{"id":18690,"date":"2026-09-30T07:31:20","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T07:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/makeoverarena.com\/scholarships\/?p=18690"},"modified":"2026-09-30T07:31:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T07:31:20","slug":"jim-leech-mastercard-foundation-fellowship-on-entrepreneurship-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makeoverarena.com\/scholarships\/jim-leech-mastercard-foundation-fellowship-on-entrepreneurship-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2027 is now accepting applications from African students and recent graduates with an entrepreneurial idea or interest in developing a venture that can create social or financial impact. The eight-month programme provides participants with entrepreneurship training, coaching, mentorship, resources and opportunities to develop their ideas into viable ventures.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18691\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18691\" style=\"width: 1776px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-18691\" src=\"https:\/\/makeoverarena.com\/scholarships\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Jim-Leech-Mastercard-Foundation-Fellowship-on-Entrepreneurship-2027.jpg\" alt=\"Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2027\" width=\"1776\" height=\"929\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18691\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2027<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Dunin-Deshpande Innovation Centre at Queen\u2019s University in Canada delivers the fellowship, with support from the Mastercard Foundation. Importantly, the programme is conducted online, so selected participants do not need to relocate to Canada to take part.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>About the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The fellowship is designed for young Africans who want to solve real-world problems through entrepreneurship. Applicants do not necessarily need to have an established business. Those who are still developing an entrepreneurial idea can also apply.<\/p>\n<p>During the programme, participants learn how to identify problems, understand their potential customers, test their ideas, and develop a stronger foundation for building a venture. The training uses the Disciplined Entrepreneurship approach and combines online learning with coaching and practical activities.<\/p>\n<p>The 2027 programme is divided into three stages: Explore, Ignite and Launch.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Benefits of the Fellowship<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Participants in the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship can benefit from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Entrepreneurship training and practical learning opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Virtual coaching and mentorship.<\/li>\n<li>Access to a network of entrepreneurs and innovation experts.<\/li>\n<li>Training based on the Disciplined Entrepreneurship framework.<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities to develop and test a business or venture idea.<\/li>\n<li>Support as participants progress through different stages of the programme.<\/li>\n<li>Up to 60 participants may progress to the Launch phase.<\/li>\n<li>Launch-stage fellows can receive CAD 500 in financial support.<\/li>\n<li>Participants can also pitch for prizes of up to CAD 15,000 in the final pitch competition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Eligibility Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>To apply for the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2027, applicants should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a citizen of an African country.<\/li>\n<li>Be currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution or have graduated within the past five years.<\/li>\n<li>Have an interest in solving a pressing problem through entrepreneurship.<\/li>\n<li>Have an entrepreneurial idea or be interested in developing one.<\/li>\n<li>Be able to commit to the programme and complete the required activities.<\/li>\n<li>Have reliable access to the internet and a suitable device for participating in the online programme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The fellowship is open to students and recent graduates from different academic backgrounds and does not require applicants to come from a specific field of study.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Programme Structure<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Phase 1: Explore Entrepreneurship<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The first stage introduces participants to entrepreneurship and the Disciplined Entrepreneurship framework. More than 1,000 candidates are expected to gain access to the Explore stage, where they work through training and develop their entrepreneurial ideas.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Phase 2: Ignite Entrepreneurship<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The second stage focuses more closely on developing and testing the venture idea. Participants who demonstrate commitment and progress can advance to this phase.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Phase 3: Launch Entrepreneurship<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The final stage is designed for participants who have progressed through the earlier phases. Up to 60 fellows can be selected for Launch, where they receive additional support to further develop their ventures and prepare for the final pitch competition.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Programme Duration<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The 2027 fellowship runs for approximately eight months, from January to August 2027. Well, the expected schedule is:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Explore:<\/strong> January-February 2027<br \/>\n<strong>Ignite:<\/strong> March-April 2027<br \/>\n<strong>Launch:<\/strong> May-August 2027<\/p>\n<p>The programme is fully virtual, making it possible for eligible participants across Africa to take part without travelling to Canada.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Apply for the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2027<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Interested applicants should complete the online application through the official Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship page at Queen\u2019s University.<\/p>\n<p>Applicants should provide accurate information about their background, entrepreneurial interests, and the problem they want to address. It is also important to review the programme requirements carefully before submitting an application.<\/p>\n<p>Applications for the 2027 fellowship close on December 1, 2026, at 12:59 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Official application page<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/innovationcentre\/programs\/jim-leech-mastercard-foundation-fellowship-entrepreneurship\">Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship \u2013 Queen\u2019s University<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Is the Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship fully funded?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The programme provides training, mentorship, resources, and financial support at later stages. It should not be described as a traditional fully funded scholarship because it is an entrepreneurship fellowship rather than a degree programme.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Do I need to already own a business?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>No, applicants can be developing a new entrepreneurial idea or already working on a venture.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Is the fellowship available to African students?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, the 2027 fellowship is intended for students and recent graduates who are citizens of African countries.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Can recent graduates apply?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, recent graduates who completed their studies within the past five years can apply.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ALSO, CHECK:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/makeoverarena.com\/scholarships\/hias-ifsh-joint-fellowship-program-2027-2028\/\">HIAS-IFSH Joint Fellowship Program 2027\/2028<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/makeoverarena.com\/scholarships\/nasa-hubble-fellowship-program-2027\/\">NASA Hubble Fellowship Program 2027<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/makeoverarena.com\/scholarships\/mo-ibrahim-foundation-leadership-fellowships-2027\/\">Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowships 2027<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/makeoverarena.com\/scholarships\/software-sustainability-institute-fellowship-2027\/\">Software Sustainability Institute Fellowship 2027<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/makeoverarena.com\/scholarships\/eui-special-doctoral-fellowships\/\">EUI Special Doctoral Fellowships 2026\/2027: Eligibility, Funding and Application Deadline<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2027 is now accepting applications from African students and recent graduates with an entrepreneurial idea or interest in developing a venture that can create social or financial impact. 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