Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) Youth Competition 2025 (With up to $128,000 in Prize)

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About Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) Youth Competition

The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) at Wits Business School is launching a Pan-African Youth Competition under a project on dignified and fulfilling job creation for young Africans by the nonprofit sector, supported and funded by one of our partners.

• Sponsor Organisation: Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI)

Benefits of Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) Youth Competition

Up to US$32 000 awarded to four winning proposals, representing Southern Africa, East Africa, North Africa, and West Africa.

  The award will be paid in two stages:

      •   $5,000 upon awarding the prize

      •   $27,000 disbursed in subsequent tranches, linked to different stages of the project’s development and delivery

NB: The amount is $32,000 per team (Southern Africa, East Africa, North Africa, and West Africa), which brings the total to $128,000 overall.

In addition to financial awards, winners will gain mentorship, visibility on CAPSI platforms and partner networks, and opportunities to present their work at policy and donor forums across Africa.

Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) Youth Competition Requirements

• Applications must be submitted by teams or organisations owned and managed by young people (18–35 years old). A vetting process will be conducted, and entrants will be required to provide valid identification. Any false information, including misrepresentation of age, will result in immediate disqualification.
• Preference will be given to applicants from the 17 project countries.
• Applications can be submitted in any of the following languages: English, French, Portuguese and Arabic.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply

Application Deadline

15 October, 2025

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