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Goethe institute Artworks for the ‘House of African Feminisms Project’ for young female Artists.
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Scholarships
University of Sussex Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Postgraduate Conversion Scholarship 2021
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 1 August 2021 0:00 (GMT) Sussex has received funding from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Office for Artificial Intelligence (OAI) to increase …
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The Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship – African Women in STEM
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Ongoing The Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship – African Women in STEM provides a partial tuition fee scholarship for outstanding female students from certain African countries. This scholarship …
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Contests
World Trade Organization (WTO) Essay Award 2021 for Young Economists (CHF 5,000 Prize & Funded to the annual meeting of the European Trade Study Group in Ghent, Belgium)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 7 June 2021 The WTO has issued a call for young economists to submit papers for the 2021 WTO Essay Award. The award aims to promote high-quality research on …
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2022 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards (€100,000 Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 31st 2021 Created in 1998, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards recognize and support eminent women in science throughout the world. Each year, five Laureates …
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Canadian Government Permanent Residence Pathway for essential temporary workers and international graduates.
by OFAby OFAThe Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino recently announced an innovative pathway to permanent residence for over 90,000 essential workers and international graduates who …
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Contests
Mixed Migration Centre (MMC) Alternative Voices Short Essay Competition 2021 for young researchers and writers. (USD 1,500 Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 17th 2021 The notion of alternative narratives and alternative perspectives is important for the Mixed Migration Centre (MMC) and will be central to this year’s Mixed Migration …
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Call for ApplicationsNigeria
The Next Economy Virtual Incubation Programme 2021 for aspiring Entrepreneurs.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 22nd 2021 The Next Economy is an initiative of SOS Children’s Villages CV, Crosswise Works and Good Up and is being funded by the Dutch Ministry of …
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Application Deadline: November 23rd 2021 The objective of the ENERGY GLOBE Award is to present successful sustainable projects to a global audience and to demonstrate that for most of our …
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Arcus Project 2021 Ibaraki Artist-In-Residence Program for emerging artists (Fully Funded to Japan)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: MAY 12, 2021 (23:59:59 UTC+9) ARCUS Project’s artist-in-residence program provides opportunities for emerging artists in the field of contemporary art to cultivate their artistic creativity and vision. Located …
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Scholarships
Grow with Google Professional Certificate Scholarships 2021 for African Women in Tech.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 1st 2021 Take the first step on the journey to becoming a digital professional. We’re there to support you through the journey, helping you to upskill on …
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InternshipsNigeria
Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Technical Trainee Program 2021 for young Nigerians
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: April 28th 2021 At Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd (A member of Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company). you can cultivate your career in a challenging and dynamic environment. NBC is the Largest …
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GOGETTAZ Agripreneur Prize 2021 for young African Entrepreneurs (US$50,000 cash prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:June 14, 2021 The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize aims to find Africa’s brightest young agri-food entrepreneurs. GoGettaz are searching for agribusinesses that bring technology, innovation and passion to the agriculture …
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Contests
World Bank Group (WBG) Youth Summit Resilient Recovery Solutions Case Challenge 2021
by OFAby OFAOnce again, this year, the World Bank Group (WBG) Youth Summit will feature an action-based learning component, called the Resilient Recovery Solutions Case Challenge. The case challenge is an integrated part of the WBG Youth Summit …
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Register to Attend: The World Bank Youth Summit 2021: Resilient Recovery for People and Planet.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:May 20, 2021! Established in 2013, the Youth Summit is an annual event hosted by the World Bank Group (WBG) to engage with youth globally on the most pressing …
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FellowshipsGambiaGhanaLiberiaNigeriaSierra Leone
Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking and Research Fellowship 2021
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:7 May 2021 Inspired by the need to tackle and curb the rapid spread of mis- and dis-information and further expand the art and reach of verified and accurate …
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Fasaha 4.0 Digital Skills Development Programme for Girls and Young Women.
