Application Deadline: June 30, 2022 The scholarship programme “Leadership for Africa” (LfA) aims to support the academic qualification and advancement of young refugees and national scholars from Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory …
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Application Deadline: June 12, 2022 The Future News Worldwide Conference 2022 (FNW22) is a 3-day virtual summit bringing together some of the world’s best student journalists. Participants will join for …
Application Deadline: May 31, 2022 Andela, Grow with Google, and Pluralsight announced a new partnership for the Google Africa Developer Scholarship 2022 program, a program that aims to train 30,000 …
Application Deadline: January 19, 2023 Since the first award in 1990 the Volvo Environment Prize has become one of the scientific world’s most respected environmental prizes. The Prize is awarded …
The Mandela Rhodes Foundation (MRF) Äänit Prize 2022 for Social Impact projects ($80 000 Prize)
Application Deadline: May 27, 2022 The Äänit Prize supports initiatives that can deliver positive social impact for Africa’s most marginalised populations. The competition is open to alumni of the Mandela …
TWAS-NCP Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2022 for young scientists from developing countries
Application Deadline: May 31st, 2022 For young scientists from developing countries (other than Pakistan) who wish to pursue postdoctoral research in physical sciences in departments and laboratories of the National …
Application Deadline: 12 June 2022 Local renewable energy entrepreneurs in the SADC[1] and Indian Ocean regions[2], are at the forefront of efforts to extend access to modern energy services largely because …
The Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Africa Program 2022 for early-stage African Startups ($4 million in funding)
Application Deadline: May 31st, 2022 A Google for Startups initiative giving access to funding to Black-founded startups in Africa. Through the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Africa, Google is …
Application Deadline: July 1, 2022 UNESCO will be seeking partnerships with specialized not-for-profit organizations to support the undertaking or upscaling of projects that bolster journalists’ legal protection and/or enhance media …
Application Deadline: 15 July 2022. The QEPrize seeks nominations from the public that celebrate a wide variety of engineering innovations across all sectors of the profession, and a breadth of …
Africa No Filter/Thomson Foundation Journalism Course 2022 for African Journalists
Application Deadline: Ongoing Narrative change organisation Africa No Filter has partnered with the Thomson Foundation for a groundbreaking digital course called African Stories: A guide for journalists on how to tell …
Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards 2023 for Innovative Women Entrepreneurs Worldwide
Application Deadline: June 30, 2022 2 p.m. CEST Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards 2023 : (US$ 100 000 prize & Scholarship to attend INSEAD Social Entrepreneurship Executive Education Programme ) The …
Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program 2022 (Fully Funded to Marrakesh, Morocco)
Application Deadline: July 15, 2022 The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) is organizing the 11th edition of the Atlantic Dialogues Conference, a high-level conference convening influential public and private sectors leaders from …
TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize 2022 for Scientists from Developing Countries (USD$100,000 Prize)
Application Deadline: May 18, 2022 The TWAS-Lenovo Science Award is one of the most prestigious honours given to scientists from the developing world. The TWAS-Lenovo Science Award carries a monetary …
ICFJ/ U.S. Department of State Professional Training Program 2022 for Ethiopian Journalists
Application Deadline: May 27, 2022 Ethiopian journalists who want to sharpen their skills in investigative journalism, newsgathering, media entrepreneurship, mobile journalism and more have the opportunity to learn from leading …
Application Deadline: June 3, 2022 BeChangeMaker provides access to high quality learning content on HP LIFE, tools and technology for startup acceleration, dedicated coaching, mentoring and customized support, as well as …
Application Deadline:June 20, 2022 at 5:00 PM CET. Forward is designed to equip the next generation of young talent with must-have practical skills to succeed in the future of work. …
Application Deadline: May 13, 2022 Digify Africa has designed an 8-week Digify General Practitioners (GP) course for a total of 50 participants who will be trained in digital marketing, entrepreneurship …
The Social & Inclusive Business Camp 2022 for young African Social Entrepreneurs.
Application Deadline:June 26th 2022 Apply for the sixth edition of the Social & Inclusive Business Camp (SIBC)! An acceleration and capacity building programme to boost entrepreneurs with high impact and …
Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Rwanda Second Cohort of Digital Champions and Business Coaches.
