Application Deadline: October 13, 2019 The Land and Poverty conference 2020 presents the latest research and innovations in policies and good practice on land governance around the world. This conference …
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Call for Papers: World Bank Land and Poverty Conference 2020: Institutions for Equity and Resilience
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Call for ApplicationsNigeria
2019 British Council West Africa Creative Enterprise Support Programme
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Wednesday, 18 September 2019 The West Africa Creative Enterprise Support Programme is an extension of our Creative Hubs Programme which was first launched in 2017, which aims to …
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Scholarships
The Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) 2020 for Threatened Scholars worldwide
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 30th 2019 The Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) is the only global program that arranges and funds fellowships for threatened and displaced scholars at …
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Fellowships
The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP) 2020 for study in the U.S.A (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 1, 2019 11:59 PM EST The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program offers opportunities for independent research or study related to Smithsonian collections, facilities, and/or research interests of the …
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Application Deadline: September 30th 2019 This is the 10th edition of WLM, a remarkable achievement for a competition that has garnered the status of “the world’s largest open photography contest” …
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InternshipsNigeria
Dufil Prima Foods Plc Graduate Management Trainee Programme 2019/2020 for young Nigerians
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 18th of September, 2019. Dufil Prima Foods Plc is one of the fast-growing FMCG companies in Nigeria with eight processing locations across the nation. Over the past 17 …
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Contests
2019/2020 Teach A Man To Fish School Enterprise Challenge (Student-led, Business Start-Up Competition for Schools around the World)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:31st October 2019 The School Enterprise Challenge is an international business programme for schools run by the educational charity Teach A Man To Fish. It guides and supports teachers and students to plan …
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The Engineering for Development (E4D) Continuing Education Scholarship Programme 2020
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 30 November 2019 The Engineering for Development (E4D) Continuing Education Scholarship Programme awards scholarships for travel and living expenses to candidates from low-income countries to attend continuing education …
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Call for filmmakers: Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) 2019 Youth in Landscapes Camp in Accra,Ghana
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 20 September, 2019. The Youth in Landscapes Initiative is calling for creative filmmakers between 18 and 35 years of age, to create a short film that showcases the …
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ScholarshipsSouth Africa
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) 2020– Financial Assistance to Study at a tertiary institution in South Africa.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 30th 2019 Applications for the NSFAS funding of the 2020 academic year are now open. You will need the following to complete your funding application. The South …
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Call for Photographers: Go on Assignment with Climate Tracker (stipend of €350)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 27th 2019 An image can convey a powerful message without the use of a single word, and a series of images can tell an entire story. This …
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Scholarships
Korean Government Scholarship Program 2020/2021 for study in South Korea (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAKorean Government Scholarship Program are open to international students for pursuing undergraduate programme at higher educational institutions in Korea. The scholarship will contribute to promoting the international exchange in education …
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Contests
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) 2019 Writing Competition II (3,000 USD cash prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 6 December 2019. The International Committee of the Red Cross is proud to organize for the third time a writing competition in Arabic to engage the Arabic speaking …
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Fellowships
Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship 2020/2021 Grants for Women in Science (USD 50,000 per year)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 7th 2019 The Faculty for the Future program, launched in 2004, awards fellowships to women from developing and emerging economies to pursue PhD or Post-doctoral research in …
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Scholarships
Government of Ireland (Masters & PhD) Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2020 for study in Ireland
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 24 October 2019 The Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme is an established national initiative, funded by the Department of Education and Skills and managed by the Council. …
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Call for ApplicationsEthiopiaKenya
The British Council Creative Enterprise Programme 2019 in East Africa
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 15th September 2019 In October and November 2019, the British Council in partnership with Nesta (the UK’s innovation Foundation) will deliver the Creative Enterprise Programme in Ethiopia and Kenya with other East African …
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The African Leadership Institute (AFLI) Call for Submissions African Youth-Led and Youth-Serving Organisations
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 15th, 2019 The African Leadership Institute (AFLI), through the Project Pakati initiative, is developing a project titled African Youth-Led and Youth-Serving Organizations Portal. Youth-led organizations are run …
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Contests
The Rockefeller Foundation-Acumen Student Social Innovation Challenge 2019 ($20,000 Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 15th 2019 Develop innovative solutions to problems associated with poverty and pitch for a chance to win up to $20,000 plus an invite to a community of …
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Call for ApplicationsNigeria
JAN Career Program 2019 for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 17th 2019 JAN Career Program is targeted at empowering National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members by exposing them to essential skills necessary to succeed in the corporate and entrepreneurial …
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Application Deadline: September 27th, 2019, at 15:00 (Local Time in Mexico City) Based on the Law for International Cooperation, and with the purpose of maintaining the position of Mexico as …
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University of Pretoria Tuks Young Research Leader Programme 2019 for early career researchers.
