Application Deadline: 31 January 2026 (23:59 EAT)
Applications are officially open for the 2026 cohort of the Mastercard Foundation Tanzanian EdTech Fellowship. Following the successful implementation of the first two cohorts, Sahara Consult, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, invites growth-stage EdTech enterprises in Tanzania to apply. This fellowship is designed for impact-driven companies that are innovatively improving educational outcomes within the country.
Participants from previous cohorts have benefited immensely from customized support aimed at scaling their enterprises, increasing revenue and profitability, and gaining access to critical funding sources. Additionally, the fellowship has facilitated collaborations with the Mastercard Foundation and other key players within the education and technology ecosystems.
The 2026 edition of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship remains committed to empowering Tanzanian EdTech startups. It aims to help these companies promote inclusive and equitable learning opportunities while generating sustainable impacts, especially for youth, women, persons with disabilities, and underserved communities.
What the Fellowship Offers:
- Tailored Technical Assistance: Receive expert advice to enhance your product’s quality, boost performance, and achieve scalability.
- Personalized Business Mentorship: Engage in one-on-one coaching focused on refining your business strategies, optimizing operations, and ensuring long-term sustainable growth.
- Support with Regulatory Compliance: Access professional guidance to better understand and navigate education and technology regulations applicable to your business.
- Opportunities for Strategic Partnerships: Connect with a robust network comprising investors, industry experts, educational institutions, and policymakers to create new growth avenues.
- Growth-Hacking Expertise: Utilize proven methods and tools aimed at rapidly expanding your user base to between 8,000 and 10,000 learners.
- Free Access to Carnegie Mellon University Online Courses: Benefit from short courses centered on learning science, offered at no cost.
- Equity-Free Financial Support: Obtain up to USD 70,000 in funding without surrendering any ownership or equity in your company.
- Post-Acceleration Support for One Year: Continue receiving mentorship, gain visibility, and remain engaged within the broader EdTech ecosystem after completing the program.
Important Reminders:
- All submitted documents, including but not limited to the BRELA Certificate, Tax Identification Number (TIN), and Business License, must be authentic and certified copies of the originals.
- The use of AI-generated or AI-assisted responses in the application is strictly forbidden. Any evidence of AI involvement in completing the application will lead to immediate disqualification.
- All personal and company information shared will be kept confidential and used exclusively for the purpose of evaluating applications.
For any questions or further information, please reach out via email at edtech@mastercardfdn.org.
To learn more and submit your application, please Visit the Official Webpage of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship.