Application Deadline: May 29th, 2022 Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) Rwanda is an affiliate of Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT), an INGO headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with operations in Rwanda since 2010. …
Women In Africa (WIA) Women of the Future Hub Program 2022 for Gabonese Women Entrepreneurs
Application Deadline: May 25th, 2022 Apply now for the Women of the Future Hub Program that aims to enable a selection of Gabonese entrepreneurs to benefit from dedicated support including …
Application Deadline: June 6, 2022 The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is now accepting applications from aspiring social entrepreneurs worldwide for the first round of its Idea Lab incubator, a new …
Scottish Documentary Institute Connecting Stories 2022 for documentary filmmakers from developing countries
Application Deadline: 17 May 2022 Applications are open for the second season of the international mentorship scheme, Connecting Stories, run with the support of British Council and in collaboration with In-Docs. Aiming to support underrepresented …
FATE Foundation Aspiring Entrepreneurs Programme: Digital (AEP Digital) for Aspiring Nigerian Entrepreneurs
Application Deadline: Varying by State FATE Foundation in partnership with Meta launches the 5th edition of the “Aspiring Entrepreneurs Programme: Digital (AEP Digital)” which is targeted at startup Founders with innovative …
African Fact-Checking Awards 2022 for Journalistic Excellence in Africa (USD7,000+ in Prizes)
Application Deadline: 15 July 2022. The African Fact-Checking Awards, the longest-running awards programme honouring fact-checking journalism by the media in Africa, are in their ninth year. Entries for the 2022 …
South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme 2022/2023 for African Health Professionals
Application Deadline: July 31st, 2022 In 2006, the South African Field Epidemiology Training Programme was developed as a joint collaboration between the National Department of Health (NDOH), the National Institute …
Google News Initiative (GNI)/FT Strategies Digital Immersion Programme for Publishers – South Africa Edition
Supported by the Google News Initiative, the Digital Immersion Programme is a five day interactive virtual workshop for key decision makers designed to accelerate a publisher’s journey towards digital reader …
Designed for businesses owned by women, managed by women, businesses with a high percentage of female board members or employees and companies manufacturing products for women. The new Ellevate Programme …
Application Deadline: May 22, 2022 Thuthukisani is a business development programme that was started to empower a selected group of artists to implement and execute their chosen projects in a …
She Leads Africa High Growth Coaching Program 2022 for early-stage, women-led startups in Nigeria
Application Deadline: May 20, 2022 She Leads Africa High Growth Coaching Program – 2022 Business coaching program for early-stage, women-led startups in Nigeria. The High Growth Coaching Program is a 3-month …
Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) 2022 Prize for Innovation in Global Security (CHF 10’000 Prize)
Application Deadline: 22 September 2022 In 2015, under the umbrella of its Creativity and Innovation Initiative, the GCSP and its Geopolitics and Global Futures Programme established a prize in order to recognise …
African Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Awards 2022 for Women Entrepreneurs in Africa
Application Deadline: June 3, 2022 Nominations are open for the 2022 edition of the prestigious AWIEF Awards, which recognise, honour and celebrate women entrepreneurs and business owners in Africa and …
Department of Employment & Labour Internship Programme 2022/2023 for Unemployed South Africans
Application Deadline: May 16, 2022 The Department of Employment and Labour, Mmabatho Provincial Office would like to invite qualifying applicants to apply for Graduate Internship programme, for the Financial year 2022/2023 …
Application Deadline: May 15, 2022 An extraordinary, full scholarship program for girls who are active global citizens and energized to help solve some of today’s biggest global challenges. Women around …
Catapult: Kickstarter Fintech Acceleration Programme 2022 for early-stage Fintechs (€50.000 in subsidies)
Application Deadline: May 25, 2022 The Catapult: Kickstarter Fintech Acceleration Programme is aimed at helping early-stage, innovative, Fintech entrepreneurs to develop their business models. Participants will receive guidance on how …
Pulitzer Centre Your Work/Environment Grants 2022 for Journalists from Developing Countries
Application Deadline: Ongoing The Pulitzer Center, a nonprofit organization that supports independent global journalism, is now accepting applications for a new reporting initiative focused on climate change and its effects …
National Endowment for Democracy (NED) Hurford Youth Fellows Program 2022/2023 for Youth Leaders (Fully Funded to Washington D.C. USA)
Application Deadline: May 31st, 2022 The Hurford Youth Fellowship Program seeks to build the leadership skills and harness the potential of young democracy activists from around the world. Through the …
Application Deadline: May 16, 2022 The John Maddox Prize is a joint initiative of the charity Sense about Science and the leading international scientific journal Nature. The Prize has been …
Application Deadline: May 15, 2022 EMERGING Valley, with the support of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE) and the French Development Agency (AFD), launched the EMERGING Mediterranean program …
Application Deadline: 28 May 2022 Enhancing socio-economic rights and reducing vulnerability of migrants in the Middle East and Africa. If you are part of a startup reducing vulnerability of migrants …
