Application Deadline:28th September, 2018 at 5:00 pm East African time. Preparations are at an advanced stage for the 6th East African Community University Students’ Debate scheduled to take place from …
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6th EAC University Students’ Debate on Regional Integration – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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ScholarshipsSouth Africa
The African Doctoral Academy (ADA) 2019 Summer School at Stellenbosch University, South Africa (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 10 Ocotober 2018, 23:59 SACT. The African Doctoral Academy (ADA) is privileged to offer a limited number of candidates, at the start of their Doctoral careers, the opportunity to …
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MastersScholarships
MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2019/2020 at McGill University in Canada (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: February 4th 2019 McGill University and the Mastercard Foundation are pleased to offer full scholarships to economically challenged, academically gifted Master’s students from Sub-Saharan Africa through the Mastercard …
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InternshipsKenya
BBC Africa Horn of Africa/ Nairobi Journalism Trainee Scheme 2018 – Nairobi, Kenya
by OFAby OFAJob Reference BBC/TP/1200288/30108 Contract Type Fixed Term – Full Time Closing Date 30 September, 2018 Job Category Journalism Business Unit News – W2020 – Africa Location Nairobi , Kenya The …
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Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) 2018 West Africa Regional Civic Education Workshop (Fully Funded to Cotonou, Benin)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 17th of October 2018 at 12:00 pm South Africa time The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) is pleased to announce that applications for the West Africa Regional …
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Internships
GE Africa’s Graduate Engineering Technical Program (GETP) 2018 for recent university/college graduates
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: unspecified GE Africa’s Graduate Engineering Technical Program (GETP) is a 24-month leadership program designed to give recent university/college graduates challenging work assignments, training and development, and exposure to …
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InternshipsNigeria
General Electric (GE) Early Identification (EID) Intern – Engineering program for young Nigerians
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: unspecified The role requires working closely with assigned GE Businesses to provide operational support to all aspects of their ongoing and future initiatives being executed/to be executed in …
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Scholarships
Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative (DAFI) UNHCR’s scholarship programme 2018 for refugee students
by OFAby OFAUNHCR’s scholarship programme, the Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative (DAFI), enables access to higher education for refugee students in their country of asylum since 1992. The DAFI programme provides …
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Internships
The Washington Post 2019 Newsroom Summer paid Internship for young professionals
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:Oct. 12, 2018. Come be a reporter, photographer, videographer, multiplatform editor or producer, news or digital designer, graphics reporter or developer, or social media producer. Eligibility Requirements: You must …
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Ashinaga Africa Initiative 2019 leadership program for young African orphans (Fully Funded to study abroad)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 16th 2018 The Ashinaga Africa Initiative began in 2014. Its mission is to contribute to Sub-Saharan Africa’s expanding role in global development through increasing access to higher …
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Contests
Chivas Regals’ The Venture 2019 Competition for Social Entrepreneurs (USD1 Million prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 31 October 2018. Every year, the Chivas Venture gives away $1 million in no-strings funding to social entrepreneurs, who blend profit with purpose to have a positive impact …
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Contests
Google Science Fair Global Online Science and Technology Competition 2018 ( Win Fully Funded Trip to Google HQ)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 07:59am BST on December 12th, 2018. The Google Science Fair is an online science competition, open to students between the ages of 13 and 18 from around the …
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Fellowships
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation International Climate Protection Fellowship 2019 for young climate experts from developing countries (Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 1 March 2019 With the International Climate Protection Fellowships, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation enables prospective leaders in academia and industry to implement a research-based proposal in the …
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PHDScholarships
Microsoft Research PhD Scholarship Programme 2019 in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) for PhD Students.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 8th 2018 Each year, PhD supervisors from academic institutions in EMEA are invited to submit their proposals for collaborative research projects with Microsoft Research Cambridge. Applications are …
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The International Inequalities Institute Atlantic Fellows programme 2019/2020 for Social and Economic Equity (Fully Funded to UK/South Africa)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 20 November 2018 Are you a social change leader committed to advancing justice and equity? Do you want to understand the processes that are causing and deepening inequalities? …
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United Nations – The Nippon Foundation Sustainable Ocean Programme Critical Needs Fellowship 2019 (Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 5th 2018 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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Contests
International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) Global Health Reporting Contest 2018 (12-day study tour in USA & Cash Prize).
