Applications are being accepted from appropriately qualified applicants for the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program for young South Africans, which aims to improve learning outcomes in the country.
The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship is a specialized venture support program for EdTech firms tackling significant challenges in education in South Africa through technology and innovation.
Mastercard Foundation and EdTech are the fellowship’s sponsors.
Undergraduate Fellowship is the program kind.
South Africa is the location of the program.
7-month program duration
Many slots are available.
Fundamental Qualifications: It is not specified.
South Africans are the nationality.
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Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship 2023 | CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY
The typical Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program participant meets the following profile:
Has a technologically enabled solution aimed at improving educational outcomes in South Africa, preferably assisting learners in pre-primary education (years 0-5), primary and secondary education (ages 5-18), and/or teacher training and professional development.
Following revenue (year turnover expected to surpass R1,000,000); Within one year of program participation, the program has the ability to reach 8,000 direct learners.
With a focus on South Africa, this paper addresses a significant market opportunity.
Characterized by a high potential for influencing positive social outcomes in schooling.
Has recently raised or is in the process of raising a seed round of funding, or has exhibited comparable maturity.
We’re especially pleased to help inspiring female founders and are led by a diverse team with a solid awareness of the context in which they operate.
Teams of leaders.
Fellowship benefits include equity-free venture capital in excess of R1 million.
Hands-on assistance from experts in education innovation, fundraising, impact M&E, commerce, and other fields.
EdTech Impact and Education Alliance Finland conducted pedagogical evaluation and certification.
Injini Think Tank’s team of education innovation researchers provides bespoke market research support.
“Sponsored talents” will be used to temporarily cover identified shortages in each team in order to create capacity for long-term success.
Exposure and growth in new markets, including possibilities for travel and speaking at ecosystem events.
Training and personalized coaching from Carnegie Mellon University faculty members – a global leader in education technology and applied learning sciences.
Contributing to a growing collection of facts demonstrating “what works” in African education technology.
Methods for Making Applications
How to Apply: Applicants interested in the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship 2023 must complete an online application and supply all relevant information by the application deadline.
Application deadline: March 19, 2023
Further information can be found on the official website.