Application Deadline:24 May 2021 The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) is a pan-European think-tank that conducts research and promotes informed debate across Europe on the development of coherent, effective, …
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Fellowships
The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) Visiting Policy Fellow Africa Programme 2021
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Call for ApplicationsSouth Africa
Bankseta Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Grants Funding 2021 for South African Researchers
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 4th 2021 The BANKSETA invites all qualifying candidates to apply for the Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Funding 2021/22 academic year. The BANKSETA has identified a need for the funding of …
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The AfricaMuseum Residency Program 2021 for African Creatives (Funded to Belgium)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 11th 2021 The AfricaMuseum has set up a residency program. The objective is to strengthen the exchange and dissemination of information and knowledge, to compare views, opinions and testimonies of …
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Scholarships
Margaret McNamara Educational Grants (MMEG) 2021/2022 for study in South Africa.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 14th 2021 MMEG supports women from developing countries in their pursuit of higher education. The MMEG organization draws inspiration from Margaret McNamara, and her vision of education …
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MastersScholarships
DAAD Leadership for Africa (Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and Senegal): Master’s Degree Scholarships in Germany (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 2nd 2021 The scholarship programme “Leadership for Africa” (LfA) aims to support the academic qualification and advancement of young refugees and national scholars from Cameroon, Ivory Coast …
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Call for ApplicationsSouth Africa
The Fem-In-Tech Development Programme 2021 for South African Female Entrepreneurs.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:30 June 2021. The Fem-In-Tech Development Programme is back for a second year to empower more women entrepreneurs* with the skills to build successful, investable and scalable businesses. In …
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Call for Submission: African Union Innovating Education in Africa Expo 2021 (cash grants up to 100,000 USD)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 25th 2021 The advent of COVID-19 has exacerbated challenges in Africa’s education and training systems and reinforce the need for innovative solutions that are fit for context, …
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UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2021 – Fuzhou (China)/Online
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 2nd 2021 World Heritage Young Professionals Fora are among the flagship activities of the World Heritage Education Programme, serving as a platform for bringing young professionals and …
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Canon Collins Trust Master of Laws (LLM) Scholarships 2021 for study at the University of London.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 7th 2021 These scholarships allow individuals to study for the Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and/or the Master of Laws (LLM) by distance learning, at the University of London. Applicants can …
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CiFAR Investigative Journalism Program 2021 for journalists from West Africa (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 20th 2021 CiFAR is a civil society organisation committed to fighting the flow of corrupt wealth by political leaders across borders and to secure the return of …
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Contests
Zurich Enterprise Challenge 2021 for young graduates worldwide. (CHF 5’000 cash prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:27 June 2021. The Zurich Enterprise Challenge gives you an opportunity of a lifetime to work with one of the world’s top insurance companies and interact with its corporate …
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UNHCR Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative (DAFI) UNHCR’s Scholarship Programme 2021 for refugee students
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Ongoing The DAFI (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative) scholarship programme offers qualified refugee students the possibility to earn an undergraduate degree in their country of asylum. Through …
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Contests
SAP 2021 Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge for young Entrepreneurs (prizes of up to $10,000!)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:July 16, 2021 Do you have an awesome idea to solve a social or environmental problem? Are you ready to take action, but don’t know where to start? You’re …
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Call for ApplicationsNigeria
ElectHER Future Lawmakers Programme 2021 for aspiring female lawmakers.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Friday, June 11th 2021 A first of its kind intensive six months legislative and leadership development programme for aspiring female lawmakers, between the ages of 25 – 45 …
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Application Deadline: May 28th 2021 The Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award was created to honor the life and work of Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer and IWMF Courage in Journalism …
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The Fishbowl Challenge venture-building program 2022 for young college entrepreneurs.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:July 1, 2021 The Fishbowl Challenge is a 6-month intensive venture-building program for young college entrepreneurs. Participants work in international teams with students across the globe to build tech-based …
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Call for ApplicationsUganda
Hi-Innovator Program 2021 for young Ugandan Entrepreneurs.