by OFAby OFAThe Tuks Young Research Leader Programme (TYRLP) is an initiative of Future Africa at the University of Pretoria, in partnership with the Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP) and Inclusive Innovation. …
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2019 UNIDO Training course on Gender and Industrial Development (Fully Funded to Manama, Bahrain)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 13th 2019 The UNIDO training programme on Gender and Industrial Development is organized by UNIDO in cooperation with the UNIDO Investment and Technology Promotion Office (ITPO) Bahrain …
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Heineken Lagos Fashion Week Fashion Focus Africa 2019/2020 for young and emerging African fashion talent
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 20th 2019 Fashion Focus Africa is a program that is dedicated to the growth and promotion of emerging talent in the African fashion industry. In partnership with …
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Scholarships
Johnson & Johnson WiSTEM2D Scholars Award Program 2020 for female leaders in STEM discipline ( $150,000 award)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: AM HST (Honolulu Standard Time) on October 3, 2019. The Johnson & Johnson Scholars Award Program aims to fuel development of female STEM2D leaders and feed the STEM2D …
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Application Deadline: September 15th 2019 The Standard Chartered Bank Youth to Work Programme aims to demonstrate the dynamic contribution youth can make to economic development. The programme supports 40 exceptional …
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Scholarships
The Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme 2020 in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 21, 2019 17:00 GMT Each year, PhD supervisors from academic institutions in EMEA are invited to submit their proposals for collaborative research projects with Microsoft Research Cambridge. …
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ContestsKenya
The Alliance Française de Nairobi Kenyan Smartphone Film Competition 2019 for young Kenyans (KShs.175,000 cash prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Sunday 29th September 2019 The Alliance Française de Nairobi is the Promoter of the Kenyan Smartphone Film Competition. 2019 THEME: ‘Tukiwa 2030’ / ‘Us in 2030’ / ‘Nous …
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WAAW Foundation 2019/2020 STEM Scholarship for Need-Based African Female Students.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:November 15, 2019 WAAW foundation’s annual scholarship initiative is aimed at supporting need based African female STEM-focused college education. Please read the eligibility criteria before you apply. All non …
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Application Deadline: 30 September 2019. Investec, in partnership with StudyTrust, provides the funding necessary to see young South Africans with academic potential get to university. With our assistance, they are …
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Fellowships
Adobe Research Fellowship 2020 for Graduate Students Worldwide ($USD 10,000 & internship at Adobe USA)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 27, 2019 at 5pm Pacific Time. The Adobe Research Fellowship recognizes outstanding graduate students anywhere in the world carrying out exceptional research in areas of computer science …
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Contests
University of Delaware Horn Entrepreneurship Diamond Challenge 2020 ($100,000 prize pool!)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: January 8th 2020 The Diamond Challenge is run by Horn Entrepreneurship at the University of Delaware to empower the next generation to adapt and thrive in a rapidly …
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Internships
Standard Chartered Bank 2020 Internship International Graduate Programme for young Africans
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 30th 2019 The Standard Chartered Bank International Graduate Programme is ~18 months long, including 4 weeks of induction, 11 months of training rotations and 6 months of …
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ScholarshipsSouth Africa
Investec Information Technology (IT) Scholarship Programme 2020 for young South Africans
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 30 September 2019 If you’re a dedicated undergraduate or honours student studying towards a degree in IT and need financial assistance, the Investec IT Scholarship Programme is for …
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Scholarships
Gates Cambridge Scholarship Programme 2020 for Study at the University of Cambridge, UK (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 7 January 2020 The Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme was established in October 2000 by a donation of US$210m from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University …
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Oprah Winfrey Foundation African Women’s Public Service Fellowship 2020 for study in USA (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 2, 2019 The African Women’s Public Service Fellowship, made possible by a donation from the Oprah Winfrey Foundation, expands the opportunity for African women to impact for …
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Finnish Government Scholarship Pool 2020/2021 for Doctoral level studies & research in Finland ( EUR 1500 monthly allowance)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 15 February 2020 The Finnish Government Scholarship Pool grants are intended for doctoral level post-graduate studies and research in Finnish universities and public research centres. The scholarship in …
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Call for Application: 2019 Open Society Fellowships in Investigative Reporting (Funded Study/Internship to South Africa)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 21, 2019 A special and exciting new programme to develop a new generation of investigative reporters, a partnership between Wits Journalism, Rhodes School of Journalism and Media …
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Google Faculty Research Awards Program 2020 for academic research in computer science & engineering (150,000 USD)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 30 2019 at 1 PM PT. Providing unrestricted gifts as support for research at institutions around the world. The program is focused on funding world-class technical research …
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Contests
2020 Commonwealth Short Story Prize Writing Contest for unpublished short fiction (£15,000 in Cash Prize).
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 1 November 2019 The Commonwealth Short Story Prize is awarded for the best piece of unpublished short fiction (2,000–5,000 words) in English. Regional winners receive £2,500 and the …