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Our 2024 Top 3 Winners

MEET OUR BOMA PRIZE FOR AFRICA 2024 FINALISTS

$10,000 BUSINESS GRANT:

We provide them with much-needed funding to scale their respective businesses.

$10,000 IN EXCLUSIVE BUSINESS NETWORK AND RESOURCE:

We ensure the success of our winners, by inducting them into our fellowship program and providing them with access to an elite community of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION:

Our certificate of recognition is proof that you've gone through one of the most intense, results-driven entrepreneurship programs out there and emerged successful out of thousands.

PROGRAM IMPACT

54

SUB-SAHARAN COUNTIRES

50

BOMA AFRICAN FELLOWS

2000

HOURS OF SUPPORT DEDICATED TO AFRICAN COMMUNITIES

500

AFRICAN COMPANIES AND ORGANISATIONS ENGAGED

2024 TOP 20 SEMI-FINALISTS

BECOMING A FELLOW

Boma Prize for Africa (BPFA) Fellowship Program - Basic Requirements

The BPFA Fellowship Program is designed for changemakers who have successfully completed a Boma Consult Entrepreneurship Program and are driving impact aligned with one or more United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This fellowship aims to support entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders committed to solving Africa’s most pressing challenges.

  1. Completion of a Boma Consult Entrepreneurship Program – Applicants must have successfully completed at least
    one of Boma Consult’s entrepreneurship programs.
  2. Alignment with the SDGs – The applicant’s initiative must address at least one of the 17 Sustainable Development
    Goals (SDGs), such as poverty reduction, quality education, climate action, gender equality, or economic growth.
  3. African Residency or Origin – Must be an African citizen or resident actively working on the continent.
  4. Demonstrated Impact & Innovation – Must be a founder, entrepreneur, or leader with a track record of social or economic
    impact.
  5. Scalability & Sustainability – The project or business must show potential for growth, long-term sustainability, and
    measurable impact.
  6. Commitment to the Fellowship – Willingness to fully engage in mentorship, training, networking, and collaboration
    opportunities.
  1. Proof of Completion – Certificate or official confirmation of completion from a Boma Consult Entrepreneurship Program.
  2. SDG Alignment Statement – A 500-word essay detailing how the applicant’s initiative contributes to one or more SDGs
    and its impact.
  3. Project/Business Summary – A one-page document outlining the initiative, its beneficiaries, and future plans.
  4. Recommendation Letter – At least one letter from a mentor, instructor, or stakeholder familiar with the applicant’s work.
  5. Impact Evidence – Any supporting documents such as media coverage, reports, or testimonials demonstrating the
    initiative’s impact.
  6. Video Submission – A 1–2-minute video introducing the applicant, their mission, and their SDG-aligned impact.

BENEFITS OF THE BPFA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Empowering Changemakers for Sustainable Impact

The Boma Prize for Africa (BFPA) Fellowship provides transformative support to entrepreneurs and changemakers who have completed a Boma Consult Entrepreneurship Program and are driving impact aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Fellows gain a lifetime access to courses, mentorship, and opportunities to scale their initiatives and maximize their impact.

Free Capacity Building & Leadership Development

Advanced training session on leadership, business strategy, fundraising, and sustainability.

Access to exclusive masterclasses led by industry experts, investors, and thought leaders.

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Learn More About Becoming a BPFA Fellow!

The BPFA Fellowship Program is exclusively available to individuals who have successfully completed any of the Boma Consult Entrepreneurship Programs. This fellowship is designed to support and amplify the impact of emerging entrepreneurs and changemakers across Africa.

Become A Fellow