Application Deadline: February 05, 2023. Each year, the International Center for Journalists honors outstanding colleagues with the ICFJ Knight International Journalism Award at the Tribute to Journalists. The International Center for Journalists …
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YALI Southern Africa Regional Leadership Program 2023 Cohort 22 & Online Programme Cohort 16
Application Deadline: 3rd February 2023 (23:59 South Africa Standard Time). The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. The …
African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC) Programme 2023 for African Female Business Owners (Cohort 6)
Application Deadline: January 29, 2023 African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC) is the accelerant behind hundreds of African female entrepreneurs who have transformed and grown their businesses. AWEC is seeking the …
ACU Commonwealth Climate Resilience Challenge Grants 2022/2023 (GBP 10,0 00 Grant)
Application Deadline: 13 March 2023 ACU Commonwealth Climate Resilience Challenge Grants are awarded to member universities to support initiatives addressing climate resilience. Open to academic and professional staff, the grants …
Multichoice Earthshot Prize calls for climate change activists and innovators (US$1.2 million Prize)
Application Deadline: January 27, 2023 MultiChoice calls on climate change activists and innovators across Africa to submit nominations for the prestigious Earthshot Prize with a chance of winning US$1.2 million/ …
BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards 2023 for Scientific Research and Cultural Creation (400,000 euros prize)
Application Deadline: June 30, 2023 The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards recognize fundamental contributions in a broad array of areas of scientific knowledge, technology, humanities and artistic creation. Categories The disciplines and …
Application Deadline: 10 February 2023. The GSMA AgriTech Accelerator (‘the Accelerator’) commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is part of the Fund for the Promotion of Innovation …
The African Girls’ Code Initiative (AGCCI) Coding Camp 2023 for young Tanzanians women.
Application Deadline: 20th January 2023 The African Girls’ Code Initiative (AGCCI) was commissioned by UN Women, the African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The AUC, through …
Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) Africa 2023 for emerging young emerging African Leaders. (Fully Funded to Sweden)
Application Deadline: February 13, 2023 The Swedish Institute Management Programme (SIMP) offers you proven tools and knowledge from experts who can help you to put sustainability at the heart of your …
UN SDSN Youth Investment Readiness Programme 2023 for young Social Entrepreneurs.
Application Deadline: February 10, 2023 SDSN Youth is a program of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network – an initiative launched by UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon, in 2012 to mobilize global …
Application Deadline: January 13, 2023 MTN Foundation in partnership with the National ICT innovation hub and Centenary Technology Services implement the MTN Innovation Program, dubbed the Ace Tech program. The …
Standard Chartered Women in Tech Incubation Programme for Zambian women entrepreneurs ($10,000 equity-free grant)
Application Deadline: February 14th, 2023 The Standard Chartered Women in Technology Incubator is Africa’s leading incubator programme for female-led and founded businesses. It aligns with calls for more diversity in …
Application Deadline: 31st of January 2023. The Home Grown Solutions (HGS) Accelerator for Pandemic Resilience is an initiative that aims to accelerate the growth of African healthcare companies to strengthen the continent’s …
United Nations Information Service’s 61st Graduate Study Programme 2023– Geneva, Switzerland.
Application Deadline: March 3rd, 2023 The Graduate Study Programme (GSP) at UN Geneva is the longest-running educational programme of the United Nations, now in its 61st year. Over the past six …
World Habitat Awards 2023 for Innovative Solutions on Housing Challenges (£10,000 Prize)
Application Deadline: 12th March 2023 The World Habitat Awards recognise and highlight innovative, outstanding and sometimes revolutionary housing ideas, projects and programmes from across the world. The World Habitat Awards …
ITU-Women Entrepreneurship Accelerator (WEA) Digital Innovation Challenge for women Entrepreneurs
Application Deadline: January 20, 2023 The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in collaboration with the Women Entrepreneurship Accelerator (WEA) and Mary Kay Global, has launched the 2022 WEA Digital Innovation Challenge with the theme of …
African Union Commission (AUC)-EU Skills Initiative for Africa funding Window III
Application Deadline: February 6, 2023 The SIFA Funding Window III (FW3) is implemented under the Skills Initiative for Africa (SIFA) Financing Cooperation (FC) which is a pan-African initiative set up …
Application Deadline: January 29, 2023 AEDIB|NET: Bridging Digital Innovation Ecosystems across Africa and Europeis the first step of a broader approach to the African–European collaboration on digitalisation and innovation. The project was launched under the …
U.S. Department of State Teachers of Critical Language Program (TCLP) 2023 for Arabic Teachers (Fully Funded to the United States)
Application Deadline: January 9, 2023 at 5:00PM The Teachers of Critical Languages Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and implemented by …
Africa Blockchain Incubation Program 2023 for young Africans (Scholarships Available)
Application Deadline: January 31, 2023. The Africa Blockchain Incubation Program is designed to support and nurture the next generation of blockchain innovators on the continent. This is the 3rd edition …
Application Deadline: January 15th, 2023 FOTEA and Oxfam invite young creatives between the ages of 22 and 35 in the fields of photography, videography, written word, illustration, audio and podcasting …
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Young Leaders Forum (YLF) 2023 for young Tanzanians (Fully Funded)
Application Deadline: Tuesday, 10th January 2023 at 16.00 hours Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung is pleased to announce the call for the 2023 cohort of the Young Leaders Forum. The Young Leaders Forum [YLF] …
Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP) 2023 for young African Entrepreneurs (Training, Mentorship & $USD 5000 seed capital!)
