(Fully funded for Ghana) Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 2025
Applications are now being accepted for the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 2025. The Commonwealth offers one of the best fellowships for entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses. The fellowship includes a two-week boot camp in Accra, Ghana, in March 2025. 20 participants will be selected by the Commonwealth, and all travel expenses to Ghana will be covered. The Commonwealth Startup Fellowship lasts for six months. The fellowship aims to support and accelerate the development of low- and middle-income startups in Commonwealth countries. Through both in-person and online instruction, the fellowship equips participants with critical skills, cutting-edge knowledge, and a strong international network. The application fee is free. In September 2025, representatives from top organizations may visit London, UK. Details are provided below.
Information on the Ghanaian Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 2025
- Host Country: Ghana
- Location: Accra
- Bootcamp Dates in Ghana: 24 March – 5 April 2025 (Two Weeks)
- Duration of Fellowship: Six Months
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 9th February 2025
Financial Benefits
The fellowship covers:
- Airfare
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Visa and Health: Coverage of vaccination costs and visa fee reimbursement.
- Funding: Access to grant funding for fellows.
- Disability Support: Assessment of needs and possibility of additional funding.
Highlights of the Ghanaian two-week boot camp
- Launch party in Accra, Ghana.
- Workshops on leadership, team development, business scaling, fundraising, and sales.
- A look at the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Ghana
- One-on-one business coaching
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Qualifications
- Hold a graduate degree.
- Be a citizen or refugee of an eligible Commonwealth country, or be permanently resident there.
- Be proficient in both written and spoken English.
- Have not held a Commonwealth professional certification.
- A fellowship within the last 5 years.
- Be available on the scheduled date for the fellowship to commence.
- Work experience (two 100-word entries). A brief description of previous employment and how it relates to the program.
- A description of business knowledge.
- In your written application, describe:
- Problem (150 words): Provide a brief description of the problem your company solves.
- Solution (150 words): Provide a brief description of how your creative solution works.
- Team (150 words): Summarize your team’s strengths (skills, dedication) and any weaknesses.
- Motivation (150 words): Summarize your goals and the reasons you chose to enroll in the program.
Commonwealth Startup Fellowship Eligible Countries
Bangladesh, Belize, Botswana, Cameroon, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda, Samoa, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Uganda, Vanuatu, and Zambia.
What is the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship 2025 application process?
The official website is where applicants must submit their online applications. Below is the link to the official webpage.