{"id":43261,"date":"2025-11-08T01:50:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T01:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=43261"},"modified":"2025-11-08T01:50:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T01:50:06","slug":"applications-now-open-for-the-2025-anzisha-prize-win-over-50000-and-business-support-for-young-african-entrepreneurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=43261","title":{"rendered":"Fully Funded Anzisha Prize 2026 \u2013 Over $140,000 USD in Cash Prizes and Business Support for Young African Entrepreneurs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Anzisha is Africa\u2019s biggest award for her youngest entrepreneurs aged 15 – 22 years, and hands out over USD $140,000 every year in business support and prize money to very young entrepreneurs from all over the continent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Anzisha has championed and supported over 290 Very Young Entrepreneurs throughout the African continent. 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 we hope you are ready to submit your application for the 2026 cycle. Become a role model and inspire other young entrepreneurs to make a difference in their communities and Africa as a whole. By applying to Anzisha you stand a chance to win a\u00a0share<\/em>\u00a0of grand cash prizes valued over $50 000 and business support for your business. Africa\u2019s future lies in your hands and we want to celebrate your potential to grow your country\u2019s economy and create jobs. Keep following Anzisha for the latest updates on our Venture Building Fellowship.<\/p>\n

Applications for the\u00a02026<\/em> intake has been extended to 21 November 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Important Dates for the 2026 Application Cycle<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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About the Anzisha Venture Building Fellowship<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Anzisha is a venture building fellowship program that has successfully supported and championed very young entrepreneurs for over 15 years.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0The fellowship is a two-year program that celebrates and rewards business growth. During the course of the fellowship, the program will track the performance of the business and the entrepreneur.<\/span>\u00a0Businesses 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.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0The Grand Prizes are split into 4 categories<\/p>\n

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  • The Job Creation Prize<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Revenue Growth Prize<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Storytelling Prize<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Integrating Systems and Processes Prize<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 we look forward to receiving your application.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Download the Application Guide<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    In the application guide, you will find a list of eligibility requirements, documents, and images needed to submit a compelling application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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