Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship-Cohort 3 2026 (With up to $70,000 in Equity-Free Funding)

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About Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship-Cohort 3

Sahara Consult, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has launched applications for the 2026 Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship following the success of the previous two cohorts. The program targets growth-stage, impact-driven EdTech companies in Tanzania that are enhancing educational outcomes through innovation. Fellows from the previous 2 cohorts benefited from tailored support to scale their companies, boost sales and profitability, as well as access to funding, while fostering collaborations with the Mastercard Foundation and other ecosystem actors. The 2026 Fellowship continues this mission, empowering Tanzanian EdTech companies to advance inclusive learning and create lasting impact for youth, women, persons with disabilities, and underserved communities. 

• Sponsor Organisation: Mastercard Foundation

Benefits of Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship-Cohort 3

• Customized Technical Support: guidance to improve product quality, performance, and scalability.

• Personalized Business Mentorship: coaching to refine strategy and strengthen operations.

• Regulatory Engagement Support: help navigating education and technology regulations.

• Strategic Partnerships: access to investors, schools, industry leaders, and policy actors.

• Growth-Hacking Support: tools to expand user base to 8,000–10,000 learners.

• Access to CMU Online Courses: free short courses from Carnegie Mellon University.

• Equity-Free Funding: up to USD 70,000 with no ownership taken.

• One-Year Post-Acceleration Support: continued mentorship and visibility after graduation.

Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship-Cohort 3 Requirements

• Must be a growth-stage, impact-driven EdTech company based in Tanzania.

• Focus on enhancing educational outcomes through innovation.

• Commitment to advancing inclusive learning for youth, women, persons with disabilities, and underserved communities.

• Required official documents (must be certified copies of originals):

  • BRELA Certificate

  • TIN (Tax Identification Number)

  • Business License

Application Date and Process

• All attached documents (e.g., BRELA Certificate, TIN, Business License) must be legit and certified copies of originals.
• AI-generated or AI-assisted responses are strictly prohibited. Any detected use of AI in preparing or completing this form will result to automatic disqualification.
• All information provided will be treated as confidential and used solely for evaluation purposes.
• For inquiries, contact: [email protected]

Application Deadline

31 January, 2026

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