What is Anzisha Prize Program?
The Anzisha Prize Program is a partnership between African Leadership Academy and Mastercard Foundation. It aims to increase the number of young (15 to 22 years) job generative entrepreneurs in Africa.
If you are you a young person between ages 15 – 22 yrs running a business that is creating jobs for your age group the you qualify to apply for Anzisha awards.
If you get funded by Anzisha, then your business will get support to grow your venture.

What support do you expect from Anzisha
As one of the top 26 entrants each year, you expect to get support in the following areas
- Net working
- Monetary support.
- world-renowned Entrepreneurial Leadership Curriculum and training
- potential for further investment worth $2 000.
- Live virtual workshops that focus on wellness support, venture building skills and personal leadership development.
- Short term education opportunities, growing your network through internships with established businesses and technical experts.
If you are a young African Entrepreneur trying to grow a small business or you’ve created something that provides you and your friends with an income, then you can apply for Anzisha prize.