Application Deadline: Friday 4 September 2020. Every year the British Institute in Eastern Africa (BIEA) invites applications for our small Thematic Research Grants. These funds are usually dispersed through two calls for applications …
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British Institute in East Africa (BIEA) 2020 Thematic Research Grants
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InternshipsSouth Africa
IBM Financial Services Sector (FFS) Graduate Programme 2020 for young South Africans
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: unspecified At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. …
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African MasterClass Series – Online Bootcamp for early-stage African Social Entrepreneurs.
by OFAby OFAStart Date: August 17th 2020 The African MasterClass Series is a six-week immersive learning experience, that empowers early-stage non-profit professionals, entrepreneurs, social innovators and change makers to solve pressing problems …
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Nestlé ESAR Virtual Internship Program 2020 for young people across Africa.
by OFAby OFANestlé is offering 100 young people an opportunity to join its newly established Virtual Internship program as part of the organisation’s ongoing interventions aimed at reducing youth unemployment, across East and Southern …
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Fellowships
American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) African Humanities Fellowship Program 2020/2021
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 4th 2020 The ACLS Online Fellowship and Grant Administration (OFA) System for the African Humanities Program (AHP) 2020-21 postdoctoral competition is now open for applications. ACLS invite applications …
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Brazil Africa Institute (IBRAF) Fellowship Program on South-South and Triangular Cooperation 2021 for young Scholars.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 12th 2020 The IBRAF FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM ON SOUTH-SOUTH AND TRIANGULAR COOPERATION (IFP) aims to overcomes the gap between studying and engaging in international cooperation, taking scholars and …
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Contests
Huawei Spark 2020 Global Startup Competition for Deep Tech startups across the globe
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 4th 2020 Huawei is calling on Deep Tech startups across the globe to join this competition for a chance to enter the Huawei Spark Accelerator program to power your startup …
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CHARM Media Fellowship 2020: Reporting on Human Rights and Media Freedoms in Africa
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Friday, August 28, 2020. Are you a journalist covering issues/events on civil society, media, gender, labour, LGBTQI+ or environmental and Indigenous rights? Would you welcome additional funding to …
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Open Society Fellowships in Investigative Reporting 2021 for Study and Internship in South Africa (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 31st 2020 These 18-month Fellowships offer an opportunity to young journalists to enter the world of in-depth investigative reporting by learning cutting-edge investigative, digital, multimedia and storytelling …
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ITC SheTrades/Twill Coaching Programme 2020 for Female Entrepreneurs
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:21 August 2020 In working toward their shared goal of helping women-owned SMEs upscale their businesses to maximize the benefits of international trade, ITC SheTrades and Twill by MAERSK have …
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Knight Foundation/ Online News Association Journalism 360˚ Challenge 2020 for Immersive Storytelling Projects ($100,000+ in funding)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 20, 2020, 11:59 p.m. ET (UTC–4) Call for submissions to the 2020 Journalism 360 Challenge for experiments in immersive journalism The Journalism 360 Challenge is an open …
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Leap Africa Youth Day of Service (YDoS) 2020 in celebration of International Youth Day
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 18th 2020 Initiated by LEAP Africa, The Youth Day of Service (YDoS) is an annual youth-led social impact campaign with the ‘Sustainable Development Goals’ (SDG) in focus. …
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InternshipsSouth Africa
BDO Graphic Design and Business Development Internship 2020 for young South Africans
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 25th 2020 At BDO, we believe in investing in our people to help them grow, both professionally and personally. The foundation of our business is strong relationship, …
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Call for Proposals: World Bank/IMF Civil Society Policy Forum 2020
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 31, 2020 by 9:00 AM EDT (Washington, D.C. time). The Civil Society Policy Forum (CSPF) has become an integral part of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group …
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Fellowships
Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Program 2021 for emerging African Leaders (Fully Funded to work at UNECA & ITC with Annual Stipend of $100,000)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 14th 2020 The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships form a selective programme designed to mentor future African leaders. Through this annual fellowship programme, we seek to deepen and broaden …
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Call for Proposals: Growth and Economic Opportunities for Women (GrOW) in East Africa
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 31, 2020. This call is open to research institutions, think tanks, and non-governmental organizations with strong research capacity based in one of the countries of focus and …
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Call for ApplicationsEthiopiaKenyaSouth SudanSudan
UNITAR Social Entrepreneurship Training Programme 2020 for Women from East Africa
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 6 2020 23:59 (JST) The UNITAR Social Entrepreneurship Training Programme for Women aims to empower women with the knowledge and skills of entrepreneurship and mentor them to develop self-led entrepreneurial initiatives …
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Application Deadline: October 15th 2020 Awarded annually to support outstanding artistic practice, the Foundwork Artist Prize includes an unrestricted $10,000 grant and studio visits with each of the distinguished jurors. …
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Application Deadline: October 1st 2020 The Newton-Mosharafa Fund is £50 million, seven-year science and innovation partnership between the UK and Egypt. The Fund brings together the British and Egyptian scientific …
