April

Participate in Visa's ideation, the Visa Everywhere Initiative for a chance to win up to 50 000 USD and a chance to have a support development program with Visa. Application Deadlines: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Sunday, May 14, 2023Finals will be held in person on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. South Africa: Sunday, May 14, 2023 Kenya: Sunday, May 14, 2023 Regional application deadlines Central Europe, Middle East, and Africa: Monday, May 22, 2023 Asia Pacific: Monday, May 29, 2023 Europe: Monday, June 5, 2023 Latin America and the Caribbean: Monday, June 12, 2023 North America: Monday, June 26, 2023 Global finalists announcement: Monday, August 21, 2023 Global finals: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 TechCrunch Disrupt, Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA Eligible Countries: Global About the Award: Visa Everywhere Initiative is a global open innovation program tapping into startup communities to drive regional business objectives, curate the startup ecosystem for Visa clients and accelerate bigger and bolder ideas, enriching consumer experience. Wherever you want to be, Visa's Everywhere Initiative helps you get there. Visa's Everywhere Initiative offers participants a chance to win up 50 000usd and a chance to have a support development program with Visa business or partnership with Visa's partners. Visa Everywhere Initiative Fields: We are looking for products that deliver innovative payment and commerce solutions to consumers and businesses. These include but are not limited to: We are looking for products that deliver innovative payment and commerce solutions to consumers and businesses. These include but are not limited to: Enablers of digital services and digital issuers Blockchain and cryptocurrency Crowdfunding Banking as a service BIN sponsors Issuer/ Processors Program managers Digital issuance Blockchain and cryptocurrency Alternative lending Personal financial management Money transfer and remittance Digital banking (aka neobanks) Digital wallets, P2P, and transfers Employee benefits Payables Corporate cards (aka expense management) Value-add for merchants and/or consumers in regard to finance Data and analytics ID, authentication, and security InsurTech Loyalty Merchant services and tools Process and pay infrastructure Retail technology Small/medium-sized business Money movement (disbursements, intra-account, P2P vendor, payments) Acceptance (e-commerce, mobile acceptance) Risk management (chargebacks, etc.) Brand management (community building, etc.) New categories Sustainable Fintechs Urban Mobility Risk Type: Entrepreneurship Eligibility: The Visa Everywhere Initiative is open to fin-tech entrepreneurs globally. Number of Awards: 3 Value of Visa Everywhere Initiative Award: Three monetary prizes will be awarded during the global finals event celebrated on September 19th at the TechCrunch Disrupt event in San Francisco. Overall Winner: $50,000 USD Audience Favorite: $10,000 USD (The overall winner and the Visa Direct winner are also eligible to win the Audience Favorite prize) Visa Direct: $10,000 USD Global finalists will also be hosted by Visa at the TechCrunch Disrupt Pavilion to exhibit together their companies in the Expo Hall with the following benefits: (1) standing demo table or kiosk in the Expo Hall all 3 days (1) 11” x 14” tabletop sign with sponsor logo Founder pass Access to complimentary partner wifi network and power Access to Startup Exhibitor Lounge Access to TechCrunch Disrupt press list Inclusion in the Disrupt mobile app Prior to the global finals, the following local and regional prizes will also be awarded: Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaFinals will be held in person on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023. 1st Place – $40K 2nd Place – $27K 3rd Place – $13K Oman Winner, 1st Place: $40K Bahrain Winner, 1st Place: $40K Impact Award Winner: $13k South Africa 1st Place – $20K 2nd Place – $10K Audience Favorite – $10K Impact Award – $10K Kenya 1st Place – $20K Audience Favorite – $10K Impact Award - $10K CEMEA (Central Europe, Middle East, and Africa)Virtual finals livestreamed on TechCrunch 1st Place – $20K Audience Favorite – $10K RISK Winner - $25K How to Apply: Apply here Visit the Programme Webpage for Details

April

Visa Everywhere Initiative Global Competition 2023 for Innovative Entrepreneurs

Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship 2023 for African Leaders

Harvard University LEAD Fellowship 2023/2024 for Women Leaders

European Commission Lorenzo Natali Media Prize 2023 for International Journalists

Standard Bank Africa Chairman’s Scholarship 2023 for African Students (fully-funded Masters at LSE)

European Union (EU) Youth Sounding Board 2023 for Young Leaders – Call for Applications

Visa for Music 2023 for Musicians from Africa and the Middle East – Rabat, Morocco

Goethe Talents Scholarship 2023 for Young Music Aficionados in Developing Countries (Fully-funded to Berlin, Germany)

GREAT Scholarships for Nigerian Students 2023 – University of Edinburgh

DAAD TU Berlin Summer University Scholarships 2023/2024 for Students from Developing Countries