by OFAby OFAHi-Innovator is an initiative aimed at supporting youth, Small and Medium-sized Businesses to sustainably grow through entrepreneurship education, funding, and technical support. Hi-Innovator is an initiative of Uganda’s National Social …
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Application Deadline: July 15th 2021 The purpose of the UNESCO Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Conservation is to afford recognition to outstanding contributions by individuals, groups of individuals, institutes or organizations who …
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BeChangeMaker Africa 2021 Social Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programme for young Africans.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 26th 2021 An online training programme that inspires action on global challenges through social entrepreneurship and the power of skills. BeChangeMaker provides access to high quality learning …
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PHDScholarships
AIMS-Carnegie Ph.D. Scholarships 2021 in Data Science for Ph.D. Students
by OFAby OFAThe field of data science is emerging as a critical discipline with high relevance to economic growth and development. This doctoral training program established by AIMS will provide emerging African …
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Fellowships
Reckitt-LSHTM PhD Studentships 2021/2022 on Hygiene & Health in Sub-Saharan Africa.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 11 July 2021 The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) invites applications from candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa for fully-funded 4-year PhD studentships to start a research …
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FellowshipsSouth Africa
The Nelson Mandela Foundation Dialogue & Advocacy Fellowship 2021
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 21st 2021 The Nelson Mandela Foundation aims to recruit a Fellow that will be based within the Dialogue and Advocacy unit. We envision this person as being …
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Fellowships
The Microsoft Research Ph.D. Fellowship 2022/2023 for Ph.D. students ($15,000 USD & 12-week paid Internship)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 30th 2021 The Microsoft Research PhD Fellowship is a global program that identifies and empowers the next generation of exceptional computing research talent. Microsoft recognizes the value …
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Contests
Yale Drama Series 2022 Playwriting Competition for emerging Playwrights ( $10,000 prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 15, 2021 The Yale Drama Series is seeking submissions for its 2022 playwriting competition. The winning play will be selected by the series’ current judge, Paula Vogel. …
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Contests
Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2021 for Young Writers from Commonwealth Nations.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 30 June 2021. The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition is the world’s oldest international writing competition for schools, established in 1883. With thousands of young people taking part each …
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Scholarships
2021 African Plant Nutrition Graduate Student Scholar Award Program (USD $2,000)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 31 May, 2021 The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) has released the details of the 2021 Plant Nutrition Scholar Award program that is available to graduate students enrolled …
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InternshipsSouth Africa
Jacaranda FM/Wits Radio Academy 2021 – 12 Months Internship for young South Africans (Monthly stipend Available)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 17th 2021 Jacaranda FM has a highly exciting opportunity available! We are searching for TWO news interns to join our vibrant and dynamic news team. We have …
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InternshipsSouth Africa
The Republic of South Africa Parliament Graduate Development Programme 2021 for South African Graduates
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 14th 2021 Parliament is looking for energetic, passionate and driven graduates tocontribute to the betterment of South African society. The Parliament Graduate Development Programme is a 3 …
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InternshipsKenya
Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) Graduate Engineers Internship Programme (GEIP) 2021 for young Kenyans.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 28th 2021 Graduate Engineers Internship Programme (GEIP) is an internship programme that gears graduate engineers towards professional registration in Kenya through collaboration between public and private sectors. …
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InternshipsNigeria
2021 UAC Foods Limited Management Trainee Programme for young Nigerians.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Unspecified UAC Foods Limited is a leading manufacturer and marketer of tasty, nourishing convenience foods. The business is a joint venture between UAC of Nigeria Plc with 51% …
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Call for ApplicationsContests
Africa@2050 Climate Fiction Writing Competition 2021 for African Writers. ( £1000 in cash prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 18th June 2021 23:59 Central Africa Time (UTC + 02) WHAT KIND OF AFRICA DO YOU ENVISION IN 2050?WHAT FUTURE DO YOU WANT AND HOW DO WE CREATE THAT …
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Contests
Ashoka/HSBC Green Skills Innovation Challenge 2021 for Social Entrepreneurs ($230,000 in cash Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 4th 2021 Ashoka and HSBC are collaborating on the first-of-its-kind Green Skills Innovation Challenge. This global innovation competition is open to social entrepreneurs in selected markets with ventures …
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CLOSE-UP Co-Production Training Program 2021/2022 for MENA filmmakers.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 31st 2021 Close-Up creates Co-Production opportunities for filmmakers from different regions, and strengthens these significant ties. Documentary filmmakers from the MENA and Europe are dealing with similar quests in their films, questions of identity, …
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African Development Bank (AfDB) Call for Proposals: Enhancing Women Entrepreneurship Enablers for Stronger Women SMEs in Africa.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 30th 2021 This May, the African Development Bank Group is launching a call for proposals for projects enhancing the viability and sustainability of women entrepreneurship enablers. Women’s …
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Population Reference Bureau (PRB) Health and Environment Stories Podcast Training 2021
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 12, 2021 Environment, Youth, Gender and Reproductive Health Stories In-Depth: Reaching New Audiences with Enhanced Skills and Changemaking Reporting PRB and Developing Radio Partners are seeking teams …
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The Goethe-Institut South Africa Website Content and PR Internship.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 16th 2021 The Goethe-Institut South Africa is looking for an intern to work with us in the Cav’ Creative Economies Project – in particular to develop content …
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The Goethe-Institut Creative Entrepreneurship Programme (CEP) for young Namibian Entrepreneurs.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 11th 2021 The Goethe-Institut Namibia in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) are once again offering an opportunity for entrepreneurs in Namibia’s creative industry …
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Fellowships
The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Fellowships 2021 for academic & professional staff of ACU member universities
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:8 June at 15:00 UTC ACU Fellowships facilitate collaboration at a distance and the creation of valuable new partnerships between member universities in different countries. From climate action to …
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UNDP/Impact Hub Lagos 2021 Virtual UNDP SDG Hackathon (N500,000 Prize)
by OFAby OFAThe United Nations General Assembly created the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 to produce a set of universal goals that meet the urgent environmental, political and economic challenges facing …