Social Innovators Programme (SIP) Fellowship 2026
LEAP Africa
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 Social Innovators Programme (SIP) is a 9-month fellowship designed to support early-stage social entrepreneurs across Africa with essential skills, resources, and support needed to scale impact-driven ventures. The programme combines 4-6 weeks of intensive virtual sessions, 4 months of mentorship, and a physical convergence for the Awards ceremony, equipping fellows to overcome barriers to growth and drive sustainable development.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Virtual and in-person training sessions
- Mentorship support (4 months)
- Access to networks and ecosystem
- Exposure to funding opportunities
- Learning modules on LMS (2-3 leadership courses, 2-3 social entrepreneurship courses)
- Pitch development support
- Opportunity to present to investors, funders, and policymakers
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be between 18-35 years of age
- 2 Must be from an African country
- 3 Must be leading or part of a social enterprise addressing challenges within Africa
- 4 Social enterprise must be in fields such as agriculture, technology, climate action, sustainable cities and communities, affordable and clean energy, or workforce development