Mandela Rhodes Foundation application 2022/23 is now open, interested and eligible applicants can begin their application, Up to $80 000 dollars in funding is available annually to between one and four winners.
The Äänit Prize supports initiatives that can deliver positive social impact for Africa’s most marginalised populations. The competition is open to alumni of the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship and the Rhodes Scholarship. Äänit means “common work” or “joint effort” in the language Koalib, a minority language spoken in Sudan. This name speaks to our belief in coming together to take collective responsibility for Africa’s future. It was also chosen to highlight our continent’s linguistic diversity.
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Who is Eligible?
For alumni
Entrants must be Mandela Rhodes Alumni (any year from 2005 onwards) or Rhodes Scholar Alumni (from 2005 onwards).
Demonstrable impact
Entrants must demonstrate that they are contributing (or will contribute) to one of the below impact areas in Africa.
Founder-level
Entrants must be founders, co-founders or members of the executive team of the business or organisation which they are entering.
Any model and stage
Non-Profit and For-Profit initiatives are both eligible. Initiatives at different stages of development can apply.
Successful candidates will be expected to stay with their projects for two years from the time of the award.
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Which Impact Areas Are Included?
We are interested in 10 impact areas which support the Sustainable Development Goals and are particularly important in the African context.
- Access to affordable housing
- Agriculture and food security
- Climate Change
- Conflict and terrorism
- Education
- Energy access
- Financial services
- Healthcare, water and sanitation
- Infrastructure
- Technology and data
How to apply Mandela Rhodes Foundation (MRF) Äänit Prize 2022
Step 1: Indicate interest (17-27 May 2022)
Submit a short motivation explaining why your project, business, or idea is socially impactful. Tell us how you plan to realise it and why you’re the perfect person/team that has what it takes to make it happen. Don’t self exclude — we’ve designed this part of the process to make applying quick, easy and approachable.
Step 2: Wait to be invited to apply
We will review all of the indications of interest and then invite 30 candidates to submit full applications. We will let you know if you are not successful.
Step 3: Submit your application (10 June 2022 – 11 July 2022)
Submit your application. This will include a written project statement, a project /business plan (maximum of 12 pages) and relevant supporting documents. The 30 applications will be evaluated by reviewers with relevant experience and expertise.
Step 4: Prepare to pitch
The longlisted candidates will be invited to an interview in the week of 22 August, which will include a short pitch that builds on the value proposition of your written application.
Step 5: Iterate and improve
The candidates who go through to the final round will receive written comments. They will have 48 hours to improve their proposals and record a two-minute pitch to submit.
Step 6: Winners decided
The shortlisted candidates’ applications will be sent to an external, independent panel of judges. They will make a final decision on how many winners to choose, and how to allocate the prize money.
The winners will be informed and then announced publicly at a celebration on the 17th of September 2022.
Visit the Official website:
THE MRF Äänit Prize 2022 Official Website
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Mandela Rhodes Foundation (MRF) Äänit Prize 2022 FAQ
Do I have to be an African citizen to apply?
Why are Rhodes scholars from before 2005 excluded?
What if I haven’t started my business yet?
Is the Äänit Prize a once-off cash injection or will the funds be released in phases?
Will I have to provide progress reports on the project?
Winners will be asked to identify monitoring and evaluation criteria for their projects and share them with the MRF bi-annually for a period of two years. The MRF can ask for an update on your project annually for up to five years.
Does the MRF/its partners have any claim to my business/project after I receive funds?
None, other than the reporting requirements outlined above.
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MRF Äänit Prize 2022
