Application Deadline: April 17th 2017 The World Youth Movement for Democracy and the International Forum for Democratic Studies at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) invite you to apply for the Hurford Youth Fellows …
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Fellowships
National Endowment for Democracy (NED) Hurford Youth Fellows Program 2017/2018 for Youth Leaders (Fully Funded to Washington D.C. USA)
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Call for ApplicationsSouth Africa
GreenMatter Imvelisi Bootcamp 2017 for Enviropreneurs – South Africa (Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Tuesday, 11 April 2017, Are you passionate about sustainability and the environment? Are you curious to explore whether entrepreneurship is for you? Do you have a great, innovative idea …
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Contests
Irish Aid Africa Day 2017 Writing Competition for Emerging & Established African Writers
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Wednesday, 3rd May 2017. Irish Aid and The Irish Times have joined up again to promote aspiring, emerging and established writers, to celebrate Africa Day 2017! The short …
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Internships
OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) Young Professional Development Program 2017
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: April 10th 2017 The OFID Young Professional Development Program (YPDP) is a structured 2-3 year program that has been designed to attract and develop young professionals from OFID’s …
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Call for ApplicationsSouth Africa
Impact Amplifier Investment Readiness Accelerator Programme 2017 for Young South Africans
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 21 April 2017 Impact Amplifier is seeking applications from any type of impact business that has the potential to growth. The programme will include up to 10 businesses …
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Village Capital Affordable Nutrition Forum 2017 ($15,000 Prize & Fully Funded to Accra, Ghana)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: March 20, 2017 Program dates : April 21 – April 21, 2017 Village Capital and The Hershey Company are seeking to identify and support the next generation of …
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Scholarships
Western Union Foundation Global Scholarship Program 2017 for Post-Secondary Education (USD $2,500)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 12:00pm EST The Western Union Foundation Global Scholarship Program, also referred to as WU Scholars, is a program designed to support young people …
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Call for ApplicationsKenyaMoroccoNigeriaTunisia
British Councils’ Future Leaders Connect Program 2017 for Emerging Leaders Worldwide (Fully Funded to the Houses of Parliament in London)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Sunday 14th May 2017, 23.59pm (GMT). Your chance to connect to a long-term network of emerging leaders from around the globe, who want to change the world through …
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Application Deadline: March 24, 2017 Announcement of Winners: April 10, 2017 Fellowship Program Begins: May – October 2017 The BudgIT Civic-Tech Media Fellowship is a six-month, highly competitive fellowship designed …
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Peter F. Drucker Award Prize 2017 for Nonprofit Innovation ($USD 100,000)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Friday, May 12th 2017 Now in it’s 26th year, The Drucker Prize (formerly known as the Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation) continues to recognize the organization …
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GHR/OpenIDEO BridgeBuilder Challenge 2017 for Change Agents Worldwide (US$1 Million in Funding)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: April 7th 2017 This US$1 million initiative seeks to support innovative projects that respond to pressing and emergent needs across peace, prosperity and planet. With this program, GHR—in …
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Scholarships
CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program 2017 for Early Career Researchers ($100,000 CDN in Funding)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 23, 2017. The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program is a two-year appointment designed to support young investigators at a pivotal time in their careers. Each scholar will …
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Fellowships
Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) 2017 Wighton Fellowship in Engineering
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Friday 12 May 2017 at 23:59 BST. ACU Titular Fellowships, funded by the Association of Commonwealth Universities’ Development Fund, aim to support universities of the Commonwealth to develop …
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Call for Proposals for the African Union Commission Theme: Mentoring Youth (Women and Men) To Be Champions of Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment ($30,000 Funding)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: April 15, 2017. Pursuant to the African Union Assembly Decision n°: Assembly/AU/Dec.277 (XVI) and EX.CL/Dec.539 (XVI) on the launching of African Women’s Decade (AWD) and the Fund for …
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Contests
Knight Foundation Journalism 360˚ Challenge 2017 for Immersive Storytelling Projects ($250,000 in funding)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: April 10th 2017 How might we experiment with immersive storytelling to advance the field of journalism? This is an open call for ideas using immersive storytelling to discover …
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Adansonia Acceleration Program 2017 for Young African Entrepreneurs (Fully Funded to Milan, Italy)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: April 30, 2017 Adansonia is an acceleration program that trains entrepreneurs, gives them a certificate and enables them to apply for funding.A program by a top European university, …
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Contests
Postcode Lottery Green Challenge 2017 for Green Start-up Worldwide ( €500,000 Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 1st 2017 The Postcode Lottery Green Challenge is one of the world’s largest competitions in the field of sustainable entrepreneurship. Green start-ups from all over the world …
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Call for ApplicationsCote d'IvoireGhanaKenyaNigeriaSouth Africa
MEST Entrepreneurs-in-Training Program 2017 for Young Africans (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 10th 2017 Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) is calling techies and entrepreneurs from Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa & Ivory Coast to join its next dynamic cohort …
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MIT Media Lab Disobedience Award 2017 for Activists ($USD 250,000 cash prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 1, 2017. Applications are now been accepted for the first-ever MIT Media Lab Disobedience Award, which carries a $250,000 cash prize, no strings attached. This award will …
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InternshipsSouth Africa
Africa-China Reporting Project Internship Program 2017 for Young Africans
