Application Deadline: 30 November 2019. The annual residential school on governance and development is part of the Governance for Development in Africa programme that we at SOAS run in collaboration …
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The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Governance for Development in Africa Initiative Residential School 2020 (Fully Funded)
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Contests
The International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2020 Poster Contest ($500 prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 1st 2019 at 12pm (ET). The International Compost Awareness Week Committee invites YOU to get involved in ICAW 2020. We’re looking for anyone interested in participating in …
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ConDev’s Student Media Grants Award 2019 (USD$ 5,000) for Students Worldwide.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 31st, 2019 ConDev’s Student Media Grants award up to $5,000 to current students interested in capturing conflict-related issues facing fragile and conflict-affected areas of Latin America through stunning photography. This photojournalism grant …
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Application Deadline: 9th September, 2019. C40 in partnership with the city of Addis Ababa will contribute to the emergence of the next generation of climate leaders by sharing knowledge and …
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Call for Participants: Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Forum 2020 in Šibenik, Croatia (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 15:00 (Egypt time) 12 September 2019. The Anna Lindh Foundation announces the Call for Participation to the Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Forum 2020, which will take place in Šibenik, …
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ContestsSouth Africa
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) 2019 Global Fintech Hackcelerator @ Southern Africa competition (Funded to 2019 Singapore Fintech Festival)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: midnight on 8 September 2019. Applications for the Global Fintech Hackcelerator @ Southern Africa are open. The South African Reserve Bank calls fintech firms to submit their innovative …
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ContestsNigeria
Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) Essay Competition 2019 for Nigerian Students.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 18, 2019 The NSE Essay Competition is one of the financial literacy and inclusion initiatives of The Nigerian Stock Exchange. The competition aims to bridge the gap …
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JA Africa/Facebook 2019 Out Of School Youth (OOSY) Company of the Year Competition ($1,000 cash Prize & Fully Funded to Accra, Ghana)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:11:59pm GMT on October 1, 2019 JA Africa and Facebook Inc. announce the launch of the 2019 Out Of School Youth (OOSY) Company of the Year Competition. The JA …
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DAAD University Leadership and Management Training Programme (UNILEAD) 2020 for University Managers in Developing Countries
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October, 14th 2019. The UNILEAD programme (University Leadership and Management Training Programme) is a Blended-Learning programme for young University Leaders within the field of Higher Education Management. UNILEAD …
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The Climate, Food and Farming – Global Research Alliance Development (CLIFF-GRADS) Scholarship Program 2019 for students from developing countries
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:30 September 2019 The CLIFF-GRADS program invites applications from students from developing countries currently enrolled in PhD programs for short-term scientific training and research stays on topics related to measurement …
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Mo Ibrahim Foundation Governance for Development in Africa Initiative (GDAI) 2020 PhD Scholarships in the UK (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 31st March 2020. The Centre of African Studies offers 2 PhD scholarships to African nationals as part of the Governance for Development in Africa Initiative funded by the Mo Ibrahim …
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Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2020 for full-time Master’s study at a UK university (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 16:00 (GMT) on 30 October 2019 Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships are for candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth countries, to undertake full-time taught Master’s study at a UK …
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Fellowships
Commonwealth Professional Fellowships 2020 for Mid-Career Professionals to Study in the United Kingdom (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 4pm (BST) on Friday 20 September 2019 Commonwealth Professional Fellowships are for mid-career professionals from low and middle income Commonwealth countries to spend between six weeks and three …
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Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2020 (for least developed countries and fragile states) to Study in the UK (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 16:00 (GMT) on 30 October 2019 at the latest. Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for candidates from least developed countries and fragile states in the Commonwealth, for full-time doctoral …
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International Trade Centre’s (ITC) SheTrades Invest Program 2019 Second Call for African Women Entrepreneurs
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 30 September 2019 SheTrades Invest expands to cover countries in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean and Latin America. The International Trade Centre (ITC) have announced a new call …
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Commonwealth Youth Awards 2020 for exceptional young people from the Commonwealth ( £5000 GBP & Funded to London,UK)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 30th October 2019 Nominations have opened for the 2020 Commonwealth Youth Awards which will see winners awarded a cash grant to scale-up development work benefiting their communities. The …
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The World Bank Group Youth Summit 2019 competition for young Changemakers (Fully Funded to World Bank Group Headquarters, Washington DC. USA)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:October 1, 2019 (11:59PM ET) The 2019 World Bank Group Youth Summit Competition challenges young social entrepreneurs to submit innovative proposals for scalable enterprises that leverage smart technology to …
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Register to Attend: The World Bank Youth Summit 2019: Smarter Cities for a Resilient Future – Washington DC, USA.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 6th, 2019 (11:59PM ET) The 2019 World Bank Youth Summit will be a two-day interactive event, taking place at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, DC from …
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Fellowships
The Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity Programme 2020/2021 (Fully Funded to London & Cape Town,South Africa)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 22 October 2019 at 11.59 GMT. The Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity Programme is a transformative experience that emphasises learning, connection and reflection. For both the …
