This Valentine season, think beyond flowers and soft messages, think access. Access to tuition support, seed funding, fellowships, leadership spaces, and the kind of global rooms that can change what your next 12 months looks like. If you’ve been waiting for “the right time” to apply, this is it. Below are 14 scholarships, grants, and global opportunities currently open as of February 10, 2026, curated for students, young professionals, founders, and changemakers who are ready to learn, build, travel, publish, and scale real work.
1. Visioning 2026 Retreat for Nonprofit Leaders, Policy Leaders & Social Innovators
Do you want to be propelled in 2026 in grand style? If you are a Non-Profit Leader, Policy Leader, Social Innovator, a nation-building enthusiast; and an Impact-Driven Individual, then, you must attend the Visioning 2026 Retreat for Nonprofit Leaders, Policy Leaders and Social Innovators with DDK!
Click here to apply | Deadline: Ongoing
2. Capital City of Podgorica Scholarship to Attend the One Young World Summit 2026 (Fully-funded)
One of Europe’s youngest capitals, Podgorica has recently been named European Youth Capital 2028, marking its commitment to youth participation, inclusion and community connection.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 23
3. IAEA Summer School on the Legal Framework for Nuclear Energy 2026
Following the success of the IAEA workshop on Nuclear Safety and Security in an Insecure World, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), is launching the IAEA Summer School on the Legal Framework for Nuclear Energy in Partnership with George Washington University Law School (GW Law).
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 23
4. FAO–Hungarian Government Scholarship Programme 2026–2027 (Fully-funded)
The FAO–Hungarian Government Scholarship Programme provides fully funded postgraduate study opportunities in Hungary for young professionals.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 23
5. African School of Regulation Scholarship 2026
Applications are open for the African School of Regulation Scholarship 2026. The African School of Regulation is offering ten scholarships to qualified and motivated early or mid-career energy professionals who wish to take part in the Power Sector Regulation in Africa course.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Feb. 15
6. Spärck AI Scholarship Programme 2026
The government funded Spärck AI Scholarship programme, is named after pioneering British computer scientist Karen Spärck Jones. This will provide full funding (tuition fees and stipend) for each chosen scholar to undertake a master’s course paired to the programme at one of the nine partnered universities.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 2
7. KAS Scholarship Program 2026 for Master’s Degree or Doctorate Degree in Germany
The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e.V. awards full scholarships for a Master’s degree (standard duration: four semesters) or a doctoral program at a university in Germany.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar.
8. FirstRand IHE Delft Water Education Scholarship 2026
The FirstRand Foundation, the corporate foundation of South African financial institution FirstRand Limited, has entered into a five-year partnership with IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, to allow for an outstanding South African student to undertake postgraduate study at IHE Delft in the Netherlands. This will be the fourth year of the partnership.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 1
9. ETH4D Doctoral Mentorship Grants 2026
ETH4D provides grants for mentoring doctoral candidates and master’s students from least-developed, low- and lower-middle-income countries.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 30
10.Mastercard Foundation ASU Graduate Certificate Scholarships 2026 (Fully-funded)
A strong expectation of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is that participants use the skills and education they gain to contribute to their communities, fostering social and economic growth in their home countries. Women, refugees and displaced persons, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 8
11. Miller Center for Global Impact Accelerator – June 2026 Cohort
This six-month program is designed for leaders ready to scale with intention. Through mentor-guided modules, you’ll develop a clear long-range impact strategy, a practical business plan, and a funding pitch grounded in the realities of your enterprise.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Apr. 26
12. Google for Startups Accelerator Program 2026 for Seed to Series A Startups in Brazil
This is a ten-week accelerator program for Seed to Series A startups based in Brazil. The Accelerator aims to connect the best of Google’s resources to empower startups to scale their AI-driven tech business.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Feb. 20
13. APS-EPS-ICTP Travel Award Fellowship Programme 2026 (up to €5,000)
In honour of the 2022 International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development, the APS–EPS–ICTP Travel Award Fellowship Programme (ATAP) was established to strengthen global scientific exchange.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 31
14. World Energy Council Future Energy Leaders Programme 2026
The World Energy Council’s Future Energy Leaders Programme is a global and diverse network of young energy professionals designed to help shape, inspire and grow the energy leaders of tomorrow.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 2
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