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: March 21 2017. The Africa-China Reporting Project (“the Project”) at Wits Journalism is seeking to fill a paid Internship position in a full-time capacity at Wits Journalism for …
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CAS Sofia Advanced Academia Fellowships 2018/2019 for International Scholars (SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES) – Funded
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 31, 2017 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS ” 2018/2019 ADVANCED ACADEMIA FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME FOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARS (SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES) With the support of a donor within the Stifterverband …
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Call for ApplicationsSouth Africa
Digify PRO Startup Boot Camp 2017 for Young Entrepreneurs – South Africa
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Sunday 26 March 2017 Digify are looking for young entrepreneurs between the age of 20 – 30 who have an established grind and want to take their start …
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West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) Research Fellowship Programme 2017 for Civil Society in West Africa (Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Monday, 03 April 2017 The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) with the support from Ford Foundation and Rockdale Foundation is inviting applications to its maiden research fellowship …
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Africa Food Prize 2017 (USD $100,000 Prize) for Innovation in African Agriculture
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Monday 5th June, 2017 . The Africa Food Prize is the preeminent award recognizing an outstanding individual or institution that is leading the effort to change the reality …
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Contests
African Union Commission (AUC) Logo Competition 2017 Global Monitoring for Environment and Security, and Africa (GMES & Africa) – USD 1,000 Prize.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 6 April 2017 The Global Monitoring for Environment and Security, and Africa (GMES & Africa), is an African Union-European Union joint initiative launched in November 2016 in the …
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Contests
Smart Villages Photography Competition 2017 for Photographers & Entrepreneurs ($USD 5,000 Prize)
by OFAby OFASubmission Deadline: April 30, 2017 Smart Villages, an initiative that explores the challenges and opportunities for access to decentralised energy acting as a catalyst for rural development, is holding a …
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Application Deadline: May 8th 2017 MIEX is offering a highly personalised Insight package for prospective Master students who wish to begin their journey towards a successful International Management career in …
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2017 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education (USD 50,000 Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 5 May 2017 (midnight, Paris time) The UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education rewards innovative, outstanding projects advancing girls’ and women’s education. It contributes to Sustainable Development …
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Call for ApplicationsNigeria
Creative Girls Mentorship Program 2017 for Young Female Creatives.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: March 17th 2017 Mentorship Starts on the 20th of March and ends 20th of May For Creative Girls is a semi-educational platform for creative women to share insights …
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InternshipsKenya
One Acre Fund Internship Programme 2017 for Young Africans (Paid Internships)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: April 15, 2017 One Acre Fund – Ambitious university student or recent graduate with interest in social enterprise, agriculture, microfinance or development to assist the teams to change …
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Application Deadline: March 10th 2017 Career Kickstart was designed for you and is powered by Oxfam and the Work in Progress Alliance. You can apply to join the Career Kickstart …
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ContestsNigeriaRwandaSierra LeoneZimbabwe
Diaspora Enterprise Accelerator Competition 2017 for Young Entrepreneurs ( £30, 000 Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: March 10th 2017 Are you an African diaspora entrepreneur who runs a successful business? Are you looking to expand in Africa? Specifically, in Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone or …
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Contests
FACES 2017 : African Student Cellphone Film Competition for African Students (Fully Funded to Mauritius)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:30th June 2017 Students from all countries in Africa are invited to participate in the FACES 2017: African student Cellphone Film Competition. The Competition is part of the 26th …
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Google Developer Launchpad Accelerator Program Class 4 for Startups around the World.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Monday, April 24 2017 by 9am PDT. Launchpad Accelerator is a six-month acceleration program that includes mentorship and access to Google Product Managers, a startup package of equity- …
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FellowshipsGhanaNigeria
Africa Initiative for Governance Fellowship 2017/2018 for Young West Africans to study in the University of Oxford, UK (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:10 April 2017. The Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford is delighted to invite applications for the 2017-18 Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Fellowship. The AIG …
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ScholarshipsSouth Africa
National Film & Video Foundation (NFVF) International Bursary 2017 for Film & TV Post Graduate Studies – South Africa
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: March 31st 2017 INTERNATIONAL BURSARY APPLICATIONS FOR FILM & TV POST GRADUATE STUDIES The NFVF’s bursary programme is aimed to support the qualifying applicants for overseas studies which …
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OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards 2017 for Early-Career Women Scientists in the Developing World.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 1st September 2017. Launched in 2012 by The Elsevier Foundation, TWAS and OWSD, the Awards reward and encourage women working and living in developing countries in the early …
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World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) Learners’ Voice Program 2017/2018 (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 2nd 2017 WISE is pleased to announce the start of the 2017/18 Learners’ Voice recruitment campaign. Each year, WISE rigorously selects candidates from a diverse pool of …
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Africa France Young Leaders Programme 2017 for Young African Professionals (Fully Funded to France)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: March 31st 2017 The Africa France Young Leaders programme aims at identifying, assembling and promoting African and French high-potential leaders within a « class spirit ». The class will bring …