Prize
The Äänit Prize
An annual social-impact prize for Mandela Rhodes alumni and Rhodes Scholar alumni from 2005 onward who lead eligible initiatives based in Africa. Up to USD 100,000 is allocated among one to four winners; the public 2026 indication-of-interest stage is closed.
About this opportunity
An annual social-impact prize for Mandela Rhodes alumni and Rhodes Scholar alumni from 2005 onward who lead eligible initiatives based in Africa. Up to USD 100,000 is allocated among one to four winners; the public 2026 indication-of-interest stage is closed.
Status history
1Between cycles
Applications are closed. The public indication-of-interest window ran 20 May–17 June 2026; only invited candidates could submit full applications from 1–19 July 2026.
Current application seasons
0No current season is published.
Past seasons
1Published recipients
0No recipients are published yet.