Applications are now open for the 2025 Canva Africa Design Challenge, an exciting opportunity for young creatives across Sub-Saharan Africa to showcase their design skills. The challenge encourages participants to craft practical and impactful templates that cater specifically to the needs of African businesses and creators. From WhatsApp product menus and email templates to business cards, brand kits, social video templates, creator rate cards, and even link-in-bio designs, the possibilities are wide-ranging. Participants are invited to use Canva to develop templates that resonate with local entrepreneurs, helping them elevate their brands and streamline their communications.

This competition is open to all young people in the region, including those who are designing for the first time. It emphasizes inclusivity, welcoming fresh talent and new perspectives alongside more experienced designers. The goal is to create functional, culturally relevant designs that address real-world business needs and support the growth of enterprises across the continent. By participating, entrants not only contribute to Africa-focused design innovation but also gain an opportunity to have their work recognized and shared widely.

Winners of the challenge stand to gain significant rewards, including a share of US$10,000, personal mentorship with professional Canva designers, exclusive Canva merchandise, and the publication of their templates on the Canva platform, giving them continental exposure. Each winner will also receive a three-month subscription to Canva Pro. If a winner already has an active Canva Pro subscription, the three-month period will begin after their current subscription ends.

To enter, participants must design a template that meaningfully supports African entrepreneurs, such as pricing lists, invoices, social media posts, or other business tools. They are then required to submit their work through the official entry form and provide a brief statement of up to 150 words explaining the purpose of their design, who it serves, and how it adds value. This process allows entrants to not only display their creativity but also convey the real-world impact of their work, demonstrating their understanding of the needs of African businesses and creators.

Scroll down for more details and click on the official link attached below to apply for this opportunity