Are you a changemaker, innovator, or emerging leader looking to grow your impact? Whether you’re in education, health, governance, climate, tech, or social justice, fellowships offer powerful pathways to gain new skills, build global networks, and access funding for your work. We’ve curated 26 Fellowship Opportunities currently open across various sectors as of April 17, 2025. From fully-funded international programs to sector-specific residencies, there’s something here for professionals at every stage. Explore and apply before the deadlines close!
1. Eisner Prize Fellowship 2025-2026 up to ($50,000).
The Eisner Prize Fellowship supports leaders pioneering innovations in intergenerational connection. Since 2011, the Eisner Foundation has awarded the Eisner Prize to honor people and organizations doing exceptional intergenerational work across the country.
Click here to apply | Deadline: May 16
2. Millennium Fellowship Class of 2025.
The Millennium Fellowship, a joint initiative by the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) and the Millennium Campus Network (MCN), offers a semester-long leadership development program designed to empower students like you. Become part of a global community of changemakers committed to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Click here to apply | Deadline : April 20
3. Africa Epidemic Services (AES) Fellowship 2025.
Africa CDC launched the Africa Epidemic Services (AES) fellowship. The AES has three tracks: Epidemiology, Laboratory Leadership, and Public Health Informatics (PHI). The mission of the AES-PHI is to equip African professionals with public health informatics competencies for the digital age, so they can develop, manage, and lead informatics savvy health organizations, and improve population health outcomes in Africa.
Click here to apply | Deadline: May 21
4. UpTide Accelerator 2025 for Non-profits in the U.S.
UpTide is a transformative accelerator launched by 92nd Street Y’s Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact. It is designed for nonprofit leaders addressing the Crisis of Community – the rising tide of disconnection, disaffiliation, and civic disengagement in American life.|
Click here to apply | Deadline: June 2
5. Internet Society Peering Fellowship 2025.
In today’s world, where challenges are intertwined, navigating the complexities of the Internet requires a deep understanding of the dynamics of peering and traffic exchange. The Peering Fellowship supports individuals making Internet access affordable, reliable, and resilient by improving local Internet interconnection infrastructure and advocating for an enabling policy environment that supports a thriving Internet ecosystem.
Click here to apply | Deadline: May 2
6. Teach for Liberia Fellowship Program 2025.
The Fellowship is a Leadership Development Program. Teacher Fellows gain professional training and support while they expand opportunities for students in the highest-need schools.
Click here to apply | Deadline: May 9
7. Simons Foundation Pivot Fellowship Program 2025.
The fellowship will support researchers with a strong track record of success and achievement in their current field, and a deep interest, curiosity and drive to make contributions to a new discipline.
Click here to apply | Deadline: May 15
8. BFN Black Career Advancement Program (BCAP) 2025.
The Black Founders Network (BFN) Black Career Advancement Program (BCAP) provides tailored employment readiness support to equip Black youth with the necessary skills and knowledge for various career pathways and fill hiring gaps facing the Black-led companies in the ecosystem.
Click here to apply | Deadline: April 21
9. Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme 2025 – Cohort 13
The Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme-a proud partnership between the
Kingdom of the Netherlands and FATE Foundation-is excited to announce the application call for the 13th cohort of Orange Corners Nigeria and the 2nd Cohort in Ogun State!
Click here to apply | Deadline: May 18
10. MFWA Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship
Are you a Ghanaian journalist eager to uncover how the country is losing money through illicit means? The Media Foundation for West Africa (MF WA) has an opportunity for you to make a difference. Apply now for the MFWA Next Generation Investigative Journalism Fellowship 2025.
Click here to apply | Deadline: April 30
11. Code for Africa Media Sentinel Fellowships in West Africa 2025.
Code for Africa (CA) is offering three Media Sentinel Fellowships to frontline grassroots researchers in Benin, Guinea, and Mauritania. Candidates should have expertise in social media listening and analysis and possess a good knowledge of social media cross-platform coordination and messaging on platforms such as Facebook, Telegram, WhatsApp, and X (formerly Twitter).
Click here to apply | Deadline: May 7
12. Google for Startups Accelerator – Africa 2025.
This is a three-month hybrid accelerator program for Seed to Series A technology startups. The accelerator program is designed to bring the best of Google’s programs, products, people and technology to communities across Africa.