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OneBeat Sahara Fellowship 2021 for Musicians from the Saharan Region (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 2, 2020 PROGRAM: OneBeat Sahara will take place February 8 – 25, 2021. OneBeat Sahara will bring together 25 musicians from seven countries in the Saharan Region …
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Application Deadline: August 31st 2020 The 5th edition of the Africa 35.35 Awards which rewards 35 young personalities under 35 from Africa and the African diaspora who have exceptional achievements …
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Application Deadline: September 6, 2020 (11:59 p.m. CET) IBRO International Travel Grant aims to foster neuroscience research, especially in less well-funded countries, by providing support to high-quality neuroscientists from diverse …
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The Youth Compact Champions Programme 2020 for young emerging Leaders
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 16th 2020 The youth compact champions programme will provide 18 months support, to 35 hard-to-reach Young Leaders (aged 18-30) who have been affected by humanitarian crisis and …
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Fellowships
Facebook Fellowship Program 2021 for doctoral students ($42,000 Annual Stipend & Paid visit to Facebook Headquarters)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 1, 2020, 12:00pm PST The Facebook Fellowship is a global program designed to encourage and support promising doctoral students who are engaged in innovative and relevant research …
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Facebook Accelerator: Commerce Programme 2020 for Innovative Commerce Startups (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:August 31st 2020, 11:59:59pm BST At Facebook, our focus has long been to bring people together and build community. We are committed to the startup ecosystem and believe that …
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International Advisory Council Global Bioeconomy (IAC) Youth Champions Program 2020 for young people worldwide
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 1 September 2020. The International Advisory Council on Global Bioeconomy (IAC) is looking for young champions motivated to engage with the global bioeconomy youth during the virtual Global Bioeconomy …
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Application Deadline: 30th November 2020 Gain real-life perspective on the industry while making invaluable connections Goldman Sachs Africa Recruiting Programme is an interactive multi-day program for students in Africa graduating …
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Edu360 by Union Bank Robotics Training and Competition 2020 for Secondary School Students in Nigeria
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 20th of August 2020 Edu360 by Union Bank in partnership with Awarri is igniting a world of possibilities with Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.Here’s a chance to join an …
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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2021/2022- Foreign Students & Artists to study in Switzerland (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 30th 2020 Each year the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries. Recipients are …
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University of California, Berkeley MasterCard Scholars Program 2021/2022 for young Africans
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:14th January 2021 At UC Berkeley, the Program has provided support to over 120 students from 2012 to 2020, both undergraduate and professional Master’s students. Students seeking doctoral degrees …
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InternshipsSouth Africa
Cisco Associate Consulting Engineer Graduate Programme 2021 for young South Africans
by OFAby OFABy joining the Customer Experience Delivery team you will become a trusted advisor to our customers. You will consult with them to build a solid, long-term relationship, providing thought leadership …
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Fellowships
IBRO Return Home Fellowships 2021 for young Researchers from less developed Countries (20,000 euros grant)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:6th September, 2020 (11:59 p.m. C.E.T.) The objective of the IBRO Return Home Program is to enable young researchers from less developed countries, who have studied neuroscience in advanced …
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Application Deadline:21th of August 2020 midnight The fund seeks to help African musicians who have experienced financial losses due to the COVID-19 crisis. Successful applicants will receive between $1 800 to …
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Call for ApplicationsSouth Africa
French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) Call for Writers – Innovative Storytelling
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 1st 2020 Have you ever heard of a WhatsApp Book?Are you ready to experiment and collaborate on a multidisciplinary project?All you need is a story! Description : …
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InternshipsSouth Africa
Rand Water Experiential Training Programme 2020 for young South Africans
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 17th 2020 External applications are invited from suitably qualified students who are interested in joining Rand Water to apply for gaining experiential training in the fields/disciplines of …
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Call for Applications: Expanding the Beijing+25 Youth Task Force
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 21st 2020 at 12:00 p.m. midday EST. The year 2020 is a confluence of anniversaries including the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Conference and the adoption of …
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Scholarships
Friedrich Ebert Foundation 2020/2021 Scholarship for Study in Germany (Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Ongoing Applicants come from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. Students in any subject area are eligible to apply, if they demonstrate excellent school or academic merit, …
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KAS Parliamentary Research Programme 2020 for young South Africans
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 11th 2020 The Parliamentary Research Programme is a full time, three month placement as a researcher for a political party at the South African Parliament in Cape …
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Lacuna Fund 2020 for Data Scientists, Researchers and Social Entrepreneurs
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 3 September 2020 Lacuna Fund provides data scientists, researchers, and social entrepreneurs with the resources they need to either produce new labeled datasets to address an underserved population …