2026 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme Entrepreneurship Prize Competition
The third Cambridge Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme Entrepreneurship Prize Competition, run in collaboration with the King's E-Lab, is taking place on Wednesday 9th of June 2026. Six shortlisted entrants are asked to submit a seed investment pitch slide deck (expanding on their previously submitted business idea) and pitch their ideas to a panel of judges.
A first prize award of $15,000 will be offered to the winning entry following the pitching. The Judging panel may also make other discretionary financial awards based on merit (for up to $20,000). Read about last year’s winners here!
2025 Winners Allen Chafa, Hauwa Busari, Sally Musonye and Laura Kasuni
WHEN: Wednesday, 9 June 2026
3.00 PM – 5.00 PM: Pitching at Cambridge Judge Business School (Chen-Tsao Lecture Theatre)
5.00 PM – 6.00 PM: Drinks reception and networking at Cambridge Judge Business School
WHERE: Cambridge Judge Business School