Application Deadline: Feb. 5th 2018, 11:59 p.m. Central time. The Student Design Competition celebrates original design and rewards individuals and/or teams whose projects demonstrate innovative, functional design solutions that have …
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International Interior Design Association Student Design Competition 2017 for Graduate & Undergraduate Students around the World.
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Commonwealth Foundation grants 2017/2018 for civil society organisations
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 17.00 GMT on 3 January 2018 The Commonwealth Foundation’s mission is to support civic voices to share their stories, learn and act together and influence the institutions that …
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InternshipsNigeria
General Electric (GE) Nigeria Operations Management Leadership Program 2017
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Unspecified GE is the world’s Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machinesand solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadershipdevelopment, services, technology and scale, …
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Scholarships
Study a Master of Science at Åbo Akademi University in Finland (Win a scholarship worth €18720)
by OFAby OFASub-headline: Win a scholarship worth €18720 for your Master’s starting in autumn 2018 Are you a prospective Master of Science student looking to start in 2018? Did you know that Åbo …
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Fellowships
Commonwealth Rutherford Fellowships 2017/2018 for researchers from Commonwealth countries (Fully Funded to the United Kingdom)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 12.30 (GMT) on 11 December 2017 Commonwealth Rutherford Fellowships are for highly skilled researchers from other Commonwealth countries to spend one or two years at an eligible UK …
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Procter & Gamble plant technician internship program 2017 for young Nigerians
by OFAby OFAJob ID: MFG00005567 Locations : Nigeria ,Oyo ,Ibadan The P&G plant technician internship program provides student with training and valuable work experience. Successful candidate will work in the P&G Manufacturing …
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Google Launchpad Africa acceleration program 2018 for African startups (Fully Funded to Google HQ in Silicon Valley)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 11th 2017 Launchpad Africa is an acceleration program that matches the best African startups with the best of Google – its people, network, and advanced technologies – …
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Google Africa PhD Fellowship Program 2018 for PhD Students ($10,000 award per year)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Friday 19th January 2018 11:59 PM GMT Nurturing and maintaining strong relations with the academic community is a top priority at Google. The Google Africa PhD Fellowship Program …
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Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) Global Indigenous Ambassador Program 2018 (Fully Funded to Puerto Rico)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 17th 2017 The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) have announced the opening of applications for the Global Indigenous Ambassador Program. Two Indigenous Ambassadors will …
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Seplat Petroleum Development Company 2018 Graduate Scheme 2018 for young Nigerians
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 23rd 2017 Seplat Petroleum Development Company PLC invites applications for its 2018 Graduate Scheme (GS). The Graduate Scheme is a 4-6 year programme designed to attract, retain …
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University of Abomey-Calavi Becomes First Francophone West African University to Join Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
by OFAby OFA300 Next-Generation African Leaders and Entrepreneurs to Receive Quality Education and Entrepreneurship Training. The University of Abomey-Calavi’s commitment to educating next-generation African leaders received a boost today with a seven-year, …
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Thomson Reuters Journalism Training Programme 2018 (Middle East & Africa) – Funded Training at Reuters.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 22nd 2017 Locations Cairo-Egypt;Dakar-Senegal;South Africa;Nairobi-Kenya The Reuters Journalism Programme is an opportunity for recent graduates, early career reporters, or professionals with proven experience who are looking to switch careers …
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MENA-Michigan Initiative for Global Action Through Entrepreneurship (M2GATE) Program 2018 for young people from MENA region
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:December 1st 2017 The MENA-Michigan Initiative for Global Action Through Entrepreneurship (M2GATE) invites you to join a new virtual exchange program with students from the United States, and fellow …
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Invitation for Expression of Interest: Youth Program, Updating Workshop Content for the Mandela Institute for Development Studies
by OFAby OFASubmission Deadline: Thursday, 30 November 2017, 1700 hours South African time The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) is calling for applications from individual or corporate consultants to update workshop …
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Scholarships
Mastercard Foundation Scholarships Program 2018/2019 at Arizona State University & Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 17th 2017 The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at ASU and KNUST provides academically talented yet economically disadvantaged young people in Ghana and Africa with access to quality …
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IWMF’s March 2018 South Sudan and Uganda Reporting Fellowship for women Journalist (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 4, 2017 at 11:59 EDT (Washington, DC) REPORTING TRIP DATES: March 14 – March 31, 2018 The IWMF is pleased to announce a cross-border team reporting trip …
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World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2018 – Call for Submissions
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 2 January 2018 (Deadline for last submission: 23:00 Geneva time) WSIS Prizes is a unique international contest developed in response to requests from the WSIS stakeholders to create …
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United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) Communications & Social Media Internship 2018 for young people- Turin, Italy (450€ per month)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 24 November 2017 Post Title: Intern–Communications and social media Duration: 6 months, starting January 2018 Duty Station: Turin, Italy Organizational unit: UNSSC Directorate Remuneration: 450€ per month The …
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Atlantic Fellows programme 2018/2019 for Social and Economic Equity (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 19 December 2017 23.59 GMT Are you a social change leader committed to advancing justice and equity? Do you want to understand the processes that are causing and …
