Application Deadline: 27 February 2026 (12:00 GMT). Applications are now open for the 2026 AKO Caine Prize Award. It is named after the late Sir Michael Caine, former Chairman of …
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The AKO Caine Prize Award 2026 for African Writing (£10,000 Cash Prize)
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MTN Uganda Advancing Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Programme 2026 for women-led businesses.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 11, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 MTN Uganda Advancing Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Programme. The Advancing Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Program is MTN Uganda’s flagship initiative dedicated …
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KAS Media Africa Local Journalism Award 2026 for African Journalists.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 5 January 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 KAS Media Africa Local Journalism Award. KAS Media Africa invites journalists to submit their work for the 2026 …
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SAIIA Africa Youth Portal and Research Programme 2026 for emerging youth researchers.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 12 December 2025. Applications are now open for the 2026 SAIIA Africa Youth Portal and Research Programme. The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) invites applications for …
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Villgro Africa Eye Health Innovation Accelerator Program 2026 for African Startups.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 14th January 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 Villgro Africa Eye Health Innovation Accelerator Program. The Eye Health Innovation Accelerator is a Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) program aimed at …
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Call for ApplicationsKenya
Amnesty International Kenya: Call for Youth Delegate for Global Assembly 2026/2027
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 6th December 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Amnesty International Kenya: Call for Youth Delegate for Global Assembly. Amnesty International Kenya is inviting applications for the …
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Call for ApplicationsSouth AfricaTrainings and Conferences
African Bank MSME Capacity Building Programme 2026 for young South African MSMEs.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 05 December 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 African Bank MSME Capacity Building Programme. The African Bank MSME Capacity Building Programme is a 12-month comprehensive initiative designed to …
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The William Davidson Institute Entrepreneurship Exchange Programme 2026 for MENA undergraduate students.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 15, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 William Davidson Institute Entrepreneurship Exchange Programme. The Entrepreneurship Exchange program brings together students from Egypt, Libya, Morocco, and the U.S., …
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AmaliTech’s AWS Associate Certification Training Programme for Ghanaian STEM graduates and early-career professionals (Free Training)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 31st December, 2025. Applications are now open for the AmaliTech’s AWS Associate Certification Training Programme. Are you a STEM graduate in Ghana looking to further your career in cloud …
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Call for ApplicationsSouth Africa
The Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) GROW Programme 2026 for young South African Entrepreneurs (R1,000,000 in funding)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 31 December 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 Orange Corners Innovation Fund (OCIF) GROW programme. OCIF GROW, the newly launched fund of the Orange Corners Innovation Fund …
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The Global Schools Prize 2026 (US $1 million) for schools worldwide.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 31 January 2026. Applications are now open for the 2026 Global Schools Prize. A landmark new education award: The US $1 million Global Schools Prize seeks to recognise …
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The Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) Ideas Lab 2026 for young climate leaders (Fully Funded to Brussels, Belgium)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 10 December 2025, 23:59 CET. Applications are now open for the CEPS Young Climate Leaders – Ideas Lab 2026. The Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), with the …
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I&P Acceleration WE4A Program 2026 for Women Entrepreneurs (€22,000 in Funding)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: January 5, 2026 Applications are now open for the I&P Acceleration WE4A – Women Entrepreneurship for Africa. I&P is implementing I&P Acceleration WE4A (Women Entrepreneurship for Africa), an …
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Call for ApplicationsNigeria
Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) Startup Pitch 2.0 for Nigerian Startup Entrepreneurs (₦100 Million in Funding)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Ongoing Applications are now open for the NiYA Startup Pitch 2.0. NiYA Academy is the foundation of NiYA, built to equip young Nigerians with the knowledge and skills …
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Call for ApplicationsCameroun
The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Young Leaders Programme 2026 for young Cameroonians
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 3 December 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Young Leaders Programme. The Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES) is launching the 2026 edition of the Young Leaders …
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The Refugee Youth Changemakers (RYCM) Global Digital Pathways Program (Fully sponsored access to Coursera)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Ongoing Applications are now open for the Refugee Youth Changemakers (RYCM) Global Digital Pathways Program. Refugee Youth Changemakers (RYCM) is proud to launch the Global Digital Pathways Program, a …
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The Internet Society Youth Ambassadors Program 2026 for young emerging Leaders.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 2 December 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 Internet Society Youth Ambassadors Program. Each year, the Internet Society chooses fifteen young, passionate people to participate in …
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Google Hustle Academy AfCFTA Digital Inclusion and Entrepreneurship Programme (ADIEP) for young African SMEs.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Unspecified Applications are now open for the Google Hustle Academy AfCFTA Digital Inclusion and Entrepreneurship Programme. Powered by Google Hustle Academy, ADIEP is a free initiative designed to …
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The African Union African Youth Ambassadors for Peace (AYAP) Program for young Africans.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 15 December 2025. Applications are now open for the African Youth Ambassadors for Peace (AYAP). As part of the efforts to advance the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) …
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The Federal Government Student Venture Capital Program (S-VCG) for young Nigerian student founders (50 Million Naira in equity-free funding)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Unspecified Applications are now open for the 2025 Student Venture Capital Program. The Student Venture Capital Program (S-VCG) provides funding, validation support, and national visibility for bold student-led businesses — …