Click here to apply | Deadline: May 9
13. Nigeria Health Watch Science-Policy Communication Fellowship 2025.
Nigeria Health Watch invites early to mid-career professionals, researchers, and advocates to apply for the Science-Policy Communication Fellowship, a hands-on programme designed to equip participants with the skills needed to translate scientific research into impactful, policy-relevant communication.
Click here to apply | Deadline: April 24
14. Gap Foundation Social Impact Fellowship 2025.
Are you a rising sophomore or junior passionate about making a difference in your community? Apply now for the Close the Gap Foundation Social Impact Fellowship 2025. The Social Impact Fellowship 2025 offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in social impact, mentorship, and scholarships. If you’re ready to build confidence, develop a social impact project, and earn valuable recognition, this program is for you!
Click here to apply | Deadline: May 30
15. Barclays Black Founder Accelerator 2025.
Join the 12-week accelerator, where you’ll collaborate with industry leaders to build and refine a growth strategy designed for long-term success. You’ll focus on where to channel your energy, experiment rapidly, and make data-backed decisions to scale your business effectively.
Click here to apply | Deadline: May 22
16. AgriTech Clim Accelerator 2025 for Asia-Pacific.
The Agritech ClimAccelerator Singapore, powered by Better Earth Ventures and Climate KIC, empowers climate-focused startups to deliver bold agritech innovations tackling climate and food security challenges in Asia-Pacific’s most critical regions.
Click here to apply | Deadline: May 30
17. Google PhD Fellowship Program 2025.
The Google PhD Fellowships directly support graduate students as they pursue their PhD, as well as connect them to a Google Research Mentor.
Click here to apply | Deadline: May 15
18. The Charite Center for Global Health Research Fellowship
The Charite Center for Global Health (CCGH), in collaboration with the WHO Hub for Pandemicand Epidemic Intelligence (WHO Pandemic Hub), is excited to launch its inaugural Research Fellowship Program for 2025.
Click here to apply | Deadline: April 23
19. 2025 SBI Foundation Youth for India Fellowship for citizens of India, Nepal and Bhutan.
SBI Foundation, the CSR arm of the State Bank Group, has announced the registrations for the 13th Batch of its flagship program, the SBI Youth for India Fellowship, inviting applications from Citizen of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and Non-Resident Indian who are passionate about advancing sustainable development objectives in rural Areas.
Click here to apply | Deadline: April 30
20. Halcyon Climate Fellowship Program 2025 for Latin America and the Caribbean.
The program aims to empower entrepreneurs across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) addressing climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. Founders gain expert training, critical resources to accelerate their ventures, and two one-week, in-person residencies in the region to accelerate their ventures.
Click here to apply | Deadline: May 30
21. Indiana University Global Philanthropy Fellowship 2025.
This fellowship, with financial support from the Giving USA Foundation, supports one researcher in residence to work alongside the Global Philanthropy Indices and Giving USA research teams.
Click here to apply | Deadline: April 30
22. L’Oréal Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program 2025.
Showcase your next-gen Beauty Tech solutions for a chance to collaborate with L’Oréal and revolutionize the way beauty moves the world. Apply for the L’Oréal Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program 2025. The Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program is L’Oréal SAPMENA’s inaugural open innovation venture, featuring a startup competition and pilot stage.
Click here to apply | Deadline: May 30
23. FutureBUILDS NEXT Fellowship Program 2025.
FutureBUILDS NEXT is a free Fellowship for Emerging Black Leaders in Non-Profit Housing funded by the Government of Canada’s Future Skills Centre and developed by Monumental.
Click here to apply | Deadline: May 6
24. Expression of Interest : IOC Athlete 365 Business Accelerator Programme.
The International Olympic Committee is seeking expressions of interest from suitably skilled and experienced suppliers for the Athlete365 Business Accelerator Programme. This RFEI aims to identify potential suppliers who can contribute to the successful delivery of the said programme.
Click here to apply | Deadline: April 24
25. Ban Ki-moon Centre “Your Future in Green Jobs” Mentorship 2025.
Designed for people between the ages of 14 to 20, it builds on the knowledge youth gain from the Your Future in Green Jobs Online Course, the goal of which is to connect the passion, interests, and skills of young people with meaningful green career pathways.
Click here to apply | Deadline: April 22
26. ARE Research Development Fellowship Programme 2025/2026.
The aim of the Research Development Fellowship Programme is to provide opportunities for talented health researchers based in Africa, so that they can lead research that is responsive to its African settings and can contribute to reducing the burden of disease. It aims to develop emerging African scientists through developing their skills, experience, confidence and research outputs.
Click here to apply | Deadline: June 27
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