Application Deadline: September 8th 2017 JFTC is sponsoring JFTC Essay Competition 2017 to encourage students, young researchers and business people to express their opinions on matters of national and international …
Monthly Archives
June 2017
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Contests
Japan Foreign Trade Council (JFTC) Essay Competition 2017 ( ¥1,600,000 Prize & Fully Funded Trip to Japan)
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NigeriaScholarships
NIIT NIGERIA 18th NATIONAL IT SCHOLARSHIP 2017 for Young Nigerians.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 14th July, 2017 NIIT, a global leader in skills and talent development announced the 18th National Scholarship, 2017 in Nigeria, to reward meritorious students desirous of building successful …
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Scholarships
Bayer Science & Education Foundation’s International Scholarship Programs 2017/2018 for Study in Germany.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 18, 2017 The Bayer Fellowship Program targets students and apprentices in scientific and medical disciplines. Its goal is to support the next generation of researchers and teachers …
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Contests
Peter Drucker Challenge Essay Contest 2017 ( € 1,000 & Fully Funded to the 9th Global Peter Drucker Forum in Vienna, Austria)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 15th 2017 Drucker Challenge is an essay contest for students and professionals between 18 and 35 organized by the Peter Drucker Society Europe. Keeping the human-oriented management …
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Call for Applications
International Development Research Center (IDRC) Research Awards 2018 – Canada
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 06, 2017 by 16:00 (EDT) The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) funds research in developing countries to promote growth, reduce poverty, and drive large-scale positive change. Eligibility …
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FellowshipsNigeria
Andela Nigeria Fellowship 2017 Cycle XXV – paid technical leadership program for Young Nigerians.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 30th 2017 The Andela Fellowship is a four-year paid technical leadership program designed to shape you into an elite software developer. The program requires that you dedicate …
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Call for ApplicationsNigeria
Federal Government of Nigeria N-Power Programme 2017 for Young Nigerians.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 13th 2017 The Federal Government of Nigeria has designed the N-Power Programme to drastically reduce youth unemployment. The focus is to provide our young graduates and non-graduates …
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Contests
Accenture HealthTech Innovation Challenge 2017 for early stage Health Startups.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 1st 2017 Applications are open for HealthTech Innovation Challenge, a part of Accenture’s broader HealthTech Innovation program—which will also include acceleration and venture opportunities, innovation labs and …
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Scholarships
Hungary Scholarship Programme 2017/2018 for Christian Young People to study in Hungary (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline; 16thJune 2017 (23:59 Budapest time). Hungary provides high quality education in the heart of Europe. Today, there is a growing demand of international students to study in Hungary. …
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Contests
TechCrunch Battlefield Africa 2017 for Startups in Sub-Saharan Africa ($25,000 USD Grand Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 14, 2017 Program dates October 11 – October 11, 2017 TechCrunch is hosting its first startup competition in Sub-Saharan Africa. The organizer have wanted to bring TechCrunch …
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Internships
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Government of Japan Internship Program 2017 (Fully Funded to Japan)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 30th 2017 The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Government of Japan Internship Program: As Japanese companies take on young foreign talent from abroad for internships, …
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Fellowships
Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellowship 2018 for journalists from developing countries
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 31, 2017. Note: the applications will be updated for 2018 fellowships, but the applications below will suffice for early applicants. General Fellowship Early-career professional journalists from developing …
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Fellowships
Climate Tracker Fellowship for Film Makers to attend 2017 Climate Innovation Forum (Fully Funded to Germany/Latvia)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: midnight June 25th (GMT) 2017 Join Climate Tracker at the World’s leading Climate Innovation Forum Climate Tracker has been invited to cover some of the world’s leading Climate …
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Call for Applications
Nokia Open Innovation Challenge 2017 for Internet of Things (IoT) Startups.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 20th 2017 Nokia have launched its Open Innovation Challenge for the fifth year running, focusing now on the Internet of Things (IoT) for smart cities, mobility, safety …
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Contests
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Human Face of Ramadan Photo Contest 2017 (Fully Funded to Hajj Pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia).