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ISHR Human Rights Defenders Advocacy Program 2018 for Human Rights Defenders – Geneva, Switzerland (Scholarships available to Attend)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 11 December 2017. Navigating the UN human rights mechanisms takes some skill. That’s why ISHR has been running its flagship Human Rights Defenders Advocacy Programme since 2014 – …
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Swedish Institute’s Young Leaders Visitors Programme (YLVP) 2018 for Young Leaders (Fully Funded to Sweden)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 5th 2017 Are you a leader with a vision? Do you want to make a change? Young Leaders Visitors Programme (YLVP) is a leadership programme for people …
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Union Bank Management Trainee Programme 2018 for young Nigerian Graduates.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 15th 2017 Union Bank, Nigeria’s Simpler & Smarter Bank is looking for the best talents for the Management Trainee Programme. These are talents who can thrive in …
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NEPC/International Trade Council SheTrades 2017 Workshop for women entrepreneurs in Nigeria
by OFAby OFAITC SheTrades and the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) will hold a special 2-day workshop in Lagos on 21-22 November to promote trade for women-owned businesses in Nigeria. The …
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Heinz-Kühn-Foundation 2018 Scholarships for young Journalists from Developing Countries (Fully Funded to Germany)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 30th 2017 The aim of the Heinz-Kühn-Foundation is to support the training and professional development of junior journalists. The foundation awards scholarships to young journalists from North-Rhine-Westphalia …
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Jacaranda /Wits Radio Academy 2018 – 12 MONTH INTERNSHIP for young South Africans (Monthly stipend Available)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 10 November 2017 JACARANDA / WITS RADIO ACADEMY are searching for TWO news interns to join our vibrant and dynamic news team. We have partnered with The Wits …
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Emerging Voices for Global Health 2018 (EV4GH 2018) at the 5th Global Health Symposium on Health Systems Research – London (Travel Grants Available)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: March 5th 2018 Emerging Voices for Global Health (EV4GH) is an innovative multi-partner blended training program for young, promising and emerging health policy & systems researchers, decision makers …
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TRACE Prize 2018 for Investigative Reporting – Uncovering Commercial Bribery (win cash prize of $10,000 USD)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 5pm EST, Wednesday 31 January 2018. The TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting recognizes journalism that uncovers business bribery with the goal of increasing commercial transparency. Requirements: Nominees may …
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West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) 2018 Next Generation Internship Programme for young west Africans
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 8th 2017 The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) is a regional non-governmental organisation dedicated to enhancing the capacities of civil society organisations in West Africa toward …
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KNATCOM 2017 Training Workshop on Mobile Apps Development for Sustainable Development for young Kenyans
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 21st November, 2017 The Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM) will host a Training Workshop on Mobile Apps Development for Sustainable Development in late November or early December …
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Fellowships
Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) African Cancer Fellowships 2018 ( US $3,000 award)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 30th 2017 UICC, supported by the American Cancer Society, has launched a new programme of fellowships for cancer professionals in Africa, linked to the 2018 World Cancer …
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Lagos State Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme 2018 for Lagos State Indigenes
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 15th 2017 The Lagos State Scholarship Board is the agency in charge of scholarship, bursary and other related matters within the state. It grants Scholarship awards to …
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Lagos State Undergraduate Scholarship Award Scheme 2018 for Lagos State Indigenes
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 15th 2017 The Lagos State Scholarship Board is the agency in charge of scholarship, bursary and other related matters within the state. It grants Scholarship awards to …
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Lagos State Employability Support Project Vocational Skills Training Scheme for unemployed youths
by OFAby OFAUNDP and Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) through the Lagos State Employability Support Project plan to increase the pool of skilled manpower to alleviate the acute shortages of employable …
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Tech winners from across Africa announced at the AppsAfrica.com Innovation Award 2017
by OFAby OFAHaving received over 300 entries, ten winners of the AppsAfrica.com Innovation Awards 2017 were announced at a pan-African mobile and tech awards party at Shimmy Beach Club in Cape Town, …
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Contests
BBC World Service International Play Writing Competition 2018 ( win £2,200 sterling & funded trip to London)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 31 January 2018. Would you like to win £2,200 sterling, a trip to London and have your play broadcast across the world on BBC World Service? If so, …
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Shell Ideas360 Global Ideas Competition 2017/2018 for Students Worldwide (Fully Funded to London)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: January 19, 2018 23:59 GMT Shell Ideas360 is more than a global competition that connects students to develop ideas to tackle the pressures on the world’s Food, Water …
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Dell EMC Graduation Project Competition 2018 for Senior Undergraduate Students from the MENA Region (USD 12,000 Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 15th 2017 Dell EMC has launched the annual graduation project competition for senior undergraduate students from universities in Turkey, Middle East and Africa who are enrolled in …
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World Oceans Day Youth Advisory Council 2018 call for young ocean leaders
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 1st 2017 The World Oceans Day Youth Advisory Council is expanding for 2018 by adding 10 new young ocean leaders from around the world! Applications are due by 1 December 2017. The World Oceans …
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Diamond Bank Graduate Trainee Programme 2018 for young Nigerian graduates
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Friday, November 10, 2017 Diamond Bank runs a comprehensive Training and Development Programme aimed at harnessing and actualizing the potentials in young graduates. Applicants who successfully conclude the …