What is the Anzisha Prize?

The Anzisha Prize is the premier award for African leaders aged 15-20 who have developed and implemented innovative solutions to challenges facing their communities.

The Prize recognizes young people whose passion for Africa drives them to design and develop projects that transform their communities and the continent. The Anzisha Prize is an initiative of the African Leadership Academy in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.

To learn more about the Anzisha Prize, or to apply for consideration, go here.

Who Should Apply for the Anzisha Prize?

Young African leaders who have made a significant contribution to the well-being of their community. Each applicant will be judged on the following:

Impact: applicant's efforts have a demonstrated, measurable and positive outcome.
Ingenuity: applicant takes a new and better approach to a pressing problem in his or her community.
Scalability: applicant's solution has the potential to be replicated in communities facing similar challenges

Download the application form here.