Launched in 2021, the GOA Alumni Grant Program empowers our alumni to drive change in their lives and communities as they grow into future leaders. Applications are now open for the 2026 program!
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1, 2026 at midnight Eastern Standard Time
COMMUNITY OUTREACH GRANT
Giants of Africa knows that youth can create lasting, meaningful change in their communities. This grant will support alumni in bringing a community-focused initiative to life from June 2026 to May 2027. Whether it is organizing a local food drive or hosting a youth empowerment event, the goal of the initiative must have a positive impact on their local community.
EDUCATION GRANT
Giants of Africa understands the importance of education as a contributor to personal growth and success. In our ongoing efforts to make education more accessible to youth on the continent, Giants of Africa is providing alumni with grants that will assist in furthering their education. The grant funds can be used towards required expenses such as education tuition fees, required textbooks, supplies, travel to and from school, as well as accommodation (if required).
BASKETBALL PROGRAM GRANT
Hosting basketball camps and skills development for youth across the continent has always been at the core of Giants of Africa’s mission to activate, educate and unite African youth. This grant will provide funding for alumni to develop and host their own basketball camp, tournament or program in their community.
CONTENT CREATOR GRANT
Bringing communities together is critical to the success of the work we do at Giants of Africa. This grant will allow the selected alum to unite their online community and foster their creativity by providing them with access to key social media tools, best practices, and mentorship. The grant funds can be used towards social media content creation related expenses.
VOLUNTEER GRANT
Giants of Africa believes that life experiences are a big part of education, and as such will be offering alumni an opportunity to work alongside GOA coaches and staff during one of the Built Within Tour 2026 (date and location to confirm). The chosen individual will learn the importance of hard work, teamwork, leadership, punctuality, and much more.
Entrepreneurship Grant
Giants of Africa champions in dreaming big. The Entrepreneurship Grant is a bold investment in the dreams, creativity, and leadership of Giants of Africa alumni who are building income-generating initiatives to shape their own futures and uplift their communities. By providing financial support and a platform to grow, Giants of Africa continues its commitment to nurturing purpose-driven changemakers who are ready to lead with vision, resilience, and impact, creating sustainable futures for themselves and the next generation.
WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT GRANT
Giants of Africa believes that when women win, we all win. This grant supports female alumni in their initiatives that uplift women and girls – advancing health, education, and advocacy. Through funding and mentorship, we will help the recipient turn ideas into impact, by breaking barriers and empowering the next generation of women leaders across the continent.
Community Outreach
Education
Volunteer
Content Creator
Basketball Program
Ambassador
Class of 2019
2024
Community Outreach
Jalilu Amadu, Ghana, Class of 2018
Education
Sheldon Ouma, Kenya, Class of 2016
Gabriel Effangha, Nigeria, Class of 2021
Volunteer
Judith Pantaleo, Kenya, Class of 2019
Marc-Antoine Konan, Ivory Coast, Class of 2023
Content Creator
Aaron Luvisia, Kenya, Class of 2017
Basketball Program
Nelious Mbugeni, Tanzania, Class of 2019
Riche Die Kabore, Burkina Faso, Class of 2023
2023
Community Outreach
Ibrahim Abdulkadir, Nigeria, Class of 2018
Evaline Mollel, Tanzania, Class of 2019
Education
Caleb Oladdpo, Nigeria, Class of 2022
Seydina Mohamed Seye, Senegal, Class of 2018
Volunteer
Lino Wol, South Sudan, Class of 2015
Content Creator
Mame Fatou Toure Konare, Senegal, Class of 2016
Basketball Program
Albertho Kigoye, Tanzania, Class of 2019
Zourfaou Garba, Benin, Class of 2022
Ambassador
Myrah Oloo, Kenya, Class of 2019
Aita Ndiaye, Senegal, Class of 2017
2022
Community Outreach
Myrah Oloo, Kenya, Class of 2019
Husna Abdallah, Tanzania, Class of 2018
Education
Husna Puzza, Tanzania, Class of 2019
Cheikh Dieng, Senegal, Class of 2016
Volunteer
Aita Ndiaye, Senegal, Class of 2017
Content Creator
Derick Ochieng, Kenya, Class of 2017
Basketball Program
Brian Ziruel, Tanzania, Class of 2018
Joseph Uzor, Nigeria, Class of 2009 & 2010
2021
Education
Rwema Patrick, Rwanda, Class of 2013
Allan Mwandawiro, Kenya, Class of 2016
Eric Shema, Rwanda, Class of 2018
Volunteer
John Owhe, Nigeria, Class of 2010
Catherine Mollel, Tanzania, Class of 2019
Pay It Forward
Georgia Mulindwa, Tanzania, Class of 2019
Kaelo Tibe, Botswana, Class of 2016
D’jeka Ilunga Gloire, Ivory Coast, Class of 2018
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"At the Giants of Africa camp I learned that practice makes perfect, and that hard work, dedication and perseverance are essential to achieving success." - Cheikh Dieng