Application Deadline: November 1st 2021 The Commonwealth Short Story Prize is an annual award for unpublished short fiction administered and funded by the Commonwealth Foundation. The Commonwealth Short Story Prize …
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ICT 4 Inclusion Challenge Africa Edition for inclusive education in Africa! (€ 10,000 Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 15 September 2021 Access to education is one of the greatest barriers to inclusion for children, young persons and adults with disabilities in Africa. The COVID-19 pandemic has …
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AfCFTA Youth Creative Competition – Umoja Africa Campaign for young Africans.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 30th 2021 The Youth Alliance for Leadership and Development in Africa (YALDA) in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim …
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ContestsSouth Africa
The Shoprite Hustle Competition 2021 for South African small business owners.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline:19 September 2021. The Shoprite Hustle Competition is focused on boosting small businesses in South Africa. After a careful selection process, 20 small business owners will walk away with …
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Application Deadline:30th August 2021 The UNDP Business Supplier Development Programme (SDP) is an initiative geared towards building partnerships with the private sector, in order to diversify the economy, create jobs, and …
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UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo Competition 2021 for amateur/professional photographers
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 31 August 2021 Are you an amateur or professional photographer with an interest in youth skills? Don’t miss your chance to enter the UNESCO-UNEVOC Skills in Action Photo …
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British Council New Narratives Challenge 2021 for young Creatives (£500 Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: September 3rd, 2021 The #NewNarrativesChallenge is aimed at 18 to 35-year-olds, who are willing to share diverse stories of their countries (Countries of Africa and the UK). British Council …
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Application Deadline: 19th August 2021 Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) and Global Infrastructure Basel (GIB) has launched the Safe Urban Environments Program for Young People – their first-ever Youth Safety in Urban Environments Competition! This …
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Application Deadline: August 31st, 2021 Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation Multilateral Dialogue Vienna and Atomic Reporters are cordially inviting you to apply to join the first study programme 2021-2022 “A Neglected Story – The …
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Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Electricity Essay Challenge 2021
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 23rd August 2021. The NERC Annual Essay Competition is here! This competition is open to ONLY SS2 students in Nigeria. Interested SS2 students should write an essay of …
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Application Deadline: 6th of September 2021 The Global Digital Democracy Challenge aims to develop innovative solutions that strengthen and enhance Digital Democracy. The project will identify solutions that can be …
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Application Deadline: 15 October, 2021 UN Women has partnered with the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA), the African Women Leaders’ Network (Tanzania and Malawi Chapters); the Tanzania Media Women …
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Application Deadline: August 31st 2021 Do you have a research proposal that can accelerate pandemic recovery with digital technology? ITU’s Connect2Recover initiative aims to build back better with broadband by reinforcing digital …
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Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2021 for African Tech Innovators and Entrepreneurs (37,000 USD in cash prizes)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 20th September 2021 The Ecobank Fintech Challenge identifies and partners Fintechs that are ready to scale and provides them with support and access to opportunities in Ecobank’s 33 …
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Application Deadline: September 30th 2021 Are you an innovator interested in solving challenges in the agri-food sector by utilizing or conserving agrobiodiversity? If yes, submit your application! The Agrobiodiversity Innovation …
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Application Deadline: 15th September 2021. The theme for this year’s World Library and Information Congress is “Working together for the future“. Goethe Institut know that collaboration breeds innovation. Many great …
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The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) Agritech Challenge 2021 for agritech and agri-fintech startups.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 30th, 2021 The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), in partnership with Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog (Govt. of India); Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Rabo Foundation; International …
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Pitch AgriHack 2021 digital agriculture competition for agritech startups (US$45,000 Cash Prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 16th 2021 Pitch AgriHack 2021 is sponsored by global development organization Heifer International. The competition will identify and amplify efforts by young innovators to build resilience beyond COVID-19 …
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UNICEF Youth Mediathon 2021 – online skills building program for young creatives.
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: August 6th, 2021 UNICEF is looking for young content creators 15 to 22 with skills in animation and GIF creation to take part in the second edition of …
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The World Health Organization (WHO)/ICFJ Road Safety Reporting Contest 2021
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: December 1, 2021 The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) are conducting a WHO Road Safety reporting contest to raise awareness and spur dialogue …
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Business Partners Limited/SME Toolkit SA Business plan competition 2021 for aspiring young entrepreneurs (R30,000 cash prize)
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 15 August 2021. Having successfully jump-started hundreds of young entrepreneurs over the past 11 years, the SME Toolkit BUSINESS/PARTNERS Business Plan Competition for Aspiring Entrepreneurs provides the opportunity to try your …
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Application Deadline: 20 August 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic changed our world and is impacting our lives, our communities, and our economies. To help end the COVID-19 pandemic, ONE has launched …
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Government of Canada Afri-Plastics Challenge: Accelerating Growth 2021 for young African Entrepreneurs
by OFAby OFAApplication Deadline: 15 September 2021 Over 17 million tonnes of waste are generated by Sub-Saharan Africa annually, and only 12% of plastic waste is recycled. The Challenge aims to reduce …
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Application Deadline: August 15th 2021 UNFPA is the Sexual and Reproductive Health agency of the United Nations whose vision is a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth …