The Äänit Prize supports initiatives that can deliver positive social impact for Africa’s most marginalised populations. The competition is open to alumni of the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship and the Rhodes Scholarship. We seek businesses or non-profit projects that will deliver social impact, that are feasible and sustainable prospects, and that are run by people with the capability to succeed. Äänit means “common work” or “joint effort” in the language Koalib, a minority language spoken in Sudan. This name speaks to our belief in coming together to take collective responsibility for Africa’s future. It was also chosen to highlight our continent’s linguistic diversity.
WORTH
- Up to $80 000 dollars in funding is available annually to between one and four winners
ELIGIBILITY
- Entrants must be Mandela Rhodes Alumni (any year from 2005 onwards) or Rhodes Scholar Alumni (from 2005 onwards)
- Entrants must demonstrate that they are contributing (or will contribute) to one of the below impact areas in Africa
- Entrants must be founders, co-founders or members of the executive team of the business or organisation which they are entering
- Non-Profit and For-Profit initiatives are both eligible. Initiatives at different stages of development can apply
DEADLINE: May 27, 2022
To apply and for more information visit here