Fully Funded Fellowship in South Africa 2026 for Entrepreneurs

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched the Enterprising Futures Scholarship Program through the Dutch Enterprise Agency (RVO), in collaboration with the organization One World Youth, to offer a scholarship supporting young entrepreneurs… who lead scalable startups or small to medium-sized enterprises with a social or environmental impact.

Financial Benefits and Coverage

• Travel expenses
• Hotel accommodation for the entire duration of the stay
• Local transportation costs

Eligibility Requirements

• Leading or participating in a scalable startup or a small to medium-sized enterprise with a clear social and/or environmental impact, either as an entrepreneur or in a similar role.
• Applicants must be citizens or residents of one of the following countries: Ethiopia, Jordan, Lebanon, Mozambique, Uganda, Tunisia, Palestine, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, Benin, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, South Africa, Burundi, Iraq (including the Kurdistan Region of Iraq), Sudan, Mali, and Algeria.
• All candidates will be required to have a practical understanding of the English language.
• Applicants must be available to join the program full-time between 30 October and 7 November, in addition to other dates before and after the program.

Available Fields of Study

Entrepreneurship, Business Innovations...

How to Apply Step by Step

1. Submit an online application...
2. Include CV and supporting documents...
3. Application deadline: 9 March 2026.