Application Deadline: February 28th 2019 The World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator and Cargill announce a call for applications for the Global Innovation Challenge for Zero Hunger, running from 4 …
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Application Deadline: Year Round The Entrepreneurship World Cup is more than just a global pitch competition with a shot at life-changing prizes. With 100,000 entrants from around the world, EWC …
Application Deadline: 15 March 2019 at 5pm GMT. The Financial Times (FT) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, have launched the sixth edition …
IAS Educational Fund Mark Wainberg Fellowship Programme 2019 for Experts in HIV service delivery
Application Deadline: 1 March 2019, 23:59 CET. Many African countries face an unmet need in the training of medical practitioners who want to become specialized in HIV. HIV medicine sub-specialization …
Anzisha Prize 2019 for Africa’s top young Entrepreneurs ($USD 100,000 prize & all-expenses paid trip to South Africa
The Anzisha Prize seeks to award young entrepreneurs who have developed and implemented innovative solutions to social challenges or started successful businesses within their communities. Requirements: You must be between …
TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme 2019 for Postdoctoral researchers from sub-Saharan Africa.
Application Deadline: April 1st 2019 Postdoctoral researchers from sub-Saharan Africa, including South Africa, can go on a ‘Cooperation Visit’ lasting three months to an institute in Germany. The TWAS-DFG Cooperation …
Government of Kenya Presidential Digital Talent Programme 2019 (12 Month ICT Program for Kenyan Graduates).
Application Deadline: February 18th 2019 Digitalent is a strategic intervention by ICT Authority on behalf of the Ministry of Information Communication Technology to develop and sustain high end ICT talent …
Columbia University Youth, Peace, and Security Leadership Program 2019 for Youth Leaders
Application Deadline: February 15th 2019 The Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS) project at Columbia University is pleased to announce the YPS Leadership program, designed to advance the work of youth …
DataHack4FI Innovation Challenge 2019 for Data enthusiasts and emerging tech companies ($ 25,000 in seed capital!)
insight2impact’s DataHack for Financial Inclusion (DataHack4FI) is an African innovation competition that encourages finance, tech and data enthusiasts to collaborate in using data and analytics to solve business challenges and …
UNESCO-Japan Prize 2019 for outstanding projects in Education for Sustainable Development (US$ 50,000 prize)
Application Deadline: April 30th 2019 The call for nominations for the fifth edition of the UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is now open. The Prize annually rewards …
Women in Africa Initiative 2019 Startup Challenge for African women entrepreneurs (Funded to Marrakesh, Morocco)
Application Deadline: February 15th 2019 Women in Africa has set up an endowment fund to promote, support and accelerate innovative enterprises run or managed by African women. In the third …
HEVA Funds: The Cultural Heritage Fund & The Young Women in Creative Enterprise Fund!
Application Deadline: February 25th 2019 HEVA Fund is excited to launch and open a call for applications for two funds: The Cultural Heritage Fund and The Young Women in Creative …
United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG) International Law Seminar (ILS) 2019 for international law, young scholars, government officials – Geneva, Switzerland (Financial Support Available)
Application Deadline: 8 April 2019 UNOG organized the very first International Law Seminar (ILS) in 1965, in connection with the annual session of the International Law Commission (ILC), for a …
Application Deadline: January 31st 2019 Stanbic Bank is keen to support and drive economic growth in Uganda and has established a Business Incubator to enable SME’s overcome some of their …
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – FAO Regular Volunteer Programme 2019 for young People Worldwide
Application Deadline: March 1st 2019 The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is an intergovernmental organization comprised of 194 Member Nations, two associate members and one member …
The ONE Champions Program 2019 Youth Ambassadors Program for young Africans (Fully Funded)
Application Deadline: February 10th 2019 The ONE Champions Program 2019 is open for applications. The Champions program aims to empower citizens at the local level to lead and drive change on …
UNESCO Call for expressions of interest to become a local champion in Futures Literacy in Africa
Application Deadline: March 24th 2019 The Imagining Africa’s Futures project is launching a call for expressions of interest for local champions in Africa. Local champions are expected to be key …
CREATE Data Analytics and Visualization (DAV) Undergraduate Summer School 2019 (Fully-Funded to Toronto, Canada)
Application Deadline: March 15, 2019. The multi-institutional, interdisciplinary CREATE Program in Data Analytics and Visualization (DAV) at York University in Toronto offers an all-expenses-paid undergraduate summer school on big data …