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Application Deadline: 16 October 2019 23:00 GMT. Global Change Award is an innovation challenge initiated by H&M Foundation, aiming to make fashion circular. Do you see opportunities where others see …
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The Future Project Future Awards Africa for young African change Agents.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:unspecified The Future Awards Africa, also popularly known as The Future Awards, are a set of awards given by The Future Project (TFP), a social enterprise set up with …
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Call for ApplicationsKenya
Marketplace’s Innovation Accelerator Program 2019 for Nutrition-Sensitive Business
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:6 September 2019, 11:59PM East African Time The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition through its Marketplace for Nutritious Foods Project is pleased to invite applications for the fourth Innovation …
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Fellowships
Woodrow Wilson International Center Residential Fellowships 2020 in the USA ($90,000 Stipend)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:October 1st 2019 The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars aims to unite the world of ideas to the world of policy by supporting pre-eminent scholarship and linking that …
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InternshipsNigeria
Chevron Nigeria 2020 January – June Internship Placement for young Nigerians
by OFAby OFAChevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) provides temporary employment to university, polytechnic and high school students required to participate in mandatory learning programs to gain work experience in their chosen career and …
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The Rise Labs by Rise Networks Artificial Intelligence Ideathon 2019 (Win Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018) +$1000)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 20th, 2019 (West Africa Time). Artificial Intelligence is expected to transform various industries just as Electricity did over 10 Decades ago and global consulting firm, McKinsey has …
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Call for Trainers: United Network of Young (UNOY) Peacebuilders’ Pool of Trainers
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Saturday, 31st August 2019. Would you like to be part of UNOY Peacebuilders’ Pool of Trainers? UNOY is developing a Pool of Trainers, comprising young international peacebuilders who …
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Wilton Park Youth Dialogues Conference 2019 for young Leaders (Fully Funded to UK)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 6pm GMT on 1st September 2019 In November 2019 the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office in partnership with the UK Department for International Development and Restless Development will …
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YALI RLC West Africa Emerging Leaders Program 2019 – Ghana Onsite Cohort 15 (Fully Funded to Accra, Ghana)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 21st 2019 The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) was launched by the United States Government, to train the next generation of African Leaders who will shape the …
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Fellowships
Join Climate Tracker at the COP25 Climate Negotiations in Chile (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:27th September, 2019. Participate in our competition to be considered for one of four fully-funded fellowships to the United Nations climate change negotiations in Santiago de Chile. We are …
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Application Deadline: September 30th 2019 VOICE Innovation Lab calls for entries for the maiden edition of its annual Research Essay Competition in Nigeria. The essay competition which is put together …
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Aga Khan University Media Innovation Center’s Accelerator Programme 2020 – USD 15,000 Startup grant
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 7th 2019 In an age where audiences are bombarded with infinite digital content, with which traditional media forms have to compete, journalism has no choice but to …
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Internships
Quebec Doctoral research Internship Program 2020 for foreign students – Canada
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: March 1, 2020 The FRQNT’s (Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies) international internship aims to foster international mobility of students whose research activities are part …
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Techstars Music Accelerator Program 2020 for Music Startups (USD $120,000 in Funding)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 13th 2019 Techstars Music is a startup accelerator run by Techstars and leading companies from the global music business: Warner Music Group, Peloton, Silva Artist Management, Bill …
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Scholarships
Echidna Global Scholars Program 2019/2020 at Brookings Institution, Washington D.C USA ( USD $5,000/Month Stipend & Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 1st 2019 The Echidna Global Scholars Program is a visiting fellowship hosted by the Center for Universal Education (CUE), within the Global Economy and Development program, at …
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Internships
The Washington Post 2020 Newsroom Summer paid Internship for young professionals
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Noon EDT Oct. 9th, 2019. The Washington Post is now accepting applications for the 2020 Summer Internship Program Come be a reporter, photographer, videographer, multiplatform editor or producer, …
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Fellowships
United Nations – The Nippon Foundation Sustainable Ocean Programme Critical Needs Fellowship 2020 (Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 13th 2019 The Critical Needs Fellowship was established in 2017 as one of three core activities under the United Nations – Nippon Foundation Sustainable Ocean Programme. The …
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InternshipsSouth Africa
Department of Cooperative Governance Internship Programme 2020/2022 for unemployed South African Graduates
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 13th 2019 The Department of Cooperative Governance is offering opportunities to unemployed South African Graduates who have completed their Degrees or National Diplomas from Higher Education Institutions …
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Wits Journalism Africa-China Reporting grants and workshop 2019 on digital identity, data & technology in Africa
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 20 September 2019, The Africa-China Reporting Project (ACRP or the Project) at Wits Journalism, with support from Omidyar Network, are inviting all journalists to submit proposals for reporting …
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Fellowships
Columbia University Earth Institute 2019/2020 Postdoctoral Fellowship Research program in Sustainable Development (Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 30, 2019 by 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time The Earth Institute Postdoctoral Research program is the premier program in the world for those dedicated to a better …