Application Deadline: October 31st, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2027 STIAS Individual Fellowship Program. STIAS provides and maintains an independent ‘creative space for the mind’ to advance the …
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Internships
Mastercard Foundation Graduate Internship Program 2026 for young Africans.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 07 September 2025 | 00:59 hrs (EAT) Applications are now open for the 2026 Mastercard Foundation Graduate Internship Program. The Mastercard Foundation is offering ambitious, career-driven, and diligent …
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PHDScholarships
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2026/2027 for full-time doctoral study at a UK university (Fully Funded).
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 14, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Commonwealth PhD Scholarships. Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for applicants from least developed countries and vulnerable states, as classified …
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MastersScholarships
Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2026/2027 for full-time Master’s study at a UK university (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 14, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships.The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by …
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Call for Applications
ACU’s 2025 Human Resources in Higher Education (HR in HE) Community Grants for HR practitioners.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 4 November 2025, 15:00 UTC Applications are now open for the ACU’s 2025 Human Resources in Higher Education (HR in HE) Community Grants. The Human Resources in Higher …
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Fellowships
The IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) 2026/2028 for young women (€40,000 in tuition and living cost)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 31 October 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026/2028 IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme. The IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) seeks to inspire and support young …
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Call for Applications
The GIZ-SAIS Investment Readiness Programme 2026 for African Agtech Start-ups.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 28 September 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 GIZ-SAIS Investment Readiness Programme. The SAIS Investment Readiness Programme is a free, year-long, tailor-made support programme for African start-ups creating …
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Call for Applications
AREF Essential Grant Writing Skills Programme 2026 for emerging biomedical/health researchers.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 3rd, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 AREF Essential Grant Writing Skills Programme. The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) works to strengthen the health research …
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Application Deadline: 1 December 2025 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00 Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme. Established in 2009 by the Research Grants Council, …
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Fellowships
Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) Junior and Senior Fellowships 2026/2027 for researchers worldwide.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 28 October 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS) Junior and Senior Fellowships. The AIAS-AUFF Fellowships are available for curiosity-driven, talented …
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Call for ApplicationsEgyptGhanaRwandaSudanUganda
The Emerging Leaders Artivism Alliance Programme 2025/2026 for refugees and migrants.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 1st, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Emerging Leaders Artivism Alliance Programme. The Emerging Leaders Artivism Alliance is a pioneering program that positions individuals with a …
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Contests
MTN-WWF Africa PachiPanda Challenge 2025 for youth-led SMEs (5,000 USD prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Varying by Country Applications are now open for the 2025 MTN-WWF Africa PachiPanda Challenge. The Africa PachiPanda Challenge, a joint effort by MTN and WWF to inspire and …
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Scholarships
Konrad Adenauer Foundation-SAIIA Scholarships 2026 for young South Africans.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 26, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation-SAIIA Scholarships. Applicants for the KAS-SAIIA Cape Town-based scholarship must apply for and be admitted into …
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Internships
The World Bank Group (WBG) Young Professionals Program (YPP) 2026 (Technical & Managerial roles at the World Bank Group).
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 30, 2025 at 11:59 UTC Applications are now open for the 2026 World Bank Group (WBG) Young Professionals Program. The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program engages …
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Scholarships
University of British Columbia Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026/2027 for study in Canada (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 15, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 University of British Columbia Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The University of British Columbia (UBC) is pleased to be …
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Internships
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Immersion Program 2026 for young graduates.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 21st September 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Immersion Program. This program aims to promote the acquisition of field experience, …
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Fellowships
APSA MENA Workshop Fellowship 2026 for early-career scholars (Fully Funded to Doha, Qatar).
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 14, 2025. Applications are now open for the 2026 APSA MENA Workshop Fellowship. The American Political Science Association (APSA) is pleased to announce a Call for Applications …
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Contests
Melton Foundation Africa Global Goals Week Global Citizenship Video Essay Competition 2025
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 14th September 2025 Applications are now open for the Melton Foundation Africa Global Goals Week Melton Foundation Africa, in partnership with Global Goals Week, invites young people across …
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Fellowships
The Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships 2026/2027 for PhD or Post-doctoral research in STEM (USD 50,000 per year grant).
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 7th November 2025. Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships. The Faculty for the Future program, launched in 2004, awards fellowships …
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Application Deadline: 30 September 2025. Applications are now open for the 2027 Investec CA Programme. The Investec CA Pathfinder exposure programme is part of Investec’s Out of the Ordinary recruitment …
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Contests
Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2026 for unpublished short fiction (£5,000 in Cash Prize).
