The Queen's University-Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
About Queen's University - Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship
Opportunity Details
The Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship gives African students and recent graduates the opportunity to access training, resources, financial support and a network of mentors to develop their entrepreneurial skills and start building their own venture. The 8-month program develops the exceptional entrepreneurial skillset and mindset of leaders to drive social and financial impact.
Benefits of Queen's University - Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship
1. Best-in-class training
- Business bootcamp delivered by Queen’s University faculty and industry leaders who bring decades of combined entrepreneurship and C-Suite experience
- The Disciplined Entrepreneurship framework, a proven step-by-step framework for scalable startups developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Pitch coaching and mastery
- Live workshops on marketing, goal setting, and recruiting are held throughout the program
- Opportunity to earn micro-credentials on Entrepreneurship awarded by Queen's University for successful completion the courses
2 . Mentorship & Networking
- Liaise with mentors and speakers leading innovation and entrepreneurship in North America
- Access a Global Network of Queen’s entrepreneurial alumni
- Join a cohort of thousands of like-minded students and recent grads from across Africa
- Fellows are matched to industry leaders and entrepreneurs in the final phase of the program
- Receive feedback at important startup milestones
3. Financial Support & Opportunities
- Up to 60 Fellows will be selected in the final phase to receive a stipend of $500 CAD
- Opportunities to pitch for prizes of up to $15,000 CAD in the pitch competition at the end of the program
- Opportunities to travel to the Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre to build lasting connections that will help your further your business venture
4. Inclusivity
Committed to eliminating barriers to entrepreneurship and making the program inclusive to as many people as possible. Constantly iterating and improving the courses in response to user needs.
Queen's University - Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship Requirements
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Open to all academic disciplines from any African post-secondary institution.
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English is the primary language; teamwork encouraged for non-English speakers.
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Participants must commit at least 10 hours/week and meet assignment deadlines.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
15 December, 2025
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