ELISA Business Scholars Program

Deadline: Aug 31, 2025

other

1 year (duration)

fully funded

Zimbabwe, Africa

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

About ELISA Business Scholars Program 📖

The ELISA Business Scholars Program is a 3-day business experience designed for high-potential entrepreneurs or founders of startups with bold business ideas across various industry sectors in Africa.

Each scholar is assigned a business leader as their coach for the one-year ELISA Business Scholars Program. Scholars attend immersive training sessions led by business experts and industry leaders to:

Advance their ideas
Refine their business strategy
Create jobs

Scholars are trained to:

Manage business financials
Develop an investor presentation and elevator pitch

After the training session, scholars meet virtually with their coaches once a month for a year to ensure continued refinement and implementation of their business plans. They stay connected using the online ELISA portal.

ELISA is an initiative of ICPD, the International Center for Professional Development, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in the United States. The program aims to empower Africa-focused entrepreneurs and leaders to advance their ideas and create jobs on the continent.

Opportunity Details 📅

Date Published: August 01, 2025
Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
Category: Entrepreneurs, Fully Funded, Training
Opportunity Location: Zimbabwe
Eligible Locations: Africa

Benefits of ELISA Business Scholars Program 🎁

Successful applicants receive:

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 and the ELISA Business Summit
Lifetime membership to the ELISA business network and virtual events
Unlimited access to entrepreneurial content

Eligibility Criteria ✅

To qualify for the program, applicants must:

Be founders of their ventures (open to any age, sector, or gender).
Create a Profile and log in to the ELISA Portal to create a Project Page.
Operate a business, project, or idea that primarily benefits an African economy.
Live in an African country and have the ability to meet with their coach once per month using WhatsApp, Google Meet, or Zoom.
Note: Alumni of the ELISA Scholars Program cannot reapply.

Application Process 📝

Visit the application website to apply.
Create a profile and project page on the ELISA Portal.

Application Deadline 📌

31 August, 2025

Contact Information 📧

For more details, visit the ELISA Business Scholars Program Portal.
To apply, visit the Application Page.

This program is sponsored by the Entrepreneurial & Leadership Initiative for a Sustainable Africa (ELISA).

Benefits

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

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