Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence
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Our 2026 Plans
The Future with Sprinng!
For 10 years, Sprinng has created pathways for African writers by providing mentorship, publication opportunities, and resources to help them grow.
This milestone year, we are strengthening our capacity and calling on our community to help sustain our programs and increase our impact in the next chapter.
We are expanding our community so you don't have to go through your writing journey alone.
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We are excited to announce a renewed partnership with MasterClass this year!
In 2026, we are taking a different approach to expanding our impact and reaching more creatives with this long-term learning opportunity.
We will partner with like-minded youth-centered creative communities to distribute MasterClass memberships, each providing 1 year of free access to the platform.
Sprinng Writing Fellowship
In 2027, we will continuethe Sprinng Writing Fellowship and expand the program.
Building on our current community in Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, and South Africa, we are excited to welcome writers from Zimbabwe, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Zambia, and Uganda!
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Applications for the 2027 fellowship will open earlier than usual on December 15, 2026. Learn more about our 2027 timeline HERE.
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Currently, our program is for writers between the ages 18 to 25.
In 2027, we will have a one-time age extension for applicants up to 26 to account for the skipped year.
When the application opens in 2027, writers between the ages of 18 and 26 can apply. -
Visit our Writing Fellowship page.
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The fellowship rekindled my passion and reminded me that I do not just want to be a writer, I am one, and I am ready to keep going.
— Paul Yissa, 2025
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The intentionality in pairing mentors and mentees is remarkable. My mentor made each session fulfilling and enriching.
— Boitumelo B. Riet, 2024
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I couldn’t have asked for a better mentor. I received critical feedback on my assignments, and my drafts become better in many ways.
— Anthony M. Kwavah, 2023