Enlight Fellowship 2026
Watson Institute and Enlight Foundation
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The Enlight Fellowship 2026 is a 16-week fully funded program designed to empower emerging leaders and social entrepreneurs working to improve youth mental wellbeing worldwide. The program combines immersive in-person experiences, virtual sessions, expert mentorship, and practical project implementation to help fellows scale their ventures and expand their global impact.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Full program funding
- Week-long immersive experience in choice of location (Boulder, Colorado or Hangzhou, China)
- Leadership and entrepreneurship training
- Business development and strategy workshops
- Financial literacy and venture sustainability guidance
- Mentorship from entrepreneurs and industry experts
- Stipend for local Basecamp community impact initiative
- Pitch training and global summit presentation opportunity
- Access to global network of changemakers
- Ongoing alumni support and collaboration opportunities
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be building or leading a venture focused on youth mental wellbeing
- 2 Must demonstrate commitment to social impact and entrepreneurship
- 3 Must be willing to participate in immersive week-long experience at one of two locations
- 4 Must commit to weekly virtual sessions and program requirements through December 18, 2026