Afro-Students Entrepreneurship Challenge 2019 for High school/Undergraduate African Students ($5,000 Prize)

Application Deadline: 31st March 2019 11:59 Pm

Eligible Countries: African countries


About the Award: Shortlisted teams from each participating country will be invited to the Annual Afro-Students Entrepreneurship Education Summit where they will pitch to a panel of judges who will determine the most creative , innovative and impactful team. We are looking for students, school/community based teams with the most creative, innovative and impactful business initiatives/models.

Field of Contest:

1. For Profit Enterprise: A business model that is FOCUSED on addressing at least one customer problem and has the ability to maximize profit and scale.
2. Social Enterprise: A business model FOCUSED on addressing at least one SOCIAL PROBLEM with the capacity to generate revenue for the sustenance of the social impact.

Type: Contest

Eligibility: All high school and university students not older than 25 years are eligible to enter. High school students must form a team of not less than 5 students. Individual entries are allowed for university students.

• The competition is open to high schools and universities across Africa.
• Must be a team based project (at least 5 students for high school entries).
• University students may submit individual entries.
• Business must relate to one or two of the categories : For Profit or Social Enterprise.
• Entries must be submitted in English.
• Make a 5 minute summary video of the business model concept.
• Submit business model concept of not more than four pages showing your LEAN BUSINESS MODEL (appendix).
• Send in photos of your project activities.
• Entrants should be available to attend the Afro Students Entrepreneurship Education Summits hosted in different African country each year.

Number of Awards: 6

Value of Award:
High School Category (For Profit and Social Enterprise)

• 1st Prize – $5,000
• 2nd Prize – $1,500
• 3rd Prize – $1,000

University Category (For Profit and Social Enterprise)

• 1st Prize – $5,000
• 2nd Prize – $1,500
• 3rd Prize – $1,000

How to Apply: To submit your entry, you’ll need to complete the application form.
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• It is important to go through all application requirements on the Programme Webpage (see link below) before applying

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