The Tony Elumelu Foundation scholarship programme is offered by the Tony Elumelu Foundation to support young African entrepreneurs. The grant provides funding, training, and mentorship to help entrepreneurs start or grow their businesses. Selected participants receive financial support and access to one of Africa’s largest entrepreneurship networks.
About the Tony Elumelu Foundation
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) is a leading African philanthropic organisation focused on empowering entrepreneurs across Africa. Its mission is to promote economic growth, reduce poverty, and create jobs by supporting young business owners. Since its launch, the foundation has funded thousands of entrepreneurs and provided training and mentorship across all African countries.
Scholarship benefits
Participants selected for the Tony Elumelu Foundation programme will receive the following:
- $5,000 non-refundable seed funding
- Business training and mentorship
- Access to a global network of entrepreneurs
- Opportunity to grow and expand their business
- Access to additional support and investment opportunities
How to apply
To apply for the Tony Elumelu Foundation scholarship grant, applicants must visit the official TEFConnect platform and complete the online application form.
- Applicants will be required to submit their business idea or existing business details and follow all instructions provided on the application portal.
Required documents
- Business plan or business idea
- Valid identification document
- Personal and business information
- Completed online application form
Application deadline
Applications open January 1, 2026 and close March 1, 2026.
Visit the Tony Elumelu Foundation scholarship website for more details.
