Canva Africa Design Challenge 2025
The Canva Africa Design Challenge 2025 is now open, giving young African creatives the chance to showcase their talent and win a share of $10,000, mentorship from top industry professionals, and a 3-month Canva Pro subscription. If you’re a designer, or even a beginner looking to build your portfolio, this competition is an opportunity to gain global visibility while helping small African businesses grow through practical, high-impact design templates.
In this blog post, we break down the full details of the challenge, its benefits, eligibility criteria, and how to apply step by step.
Canva Africa Design Challenge 2025 Summary
- Host: Canva
- Category: Competitions | Training
- Eligible Countries: Sub-Saharan Africa
- Reward: $10,000 Prize | 1:1 Mentorship | Canva Pro Subscription
- Deadline: December 15, 2025
- Scholarship Alerts: To receive Scholarship Alerts on WhatsApp, click HERE
The Canva Africa Design Challenge 2025 invites young African designers to submit original Canva templates that support small businesses across the continent. Think:
- WhatsApp product menus
- Brand kits
- Business cards
- Social media templates
- Email formats
- Creator rate cards
- Link-in-bio templates
Whether you’re a professional designer or a beginner using Canva for the first time, this challenge allows you to create practical digital tools that entrepreneurs can use to grow and scale their businesses.
Eligibility Requirements for Canva Africa Design Challenge 2025
To participate, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a young creative based in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Submit Canva-based templates that support African businesses
- First-time designers are welcome
- One template per entry (but multiple submissions allowed)
Benefits of Canva Africa Design Challenge 2025
Winners of the Canva Africa Design Challenge 2025 will receive:
- A share of US$10,000
- 1:1 mentorship from Canva designers
- Exclusive Canva merchandise
- 3-month Canva Pro subscription
- Featured publication of winning templates on Canva
If you already have a Canva Pro subscription, your free 3-month extension will begin after your current plan expires.
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How to Apply for Canva Africa Design Challenge 2025 (Step-by-Step)
Follow the steps below to submit a strong application:
- Visit the Canva Challenge Page
Click the green button at the end of this post to open the official challenge webpage. -
Create Your Design Template
Use Canva to design a practical template that supports African entrepreneurs—such as invoices, price lists, social media content, or advertising templates. -
Submit Your Entry
Upload your work through the official online entry form. -
Write Your Short Artist Statement
In 150 words or less, explain who your design is for and how it helps local businesses. - Submit Before the Deadline
- Submission period: October 31 – December 15, 2025
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