Gigbanc Global Talent Fellowship (GGTF)
- Omran Aburayya
- Oct 8
- 2 min read
If you are a talented professional or emerging freelancer in Africa aiming to break into the global gig economy, the Gigbanc Global Talent Fellowship (GGTF) is now accepting applications. This fellowship will empower you with mentorship, financial tools, and networks to transform your local skillset into global earning potential. Here's everything you need to know.
🌍 Fellowship Summary
Location: Virtual / remote
Sponsor: Gigbanc (Fintech / Gig-economy ecosystem)
Programme Type: Fellowship / Skills & Income Acceleration
Target Group: African freelancers, skilled professionals, or emerging talent seeking global opportunities
Focus Areas: Freelancing, global client acquisition, monetization strategies, financial infrastructure (earning in foreign currency)
Goal / Outcome: Grow revenue from USD 0 to USD 3,000 within 3 months
Duration: 3 months (intensive mentorship + support)
👩🏻💻 Fellowship Overview
The Gigbanc Global Talent Fellowship is designed to help African talents unlock their global earning potential by providing:
Mentorship from experienced global freelancers and industry leaders
Financial tools and infrastructure to earn in foreign currency
Access to networks and markets beyond local boundaries
Growth roadmap toward sustainable income and scale
The fellowship emphasizes turning skills into global income, building professionalism, and positioning fellows as leaders in the digital gig economy.
Through this program, participants are supported not just as freelancers, but as global earners and leaders in the digital economy.
🎁 Benefits & What You Gain
Structured mentorship and guidance
Tools to help you accept payments and get paid in international currencies
Connections to global clients, markets, and gig platforms
Training towards revenue growth from zero to USD 3,000 in 3 months
Enhanced visibility, credibility, and positioning as a global freelancer
Fellowship status and brand leverage via Gigbanc’s network
✅ Who Should Apply?
African freelancers or professionals with marketable skills (design, development, writing, marketing, tech, etc.)
Those seeking to scale income through global clients
Talents currently underutilized or facing barriers in local markets
Individuals with ambition, discipline, and readiness to engage in intensive learning and growth
📝 Application Procedure
Download the Gigbanc App (available on Play Store / App Store)
Obtain your “Gigtag” through the app (your unique identifier)
Fill out the application form via this link submitting personal details, your Gigtag, and other required information
ℹ️ Eligibility / Considerations
Must be based in Africa
Possess a skill or talent you can monetize globally
Motivated and committed to growth
Willing to engage in intensive mentorship and work to reach income goals
💡 Additional Insights & Tips
The goal of USD 3,000 in 3 months is ambitious — it pushes applicants to think and act at global scale
Being proactive during the fellowship (networking, putting yourself forward for gigs) is key to success
The financial infrastructure support (i.e. tools to get paid globally) is a major value-add, helping bypass local payment barriers
Ensure your profile (portfolio, past work, skill demonstration) is strong before applying