by OFAby OFASubmission Deadline: 1 week after Ramadan 1438. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is pleased to announce the second edition of its Ramadan Social Media Photo Competition. Requirements The competition …
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Scholarships
Austrian Government Scholarships 2017/2018 for Undergraduates, Graduates & Postgraduates in Austria (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 1st 2017 Applications are accepted for the Scholarship Foundation of the Republic of Austria for grants and research promotion for Undergraduate, Masters & PhD students. Scholarships are …
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Call for Applications
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: 2017 Wits Africa-China Workshop on Reporting Africa-China Engagements for Journalists, Ethiopia,
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 10th 2017 Reporting Africa-China Engagements in Agriculture, Industrialisation & Sustainable Development. A joint workshop for African and Chinese journalists by the Wits Africa-China Reporting Project and the …
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ScholarshipsSouth Africa
South African Square Kilometre Array Project Undergraduate & Honours Bursary Programme 2018
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 31st 2017 Eligibility for an SKA SA undergraduate or honours bursary South African citizens (ONLY). Students who wish to study, or are studying, one of the following …
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ContestsKenya
My Little Big Thing Sustainability Innovation Challenge 2017 for University & Polythecnic Students in Kenya.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 10th 2017 ‘My Little Big Thing’ SDGs Campaign, is a competition is challenging university students to develop simple ideas that are commercially viable that will contribute to …
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ScholarshipsSouth Africa
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Bursary Scheme 2018 for Young South Africans
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Varying by Province PwC Bursary Scheme aims to attract exceptionally talented young people to the firm.Bursaries are financial assistance given to students for further studies. Bursaries are awarded …
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Call for Applications
Ashoka/American Express Leadership Academy Emerging Innovators Bootcamps 2017 for Changemakers (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 30th 2017 The American Express Leadership Academy Emerging Innovators Bootcamps gather 100 changemakers around the globe who are positively transforming communities and revolutionizing healthcare, education, food security …
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Call for Applications
Call for Session Proposals: World Social Science Forum 2018 – Fukuoka, Japan
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 1st 2017 A call for session proposals for the 2018 World Social Science Forum is now open. The Forum will take place from 25-28 September 2018, in …
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Call for ApplicationsSouth Africa
EMBASSY OF FRANCE IN SOUTH AFRICA Civil Society Development Fund 2017 for South African civil society organisations.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 10th 2017 The Civil Society Development Fund (CSDF), run by the French Embassy in South Africa, aims at supporting capacity development of South African civil society organisations. …
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Call for ApplicationsMauritaniaMorocco
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) 2017 for Morocco and Mauritania (CAD $10,000 to $20,000 in Funding)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 30th 2017 The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) funds small but visible, high impact, results-oriented projects which are proposed and implemented by local NGOs and other …
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Scholarships
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships 2018 for Study in Japan (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: varying by country The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities as undergraduate students …
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InternshipsSouth Africa
Volkswagen Group Graduate Trainee Programme 2018 for Young South Africans.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Varying by Position The Volkswagen Graduate Trainee Programme is designed for motivated, driven and dedicated individuals who possess excellent communication skills, leadership potential and an above average academic …
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Internships
International Labour Organization (ILO) Job Opening 2017 around the World.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Varying If you are thinking of entering the world of the UN within a specialized agency, the International Labour Organization (ILO) will offer you its unique tripartite structure …
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Call for ApplicationsSudan
UNDP Global Goals Advocate Programme 2017 for Young Leaders from Sudan.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 30th 2017 The Global Goals Advocate Programme, is a series of comprehensive advocacy activities led by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sudan aiming to advocate …
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Call for Applications
The Festival Academy 13th edition of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers,South Africa.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 30th 2017 The 13th edition of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers, the first in Africa, will take place from 23 to 29 March 2018, in Johannesburg, …
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Call for Applications
Call for Participants: UNCCD COP13 Youth Forum 2017 -Ordos, China (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 26th 2017 When: 8 – 10 September 2017 in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, China Young people are an important force toward the development of a sustainable world. The …
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Contests
Sony World Photography Awards 2018 ($30,000 plus the latest Sony digital imaging equipment)
by OFAby OFASubmission Deadline: 13:00 GMT – January 11, 2018 The Sony World Photography Awards celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2017, a decade-long partnership between Sony and the World Photography Organisation, bringing …
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Call for ApplicationsSouth Africa
AWIEF Business Linkages & Investment Readiness Accelerator Program 2017 for Female Entrepreneurs
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 16th 2017 The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) is currently seeking ambitious, innovative and committed early growth stage female entrepreneurs looking for support to scale …
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Call for Applications
Euromena Awards 2017 for African start-ups promoting ICT and social development in Africa (10,000 Euros Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 22nd 2017 Euromena Consulting is delighted to launch the first edition of its Euromena Awards. Start-ups initiatives have been proliferating worldwide and Africa shows huge potential for …
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EthiopiaScholarships
EducationUSA Opportunity Fund (OPF) Program 2017/2018 for Young Ethiopians (Fully Funded to study in USA)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 16th 2017 The EducationUSA Opportunity Fund (OPF) program assists competitively selected students prepare to apply to U.S. universities. OPF is looking for 10 highly qualified, economically disadvantaged …
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Internships
World Bank Young Professionals Program (YPP) 2018 (Technical & Managerial roles at the World Bank Group)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 28, 2017. The World Bank Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a starting point for an exciting career at the World Bank Group. It is a unique opportunity …
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Fellowships
CIVICUS’/REPAOC Fellows Programme 2017 for CSO Professionals – Dakar, Senegal (US$ 36 000/annum)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 16th 2017 Location: Dakar, Senegal Start date: anticipated to be July or August, starting with a 2 weeks induction in Johannesburg, South Africa Duration: 24 months Salary: …
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Fellowships
YALI Regional Leadership Center Fellowship Program 2017 for Southern Africans- Cohorts 10 & 11 (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 23rd 2017 The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) was launched by President of the United States Barack Obama as a signature effort to invest in the next …
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ContestsNigeriaUncategorized
3D Africa Hack for Good Hackathon 2017 for Young Nigerians
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 23, 2017. Through a competitive application process, HackforGood will attract 20 students between the ages of 18 and 30. Applicants may be techies, programmers, humanists, artists, entrepreneurs, …
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Scholarships
DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance) 2018 for Study in Germany (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 31st 2017. The DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master’s Scholarship) is designed to further qualify future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of good governance …