Application Deadline: June 30th 2020 Are you an early-stage startup based in the Somali region? Are you working at the cutting edge of innovation, or developing a tech-enabled product or …
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Innovate Ventures 2020 Innovate Accelerator Program for early-stage Somali Startups
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Call for Applications:Wits Justice Project (WJP) Criminal Justice Reporting grants 2020
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Ongoing The Wits Justice Project (WJP) is inviting journalists to submit proposals for reporting grants of up to R25 000 for in-depth investigations focused on criminal justice and related issues. The …
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Application Deadline:16 July 2020, 17:00 BST Investigator Awards enable independent researchers with a compelling research vision to tackle the most important questions in science. Requirements You can apply for an …
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Volvo Environment Prize 2021 for environmental scientists (EUR 140,000 prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:January 10, 2021. Since the first award in 1990 the Volvo Environment Prize has become one of the scientific world’s most respected environmental prizes. Laureates represent all fields of …
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World Bank Group Call for Innovation under the West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program 2020
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:July 1, 2020 (midnight Washington DC). The World Bank Group is launching a Call for Innovation under the West Africa Coastal Areas Management Program (WACA). More specifically, the call …
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Application Deadline: June 14th 2020 The WLF Ambassador Program aims to bring together individuals from all over the world to be a local voice and fundraise for literacy in their schools, universities, …
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2020 British Council/Researcher Links – Newton Fund Travel Grant for early-career researchers (Funded to UK)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:12 June 2020, 16:00 UK time. Researcher Links Travel Grants provide financial support for early-career researchers to undertake an international research placement to strengthen links for future collaboration, build …
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D-Prize Challenge 2020/2021 Prize for Social Entrepreneurs to fight Poverty ($USD 20,000)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:June 1st, 2020 at midnight PT (pacific time) The world has already invented products and services to end poverty. Yet millions of people still don’t have access. Can you …
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International Development Research Center (IDRC) Doctoral Research Awards 2020 for study in Canada (Fully Funded)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 17, 2020 by 16:00 (EDT) This call is open to Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries pursuing doctoral studies at a Canadian university. …
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Merck Research Grants Program 2020 for early-career Scientists (500,000€ Grant)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 31st 2020 As part of their commitment to advance science and technology, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germanylaunched the research grants program (hereinafter the “Research Grant”). The aim of …
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Application Deadline:May 8th 2020, The coronavirus disease COVID-19 is a global pandemic with an unprecedented effect in Rwanda. We are currently experiencing the worst public health crisis in this generation. …
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SuaCode Africa 2.0 Smartphone-based online Programming Course 2020 for young Africans (Scholarships available)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Thursday, 30, April 2020 at 11:59 GMTSuaCode Africa 2.0 is a smartphone-based online course to teach coding to Africans with little or no programming experience.And for the first time, the …
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The Caravan Entrepreneurship Program 2020 for young Ghanaian Entrepreneurs
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 3rd June 2020 11:59pm GMT. The Caravan Entrepreneurship Program (CEP), the flagship program of Caravan Africa Project, is an initiative that provides a comprehensive framework to accelerate industrialization …
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Getty Images Reportage Grant: COVID-19 Impact for independent Photojournalists ($5,000 USD Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 15th 2020 For over 15 years, the Getty Images editorial grants program has supported independent photographers in telling in-depth stories of personal and journalistic importance. The grant …
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Call for ApplicationsKenya
The Africa Young Entrepreneur Support (YES) Program 2020 for early stage young Social Entrepreneurs (Cohort 3)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:31st May 2020. Are you an early stage young social entrepreneur looking to unlock your potential, grow your venture and create more impact in your community? The Africa YES …
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Application Deadline: April 30th 2020 The Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation is organizing the Third Human Rights Youth Challenge and invites youth aged …
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UNESCO Call for Proposals: Awareness-raising Campaign on Migration and COVID-19 in West and Central Africa
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:30th April 2020 at midnight (Dakar Time). UNESCO is implementing a project entitle “Empowering Young People in Africa through Media and Communication”, which benefits to eight countries in West …
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International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPFF) Call for Applications: Youth Participation Center 2020 for young people.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:28th April 2020 Young people remain at the heart of IPPF’s Strategic Framework. The Youth Participation Center is aimed at creating a learning network for young people, which will ensure institutionalization of …
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The Land Accelerator 2020 (Africa) Program for young African Entrepreneurs
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 17th 2020 The Land Accelerator is an exciting four-month program and curated network for entrepreneurs who restore degraded forests and farmland. It is anchored by an intensive week-long workshop when the cohort …
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IDRC 2020 David Hopper Prizes for Leadership in Research for Development
