Application Deadline: 16 November 2018; The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme is a multi-year programme to promote teaching as a profession. Bursaries are available to enable eligible students to complete a …
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Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme 2019 for young South Africans
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IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP) 2019 for Young Researchers (Funded to Austria)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: January 11th 2019 Since 1977, IIASA’s annual 3-month Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP) offers research opportunities to talented young researchers whose interests correspond with IIASA’s ongoing research on …
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Scholarships
Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation (HFG) Young African Scholars Program 2018/2019 ( $2,000 USD grant)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 11:59 EST on October 15th, 2018. Every two years the foundation hosts the Young African Scholars program. Ten scholars whose proposed projects are judged to be of high …
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Techstars Music Accelerator Program 2019 for Music Startups (USD $120,000 in Funding)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 14th 2018 Techstars Music is a startup accelerator run by Techstars and leading companies from the global music business: Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group, Harmonix Music …
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IBM Master the Mainframe Contest 2018/2019 for students across the Middle East & Africa (Funded to visit IBM regional office)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 11:59pm PT, December 31st, 2018 IBM Master the Mainframe Contest is open globally to high school and college students to progressively teach mainframe skills in a real world …
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Fellowships
Russell E. Train Fellowships 2019 for Current & Aspiring University Faculty for Conservation ($30,000 per year funding)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:March 1, 2019. EFN is providing fellowships to support current and aspiring university faculty that are affiliated with or currently employed at African, Asian and Latin American universities to …
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Contests
Trust for Sustainable Living (TSL) 2019 International Schools Essay Competition and Debate (Funded to British Columbia, Canada)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 20th 2018 The Trust for Sustainable Living is pleased to invite schoolchildren around the world to share their unique perspectives on the role young people can play …
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Guinness Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme 2018/2019 for young Nigerians
by OFAby OFAApplications are invited from suitable qualified students who which to be considered for the Guinness Undergraduate Scholarship. This scholarship supports Guinness Nigeria’s commitment to implementing transformative schemes that foster youth …
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University of British Columbia Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2019/2020 for study in Canada (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 9th 2018 The UBC Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) provides opportunities for students from Sub-Saharan Africa to pursue undergraduate and graduate studies at UBC. The University of …
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IBM Ph.D. Fellowship Awards Program 2019/2020 for PhD Students Worldwide (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 25, 2018 Strong collaboration with faculty, students and universities is vital to IBM. The IBM PhD Fellowship Program advances this collaboration by recognizing and supporting exceptional PhD students …
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Call for ApplicationsSouth Africa
Tshimologong Precinct/IBM South Africa Bootcamp 2018 for Growth Stage Tech and Digital Startups. ( R500k investment)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Friday 5 October at 15:00 The Startup Acceleration initiative is in the format of a Bootcamp to enable development through a series of short, intensive and rigorous modules …
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Palliative Care Development in Africa: Small Grants Programme 2019
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 1st March 2019 The Trustees of the True Colours Trust have set aside funds towards a small grants programme for hospices and palliative care providers across Africa to …
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Call for ApplicationsLiberiaMali
Accountability Lab Accountability Incubator 2019 for civic innovators
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 21 October 2018 at midnight GMT The Lab’s flagship program for young civil society leaders to build sustainable, effective tools for accountability, participation and social impact in their societies. …
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Georgetown University Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) Scholarships 2019/2020 for study in the United States of America ( full-tuition scholarship)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: January 15, 2019. As of Fall 2014, the Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) at Georgetown University began offering a full-tuition scholarship for a talented graduate student …
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The CIVICUS Goalkeepers Youth Action Accelerator Program 2018 for SDG youth advocates ($30,000 USD in funding)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 31st 2018 Do you want to increase youth representation and influence in development decisions in your community? Do you want to generate and use data to improve …
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World Bank/Wharton School Ideas for Action Youth Competition 2019 for students & young professionals
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: February 28, 2019 Ideas for Action is a youth competition centered around financing sustainable development and sponsored by the World Bank Group and the Zicklin Center for Business …
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American College of Surgeons (ACS) 2019 travel awards for surgeons ($USD 4,000 worth)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: July 1, 2019, The International Relations Committee of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) is pleased to announce travel awards for surgeons aged 30 to 50. These awards, in …
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Epson Robot Contest 2018 for universities/research institute across the EMEA region ( chance to win up to 3 robots)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 15th December 2018. Do you have a project you want to automate, but need a robot to get the job done? Enter our contest for the chance to …
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Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP) 13th annual Photo and Video Contest 2018: Picturing Financial Inclusion in Africa (Win a 2,000 Gift Certificate)
by OFAby OFASubmission Deadline: December 14th 2018 Africa is a center for financial innovation, home to M-Pesa, the mobile money service launched a decade ago that has revolutionized digital financial services and …
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TECNO Mobile Uganda Graduate Trainee Programme 2018 for young graduates/students
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 5th 2018 Are you a Fresh University graduate, a Finalist or a Student who wants to develop your skills. Tecno Mobile is a Chinese mobile phone manufacturer …
