Julius Kaliisa founded NextGen4All in Rwanda in 2022 after seeing students lose scholarship opportunities — not for lack of talent, but for lack of information. Since then, the platform has run multiple mentorship programs and sessions including Chevening (330+ registrants), Erasmus Mundus (260+), Oxford (180+), and Stanford's Knight-Hennessy (170+), reaching 1,367+ participants across 26+ African countries.
73% of our audience and participants comes from East Africa. 52% are women. 84% leave our sessions saying they gained useful knowledge. Additionally, the program spans scholarship curation, one-on-one mentorship, live webinars, and research collaboration which are all free to access.
Mission & Vision
Mission
Close the information gap between African students and global scholarship opportunities. We do this through curated content, live sessions, and direct mentorship.
Vision
All 54 African nations reached by 2028. 1,000+ mentees supported by 2027. 500+ scholarships awarded. A pan-African alumni network that feeds back into mentoring the next cohort.
What We Do
Scholarships
Chevening, Erasmus Mundus, Fulbright, DAAD, and more — curated and shared so students don't miss deadlines.
Mentorship
Vetted mentors cover personal statements, document prep, interview coaching, and deadline tracking — one-on-one, structured support.
Sessions & Webinars
Multiple flagship sessions (Oct 2024–Mar 2026): Chevening (330+), Erasmus Mundus (260+), Journey to Oxford (180+), Stanford/KH (170+), and more
Research Collaboration
Connecting African researchers with global networks. Part of the broader push toward Africa's Agenda 2063 knowledge goals.
Our Values
Equity & Access
26+ countries reached. No student should miss an opportunity because they didn't hear about it.
Community
6,500+ followers across Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok, and YouTube — built organically.
Outcomes
74% of participants report intent to apply for a scholarship. 100% report improved confidence.
Our Journey
- Julius Kaliisa founds NextGen4All in Kigali, Rwanda
- First scholarship information sessions launched
- Initial focus: Rwanda and neighbouring East African countries
- Julius Kaliisa founds NextGen4All in Kigali, Rwanda
- First scholarship information sessions launched
- Initial focus: Rwanda and neighbouring East African countries
- Mentorship program goes live with first cohort
- Coaches cover personal statements, documents, interviews
- Reach extends beyond Rwanda into the wider region
- Mentorship program goes live with first cohort
- Coaches cover personal statements, documents, interviews
- Reach extends beyond Rwanda into the wider region
- Journey to Oxford session — 180+ registrants
- Stanford / Knight-Hennessy session — 170+ registrants
- 1,367 total participants across all programs
- 84% report gaining useful knowledge
- 100% report improved confidence
- 52% of participants are women
- Journey to Oxford session — 180+ registrants
- Stanford / Knight-Hennessy session — 170+ registrants
- 1,367 total participants across all programs
- 84% report gaining useful knowledge
- 100% report improved confidence
- 52% of participants are women
- Instagram: 2,707 followers (TikTok engagement: 5.8%)
- LinkedIn: 1,307 · X/Twitter: 1,137 · TikTok: 891 · YouTube: 450
- 74% of participants intend to apply for scholarships
- 4.2 / 5 average session satisfaction rating
- 20–25 yrs: 52% of audience · 26–30 yrs: 30%
- Instagram: 2,707 followers (TikTok engagement: 5.8%)
- LinkedIn: 1,307 · X/Twitter: 1,137 · TikTok: 891 · YouTube: 450
- 74% of participants intend to apply for scholarships
- 4.2 / 5 average session satisfaction rating
- 20–25 yrs: 52% of audience · 26–30 yrs: 30%
- 1,000+ mentees supported
- 500+ scholarships awarded to NextGen4All community
- 1,000+ mentees supported
- 500+ scholarships awarded to NextGen4All community
- All 54 African nations reached
- Pan-African alumni network established
- All 54 African nations reached
- Pan-African alumni network established
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