Application Deadline: October 21, 2022 Cities occupy just 3% percent of the Earth’s land but account for 75% of carbon emissions. With the urban population expected to grow 1.5X to …
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AWS Sustainable Cities Accelerator Program for mature startups and emerging companies.
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Application Deadline: 12 October 2022. Science by Women announces its first competition with the aim of giving continuity to the research that the beneficiaries of the programme have been carrying …
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2022 ONE Africa Award for Sustainable Development Goals Driven Projects ($USD 100,000)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 30 September 2022 The ONE Africa Award celebrates African efforts aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the world’s blueprint for a better future. SDG targets range from halving …
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Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme 2023/2024 for Study at the University of Cambridge, UK (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 5 January 2023 The Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme was established in October 2000 by a donation of US$210m from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University …
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Call for ApplicationsMalawi
The Growth Accelerator Malawi Programme for Malawian Entrepreneurs (USD40,000 in co-financing)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 24, 2022 The Growth Accelerator Malawi Programme is a 12-months business acceleration programme for youthful high-impact post-revenue businesses looking to grow and scale. The programme supports entrepreneurs …
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Application Deadline: 8 October 2022 The Southern African Youth Forum (SAYoF) invites interested youth to apply for the opportunity to next become Southern Africa Climate Change Youth Envoy. The call …
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Application Deadline: October 16, 2022 The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) are conducting a Violence Against Children reporting contest to raise awareness and spur …
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Call for ApplicationsKenya
The Young Ventures Accelerator Program in Affordable Housing
by OFAby OFAThe Young Ventures Accelerator Program in Affordable Housing is a GIZ sponsored initiative under the bigger program for Promotion of Self Employment and Entrepreneurship (Kenya). Under the guidance and direction of Integration …
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ContestsUganda
Caritas-Acholi Agribusiness Innovation Challenge 2022 for young Ugandans (UGX40m in grants)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 7, 2022 The Acholi Agribusiness Innovation Challenge aims to promote sustainable agriculture, curb malnutrition, promote food security and improve farmers’ livelihoods. In addition, the challenge seeks to …
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FellowshipsSouth Africa
The Equal Education Law Centre (EELC) Bertha Justice Fellowship Programme 2023 for Skilled Attorneys & Law graduates.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 23 September 2022 The Equal Education Law Centre (EELC) is a registered law clinic whose staff of social justice lawyers specializes in education law and policy, through conducting …
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Call for ApplicationsEthiopiaTanzaniaUganda
The DW Akademie Film Development Fund 2023 for filmmakers from the Global South. (10,000 Euros)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 26, 2022. The DW Akademie Film Development Fund offers a one-year fellowship program for filmmakers working on the development of their feature-length documentary, fiction or hybrid films. …
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McKinsey African Leaders on the Move Event 2022 for young Africans.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 21, 2022 McKinsey invites individuals who are passionate about Africa to apply to African Leaders on the Move to learn more about our offices, roles, and work …
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Contests
The Youth Adaptation Solutions (YouthADAPT) Challenge 2022 for young African Entrepreneurs ($USD 100,000 Business grant)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 4, 2022 The Youth Adaptation Solutions Challenge (YouthADAPT Challenge) is an annual competition and awards program for youth-led enterprises (50% women-led) jointly organised by the Global Center …
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Call for ApplicationsEthiopiaGhanaKenyaTanzaniaUganda
WHO Road Safety Journalism Workshop 2022 for African Journalists and Media Trainers
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 28, 2022 The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with Science Africa, is hosting a three-day workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, from 24th-26th October 2022. The goal is …
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Harvard Law School’s IGLP 2023 Global Scholars Academy for post-doctoral scholars
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 7, 2022 From January 16 – 20, 2023, Harvard Law School’s IGLP will collaborate with Stellenbosch University to convene the Global Scholars Academy in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The Global …
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Fellowships
United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Peace Scholar Fellowship Program 2023/2024
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 6, 2022 The USIP Peace Scholar Fellowship partners with the Minerva Research Initiative to support additional fellowships relating to topics on peace and security studies. Currently, the program awards …
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Fellowships
The Tarbell Fellowship Program for early-career Journalists ($50,000 stipend and Fully Funded to Oxford Summit in London, U.K)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 9, 2022 The Tarbell Fellowship is a one-year programme for early-career journalists intent on improving the world. The fellowship represents a unique opportunity to do great journalism, …
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Fellowships
RomanIslam Resident Fellowship 2023 for Scholars in North Africa (Fully Funded to Hamburg, Germany)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 15, 2022. The Center for Advanced Study “RomanIslam Center for Comparative Empire and Transcultural Studies” funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), invites applications for Resident fellowships …
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Fellowships
Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS) Fung Global Fellows Program 2023/2024 for early-career scholars worldwide.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 18, 2022 Princeton University is pleased to announce the call for applications to the Fung Global Fellows Program at the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies …
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MFWA Climate Change Journalism Fellowship Programme for young West African Journalists
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 30, 2022. The MFWA is commencing a regional climate change journalism fellowship programme for young enterprising journalists in the region. The first group of journalists for this …