CGIAR MAIZE Youth Innovators Awards 2019- Africa for Researchers, Farmers or Change Agents
Application Deadline: March 15, 2019 Nominations are open for the 2019 MAIZE Youth Innovators Awards – Africa. These awards are part of the efforts that the CGIAR Research Program on …
Application Deadline: January 31st 2019 As part of the initiative, FACTS will select and finance a total of 20 Agro-businesses in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Financing is the responsibility of FACTS; …
Google Computer Science for High School (CS4HS) Program 2019 for Computer Science Educators (€15,000)
Application Deadline: March 9th 2019 The CS4HS annual awards program supports universities, colleges, and non-profits dedicated to providing exemplary computer science professional development for teachers. CS4HS is an annual funding …
Application Deadline: 15th February 2019. Safe sister is pleased to announce the 3rd round of the women’s digital safety fellowship program starting March 2019. Two years ago, we started the …
International Trade Centre’s (ITC) SheTrades Invest Program 2019 for African Women Entrepreneurs
Application Deadline: January 31st 2019 The International Trade Centre’s SheTrades initiative aims to connect 3 million women entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses to international markets by 2021. Under the umbrella of …
Goethe-Institut Nigeria: 2019 Call for Art & Culture Projects by Nigerian artists and cultural experts
Application Deadline: March 1st 2019 The Goethe-Institut Nigeria supports Nigerian artists and cultural experts in implementing their projects. For the last years, the Goethe-Institut Nigeria has supported a wide range …
Ashoka 2019 ChangemakerXchange Summit for young African Social Entrepreneurs (Funded to ETHIOPIA, Addis Ababa)
Application Deadline: Sunday February 17th 2019 at 12 midnight CET Co-created by Ashoka and Robert Bosch Stiftung, ChangemakerXchange is a global collaborative community for young changemakers to connect, share and …
Apple Distinguished Educators (ADE) program 2019 for Teachers around the world.
In 1994, Apple created the Apple Distinguished Educators (ADE) program to recognize K–12 and higher-education pioneers who are using Apple technology to transform teaching and learning. These are the educators …
Call for Representatives: Chatham House Common Futures Conversations: Youth Survey 2019
Application Deadline: February 17th 2019 Launching an online platform for dialogue between young people in Africa and Europe on key issues affecting their future and that of their communities. Chatham House, in …
WACSI/OSJI 2019 Africa Human Rights Litigation Course 2019 for human rights professionals – Accra, Ghana (Funded)
Application Deadline: February 14, 2019. The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) and the Open Society Justice Initiative (OSJI) invites applicants for the 2019 Africa Human Rights Litigation Course, to …
Equator Prize 2019 Call for Nominations: Global Search for Nature-Based Local Solutions for Sustainable Development (USD 10,000 & Funded to UN General Assembly)
Application Deadline: February 26, 2019 at 11:59PM EST The Equator Initiative is a United Nations-led partnership that brings together governments, civil society, grassroots organizations, and businesses to foster resilient communities …
2019 Girl Up Leadership Summit in Washington D.C., USA (Financial Aid Available)
Application Deadline: February 15, 2019 at 11:59pm EST. From July 15-17, 2019 more than 400 passionate youth advocates from around the world will gather for the 8th annual Girl Up …
The Franklin Institute Bower Award & Prize 2020 For Achievement In Science ($250,000 USD Prize)
Application Deadline: April 30th 2019 The Franklin Institute seeks nominations for the 2020 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science of individuals who have made significant contributions to the …
KidsRights International Children’s Peace Prize 2019 for Individuals improving children’s rights.
Application Deadline: March 15th, 2019. The International Children’s Peace Prize is awarded annually to a child who fights courageously for children’s rights. Winning the International Children’s Peace Prize puts your …
Ashoka 2019 ChangemakerXchange on ‘Business for Purpose’ for young Social Entrepreneurs (Fully Funded)
Application Deadline: Sunday February 17th 2019 at 12 midnight CET In partnership with TOMS shoes and social entrepreneur Sara Nuru, Ashoka is launching a very special edition ChangemakerXchange on ‘Business …
World Energy Council Future Energy Leaders’ programme 2019 for young Professionals
Application Deadline: Varying The FEL-100Programme is a global and diverse network of young energy professionals. It is designed to help shape, inspire and grow energy leaders of tomorrow. It serves …
Commonwealth100 Online Leadership Development Programme 2019 for young people from Commonwealth Countries
Application Deadline: Ongoing Commonwealth100 is open to young leaders who are from a Commonwealth country, or who currently live, work or study in a Commonwealth country. Commonwealth100 is open to …
