Application Deadline: May 31st 2020 Since its inception in 2002, the Kurt Schork Memorial Fund has sought to support those journalists Kurt most admired, the freelancers and local reporters whose …
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Africa-China Reporting Project Public health reporting grants 2020 ( US$1,500 grant)
Application Deadline: April 30th 2020 The Africa-China Reporting Project (the Project) at Wits Journalism is inviting journalists to submit proposals for reporting grants of up to US$1,500 for investigations focused on public …
McDonald Fellowship 2020 for young researchers from low- and middle-income countries
Application Deadline: June 30th 2020 The McDonald Fellowship enables young researchers from low- and middle-income countries to work in a research institution outside of their own country. Following the award, …
Application Deadline:June 18, 2020 at 12pm ET. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the latest in a series of infectious disease emergencies, including cholera, Ebola, SARS, Chikungunya, HIV/AIDS, and influenza. While scientists …
Merck Foundation Calls for Applications for Merck Africa Research Summit–MARS Awards 2020
Application Deadline: August 30th 2020 Abstracts are invited from final year African PhD students and young investigators involved in research related to either of the following topics: 1) Cancer (specially in …
Google Maps Local Guides Connect Live 2020 for Local Guides (Fully Funded to Bay Area, California USA)
Application Deadline: March 30, 2020 All over the world, Local Guides are on a mission to help people find the places worth discovering and the experiences worth having. To celebrate the …
WISE Accelerator Programme 2020 for Education Technology Projects (Fully Funded to Doha,Qatar)
Application Deadline:20 April 2020 at 16:00 GMT. The WISE Accelerator supports innovative initiatives developing solutions in education technology with high potential for scalability and positive impact. Each year, the selected …
Google’s Code Jam 2020 Worldwide Online Programming Competition (15,000 USD Prize)
Application Deadline:Apr 5 2020, 02:00 (UTC) Code Jam is back for its 17th year! Join the Code Jam community and take on a series of challenging algorithmic puzzles designed by …
The United Nations Academic Impact/MCN Millennium Fellowship 2020 for emerging Leaders worldwide
Application Deadline: April 30th 2020 The United Nations Academic Impact and MCN proudly present the Millennium Fellowship. This program convenes, challenges, and celebrates bold student leadership advancing the Sustainable Development …
Innovate for Impact: Siemens Design Challenge 2020 Driving solutions for zero hunger and clean water ($10,000 USD Prize)
Application Deadline: April 3rd 2020 Join a global movement to prepare, adapt and respond to the most pressing challenges in food and water. Nurture breakthrough ideas, apply human-centered design to …
U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia Ambassador’s Distinguished Scholars Program 2020 for Ethiopian Academics (Fully Funded)
Application Deadline:April 10, 2020 at 11:59pm PDT: This program is supported by the U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia, Bahir Dar University, Dilla University, Aksum University, Hawassa University, Mekelle University and the …
Application Deadline: March 31st 2020 In this 18 month programme you will be responsible for finalising and confirming the Quality Management Training (QMT) maturity level management schedule (component level) with …
One Young World’s Entrepreneur of the Year 2020 for young Entrepreneurs Worldwide (Fully Funded to Munich,Germany)
Application Deadline: April 23rd 2020 The rates of global unemployment, the catastrophic effects of climate change, and the challenges of globalisation all pose significant problems. The skills of young entrepreneurs, …
WHO Reboot Health & Wellbeing Challenge 2020 – Keeping Young People Safe (Fully Funded trip to Geneva,Switzerland)
Application Deadline:15 April 2020 at 11:59 PM The World Health Organization (WHO), supported by the UN Office of Information and Communications Technology (UN-OICT), UNAIDS, the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF, challenge you to use your bright minds and entrepreneurial …
Application Deadline: May 12th 2020 Do you have a project offering a concrete solution to tackle a global challenge? Come to the third edition of the Paris Peace Forum, from …
RB-Invest for Life Scholarship 2020 (Fully Funded to One Young World Summit 2020 in Munich,Germany)
Application Deadline: April 10th 2020 RB’s vision is to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner and healthier world. Investing in social impact is core to …
Application Deadline: Unspecified The Baker Hughes Ignite internship is a 12 month placement which is a structured learning experiences that offer practical work experience in the Oil and Gas Industry …
BeyGOOD Global Citizen Fellowship Program 2020 for young South Africans (Fully Funded)
