Apply Now: Mastercard Foundation/CcHub EdTech Fellowship Program 2025

The CcHub-Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program is a partnership designed to empower African edtech startups to develop innovative tools that improve learning outcomes and expand access to equitable and quality education. Through this initiative, participating startups gain financial support, expert mentoring, exposure to investors, and strategic resources to scale their solutions and shape the future of education in Africa.

• Table of Content
• About MasterCard Foundation
• Mastercard Foundation/CcHub EdTech Fellowship Programme
• Aim and Benefits of Mastercard Foundation/CcHub EdTech Fellowship Programme
• Requirements for Mastercard Foundation/CcHub EdTech Fellowship Programme Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Mastercard Foundation/CcHub EdTech Fellowship Programme
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About MasterCard Foundation

The Mastercard Foundation is an international non-governmental organization established by Mastercard in 2006. The organization, which is based in Toronto, Ontario, has supported work in 49 countries.In 2018, Mastercard Foundation shifted to a specific focus on Africa, through its Young Africa Works strategy. The foundation develops programs primarily focused on reducing gender and economic inequality, expanding access to quality education, increasing the opportunities for decent work, and supporting overall economic growth.Funding is primaril... continue reading

Mastercard Foundation/CcHub EdTech Fellowship Programme

Aim and Benefits of Mastercard Foundation/CcHub EdTech Fellowship Programme

• Equity-free funding of $100,000 during the accelerator program.
• Access to multidisciplinary experts for design, product, and tech optimisation.
• Exposure to an extensive investor network to help scale products.
• Special deals and discounts from partnered tools and service providers.
• Tailored marketing strategy support to achieve product-market fit.

Requirements for Mastercard Foundation/CcHub EdTech Fellowship Programme Qualification

• Startups must be Africa-focused and incorporated in Nigeria.
• Solutions must address challenges in K-12, tertiary education, or vocational skills training.
• Solutions must be education-focused, with verifiable users aligned to the program’s areas of focus: education access, student learning, school management, and teacher/trainer effectiveness.
• Teams must be balanced and passionate about education, with strong encouragement for female founders.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Mastercard Foundation/CcHub EdTech Fellowship Programme

Selection criteria

• Alignment of the edtech solution with the program’s focus areas.
• Verifiable impact and user engagement of the proposed solution.
• Team composition, expertise, and passion for education.
• Commitment to scalability and innovation in addressing  educational challenges.

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit Mastercard Foundation webpage