Application Deadline: July 30th 2021 Are you a talented early-career scientist who has already produced excellent supervised work, is ready to work independently and shows potential to be a research …
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AREF Call for Applications: Women in Research Essential Grant Writing Skills Workshop 2021
Application Deadline: July 8, 2021. The Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) works to strengthen the health research capacity of scientists in Sub-Saharan Africa who are engaged in tackling the sub-region’s significant …
The Fem-In-Tech Acceleration Programme 2021 for female-focused South African entrepreneurs.
Application Deadline: July 21st 2021 The Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA), in collaboration with the SA Innovation Summit, bring you Fem-In-Tech– a female-focused acceleration programme for South African entrepreneurs. This …
MEST Express Acceleration Program for early & growth stage Ghanaian tech startups ( $20,000 in equity-free grant funding)
MEST, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation has announced that applications are open for the next two cohorts of the MEST Express Accelerator program. The 20-week acceleration program, under the Mastercard Foundation’s Young Africa Works strategy, …
Application Deadline: July 15th 2021 The 2021 African Economic Conference (AEC), jointly organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the Economic Commission for Africa …
Application Deadline: August 6th, 2021. The Comic Relief US (CRUS) Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is launching a new fund, Juntanza,that provides grants to youth-led social change campaigns and programs in …
Reporting grants and workshop on digital identity, data & technology in Nigeria
Application Deadline: 9 July 2021 The Africa-China Reporting Project (ACRP) at Wits Journalism in Johannesburg and Paradigm Initiative (PIN) based in Nigeria (with offices around Africa), invite all journalists based in Nigeria to submit …
African Studies Centre Leiden Africa Thesis Award 2021 for Afro-Centric Masters Thesis( € 500 Prize)
Application Deadline: 31 August 2021 Are you interested in Africa and is your master’s thesis on a related subject? If so, the African Studies Centre Leiden is offering you the …
Application Deadline: Ongoing Requirements: In this round of recruitment we are looking for anyone who will graduate/has graduated in 2019 or 2020. Any international student in China who graduates in 2019 or …
Application Deadline: July 11th 2021 For its 5th edition, Digital Lab Africa is switching to a fully online format. The incubation and mentorship programs followed by the DLA#5 laureates include online activities, online mentorship, and …
The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) South Africa Program 2021 for Women Entrepreneurs.
Application Deadline: July 11, 2021. The U.S. Embassy in South Africa and the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) are once again partnering to implement the 2021 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) South Africa …
UNFPA Malawi Digital Media Arts Accelerator Training 2021 for young Malawians.
Application Deadline: July 10th 2021 UNFPA Malawi invites you to a unique chance of acquiring digital media, art, and workplace skills and certificates from the pilot Digital Media Arts Accelerator Training …
British Councils’ Future Leaders Connect Programme 2021 for emerging policy leaders Worldwide.
Application Deadline: 5 July.2021 The Future Leaders Connect Programme aims to provide future leaders with skills and international networks which will improve their ability to make or influence policy changes, …
Access Bank Womenpreneur Pitch-A-ton Africa 2021 for women entrepreneurs across Africa (Naira 5 million financial grant & a mini MBA from International Finance Corporation)
Application Deadline: August 13th 2021 Launched in 2019, the Womenpreneur Pitch-a-ton Africa was the first women-in-business support initiative of its kind in the industry offered by the Access Bank W …
The French Agency for Development (AFD) Digital Energy Challenge 2021 for African Start-ups (70,000€ prize)
Application Deadline: June 30th 2021 The Digital Energy Challenge for Start-ups will reward 5-8 start-ups every year for four years, for innovative digital projects that aim to increase energy access …
Application Deadline:June 30th, 2021 The purpose of the two-day LBS Young Talents Programme is to help the school establish an ongoing relationship with the brightest university students in the country …
Application Deadline: June 23, 2021 The AWARD Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Science is a customized learning experience targeting young African women in science under the age of …
Future For Nature (FFN) Awards 2022 for young Nature Conservationists (€50,000 prize)
Application Deadline: 1st of September 2021. Are you a young (between 18 to 35 years old) and dedicated nature conservationist committed to protecting species of wild animals and plants? Do …
Energy Access Booster 2021 Call for entrepreneurs in the field of energy access in Africa ($ 50,000 prize)
Application Deadline: August 15th, 2021 SUPPORTING ENERGY ACCESS ENTREPRENEURS IN AFRICA AND ASIA Sustainable Mobility, defined as, green, efficient, safe and universally accessible movement of people and goods and services from point …
Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL)/Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) Restoration Stewards Program (5000 Euros grant)