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Fellowships
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Indigenous Fellowship 2019/2020 in Geneva,Switzerland (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:Monday October 8, 2018 (6:00 p.m. Geneva time) Since 2009, when the WIPO Indigenous Fellowship Program was launched, members of indigenous and local communities have worked in WIPO’s Traditional …
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InternshipsSouth Africa
2018/2019 Henkel Graduate One year Graduate Development Program in South Africa
by OFAby OFAHenkel operates worldwide with leading brands and technologies in three exciting business areas: Laundry & Home Care, Beauty Care and Adhesive Technologies. Our success is built on constant innovation and …
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Google Women Techmakers Scholars Program 2019/2020 for Female Students ( 7,000 EUR Award & Funded to Women Techmakers Scholars’ Retreat in summer 2019)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 6th, 2018 at 11:59 pm GMT. Through the Women Techmakers Scholars Program – formerly the Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship Program – Google is furthering Dr. Anita …
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Call for ApplicationsRwanda
YouthConnekt Africa Awards 2018 for Outstanding African innovators ($20,000! prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 29th 2018 UNDP Rwanda and the Ministry of Youth seek nominations for the YouthConnekt Africa Awards, part of the YouthConnekt Africa Summit 2018. Outstanding African innovators between …
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The Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards 2019 for Innovators (£2000 prize money)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 31 December 2018 The Commonwealth Secretary-General’s Innovation for Sustainable Development Awards will celebrate outstanding innovators and innovations that are helping Commonwealth countries and their people achieve the Sustainable Development Goals …
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Call for Application: TWIGA 2018 Hackathon for Environmental Sensors (Hardware) and IoT for Climate Services – Kumasi, Ghana
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:23.00hrs CET on 30 September 2018. Hackathon for Environmental Sensors (Hardware) and IoT for Climate Services Date: 19-23 November 2018 @ KNUST Kumasi Business Incubator, Kumasi Background TWIGA is …
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Euromena Awards 2018 for start-ups promoting ICT and social development in MENA region (15,000 USD Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 29th 2018 The Euromena Awards is an annual startup competition organized by Euromena Consulting to benefit local and regional startups. Following the first successful Edition of the …
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Scholarships
Echidna Global Scholars Program 2018/2019 at Brookings Institution, Washington D.C USA ( USD $5,000/Month Stipend & Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 1st 2018 The Echidna Global Scholars Program is a visiting fellowship hosted by the Center for Universal Education (CUE) at the Brookings Institution. The program aims to …
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WAAW Foundation 2018/2019 STEM Scholarship for Need-Based African Female Students.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:November 30, 2018. WAAW foundation’s annual scholarship initiative is aimed at supporting need based African female STEM-focused college education. Please read the eligibility criteria before you apply. All non qualifying …
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Fellowships
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Postdoctoral Research Training Fellowships 2019/2020 (Fully Funded to Lyon, France)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 30th 2018 The application process for training fellowships in 2019-2020 is now open. Early career scientists wishing to complete their training in those aspects of cancer research …
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Berkeley Undergraduate Prize for Architectural Design Excellence 2019 Essay Competition & Travel Fellowship -USD$ 25,000 Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 1, 2018 The Berkeley Undergraduate Prize for Architectural Design Excellence 2019 Essay Prize Competition An essay contest in Three stages open to all current full-time registered students in …
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Google AdCamp EMEA 2018/2019 Program for current/recently graduated university students ( All Expense paid camp at Google’s offices)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Ongoing Google AdCamp, open to all current or recently graduated university students from across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), gives participants the chance to get a …
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International Labour Organization (ILO) 2018 global media competition on Labour Migration and Fair Recruitment ($4,000 USD Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:31 October 2018. The International Labour Organization (ILO) is launching the fourth global media competition to recognize exemplary media coverage on labour migration. This year, the competition focuses on …
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Call for Proposals: World Bank Group/RUFORUM Strengthening Higher Agricultural Education in Africa (SHAEA)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 30, 2018 The governments of six African countries, the World Bank Group, and the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) are calling for proposals …
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DIIS/Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre PhD Scholarships 2018/2019 for study at the University of Ghana (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:15 October 2018, at noon. Security Implications of United Nations Peacekeeping in Ghana Advance theoretical, research-based and policy-applicable knowledge on the domestic security implications of Ghana’s contributions to UN …
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General Electric Scholarships 2018/2019 for Undergraduate Study at the University of Ghana.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: OCTOBER 11th, 2018 at 3:00pm GE a wholly-owned affiliate of General Electric Company has been engaged in infrastructure development in Ghana for several years, notably through the supply …
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Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Scholarships 2019 for young Nigerians to study at University of Oxford, UK (Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: January 2019 One full scholarships is available for applicants who are ordinarily resident in Nigeria and who are applying to a full-time one-year master’s course within the African …
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WikiIndaba conference 2019/Scholarships for African Wikimedians (Funded to Abuja, Nigeria)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:October 2, 2018 WikiIndaba Conference is the regional conference for Africans both within and in the diaspora. The first edition was held in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2014 by …
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Nokia Nigeria (MTN CEM) Graduate Internship Program 2018 for young Nigerians
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: unspecified Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria :Corporate Services NSW Nokia Software 1800000HDR Nokia is a global leader in the technologies that connect people and things. With state-of-the-art software, hardware and …