Application Deadline: 15 October 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 CAPSI Pan-African Youth Competition. The Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment (CAPSI) at Wits Business School is launching a Pan-African Youth Competition under a project on dignified and fulfilling job creation for young Africans by the nonprofit sector, supported and funded by one of our partners.
CAPSI nvite dynamic teams and organisations owned and managed by young people between the ages of 18 and 35 to design and produce creative outputs that disseminate findings from a study covering 17 African countries. The research explores the contribution of the nonprofit sector to dignified and fulfilling work for African youth.
This competition will run across four regions:
- North Africa
- West Africa
- East Africa
- Southern Africa
Prizes
A total award of $32,000 for the winning entry in each region, based on the final research findings:
The award will be paid in two stages:
- $5,000 upon awarding the prize
- $27,000 disbursed in subsequent tranches, linked to different stages of the project’s development and delivery
In addition to financial awards, winners will gain mentorship, visibility on CAPSI platforms and partner networks, and opportunities to present their work at policy and donor forums across Africa.
Participants are encouraged to use creative and tech-savvy formats that resonate with youth audiences. Examples include:
- Digital Media: Short films, animations, documentaries
- Visual Arts: Infographics, illustrations, photography
- Performing Arts: Spoken word, music videos, dance
- Interactive Media: Podcasts, apps, games, web storytelling
- Writing: Blogs, short stories, narrative journalism
Application Timeline:
- Call Launch: 19 September 2025
- Submission Deadline: 15 October 2025
- Winners Announced: 31 October 2025
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the 2025 CAPSI Pan-African Youth Competition
