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2016 Yale World Fellows Program for Mid-Career Emerging Global Leaders, Yale University, USA.

by OFA octobre 6, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: December 2nd 2015 Applications to the Yale World Fellows program are accepted from across sectors and around the world. Each class of Fellows is a unique group: geographically …

octobre 6, 2015 1 comment

Contests Uncategorized

Alltech Young Scientist (AYS) Program – Agriscience Competition 2015 (Fully Funded to attend an all-expense-paid Alltech Young Scientist Discovery Week in Lexington, Kentucky, USA.)

by OFA octobre 6, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: October 31st 2015 The Alltech Young Scientist (AYS) program features the world’s largest agriscience competition. It offers the brightest scientific thinkers from colleges and universities across the globe …

octobre 6, 2015 1 comment

Fellowships

2016/2018 Oxford-Princeton Global Leaders Programme Research Fellowships on Global Governance.

by OFA octobre 6, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: 16 November 2015. Global Economic Governance Programme is pleased to announce that applications are now open for a number of two-year Global Leaders Fellowships for 2016-2018. Applications are …

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Peace Revolution Central and West Africa Peace Fellowship 2016, Kribi, Cameroon.

by OFA octobre 6, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: 30th November, 2015 Eligibility Deadline: 31st, December 2015 When: 19-23 March 2016, Kribi, Cameroon. Are you a young African peace activist looking for the key to self-development to …

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Call for Applications

Call for Youth Heroes: Africa Youth Day 2015 at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

by OFA octobre 6, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: October 16th 2015 Call for Youth Heroes: Africa Youth Day 2015 at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia #AUYouthDay In celebration of Africa Youth Day, the African …

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Call for Applications

6th Training Course for Youth Leaders of the African Diaspora Living in Europe Training of Trainers, Nairobi Kenya (Fully Funded)

by OFA octobre 6, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: 12th October 2015. 6th Training Course for Youth Leaders of the African Diaspora Living in Europe Training of Trainers. Within the framework of the Africa-Europe Youth Co-operation above …

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Scholarships

2016 Rotterdam School of Management Erasmus University non-EEA Scholarship of Excellence for study in Netherland.

by OFA octobre 6, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: March 1st 2016 Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University offers scholarships for students from non-EEA countries who are not entitled to pay the EEA tuition fee, provided their …

octobre 6, 2015 1 comment

Internships Nigeria Senegal South Africa Uganda

Apply Now for the Google Business Internship Programme 2016

by OFA octobre 6, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: Tuesday, 1st December, 2015 Locations: Dakar, Senegal, Kampala, Uganda Lagos, Nigeria Johannesburg, South Africa Interns at Google bring questions and build answers. Google offers a range of internships …

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Call for Participants: 11th AFRICA-EUROPE Training Course for Youth Organisations, Nairobi Kenya (Fully Funded)

by OFA octobre 6, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: 12th October 2015 – 23.59 pm (GMT+1) Encouraged by the success of the previous Africa-Europe Training Courses and the demand for capacity building opportunities expressed by youth leaders …

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Scholarships

2016 Heilongjiang Government Scholarship for Study in China.

by OFA octobre 6, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: April 30th 2016 The government of Heilongjiang Province has established the Heilongjiang Government Scholarship for International Students (hereinafter referred to as Scholarship) in accordance with the Guidance for …

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Call for Applications Kenya

World Youth Alliance Africa Africa Arts Forum (AAF) 2015, Nairobi Kenya.

by OFA octobre 6, 2015

written by OFA

Registration Deadline for artists: Friday 30th October Date: Saturday 7th November 2015 Venue: Safaricom Michael Joseph Centre, Nairobi Entrance: Free (registration is required) World Youth Alliance Africa invites you to the second …

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Contests

2015 Global Rockstar Online Music Contest (Stand a chance to win 25,000 USD!)

by OFA octobre 5, 2015

written by OFA

Submission Deadline: December 1st 2015 Global Rockstar conducts the world’s largest online music contest. Fans can vote for their favorite artists for free via social media, and they can also …

octobre 5, 2015 1 comment

Call for Applications

2016 Barclays Africa Cape Town Accelerator Programme for Start-Ups around the Globe- South Africa

by OFA octobre 5, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline:10 January 2016 When: Mar 28-Jun 30 ’16 (14 weeks) Where: Cape Town, South Africa The Barclays Accelerator Powered by Techstars is a three month intensive startup accelerator focused …

octobre 5, 2015 1 comment

Echoing Green Global Fellowship 2016 for Emerging Social Entrepreneurs ( $USD 80,000 Stipend )

by OFA octobre 5, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: November 17, 2015 The Global Fellowship is Echoing Greens‘ twenty-seven-year-old program for smart leaders who are deeply connected to the needs and potential solutions that may work best …

octobre 5, 2015 1 comment

Fellowships

Draper Hills Summer Fellowship on Democracy and Development Program at Stanford University.

