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Sterling Bank Summer Associate Program 2019 for young Nigerians
Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) Writing Fellowships 2020 (Funded)
The Goethe-Institut/ Bureau de liaison African Writer’s Residency Program 2019/2020 for young African Writers
The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Commonwealth Blue Charter Fellowship 2019/2020 (Fully Funded)
Lagos Business School Young Talents Programme 2019 for Young Nigerians.
2019 Southern African Digital Rights & Online Freedom of Expression Litigation Surgery (Fully Funded to Johannesburg, South Africa)
Google Inside Look 2019 for Computer Science students (Fully Funded to Munich,Germany)
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May 14, 2019
World Health Organisation (WHO) Internship Programme 2019
AfDB Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) Program 2020 for young Africans to study in Japan (Fully Funded)
Unilever Young Entrepreneurs Awards 2019 for young Entrepreneurs Worldwide (€50,000+ Prize & Fully Funded to Accelerator Programme at University of Cambridge, London)
TED 2020 IDEA search (Apply Now to speak at TED Conference 2020 – Vancouver, Canada (All Expense paid)
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May 7, 2019
United Nations Young Professionals Programme 2019 (Launch Your Career at the United Nations)
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2020/2021 for Mid-Career Professionals, USA (Fully Funded)
University of Pretoria MasterCard Foundation Undergraduate & Postgraduate Scholars Program (MCFSP) 2019/2020 for study in South Africa (Fully Funded)
French-African Young Leaders program 2019 for young Africans (Fully Funded to Accra,Ghana & Paris,France)
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April 24, 2019
2019 United Nations Alliance of Civilizations/BMW Group Intercultural Innovation Award (USD$100,000+ Prize)
University of Cape Town MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2019/2020 for study in South Africa (Fully Funded)
African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Internship Programme 2019 for young Africans
Google Africa Certifications Scholarships 2019 (Fully Funded to learn Mobile Web, Android and Google Cloud)
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April 15, 2019
Commonwealth Medical Fellowships 2019/2020 for Mid-Career Medical Professionals to Study in the United Kingdom (Fully Funded)
Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Scholarships to Attend One Young World Summit 2019 (Fully Funded to London,UK)
Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) Global Management Trainee Program 2019 for young Africans
One Young World Leading Scholarships to attend the OYW Summit 2019 in London, the United Kingdom (Fully Funded)
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February 26, 2019
Go Green in the City 2019 Global Student Competition (Fully-Funded trip to Schneider Electric Global Innovation Summit 2019 in Barcelona)
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships 2019 for Students from Developing Countries for study in the United Kingdom (Fully Funded)
Eni Scholarships 2019/2020 for Africans to study in the University of Oxford, United Kingdom (Fully Funded)
Commonwealth Split-site (PhD) Scholarships 2019 (for low and middle income countries) to Study in the United Kingdom (Fully Funded)
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December 12, 2018
Commonwealth Professional Fellowships 2019 for Mid-Career Medical Professionals to Study in the United Kingdom (Fully Funded)
2019 Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition for Young Writers from Commonwealth Nations
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2019 (for low and middle income countries) to Study in the UK (Fully Funded)
Holland Scholarships 2019 for Bachelor’s or Masters Study in the Netherlands (5,000 Euros)
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August 27, 2018
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Development-Related Postgraduate Scholarships 2019/2020 in Germany for Developing Countries
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2018/2019 for Mid-Career Professionals, USA (Fully Funded)
University of Cambridge Scholarships 2018/2019 for foreign students (Fully Funded)
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Sterling Bank Summer Associate Program 2019 for young Nigerians
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Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) Writing Fellowships 2020 (Funded)
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The Goethe-Institut/ Bureau de liaison African Writer’s Residency Program 2019/2020 for young African Writers
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May 20, 2019
The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Commonwealth Blue Charter Fellowship 2019/2020 (Fully Funded)
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Lagos Business School Young Talents Programme 2019 for Young Nigerians.
