Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship

About

The Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship is a six-month acceleration program designed for growth-stage EdTech startups in South Africa, providing equity-free funding, expert mentorship, and support for market expansion, particularly aimed at addressing educational challenges faced by marginalized learners.

Benefits

• Market expansion support
  Continuous monitoring and funding support for two years post-acceleration

Eligibility Criteria

• Focused on South African market
• EdTech companies addressing educational challenges
• Growth-stage startups with revenue
• Projects impacting at least 8,000 learners within a year
• Diverse founding teams with a preference for women and youth
• Adaptable to low-connectivity environments

Target Region

South Africa

Target Sector

Education Technology