Countdown Begins: Less Than One Week To Enter The $75,000 Anzisha Prize For African Entrepreneurs





There is less than a week remaining for young entrepreneurs on the African continent to enter theprestigiousAnzisha Prize, Africa’s foremost youth entrepreneurial awards which reward young African entrepreneurs who are making a difference by transforming both the continent and their communities.

With more than $75 000 USD in cash prizes, the Anzisha Prize – hosted by the African Leadership Academy in partnership with The MasterCard Foundation – celebrates initiative and innovation. There is also a $10 000 USD Energy Prize in addition to the $75 000 cash prize.

Individuals, teachers and organisations are also being called on to visit the Anzisha website to nominate young entrepreneurs in their communities.

The Anzisha Prize is open to entrepreneurs from around the African continent aged between 15 and 22. Entries close on April 1, 2013. Application forms can be downloaded from the Anzisha Prize website www.anzishaprize.org. Completed forms can be emailed to [email protected].

Finalists will win an all-expense paid trip to the African Leadership Academy (ALA) in Johannesburg, South Africa, to attend a weeklong entrepreneurship conference and awards gala. While there, they will be taught by the ALA’s renowned Entrepreneurial Leadership faculty as well as experienced business mentors. Winners will share $75,000 USD, courtesy of The MasterCard Foundation, and be given networking and learning opportunities to take their projects to the next level.

For more information visit:
• http://www.anzishaprize.org
• http://www.youtube.com/user/anzishaprize