# Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2027 for Young African Students and Recent Graduates

Fellowship · [Dunin-Deshpande Innovation Centre at Queen’s University](https://future.moroccanz.org/org/dunin-deshpande-innovation-centre-at-queen-s-university.md)

The Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship is an 8-month virtual programme for African students and recent graduates to develop entrepreneurial skills. Participants receive training, mentorship, networking, and access to pitch opportunities, with a stipend and prize money available.

## Key details
- Deadline: 1 Dec 2026
- Workplace: Remote
- Pay: CAD 350–500
- Covers: Living costs
- Starts: 1 Jan 2027
- Duration: 8 months
- Posted: 2 Oct 2026

## Who can apply
- Age: 18+
- Level: Bac+3
- Fields: Entrepreneurship, Business development, Innovation, Startup development, Social and financial impact, Marketing, Recruiting, Business modelling
- Languages: en, fr
- Certificates: micro-credentials

## What to prepare
- completed online application
- commit to 10 hours per week
- English language proficiency

## How to apply
- Online, on afterschoolafrica.com: https://www.afterschoolafrica.com/121802/jim-leech-mastercard-foundation-fellowship-on-entrepreneurship/
- online application
- Original post: [After School Africa](https://www.afterschoolafrica.com/121802/jim-leech-mastercard-foundation-fellowship-on-entrepreneurship/)

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