Application Deadline: 30 March 2020. Powered by BeyGOOD, the Global Citizen Fellowship Program will unearth African youth with remarkable potential. Through the program, 10 young people will each engage in a …
MEST Africa Challenge 2020 scale-up pitch competition for early-stage African startups ($50,000 in equity investment)
Application Deadline:April 18, 2020 The MEST Africa Challenge is the African tech startup pitch competition for early-stage companies based in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Rwanda, Senegal, Ethiopia …
XXII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work 2020 Travel Bursary for OSH Professionals from Developing Countries (Funded to Toronto, Canada)
Application Deadline:April 15, 2020. The XXII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work is a global forum for advancing worker health protection. In 1955, the International Labour Organization (ILO) …
Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) 2020 Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for study in the UK (Fully Funded)
Application Deadline: April 15th 2020 The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), operator of the SPDC Joint Venture, is delighted to announce the Tenth annual NNPC/SPDC_JV Niger Delta …
Scholarships/Fellowships to attend the HIV Research for Prevention (HIVR4P 2020) Conference in Capetown,South Africa (Fully Funded)
Application Deadline: April 23rd 2020 HIVR4P is dedicated to ensuring the conference participation of researcher, community activists, civil society representatives and journalists, especially those from resource-limited countries and communities. In …
University of Cambridge Centre of African Studies Visiting Research Fellowships 2020/2021 (£12,000 worth)
Application Deadline: April 6th 2020 The Centre of African Studies, with the generous assistance of the Isaac Newtown Trust and the Philomathia Africa Programme, is pleased to announce one Visiting …
WHO/UN Volunteers Africa Women Health Champions 2020 Program for middle career women professionals (Fully Funded)
Application Deadline: Varying UNV and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched an initiative to recruit early to middle career women professionals in Africa to promote health and boost gender …
Application Deadline: April 15th 2020 The Airtel Uganda Internship Program is an annual opportunity for many young people to gain outstanding skills that will propel them above the competition in the …
Application Deadline: March 22nd 2020 TaRL Africa is a new initiative jointly led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) and the NGO Pratham. Teaching at …
Viva Technology (Vivatech)/UNESCO pitch Challenge 2020 at Vivatech Event in France
Application Deadline: April 22nd 2020 Vivatech -This international event is a gathering of the world’s brightest minds, talents, and products and is a celebration of today’s innovations and tomorrow’s possibilities …
2020 One Young World Politician of the Year Award (Fully Funded to the One Young World Summit 2020 in Munich,Germany)
Application Deadline: April 30th 2020 According to the Inter-Parliamentary Union, only 2% of parliamentarians globally are under the age of 30 and just 14% are under 40. The issue is …
Application Deadline: April 15th 2020 Wiki Loves Africa is an annual contest where anyone across Africa can contribute media that relates to that year’s theme to Wikimedia Commons for use on …
Application Deadline: March 30th 2020 FACEBOOK Developer Circles & Andela: #BuildforSDG Challenge is a six-week immersive program where selected developers will work in agile remote teams to innovate on projects …
2020 Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Africa4Her Online Course on Women’s Health
Application Deadline: Ongoing When women succeed, we all succeed. By investing in women’s education, workplace equality, and women’s physical and emotional health, you’re investing in the future. That’s because as …
European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) Prize 2020 (€100,000+ cash prize)
Application Deadline: Thursday 16 April 2020 at 17:00 CET. The biennial EDCTP Prizes recognise outstanding individuals and research teams from Africa and Europe who have made significant achievements in their research …
UN SDG Action Awards 2020 for change agents worldwide (Funded to UN Headquarters in New York, USA)- Deadline Extended
Application Deadline: July 19th 2020 The UN SDG Action Awards is an annual awards programme to identify and celebrate the SDG advocates and changemakers from civil society organizations, grassroots groups, individuals, …
Draper University/World Bank 2020 Innovation Challenge For Agriculture and Food Security Risk Financing in Southern Africa (all expenses paid to Washington, D.C.,USA)
Application Deadline:April 2, 2020. The agriculture sector faces increasing risks as natural disasters become more frequent and disruptive due to climate change. Climate change is expected to intensify the following …