The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme 2023 is now open. Get access to a $5000 seed capital, world-class business training, and a vibrant network of top business leaders and mentors. …
Application Deadline: January 1, 2023 The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), in partnership with the Meta Journalism Project, is supporting Arabic-speaking journalists and content creators with the latest digital skills, …
YALI Regional Leadership Center Dakar Online Cohort 16/17 Programme for young Africans.
Application Deadline: March 23rd, 2023 The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is an initiative of Barack Obama, former President of the United States, which dates back to 2010. The objective is to …
Young Global Changers Recoupling Awards 2023 for young Entrepreneurs & Innovators (Fully Funded to Global Solutions Summit in Berlin, Germany)
Application Deadline: JANUARY 26, 2023 The Young Global Changers (YGC) are individuals with innovative ideas on how to make this world a better place. They must have developed a project …
Application Deadline: December 28, 2022 Applications are now been accepted for the NerdzFactory Foundation Youth Transition Program 2023. The Youth Transition Program is designed to equip young Nigerians with the …
The Sigma Awards 2023 for Data Journalists worldwide (Funded Trip to Perugia, Italy & US$5,000 cash prize )
Application Deadline: January 2023 Striding into its fourth year, the Sigma Awards celebrates the best data journalism from around the world. It’s also here to empower, elevate and enlighten the …
Application Deadline: December 30, 2022 Interswitch is looking for rockstar Tech Trainees interested in accelerating growth in Africa through technology and innovation. Interswitch’s broad network and robust payments platform …
Application Deadline: February 1, 2023 Misk Accelerator is a global seed-stage accelerator for tech startups offering a zero equity and intensive 3-months program aimed to accelerate startups’ growth and expansion …
Polaris Bank Digital Skill Program – DIGICORPER 2023 for Nigerian NYSC Corps Members (Fully Funded)
Application Deadline: December 31st, 2022 Technology is changing the world and creating massive opportunities for young people across the globe. Equip yourself for smarter economy today. The Polaris Bank Digicorper program …
Allard Prize for International Integrity (“Allard Prize”) 2024 (CAD $100,000 )
Application Deadline: January 10, 2024 at 11:59pm PST. The Allard Prize for International Integrity is awarded to an individual, movement or organization that has demonstrated exceptional courage and leadership in …
Application Deadline: 31 December 2022, 23:59 CET (Paris Time) Within the framework of the World Heritage Education Programme at the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, the World Heritage Volunteers (WHV) Initiative …
Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) Mediterranean, Middle East & Africa Research Programme 2023/2024
Application Deadline: 5 January 2023, The Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), based in Rome, (Italy), is hiring a Junior Researcher to work in the Mediterranean, Middle East and Africa Programme to …
Start Up Energy Transition Award 2023 international competition for start-ups worldwide (Fully Funded to Berlin, Germany & 10.000 Euros prize money)
Application Deadline: January 16, 2023 The Start-Up Energy Transition Award (SET) is an international competition for start-ups worldwide who are working on ideas affecting the global energy transition and climate …
MIASA Writing Workshop 2023 for Africa-based early career researchers (Fully Funded to Ghana)
Application Deadline: 20th January 2023 The Merian Institute for Advanced Studies in Africa (MIASA) seeks to provide Africa-based early career researchers working on the themes of peace, democracy and climate …
2023 GCSP Prize for Transformative Futures in Peace and Security (fully funded incubation programme)
Application Deadline: 27 March 2023 The GCSP Prize is awarded for groundbreaking concepts by any individual, group of individuals, or organisation (from private or public sectors), that offer exceptional potential …
The JAMII Femmes Programme 2023 for African women Entrepreneurs ($USD 10,000 grant per country)
Application Deadline: December 22nd, 2022 In 2022, Women In Africa and The Coca-Cola Foundation join forces to support 20,000 African women entrepreneurs over the next three years through the “JAMII Femmes” initiative. The JAMII Femmes initiative aims to increase the impact of African …
This is a skill empowerment programme by the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy in partnership with a number of institutions (including Microsoft) to enable Nigerian students to acquire cutting …
Qualcomm® Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program 2023 for early-stage startups.
Application Deadline: February 28th, 2023 The Qualcomm® Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Initiative is one of its kind in Africa; this equity-free mentorship program will identify promising early-stage startups keen on …