by OFA octobre 5, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 18,2015. The Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) at Stanford University invites emerging political, civil society, and business leaders from transitional countries …

octobre 5, 2015 1 comment

Fellowships

2015/2016 SAIS-(CARI)China Africa Research Initiative Fellowship at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies

by OFA octobre 4, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: October 15th 2015 The China Africa Research Initiative at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies announces a call for the second round of applications to …

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World Merit360 (Join 360 changemakers from all over the world in the USA in September 2016)

by OFA octobre 3, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: May 31st 2016 Organisation: World Merit Position title: Merit360 Program Website: http://worldmerit.org/merit360.aspx Application close: 31-May-2016 Tuesday Commences: 27/09/2016 Contract Type: Temporary Contract Hours: Casual Location: UN Headquarters Lead …

octobre 3, 2015 1 comment

Internships Nigeria

General Electric Edison Engineering Development Program 2015

by OFA octobre 3, 2015

written by OFA

Job Number: 2293111 Business: GE Power & Water Business Segment: PW-PGS Power Generation Services Job Segments:Engineer, Electrical, Energy, Research, Design Engineer, Engineering Posted Position Title: Edison Engineering Development Program …

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Bielefeld Graduate School in History and Sociology (BGHS) Start-up Scholarships 2016 for study in Germany.

by OFA octobre 3, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: January 15, 2016 The Bielefeld Graduate School in History and Sociology (BGHS) awards up to six four-month start-up scholarships to international MA graduates who would like to pursue …

octobre 3, 2015 1 comment

Contests Ghana

Africa Youth Peace Call WINTER CAMP ESSAY COMPETITION 2015 ( Full scholarship to attend Winter Camp in Ghana)

by OFA octobre 2, 2015

written by OFA

Submission Deadline: 15 November, 2015 TOPIC: “Five Barriers to Prosperity in Africa: Unchaining the Economy through Economic Freedom”. This Essay Competition is to encourage students to prepare ahead of the …

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Fellowships

Facebook Graduate Fellowship Program 2016 ($USD37,000 plus Paid Internship at Facebook HQ)

by OFA octobre 2, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: November 1, 2015 The Facebook Graduate Fellowship Program is designed to encourage and support promising doctoral students who are engaged in innovative and relevant research. Eligibility Criteria: •Full-time …

octobre 2, 2015 1 comment

Call for Applications

2015 African Rethink Awards for Innovative Startups across Africa (25,000 Euros Prize plus Fully Funded Trip to Paris,France)

by OFA octobre 2, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: October 11th 2015 100 African or from African diasporas innovative startups are invited to Paris from the 2nd to the 11th of December 2015! Round trip plane tickets …

octobre 2, 2015 2 comments

2016 World Bank Group Winter Internship for Young Professionals, Washington DC USA.

by OFA octobre 1, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: October 31st 2015 When: Winter Internship (December-March) The World Bank Group Internship offers highly motivated and successful individuals an opportunity to improve their skills while working in a …

octobre 1, 2015 1 comment

Scholarships South Africa

2016 City of Johannesburg Municipality Bursary for South African Citizens

by OFA octobre 1, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: October 16th 2015 The City of Johannesburg Municipality is committed to provide skills development opportunities, not only for its employees, but also for the Johannesburg community members. The …

octobre 1, 2015 1 comment

2017 United States of America (USA) Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV – 2017) – Live and Work in USA.

by OFA octobre 1, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline:November 3, 2015. The congressionally mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program is administered annually by the Department of State. Section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides for …

octobre 1, 2015 10 comments

Contests Uncategorized

2015 Wiki Loves Africa Photo Competition for Africans

by OFA octobre 1, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: November 30th 2015 Wiki Loves Africa is a competition to share on Wikipedia the daily practices of people across the continent with each other and the rest of …

octobre 1, 2015 1 comment

Call for Applications

2015/2016 SUEZ initiatives – Institut de France Award for Social Entrepreneurs (€100,000 Prize)

by OFA octobre 1, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: January 16th 2016 In 2011, the SUEZ initiatives – Institut de France Award replaced the “Water For All” Awards, organised in 2009 and 2010 by the Fondation Eau …