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:April 29, 2020 by 16:00 (EDT) The David Hopper Prizes for Leadership in Research for Development are awards for outstanding achievement in the field of international development, bestowed in …
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Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) Call for Proposal: COVID-19 Emergency Response
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 28 April 2020 The Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund is now accepting applications for the WPHF COVID-19 Emergency Response Window. Apply for new funding opportunities that support your …
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Submission Deadline: May 31st 2020 Canon is proud to announce it will partner with Visa pour l’Image, one of the world’s leading photojournalism festivals. Taking place in Perpignan, France, between …
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Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) Covid 19 Rapid Response Mini-Grants 2020
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:28th April 2020, 11:59pm GMT. The WHO declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic, and recommended communities take social distancing measures to prevent the spread of the virus. Globally, …
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2020 GSMA Innovation Fund for Mobile Internet Adoption and Digital Inclusion (£250,000 grant funding)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 22nd 2020 GSMA has announced the launch of the GSMA Innovation Fund for Mobile Internet Adoption and Digital Inclusion. Are you a start-up or SME in Sub-Saharan Africa or …
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Merck Foundation Stay At Home Media Recognition Awards 2020 for Journalists
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 30th 2020 Special awards will be selected for young emerging talents who are able to show outstanding potential through their submissions on regular basis. Merck Foundation together …
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Application Deadline:June 26th 2020 As the global forum for young leaders, One Young World Delegates attending the annual Summit hail from +190 countries across the globe, representing every sector. Workshops …
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ALU/Alibaba Business School GET Global Challenge 2020 (14,000 USD of business funding & digital economy discovery trip to Alibaba Headquarters in Hangzhou, China)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 4, 2020 The African Leadership University in Collaboration with the Alibaba Business School Global Ecommerce Talent Programme is organizing the Africa edition of the GET Global Challenge …
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ETH4D Research Challenges 2020: Special call to Respond to COVID-19 Outbreak on the African Continent
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:17 May 2020. The goal of the ETH4D Research Challenges is to enable collaborations on project-based research between ETH researchers, non-academic partners (i.e. Private Sector, NGOs, Governmental Organizations) and …
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Google Journalism Emergency Relief Fund 2020 for Small and medium-sized News Organisations
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: April 29th, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. PT, Google has launched a global Journalism Emergency Relief Fund through the Google News Initiative to support small and medium-sized news organizations …
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GOGETTAZ Agripreneur Prize 2020 for young African Entrepreneurs ( US$50,000 cash prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:Thursday, June 18, 2020 Before the global coronavirus pandemic, we liked to say agribusiness is a trillion-dollar opportunity. Now, everyone on the planet understands that agribusiness truly is a …
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Win Win Gothenburg Sustainability Youth Award 2020 (SEK 20,000 Award)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Friday, June 5, 2020.The WIN WIN Youth Award is an international award that aims to empower and reward young people who play an active role in the creation …
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International Support Network for African Development (ISNAD) Environmental Education Programme (EEP) 2020
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: Friday April 18, 2020. The International Support Network for African Development (ISNAD-Africa) is a youth-led pan-African initiative that is committed to raising global and multi-stakeholder support for clean …
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European Commission #Youth4Regions Programme 2020 for Aspiring Journalists (Fully Funded to Brussels, Belgium)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 13 July 2020 17:00 CET. Youth4Regions is the European Commission programme helping journalism students and young journalists to discover what the EU is doing in their region. Requirements …
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UNESCO Call for Participation: Sports Challenge against COVID-19 in Africa
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: April 25, 2020 (11:59pm GMT) What sparks will be ignited when the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace encounters the COVID-19 pandemic? Come to join the …
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Application Deadline: August 31st 2020The World Summit Awards are a unique awards system, selecting and promoting local digital innovation with high impact on improving society. Is a non-monetary award system with a focus on sustainable knowledge transfer through …
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Green Talents 2020– International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development (Fully Funded to Germany)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:19 May 2020, 2 p.m. CEST. Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote …
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McKinsey Women Achievement Award 2020 for emerging women Leaders ($2,500 and Mentoring)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:June 8, 2020. McKinsey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is passionate about developing leaders. We invite you to apply to the McKinsey Women Achievement …
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She Leads Africa (SLA) High Growth Coaching Program 2020 for young women Entrepreneurs
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: June 20th 2020 The SLA High Growth Coaching Program is a 3-month program to provide growth focused entrepreneurs with coaching and support to scale their businesses.This is a …
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Call for Nominations: World Food Prize Laureate 2021 ($250,000 Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: May 1st 2020 The World Food Prize is awarded for a specific, exceptionally significant, individual achievement that advances human development with a demonstrable increase in the quantity, quality, availability …