May 20, 2019
2019 Southern African Digital Rights & Online Freedom of Expression Litigation Surgery (Fully Funded to Johannesburg, South Africa)
May 20, 2019
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May 20, 2019
EU Delegation to Egypt Funded Traineeship 2019 for young Egyptian Graduates
May 18, 2019
Call for Proposals: 2019 UN International High-Level Conference “Educating for the Rule of Law” – Vienna, Austria (Fully Funded)
May 17, 2019
European Union Delegation to Uganda Traineeship 2019 for young Ugandan graduates (Funded)
May 17, 2019
African Fact-Checking Awards 2019 for Journalistic Excellence in Africa (USD4,000+ in Prizes)
May 17, 2019
Call for Proposals: UNESCO MGIEP‘ Transforming Education Conference for Humanity’ (TECH) Conference 2019 – India (Financial assistance available)
May 17, 2019
South African Law Reform Commission Legal Essay Writing Competition 2020 for South African law students (R70, 000 worth of prizes)
May 17, 2019
University of Gondar Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) 2020 for East African Students (Fully Funded)
May 17, 2019
Ashoka/American Express Leadership Academy Emerging Innovators Bootcamps 2019 for Social Entrepreneurs (Fully Funded)
May 17, 2019
Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) Young Leaders Programme 2019 for aspiring young cancer control Professionals (Fully Funded)
May 17, 2019
2019 U.N. Correspondents Association Awards for Best Media Coverage of the United Nations & U.N. AGENCIES ($60,000 Prize)
May 17, 2019
Samsung Engineering/ UN Environment 12th Eco-generation Environmental Essay Competition 2019
May 17, 2019
TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2019 for young scientists from developing countries
May 17, 2019
John Maddox Prize 2019 for individuals promoting science (£3000 prize)
May 17, 2019
Microsoft Graduate Recruitment 2019 for young Kenyans Students & Recent Graduates
May 16, 2019
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FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship Program 2019 (US$10,000 for graduate-level studies)
May 15, 2019
Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program 2019/2020...
May 15, 2019
NIIT NIGERIA 20th NATIONAL IT SCHOLARSHIP 2019 for Young Nigerians.
May 15, 2019
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May 14, 2019
University of Malta Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2019/2020 for study in Malta
May 13, 2019
AfDB Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) Program 2020 for young Africans...
May 9, 2019
Ian Perry Scholarship Prize 2019 for young Photo Journalists ($USD 3,500...
May 9, 2019
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The Goethe-Institut/ Bureau de liaison African Writer’s Residency Program 2019/2020 for young African Writers
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May 20, 2019
Lagos Business School Young Talents Programme 2019 for Young Nigerians.
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May 20, 2019
2019 Southern African Digital Rights & Online Freedom of Expression Litigation Surgery (Fully Funded to Johannesburg, South Africa)
May 20, 2019
Call for Applications: Merck More Than a Mother Fashion Awards 2019
May 20, 2019
Call for Proposals: 2019 UN International High-Level Conference “Educating for the Rule of Law” – Vienna, Austria (Fully Funded)
May 17, 2019
African Fact-Checking Awards 2019 for Journalistic Excellence in Africa (USD4,000+ in Prizes)
May 17, 2019
Call for Proposals: UNESCO MGIEP‘ Transforming Education Conference for Humanity’ (TECH) Conference 2019 – India (Financial assistance available)
May 17, 2019
Ashoka/American Express Leadership Academy Emerging Innovators Bootcamps 2019 for Social Entrepreneurs (Fully Funded)
May 17, 2019
Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) Young Leaders Programme 2019 for aspiring young cancer control Professionals (Fully Funded)
May 17, 2019
2019 U.N. Correspondents Association Awards for Best Media Coverage of the United Nations & U.N. AGENCIES ($60,000 Prize)
May 17, 2019
John Maddox Prize 2019 for individuals promoting science (£3000 prize)
May 17, 2019
French Institut Visas for Creation Program 2019 for emerging Artists in Africa
May 15, 2019
Dart Center ‘Reporting Safely in Crisis Zones’ 2019 Course for freelance Journalists (Full Scholarships Available)
May 15, 2019
SAP Skills for Africa Programme 2019 for young Nigerian graduates
May 15, 2019
Fellowships
Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) Writing Fellowships 2020 (Funded)
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May 20, 2019
The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Commonwealth Blue Charter Fellowship 2019/2020 (Fully Funded)
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May 20, 2019
TWAS-ICCBS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2019 for young scientists from developing countries
May 17, 2019
Cora Weiss Fellowship 2019 for Young women Peacebuilders – (Fully Funded to New York, USA)
May 14, 2019
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program 2019/2020 for postdoctoral study in Canada ($70,000 per year in funding)
May 13, 2019
Rhodes University Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 2020 in South Africa (Funded)
May 7, 2019
Women in Engineering (Womeng) South Africa Fellowships 2019
May 6, 2019
U.S. Department of State 2019 Professional Fellows Program on Inclusive Disability Employment (fall cohort) for mid-career professionals (Fully Funded to USA)
May 5, 2019
The United Nations Foundation 2019 press fellowship to Nigeria focused on polio eradication
May 4, 2019
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2020/2021 for Mid-Career Professionals, USA (Fully Funded)
April 30, 2019
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Association of African Universities (AAU) 2019 Internships for university students
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Graduate Tax Apprenticeship Programme 2019 for young Nigerians
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SEI Africa internship program 2019 for postgraduate (MSc and PhD) students...