by OFAby OFAFasaha 4.0, loosely translated as “knowledge economy 4.0”, is a digital skills development programme designed to identify, prepare and connect disadvantaged girls and young women with emerging skills in the …
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Inge Morath Award 2021 for Female Photographers (USD$5,000 for completion of a long-term documentary project)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: April 30th 2021 Magnus Foundation are accepting applications for the Inge Morath Award, a $5,000 grant given to a woman photographer under the age of 30 to support …
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TWAS Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 27 July 2021 With the support of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), TWAS launches a new programme to strengthen the capacity of African countries …
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Equator Prize 2021 Call for Nominations: Global Search for Nature-Based Local Solutions for Sustainable Development.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 10 May 2021. Equator Prize 2021 theme: Solving our Planetary Crisis The Equator Initiative is a United Nations-led partnership that brings together governments, civil society, grassroots organizations, and businesses to …
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Application Deadline: April 30th 2021 At the LHoFT, we strongly believe that financial technology is crucial to advancing financial inclusion, empowering groups that have been left behind by the traditional …
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AWID Feminist Journalists Program 2021 for journalists and feminist activists worldwide.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 4th 2021 AWID is aiming to build deep and meaningful relationships with journalists who are interested in reporting on feminist and social justice issues. In this pilot …
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Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2022 in Sub-Saharan Africa (£25,000 Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:20 July 2021 The Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, founded by the Royal Academy of Engineering, is Africa’s biggest prize dedicated to engineering innovation. It awards crucial commercialisation support …
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Call for ApplicationsUganda
The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) Investigative reporting training opportunity for Ugandan journalists
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:25 April, 2021 The African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) invites applications from journalists based in southwestern Uganda for a short intensive workshop on investigative journalism. The course involves a five-day …
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L’Oreal-Unesco for Women in Science South African National Young Talents Programme 2021
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:JUNE 21, 2021 The third edition of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science South African National Programme aims to promote and encourage young women in science. This programme identifies …
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Fulbright African Research Scholar Program (ARSP) 2022/2023 for postdoctoral research
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 15, 2021 The Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of the United States of America is pleased to announce the Fulbright African Research Scholar Program (FARSP) for …
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Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2022/2023 for Mid-Career Professionals (Fully Funded to the United States )
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 15th 2021 The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a United States government-funded exchange program that brings accomplished young and mid-career professionals with demonstrated leadership potential to …
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The Tony Elumelu Foundation Mentorship Programme 2021 for extraordinary leaders.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: April 30th 2021 The Tony Elumelu Foundation is calling on extraordinary leaders from every field, who are passionate about the development of African entrepreneurs, to join our global TEF Mentor Guild as …
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The Yunus & Youth Global Fellowship Program 2021 for early-stage young social entrepreneurs.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:June 20, 2021 11:59 PM (GMT-3) Are you a passionate young social entrepreneur with an early-stage social business? The Yunus & Youth Global Fellowship (Y&Y Fellowship) is a virtual, …
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InternshipsSouth Africa
Colgate-Palmolive Industrial Engineering Graduate Recruitment Programme 2021 for young South Africans.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Unspecified Colgate-Palmolive is currently recruiting for an Industrial Engineering Graduate Trainee, based in Boksburg. During the Training Program, the graduate will be exposed different core functions of Industrial Engineering. …
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The Women Empowerment Mentoring and Incubation (“WE>MI”) Fund Manager Program 2021 for South African Women-Owned Fund Managers.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:10 May 2021 MiDA Advisors is pleased to serve as the implementing partner for the inaugural Women Empowerment Mentoring and Incubation (“WE>MI”) Fund Manager Program funded by the United States Agency …
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Application Deadline:21st of May 2021. Bloom Africa is looking for 6 African journalists. Join us and get the opportunity to get your work published and showcase female entrepreneurship in your …
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Call for ApplicationsSouth Africa
The South Africa – France PROTEA Programme 2022 for South African Researchers
by OFAby OFAThe South Africa – France PROTEA Programme is a bilateral incentive programme dedicated to strengthening the collaborative research between our two countries. The selected projects will be funded by the …
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TWAS-NRF Doctoral Fellowship Programme 2021 for study in South Africa (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:20 August 2021 South Africa’s National Research Foundation (NRF) and Department of Science and Technology (DST) are working in partnership with TWAS to advance science in developing countries through …
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Contests
International Finance Corporation (IFC) “Pitch@IFC” Food Safety Challenge 2021
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: April 26, 2021 IFC 9th International Food Safety Forum Virtual Event IFC invites retailers, manufacturers and other players in the food industry with an interest in food safety …
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Application Deadline: May 17, 2021, 11:59 pm EST Girl Up is committed to bridging the gender gap and breaking down barriers everywhere they exist. Supported by partners and donors, the …
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Scholarships
Google Africa Developer Scholarship (GADS) Program 2021 for young African Developers.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Ongoing Grow with Google and Pluralsight have partnered for the third consecutive year to provide a program to support software developers across Africa in three different roles: Associate …
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Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) MEXT Scholarships 2022 for undergraduate and research study in Japan (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Varying by Country The Embassy of Japan offers Japanese Government-Sponsored MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Scholarship every year. MEXT scholarship supports foreign students who …
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FellowshipsPost-Doctoral
IsDB-TWAS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2021 for Early-career female researchers (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:19 July 2021. Early-career female researchers from 21 least developed member countries of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) are eligible for an ambitious new postdoctoral programme offered by IsDB and TWAS. …