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France Éducation international Language Teaching Assistant Program 2026/2027 in France (Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: January 15, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 France Éducation international Language Teaching Assistant Program. The Language Assistant Programme offers you the opportunity to teach English …
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Google News Initiative JournalismAI Innovation Challenge 2025 for small and medium-sized news publishers ($800,000 funding grant)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 3rd, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Google News Initiative JournalismAI Innovation Challenge. The JournalismAI Innovation Challenge, supported by the Google News Initiative, is a …
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Expo City Dubai Global Innovators Programme 2025 for young Innovators (USD 100,000 grant)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 23rd , 2025 at 11:59 PM (UAE time) Applications are now open for the 2025 Expo City Dubai Global Innovators Programme. A reflection of Expo 2020 Dubai’s …
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TheBoardroom Africa-Mastercard Foundation EMERGE Program 2026 for Africa’s Emerging Leaders
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Ongoing Applications are now open for the TheBoardroom Africa-Mastercard Foundation EMERGE Program. EMERGE was born out of a bold vision: to redefine leadership development for Africa’s next generation …
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AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grant 2025 for young Researchers from sub-Saharan African.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 30, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grant. AGNES is operating two Intra-Africa Mobility Grants for Junior Researchers for which application may …
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Call for ApplicationsCote d'IvoireMalawiRwandaTanzaniaZambia
Become a Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Global Youth Leadership Advisory Board Member
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 23rd, 2025 Applications are now open for the Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Global Youth Leadership Advisory Board Membership. Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) is seeking seven committed and proactive …
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AUDA-NEPAD Home-Grown Solutions Agribusiness Accelerator Program 2026 for African-owned/led growth-stage company.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 14, 2025. Applications are now open for the 2026 AUDA-NEPAD Home-Grown Solutions Agribusiness Accelerator Program. The Home-Grown Solutions Agribusiness Accelerator (HGSA-A) is a COMESA regional initiative that …
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The DW Akademie French-speaking Master’s in International Journalism Programme 2026 (MFJI) for media professionals (Fully Funded ).
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: February 16, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 DW Akademie French-speaking Master’s in International Journalism Programme . The MFJI is aimed particularly at media professionals from …
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SAP Young Professionals Program South Africa 2026 for young South African graduates.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Unspecified Applications are now open for the 2026 SAP Young Professionals Program South Africa. The SAP Young Professionals Program is a free initiative delivered by the Digital Skills Center …
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Call for ApplicationsSouth Africa
Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy Incubation Programme 2026 for aspiring artisan entrepreneurs. (R3000 monthly stipend)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 30 January 2026 at 17:00 SAST Applications are now open for the 2026 Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy. The Allan Gray Makers StartUp Academy 2026 is an 8-month incubation …
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British Council Study UK GREAT Scholarships 2026/2027 for postgraduate study in the United Kingdom (£10,000 towards tuition fees)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Varying by institution Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 British Council Study UK GREAT Scholarships. GREAT Scholarships offer students from 18 countries the opportunity to have £10,000 …
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Mercy Corps Ventures AI for Financial Resilience Initiative 2025 for Startups ($50,000 equity-free grants)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 1st, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Mercy Corps Ventures AI for Financial Resilience Initiative. MCV’s AI for Financial Resilience initiative leverages AI, blockchain, and …
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Call for ApplicationsNigeriaTrainings and Conferences
Technovation AI Ventures Accelerator Program 2026 for AI-Powered Business ($10,000 in equity-free seed funding)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 30, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Technovation AI Ventures Accelerator Program. The AI Ventures Accelerator is a free accelerator from Technovation and Generation Unlimited …
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Accountability Lab East and Southern Africa (ALESA) Digital Governance & Climate Justice Incubator programs 2026 for young Changemakers
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 28 November 2025 Applications are now open for the 2026 ALESA Digital Governance & Climate Justice Incubator programs. Accountability Lab East and Southern Africa (ALESA) have launched two …
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Call for ApplicationsLesothoMalawiSouth Africa
Création Africa Initiative 2025 for Southern Africa Cultural Entrepreneurs
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 7 December 2025 at 23:59’ SAST Applications are now open for the 2025 Création Africa Initiative. After a successful first edition in 2024, Création Africa South Africa, Lesotho …
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Call for ApplicationsEthiopiaKenyaUganda
Growth Africa Challenger Digital and Green innovation Acceleration Programme 2025
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 10, 2025 Applications are now open for the 2025 Challenger Digital and Green innovation Acceleration Programme. You are building a business that uses technology to make life …
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The Accountability Lab East and Southern Africa (ALESA) Climate Justice Incubator 2026 for young innovative civic leaders.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: November 28, 2028 Applications are now open for the 2026 ALESA Climate Justice Incubator. The Climate Justice Incubator targets young innovative civic leaders aged 18 to 30 from …
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The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award 2026 for inspiring Youth Leaders (US$250,000 prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 17, 2025 at 8pm ET Applications are now open for the 2026 Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award. The Global Citizen Prize: Cisco Youth Leadership Award …
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Call for ApplicationsNigeria
Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme Cohort 14 for Young Entrepreneurs (30,000 Euros in funding)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 7th, 2025 Applications are now open for the Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme Cohort 14. Transform your innovative idea into a thriving businesswith our 6-month incubation programme. Launched in 2019 by the Kingdom …