- Fellowship Amount – $60,000
- Deadline – January 30, 2026
- CLICK HERE TO APPLY
The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship, run by the Meltwater Foundation, is now accepting applications for its third cohort. The program offers $60,000 in equity-free funding, business acceleration, mentorship, market access, and impact-driven learning support.
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Learning inequality and limited access remain major challenges in African education. By backing locally built tech-enabled education solutions, this Fellowship helps social entrepreneurs scale tools that can improve educational outcomes, reach underserved learners, and drive sustainable impact.
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For EdTech startups ready to scale, the program offers not just funding but also a powerful combination of mentorship and resources that can fast-track their growth journey.
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Fellowship Benefits
- $60,000 USD (equity-free) capital to boost your EdTech business
- A structured acceleration curriculum focused on education innovation, business scaling, and the science of learning
- Mentorship from EdTech experts and seasoned founders
- Support to access new markets and partnerships within education ecosystems
- Opportunities to connect with investors, ecosystem players, and education sector leaders
Eligibility:
To be eligible:
- Your organization must be a registered startup, SME or NGO based in select African markets (or as defined by the programme)
- You should have a tech or tech-enabled solution targeting K-12, tertiary or vocational education
- Your business must be in a growth stage, with a working product and active users or customers
- You should have been in operation for at least 3 years (per Meltwater’s criteria)
- Inclusive teams and solutions that target underserved communities (e.g., rural, low-income, youth) are especially encouraged
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