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 1 November 2025, 11pm GMT Applications are now open for the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize. The Commonwealth Short Story Prize is an annual award for unpublished short …
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Call for Applications
The AfricaCDC Youth Digital Health Champions (Y-DHC) Program 2025 for emerging young leaders.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 14, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 AfricaCDC Youth Digital Health Champions. The Youth Digital Health Champions (Y-DHC) program seeks to identify, profile, and connect dynamic young …
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Fellowships
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship 2026 for researchers worldwide
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Ongoing Applications are now open for the 2026 Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship. The Humboldt Research Fellowship for researchers of all nationalities and research areas: The Alexander von …
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Scholarships
Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN)-George S. Coumantaros Foundation 2025 Postgraduate Scholarship for young Nigerian graduates.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 7th, 2025 Applications are now open for the Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN)-George S. Coumantaros Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship. Eligibility Requirements Available programs: Apply Now for the Flour Mills …
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Call for Applications
UNU-WIDER Visiting Scholars Programme 2026/2027 for PhD Scholars (Fully Funded to Helsinki, Finland).
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 30 September, 2025 23:59 UTC+3. Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 UNU-WIDER Visiting Scholars Programme. The Visiting Scholars Programme gives qualified scholars an opportunity to research topics …
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Fellowships
UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme 2026/2027 for Doctoral Students (Fully Funded to Helsinki, Finland).
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 30 September, 2025 23:59 UTC+3 Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme. The Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme gives registered doctoral students the opportunity …
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Fellowships
International Civil Society Week Journalist Fellowship 2025 for Journalists worldwide (Fully Funded to Bangkok, Thailand)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 14 September, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 International Civil Society Week Journalist Fellowship. Journalists from around the world are invited to apply to a newly launched fellowship to …
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Call for Applications
MFWA Digital Public Infrastructure Journalism Fellowship Programme 2025 for Nigerian Journalists (US$250 monthly stipend)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 12, 2025. Applications are now open for the 2025 MFWA Digital Public Infrastructure Journalism Fellowship Programme. The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), with funding support and …
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Contests
HacktheDivide Competition 2025 for young African Innovators (Fully Funded to Nairobi, Kenya and Italy)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 7 September, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 HacktheDivide Competition. Are you a digital entrepreneur using technology to expand access to work, training, and better opportunities? #HacktheDivide is …
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InternshipsNigeria
Andersen Nigeria 2026 Graduate Recruitment for young Nigerian graduates.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 30, 2025. Applications are now open for the 2026 Andersen Nigeria Graduate Recruitment. Andersen in Nigeria is pleased to announce the commencement of its 2026 Graduate Recruitment …
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Application Deadline: September 4th, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 BDO Uganda Graduation Recruitment Program. Here is an exciting opportunity for you to begin your journey toward a …
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ScholarshipsSouth Africa
DHET China Youth NEET Programme 2025/2026 for young South African students (Fully Funded study in China)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 5 September 2025. Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 DHET China Youth NEET Programme. The Department of Higher Education and Training (the Department) is offering scholarships to …
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Call for ApplicationsKenya
Managing Conflict in the Newsroom Today – 2025 Program for media managers (Nairobi, Kenya)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 29th, 2025. Applications are now open for the 2025 Managing Conflict in the Newsroom Today -Program. Managing conflict in today’s newsroom is an initiative of the Aga …
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Application Deadline: Oct. 27th, 2025. Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Princeton in Africa Fellowship. Princeton in Africa (PiAf) is a non-profit organization that offers year-long paid post-graduate fellowship …
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Call for ApplicationsSouth Africa
Digital News Transformation Fund for Independent news publishers (South Africa)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 21 September 2025 Applications are now open for the Digital News Transformation Fund. The DNTF offers small, medium, and community-based independent news publishers an opportunity to secure funding …
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Call for Applications
World Congress of Science and Factual Producers (WCSFP) Global Career Accelerator Program 2025 (Fully Funded to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil )
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 12, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 WCSFP Global Career Accelerator Program. The Global Career Accelerator is a program for up-and-coming factual filmmakers, digital producers, or anyone ready …
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Fellowships
Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) 2026/2027 at Columbia University (Scholarships Available).
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 1, 2025, at 11:59 pm ET. Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 ISHR Human Rights Advocates Program. Founded in 1989, HRAP leverages the resources of Columbia …
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Call for Applications
Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust’s 100 Young Leaders Awards 2026 for inspirational Young Leaders.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 8th October 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust’s 100 Young Leaders Awards. In commemoration of what would have been Her late …
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Application Deadline: September 19, 2025, Applications are now open for the Mandela Washington Fellowship 2026 Reciprocal Exchange Component. The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders—the flagship exchange program of …