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 7, 2018. The Global Health Reporting Contest has increased the quality and quantity of health coverage on four continents by offering journalists specialized training and access to …
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Call for ApplicationsNigeriaSouth Africa
Google News Initiative (GNI) YouTube Innovation Funding Program ($250,000 USD grant)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 12, 2018 at 23.59 PST. In July, Google announced the steps we’re taking as part of the Google News Initiative to support the future of news in …
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The Ethics and Governance of Artificial Intelligence Initiative Open Challenge 2018 for Innovation in AI ($750,000)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Oct. 12, 2018, at 11:59 p.m Launched in 2017, the Ethics and Governance of AI Initiative is a hybrid research effort and philanthropic fund that seeks to ensure …
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Call for ApplicationsNigeria
Nigerian Conservation Foundation Chief S.L Edu Research Grant 2019 for Nigerian PhD Students.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 30th November, 2018. The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) with support from Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) offers research grants to Nigerian citizens wishing to undertake research work in fields related to …
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Scholarships
The African Development Institute of the African Development Bank Next African Global IT Leaders Program 2019 for study in Korea (Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 5pm on 14 September 2018 (Seoul time). The African Development Institute of the African Development Bank has announced the implementation of the Next African Global IT Leaders Program …
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ScholarshipsSouth Africa
Canon Collins Trust LLB Scholarships 2019 for study at the University of the Western Cape & University of Fort Hare – South Africa (Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Sunday 7th October 2018. Canon Collins Trust invites applications from current 3rd year students (going into their 4th year in 2019) studying for an LLB at the University …
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Call for ApplicationsSouth Africa
2018 Department of Arts and Culture Photography Incubator at the Market Photo Workshop for South Africans
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Wednesday 26 September 2018 Market Photo Workshop, with support from the Department of Arts and Culture, is sending out a call for photography enterprises and photography content production …
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Application Deadline: 30 November 2018 The United Nations Public Service Awards is the most prestigious international recognition of excellence in public service. It rewards the creative achievements and contributions of public …
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2019 Hansen Summer Institute on Leadership and International Cooperation in San Diego, Carlifornia USA (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: January 7th, 2019 The Hansen Summer Institute on Leadership and International Cooperation is an exciting international program funded by a generous grant from the Fred J. Hansen Foundation. Nine …
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Thomson Reuters Foundation Training Programme 2018 on Reporting the Illegal Internet Trade in Wildlife (Fully Funded to Bangkok, Thailand
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 24th 2018 Dates: 05 November 09 November | Location: Bangkok, Thailand Thomson Reuters Foundation is offering a training scheme on Reporting the Illegal Internet Trade in Wildlife for journalists …
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NigeriaScholarships
2018 KPMG Nigeria University Scholarship Program for young Nigerians
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 21st 2018 In line with KPMG Nigeria’s commitment to improving communities, KPMG will be contributing to the advancement of education. Eligibility Criteria Candidates must meet the following …
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TEAM Digital Job Type Full – Time Job Location Gauteng Job Responsibilities The core function of this role is to support the digital director to oversee the digital strategy and …
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Thomson Reuters’ Photojournalism Grants 2019 for photojournalists ($5,000 USD grant)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 15, 2018. Photojournalism grants will help young photojournalists tell original human stories from around the world. Following the success of last year’s grant program, which saw eight …
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Call for ApplicationsSouth Africa
Accenture Firestarters Africa’s Top 30 Tech Start-ups for African start-ups
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 7, 2018, 23:59:59 SAST Africa’s Top 30 Tech Start-ups is an initiative by Accenture to identify the top tech start-ups on the continent. Accenture are looking for …
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Scholarships
GE Africa/ALU Africa Industrial Internet Program 2019 for young African Professionals (Full Tuition Scholarships Available)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 31st 2018 There are 2 rounds of applications for the 2019 AIIP Cohort: Round 1: September 3 – 30, 2018 Round 2: October 8 – 31, 2018 …
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Akili Dada Emerging Leaders Program 2018 for aspiring Female student leaders
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:October 1st 2018. Location: Chuka University, Maseno University & Pwani University Akili Dada invites applications for its Emerging Leaders Program Are you an aspiring female student leader? Akili Dada …
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ScholarshipsSouth Africa
National Research Foundation (NRF) Honours & Final Year B-Tech Block Grant Bursaries Call 2019 for young South Africans.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 14 December 2018 The National Research Foundation (NRF) awards bursaries to students pursuing full-time Honours’ and final year B Tech studies at South African public universities. These bursaries …
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Ockenden International Prize 2019 (GBP100,000 prize) for Organisations helping Refugees & Displaced People.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 30, 2018 Entries invited for the 2019 Ockenden International Prizes for successful self-reliance refugee projects Ockenden International has launched its seventh annual quest to find and reward the …
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FellowshipsUncategorized
YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship 2019 for Young African Leaders (Fully Funded to the USA)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 10th 2018 The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, begun in 2014, is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) that empowers young …
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Fellowships
Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship 2019/2020 for mid-career Journalist to study at the University of Michighan-USA (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 1, 2018 A Knight-Wallace Fellowship recognizes accomplished journalists who are eager for growth and deeply committed to the future of journalism. We offer a unique opportunity: an …
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ContestsMorocco
World Nomads Travel Film Scholarship 2018 for aspiring travel photographers (Win a 10-day Travel Photography Trip to Morocco!)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: October 11, 2018 at 11:59PM (EST) World Nomad is looking for one aspiring travel photographer to go on an all-expenses-paid assignment to Morocco to capture the colorful nation’s …
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Call for ApplicationsEgyptSouth Africa
British Council’s Developing Inclusive and Creative Economies (DICES) Fund 2018 Collaboration Grants for creative & social enterprises.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 25 November 2018 What: Jointly awarded to UK and partner country organisations to co-develop initiatives that will strengthen creative and social enterprises in one of five countries. Value: …
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Goethe-Institut #AFROYOUNGADULT: A talent-search for Young Adult Fiction from Africa.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 30th 2018 The Goethe-Institut invites aspiring African writers of all ages interested in writing for Young Adults (YA) to submit short stories of 3000-5000 words in length …