and join the Anzisha alumni network. If you are a young African Entrepreneur trying to grow a small business or you\u2019ve created something that provides you and your friends with an income \u2013 then they look forward to receiving your application.<\/p>\n
Benefits<\/p>\n
Bi-annual cash stipends to eligible fellows throughout the fellowship. Eligibility<\/p>\n You must be between 15 and 22 years old with an ID document or Passport to present as evidence. Anyone born before 1 September 2003 or after 31 August 2010, will not be considered. Judging Criteria<\/p>\n To be selected as one of our Anzisha ventures, your business or project will be judged on the following 5 criteria:<\/p>\n Is your venture\u00a0established with customers\u00a0and beneficiaries and are you offering value to them? To be selected as one of the Anzisha Fellows, you must demonstrate two important qualities:<\/p>\n You are the leader of your venture and you drive both venture strategy and operations. Application<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Northeastern-Universitys-Global-Study-Expo-GHA-KEN-1.jpg\"\/)
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\nShort term educational opportunities, internships and specialised technical expert consultations for eligible fellows in Year 2.
\nJob Creation Prize \u2013 awarded to the entrepreneur in Year 2 who has created the most job opportunities since joining the fellowship.
\nRevenue Growth Prize \u2013 awarded to the entrepreneur in Year 2 with the highest business revenue growth since joining the fellowship.
\nStorytelling Prize \u2013 awarded to the entrepreneur in Year 2 who has creatively communicated and distributed their entrepreneurship story through written, oral and visual storytelling since joining the fellowship.
\nSystems of Delivery Prize \u2013 awarded to the entrepreneur in Year 2 who has effectively used systems and processes learned in the program to advance their business model since joining the fellowship.<\/p>\n
\nYou must be a national of an African country with a business based in Africa for African customers\/beneficiaries.
\nThe Anzisha Fellowship isn\u2019t for great ideas or business plans \u2013 you must have already started, and be able to prove it! Get started now and ensure you have tangible results to share before applications open.
\nYour business, invention or social project can be in any field or industry (science and technology, civil society, arts and culture, sports, etc.). Any kind of venture is welcome to apply.
\nIndividuals who apply must be one of the founding members of a business (for example, 2 or 3 co-founders who started up the project together).<\/p>\n
\nAre you, the\u00a0founder, who is\u00a0leading\u00a0and\u00a0managing\u00a0your venture?
\nIs your venture\u00a0demonstrating some impact\u00a0already?
\nWhether your venture is a for-profit business or cause-based, does it\u00a0already earn revenue\u00a0or\u00a0already impacting beneficiaries? Is there potential to increase revenues or beneficiary reach with support from Anzisha?
\nHas your venture\u00a0created jobs\u00a0and is there potential to create more high quality jobs?<\/p>\n
\nYou spend at least 20 hours a week (or more) on your business and plan to continue to do so after selection.<\/p>\n