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2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (Fully Funded to Washington DC, USA)

by OFA octobre 1, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: November 11th 2015 The Young African Leadership Initiative 2016 #YALI2016 = Six-week leadership and Mentoring Program plus a chance to interact with Pres. Barack #Obama. The 2016 YALI …

octobre 1, 2015 7 comments

Care About Climate #1000Voices4Climate International Photo Contest 2015 ($USD 300 Cash Prize)

by OFA octobre 1, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: November 20th 2015 Do you desire to have your voice represented in Paris? Do you crave to take part in the global negotiation for actions against Climate Change? …

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2016 United Nations Population Fund Internship Programme in New York

by OFA octobre 1, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: December 31st 2015 The UNFPA Internship Programme offers a small group of outstanding students the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNFPA operations. It is designed to complement …

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Call for Applications

2015/2016 UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICTs in Education ($USD50,000 Prize)

by OFA octobre 1, 2015

written by OFA

Nomination Deadline: 10 November 2015. The theme for the 2015 Prize is Pedagogical Innovation in the Use of ICT in Teaching and Learning. The UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa …

octobre 1, 2015 1 comment

2016 Clinton Global Initiative University for Students,UC Berkeley USA ($USD 750,000 in funding available)

by OFA septembre 30, 2015

written by OFA

Early Decision and Travel Assistance Application Deadline: October 16, 2015. Final Application deadline: December 4th, 2015 What: Ninth annual Clinton Global Initiative University Meeting When: April 1-3, 2016 Where: University …

septembre 30, 2015 1 comment

Call for Applications

2015 Terra Foundation Research Travel Grant to the United States of America

by OFA septembre 30, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: January 15, 2016. Awards will be announced in May 2016. The Terra Foundation offers Research Travel Grants to enable scholars outside the United States to consult resources that …

septembre 30, 2015 1 comment

2016 Ericsson Global Innovation Awards Competition for Students (EUR 40,000+ Prize & an opportunity to Intern or Work at Ericsson)

by OFA septembre 29, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: November 30th 2015 The Ericsson Innovation Awards 2016 is an open competition for students all around the world. The Ericsson Innovation Awards are a global competition that gives …

septembre 29, 2015 1 comment

Efua Dorkenoo Pan African Award for Reportage on Female Genital Mutilation (

by OFA septembre 29, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: 4 January 2016 UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, and The Guardian are launching the Efua Dorkenoo Pan African Award for journalists reporting on FGM across Africa. The …

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2015 Jennifer Potter Emerging Leaders Fellowship for Young African business leaders.

by OFA septembre 29, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: October 1st 2015 The Jennifer Potter Emerging Leaders Fellowship is a groundbreaking effort to inspire and empower the next generation of African business leaders. Launched in 2013, the initiative …

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Call for Applications Democratic Republic Of Congo Egypt Ghana Guinea Kenya Liberia Libya Malawi Morocco Mozambique Rwanda Sierra Leone South Sudan Tanzania Tunisia Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe

2016/2017 IREX Community Solutions Professional Development Program for Youth Leaders (Fully Funded – USA)

by OFA septembre 28, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline:October 30, 2015 The Community Solutions Program is a professional development program for the best and brightest global community leaders working in Transparency & Accountability, Tolerance & Conflict Resolution, …

septembre 28, 2015 3 comments

2016 African Leaders of Tomorrow (ALT) Scholarship Program for study in Canada (Fully Funded)

by OFA septembre 28, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: November 2nd 2015 The African Leaders of Tomorrow (ALT) Scholarship Program commemorates the late Nelson Mandela’s commitment to social justice and equity by supporting young African professionals to …

septembre 28, 2015 27 comments

Botswana Scholarships South Africa Swaziland

Allan Gray Orbis Foundation High School Scholarships for Entrepreneurially Minded Youths.

by OFA septembre 28, 2015

written by OFA

Application Deadline: October 30th 2015 The Foundation offers high school scholarships to learners who demonstrate the potential to excel academically, and who have the desire to fully engage in available …

septembre 28, 2015 2 comments

Call for Applications

2016 Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance for Young African Leaders (Sponsored to attend the symposium at Yale & Harvard University and Bretton Woods, April 8-11, 2016)

by OFA septembre 28, 2015

written by OFA

If you know young Africans who could benefit from the feasibility study grants, angel investment, scholarships and internships of the Alliance to start or scale their social and business …

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