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Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx) Visiting Fellowship Program 2022 for African-based Researchers & Academics (Fully Funded to Oxford University)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 21, 2022 The AfOx Visiting Fellowship Programme is designed to provide exceptional African researchers an opportunity to build international networks and focus on a project of their …
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FellowshipsKenyaSenegalSouth Africa
Natural Justice Environmental Justice Legal Fellowship Programme 2022 for young Professionals.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 19, 2022 Natural Justice is a pan-African non-profit organization specializing in environmental justice. Natural Justice uses the law to support communities participating in decisions that affect their …
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Application Deadline: September 28, 2022 The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched the immersion internship program for young graduates in ECOWAS institutions. The program is open to …
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The African Union – European Union (AU-EU) Digital for Development (D4D) Blogging Competition for Bloggers (Fully Funded to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 7, 2022 The African Union – European Union (AU-EU) Digital for Development (D4D) Hub invites bloggers from Africa and Europe to participate in its first blogging competition: How can …
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Internships
ABE Initiative Master’s Degree and Internship Program 2023 for young Africans (Fully Funded to Japan)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 7, 2022 At the 5th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD V), held in Yokohama in 2013, then Prime Minister Abe Shinzo announced the “African Business …
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The World Around Young Climate Prize 2022 for young people worldwide.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 31, 2022 The World Around has launched an open call for applications to its inaugural Young Climate Prize. The prize has been designed to invest in the …
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E4Impact O-Farms Accelerator Program 2022 for Agri-circular Kenyan SMEs
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 30, 2022 O-Farms is an African SME accelerator completely focused on circular agribusiness with the goal of making circularity a mainstream approach for improved rural livelihoods and sustainability. It is an initiative …
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Call for ApplicationsNigeria
The Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (LAP) Intensive Training for young Unemployed Nigerians.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Unspecified The Lagos Agripreneurship Programme (LAP) was conceptualised by Mr Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu as an intervention programme aimed at creating jobs, alleviating poverty and ensuring food security …
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Fellowships
2023/2024 Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health Program at the Global Brain Health Institute.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 5, 2022 by 11:59pm IST The Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health program at GBHI provides innovative training, networking, and support to emerging leaders focused on improving brain …
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Call for ApplicationsKenya
Huawei’s Seeds for the Future Program 2022 for young Kenyan University Students
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 27th September 2022 Seeds for the Future Program is Huawei’s global CSR flagship program. Since 2014, Huawei and ICT Authority have jointly worked together to build a stronger …
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2022 One Young World/Deloitte Lead 2030 Challenge for SDG Goal 4 ($USD 50,000 grant & Sponsorship to participate in the One Young World Summit 2023)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 21, 2022 Deloitte is committed to expanding opportunities for 100 million people by 2030 by developing job skills, improving educational outcomes, and providing opportunities for individuals from …
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One Young World/Deloitte Lead 2030 Challenge for Climate Action ( US$50,000 grant & Sponsorship to participate in the One Young World Summit 2023, Belfast)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 21st, 2022 Deloitte is proud to support the Lead2030 Challenge for SDG13 for the second year in a row. Through this challenge we seek to empower passionate …
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Call for ApplicationsSouth Africa
The Jamlab Africa Journalism and media innovation reporting grants 2022/2023 for African Journalists
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 30, 2022 The Journalism and Media Lab (Jamlab Africa) is inviting journalists to submit proposals for grants of up to ZAR20,000 each for in-depth reporting on subjects surrounding journalism …
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Call for ApplicationsNigeria
The Development Bank of Nigeria Entrepreneurship Program 2022 for young Nigerian Entrepreneurs.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 23, 2022 In addition to providing funding and risk-sharing facilities to MSMEs and Small Corporates through participating financial institutions, the Development Bank of Nigeria is expected to …
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AstraZeneca’s Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 3 (US$50,000 grant & Fully Funded to One Young World Summit 2023 in Belfast, Northern Ireland)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 30, 2022 Along with harming human health, air pollution can cause a variety of environmental effects which exacerbates climate change, contaminates ecosystems, and kills plants and animals(7). …
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Application Deadline: September 16, 2022 The EABL undergraduate internship programme runs quarterly. Applications open in the second month of every preceding quarter. Requirements You must be a 3rd year or …
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Fellowships
The Falling Walls Science Summit Journalist Fellowship 2022 for Journalists (Fully Funded to Berlin, Germany)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 2 October 2022, 23:59 CEST. The Falling Walls Foundation is offering a journalist fellowship grant to support international media representatives in reporting on the topics of the Falling Walls …
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Blog
Mastercard Foundation announces a $275.7 Million partnership with Carnegie Mellon University for Youth-led Digital Transformation in Africa.
by OFAby OFACarnegie Mellon University and the Mastercard Foundation, in collaboration with the Government of Rwanda, have announced a $275.7 million partnership that seeks to advance engineering and technology education at CMU …
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MastersScholarships
ASU/Mastercard Foundation/Baobab Digital Innovation Scholarships 2023/2024 for young African Professionals (Fully Funded Master’s program at Arizona State University, USA)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 7 October 2022 In partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, Arizona State University will provide graduate scholarships to train 25 young African professionals at the Master’s level for various …