AFRICAN FUTURE
SKILLS INDABA
The support fund

Talent shouldn't depend on means.

A participant travel support fund, paid for from sponsorship, so prize winners and youth-led founders can attend whatever their means.

Who qualifies
Prize winners and youth-led founders selected through the AFSI programmes
What it pays for
Travel and, where needed, accommodation to attend the Indaba
Paid for by
Sponsorship, not ticket income
Decisions
By 19 February 2027

You don't apply to the fund separately. If you are selected for a programme and need support to attend, tell the Special Programmes Coordinator when you accept your place. Priorities and the full process will be published here before the calls open.

Fund a place

Sponsors can pay for youth travel through the Youth Programme Suite or the Student Assembly Partner.