Fellowship
Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship
Queen\'s University
Multiple countries
·2 C
·FellowshipCloses in 36 days
Queen\'s University
Application deadlineDec 01, 2026
Participation modeRemote
Opportunity details
The important facts at a glance
Funding and support providedother
Who can apply
Review the official criteria before applying
African post-secondary students and recent graduates, including Ugandans, from any discipline may apply. Participants must commit at least ten hours weekly and meet progression milestones. Courses, assignments and pitches are in English; applicants may collaborate with an English-speaking team member.
About this opportunity
Program overview and application information
This eight-month entrepreneurship programme helps African students and recent graduates develop ventures addressing local challenges. Participants progress through entrepreneurship training, venture development and a selective incubation phase.
Benefits
Entrepreneurship courses, Queen\'s micro-credentials, coaching, mentors and an international entrepreneurial network. Up to sixty final-stage fellows receive a CAD 500 stipend, with opportunities to compete for pitch prizes up to CAD 15,000.
Requirements
Complete the fellowship application and demonstrate commitment to developing an entrepreneurial idea or venture. Participants must complete course assignments, venture milestones and pitches to advance between phases.
How to apply
Complete Queen\'s official fellowship application form by the deadline. Selected participants enter the initial training phase and must meet its milestones to qualify for subsequent phases.
Benefits
Entrepreneurship courses, Queen\'s micro-credentials, coaching, mentors and an international entrepreneurial network. Up to sixty final-stage fellows receive a CAD 500 stipend, with opportunities to compete for pitch prizes up to CAD 15,000.
Requirements
Complete the fellowship application and demonstrate commitment to developing an entrepreneurial idea or venture. Participants must complete course assignments, venture milestones and pitches to advance between phases.
How to apply
Complete Queen\'s official fellowship application form by the deadline. Selected participants enter the initial training phase and must meet its milestones to qualify for subsequent phases.
Ready to continue?Always confirm final requirements and dates on the official website.
Visit official application page Source checked Oct 12, 2026