ELISA Business Scholars Program 2026

📖 About ELISA Business Scholars Program

The ELISA Business Scholars Program is a one-year initiative designed to support African entrepreneurs and startup founders with bold business ideas.

Opportunity Details:

• Date Published: October 22, 2025
• Application Deadline: December 15, 2025
• Category: Training, Entrepreneurs
• Eligible Locations: Africa
• Sponsor Organisation: ELISA Business Network

🎁 Benefits of ELISA Business Scholars Program

Participants of the program will receive the following benefits:

• 2-day training session and conference materials
• One year of mentoring from a business coach
• Conference accommodations and meals
• Flights booked or travel costs reimbursed
• Access to business leaders & the ELISA Business Summit
• Lifetime membership to the ELISA business network and virtual events
• Unlimited access to entrepreneurial content

✅ ELISA Business Scholars Program Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Open to applicants of any age, sector, or gender who are founders of their ventures.
• Must create a profile and login to the ELISA Portal to create a Project Page.
• The business, project, or idea should primarily operate in Africa and benefit an African economy.
• Must live in an African country and have the ability to meet with the coach once per month using WhatsApp, Google Meet, or Zoom.
• Alumni of the ELISA Scholars Program cannot reapply.

📝 Application Date and Process

Required Documents:

1. Executive Summary (max 2 pages)
   Include:

   • Vision and mission of your company or project
   • Short- and long-term business goals
   • Number of jobs your business will create
   • Number of people impacted and how
   • Current/projected annual sales (specify currency)
   • How the ELISA program will benefit you and your business

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
   Include:

   • Summary statement
   • Work experience
   • Technical skills
   • Education background

📅 Application Deadline

15 December, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

View details and apply for the ELISA Business Scholars Program through the official portal:
ELISA Business Scholars Program Application

• 2-day training session and conference materials
• One year of mentoring from a business coach
• Conference accommodations and meals
• Flights booked for you or travel costs reimbursed
• Access to business leaders & the ELISA Business Summit
• Lifetime membership to the ELISA business network and virtual events
• Unlimited access to entrepreneurial content