Application Deadline: July 31st 2021 Under the banner of Generation Restoration, the Youth in Landscapes Initiative (YIL) and the Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) are launching the second edition of the Restoration Stewards program to support and highlight …
The Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Africa Program 2021 for early-stage African Startups ($3 million in funding)
Application Deadline: July 7th 2021 A Google for Startups program giving access to funding to Black-founded startups in Africa. Through the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund Africa, we are …
Application Deadline: June 24th 2021 Do you support merchants with solutions like customer data platforms, service and creative apps or system integrations? If yes, this 12-week virtual program can provide your team …
Application Deadline: July 14th 2021 The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has been operating since 2012 under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General. SDSN mobilizes global scientific and technological …
Application Deadline:July 9th, 2021 Last year, YouTube Creators launched the #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund, a multi-year commitment dedicated to spotlighting and growing Black creators and music on the YouTube platform, by …
Application Deadline: 8 August 2021. UN-Habitat, the United Nations agency focusing on sustainable urbanization, is calling for nominations for its prestigious Scroll of Honour award. The award, launched in 1989, recognizes individuals …
Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking (NCIB) Graduate Trainee Program 2021 for young South Africans
Application Deadline: 30 June 2021 Boasting some of the top experts in corporate and investment banking we have a proven track-record in the industry. The philosophy and passion for diverse …
Amideast/Boeing Foundation Teach to Lead Program 2021 for female public school teachers.
Application Deadline: June 30th 2021 Amideast is pleased to partner with the Boeing Foundation to offer Teach to Lead, a program designed to empower 50 female public school teachers in …
African Union Documenting Stories and Contributions of African Female Leaders.
Application Deadline:30th June 2021 This initiative is aimed at recognizing and celebrating African women and girls in making a difference through demonstrated exceptional leadership at the grassroot or executive positions. The …
Africa Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) Call for Proposals : 2021 WAD & 16 days
Application Deadline: July 1st 2021 For World AIDS Day 2021, AWDF is awarding grants to African women’s rights organizations and groups to support activities that support mental health and emotional …
Application Deadline: July 15th 2021 The programme offers a balanced mix of digital and in-person training opportunities for youth directly and indirectly affected by Covid-19 to increase employability and entrepreneurial …
Application Deadline: August 1, 2021 The annual East African Photography Award (EAPA) is open to citizens from Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. Each year entrants are invited to share …
Application Deadline: 31 August 2021 Scientists who hold a MSc, or preferably a PhD, and are from LDCs can visit ICGEB Cape Town, South Africa, or ICGEB New Delhi, India, …
TWAS-SISSA-Lincei Research Cooperation Visits Programme 2021 for Young scientists from Least Developed Countries.
Application Deadline: 14 September 2021 Young scientists from Least Developed Countries who hold an MSc (or higher degree) can visit research laboratories at Centres of Excellence in Trieste, Italy, for …
Application Deadline: June 23rd 2021 Each year, the Internet Society selects thirty young, passionate people to participate in the IGF Youth Ambassador Program, equipping the next generation of Internet leaders …
Application Deadline:25th June 2021 PUTTING FINANCIAL INCLUSION AT THE CENTRE OF INNOVATION IN THE ARAB WORLD – YOU CAN WIN UP TO $60,000 IN CASH PRIZES, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND MULTI-YEAR …
Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) Journalist-in-Residence Programme 2021 for Journalists – Pretoria, South Africa (Funded)
Application Deadline:30th June 2021 Are you an experienced journalist living and working in Africa, Asia or Latin America? Are you passionate about the fascinating world of infectious diseases and international …
WomHub Economic Growth Accelerator Program 2021 for South African women Entrepreneurs.
Application Deadline: July 2nd 2021 Science, Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing (STEM) businesses have the opportunity to create a better economy for all. At WomHub, the focus is on upskilling and …
Application Deadline: Rolling The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, a non-profit organization that supports independent global journalism, is seeking applications for investigative data-driven projects on issues related to gender equality …
Application Deadline: Ongoing The Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is the premier global competition for students who own and operate a business while attending college or university. Nominees compete against …
ygap South Africa 2021 Accelerator Program for young South African Entrepreneurs
Application Deadline: July 31st 2021 The ygap South Africa Accelerator Program helps ventures to refine and validate their business model, move towards financial sustainability, and grow the impact that they …