Contests
South African Law Reform Commission Legal Essay Writing Competition 2020 for South African law students (R70, 000 worth of prizes)
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May 17, 2019
Samsung Engineering/ UN Environment 12th Eco-generation Environmental Essay Competition 2019
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May 17, 2019
IAEA 2020 Essay Competition for Students and Early Career Professionals (€2000 prize & Fully Funded to Vienna, Austria)
May 15, 2019
Shelter Tech Nairobi Innovation Week Startup Competition 2019 (Funded to Oslo Innovation Week in Norway)
May 15, 2019
UNESCO-UNEVOC SkillsinAction Photo Competition 2019
May 14, 2019
EuropeAid Faces2Hearts Video Blogging Competition 2019 (Funded Trip around the World)
May 13, 2019
The ICAO Innovation ‘Concepts Competition 2019 ( US$2,000 & Fully Funded to Montreal,Canada)
May 10, 2019
National Geography Society (NGS) Ocean Plastic Innovation Challenge 2019 ($500,000 Prize)
May 9, 2019
ICAO 2019 Prototypes Competition (US$5,000 Prize & Fully Funded to Montreal,Canada)
May 9, 2019
USAID YouthLead Photo Contest 2019 for young Changemakers
May 6, 2019
PZ Cussons Chemistry Challenge 2019 for young Nigerian Secondary Students
April 27, 2019
UONGOZI Institute Leadership Essay Competition 2019 for young Africans ($USD 2,000+ Prize & Funded to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)
April 25, 2019
City of Cape Town YouthStartCT 2019 Entrepreneurial Challenge for start-up entrepreneurs
April 21, 2019
2019 International Financial Corporation (IFC) Sustainability Exchange Contest for Youth Innovations (Fully Funded to Dakar,Senegal)
April 21, 2019
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Opportunity Round up – Top Opportunities for Africans for the Month of November 2018.
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November 29, 2018
Mastercard Foundation Announces New $USD 2Million Fund to Seed Young African Leaders’ Social Ventures
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November 5, 2018
Opportunity Round up – Top Opportunities for Africans for the Month of October 2018.
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October 30, 2018
Meet the 2018 Anzisha Prize Finalists: US$100,000 cash prize for Africa’s youngest entrepreneurs
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October 4, 2018
The Jack Ma Foundation launches Africa Netpreneur Prize for young African entrepreneurs
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August 9, 2018
UNDP Africa & Accenture launches Youth for Africa and SDGs (YAS) portal for Africa’s young entrepreneurs
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July 11, 2018
African Development Bank Launches Coding for Employment Program: Unleashing Africa’s Next Generation of Digital Innovators
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June 6, 2018
Meet the inaugural class of the 2018 Obama Foundation Fellowship for civic innovators.
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April 16, 2018
Meet the Selected 1,000 Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurs for 2018
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March 23, 2018
AfDB Launches Youth Advisory Group to Create 25 Million Jobs for Africa’s youth.
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November 28, 2017
Morland Writing Scholarship 2017 Shortlist
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November 23, 2017
University of Abomey-Calavi Becomes First Francophone West African University to Join Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
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November 10, 2017
