This curated list of 25 scholarships, awards, grants, and global opportunities currently open as of March 3, 2026 has been compiled to help applicants identify relevant opportunities across different sectors and stages of professional development. From fully funded academic scholarships and innovation grants to international fellowships, competitions, and leadership programmes, these openings offer valuable pathways for personal growth, professional advancement, and social impact.
1. Hyundai Motor Group Scholarship 2026/2027.
Hyundai Motor Group is offering five scholarships intended to nurture talent from Africa at SOAS University of London. These scholarships aim to cultivate experts for sustainable development in Africa and will continue to establish long-term collaboration models for the next generation of Africa. The scholarships are designed to create meaningful change and empower students to find solutions to global challenges
Click here to apply | Deadline: Apr. 25
2. UNCF STEM Scholars Program 2026-2027 (up to $25,000)
The UNCF STEM Scholars Program is an initiative designed to identify and provide scholarship and academic support for students who aspire to earn STEM degrees and to pursue careers in STEM fields, awarding 75 scholarships. The program enables highly capable young people to pursue undergraduate STEM majors and prepares them for successful careers in a variety of STEM professions.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Apr. 15
3. MESCAL Project PhD in Marine Science 2026
The MESCAL Project, in collaboration with Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), IRD, and MARBEC, is offering a 3-year PhD bursary starting September 1, 2026. The project explores how Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) along the East African coast can enhance fish populations’ resilience to climate change. It involves larval dispersal modeling, genetic analysis, and physiological assessments of key fish species, with research conducted in Kenya, France, and partner countries. The successful candidate will split their time between KMFRI in Mombasa and MARBEC in France, with work travel to South Africa and Tanzania.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 10
4. UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship 2026.
The Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme gives registered doctoral students an opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research on developing economies, and to work with our researchers in areas of mutual interest. Visiting PhD fellows typically spend three consecutive months at UNU-WIDER before returning to their home institution. During the programme, fellows prepare one or more research papers and present a seminar on their research findings. They may also have the opportunity to publish their research in the WIDER Working Paper Series.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 31
5. UNESCO 3rd Global MAB Youth Forum 2026: Committed to the Future We Want
The third Global MAB Youth Forum marks a key milestone for strengthening youth participation in UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme. Building on the 2017 and 2019 Global MAB Youth Forums, the third forum adopts the theme “Committed to the Future We Want.” Aligned with the Hangzhou Strategic Action Plan (2026–2035), it reflects MAB Youth’s strengthened commitment to addressing biodiversity loss, climate change, and sustainable development.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 23
6. Call for Proposals: Canada-Asia Joint Research Grants 2026-2027 (up to C$40,000)
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) is an independent, non-partisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening Canada’s ties with Asia. As part of their Indo-Pacific Initiative, supported by funding from the Government of Canada, they invite proposals for joint research projects between Canadian and Indo-Pacific-based institutions. The purpose of this initiative is to build a greater understanding of specific policy issues and/or policy contexts in the Indo-Pacific region and generate actionable, policy-relevant insights on Canada’s engagement with the region.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 15
7. Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2026 (€25,000 cash prize)
The Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award is a 6-month accelerator for women founders building proven solutions in health and food security. They are selecting 15 ventures across Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East to strengthen fundamentals and build investor readiness.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Apr. 13
8. Seeds of Fortune Innovation Career & Venture Fellowship 2026
The Innovation Career & Venture Fellowship is a yearlong hands-on experience where HS Juniors explore college and careers in healthcare, law, entrepreneurship, or energy and sustainability; while using AI to develop and pitch their own innovative business solutions to Fortune 500 companies to impact their communities.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 16
9. Google Creative Fellowship 2026
The Creative Fellowship places emerging talent on dedicated creative teams at Google, gaining exposure and hands-on experience across many of their in-house creative departments. The 6-month program aims to provide an enriching experience, while ushering in a dynamic network of creative talent with fresh perspectives and a strong “maker-first” approach.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 23
10. J-PAL’s MENA Scholars Fellowship 2026 for Researchers ($15,000 stipend)|
The MENA Scholars Fellowship creates a pathway for MENA region-based researchers to build skills and experience to design and conduct randomized evaluations of poverty reduction and social development policies and programs. Over a two-year fellowship, selected scholars will build networks, have access to mentorship from the J-PAL affiliate network, participate in a dedicated training program, and have the opportunity to contribute to a randomized evaluation with J-PAL MENA.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 26
11. Orange Corners Ghana Business Acceleration Programme 2026
The programme focuses on agribusiness, manufacturing, climate-focused ventures, health, services, technology, creative industries, and other sectors with the potential for scalable growth, emphasizing structured operations, strategic refinement, and sustainable business development.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 27
12. Megatrends Afrika Fellowship 2026 for African Researchers
The Megatrends Afrika project is awarding three fellowships to African researchers. Megatrends Afrika is a cooperation between the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP), the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) and the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (Kiel Institute). The project conducts policy-relevant interdisciplinary research on Africa and provides policy advice to decision-makers.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 25
15. Nature Awards Inspiring Women in Science 2026 ($50,000 prize)
The Inspiring Women in Science awards celebrate and support the achievements of women in science, and all those who work to encourage girls and young women to engage with STEM subjects and stay in STEM careers around the world. They invite applications in two award categories, Science Outreach and Scientific Achievement.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Apr. 8
16. Swedish Institute (SI) Global Executive Programme 2026
Are you a senior executive ready to integrate sustainability into your core business strategy and lead transformative change? Join the SI Global Executive Programme and gain first-hand insights from some of Sweden’s most successful sustainability-driven companies, business leaders and experts. The programme brings together global executives committed to reshaping business models, strengthening long-term competitiveness and addressing today’s most pressing sustainability challenges.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 25
17. World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2026 (Funded)
As part of the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee and in the framework of the UNESCO World Heritage Education Programme, the Republic of Korea, through the Korea Heritage Service (KHS) and the Korean National Commission for UNESCO (KNCU), will host the World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2026 from 13 to 21 July 2026, under the theme World Heritage, Communities and Education: Empowering Youth as Agents of Change.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 15
18. Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science 2026 (up to $3M)
The Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science is a $30M global open-call designed to empower researchers and organizations with the funding, tools, and technical expertise they need to accelerate scientific breakthroughs. Beyond funding, organizations may participate in a Google.org Accelerator and receive six months of dedicated pro bono technical support from Google experts and access to Google Cloud credits to help bring these projects to life.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Apr. 17
19. Shiraka Training Programme 2026 for the MENA Region
The Shiraka Training Programme (STP) is part of the Shiraka Programme, developed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It supports societal development in the MENA region and consists of training courses around water management, food safety, public financial management and legislation. STP focuses on governments’ public service delivery for citizens, involving civilians in this process.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 23
20. Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2026 (€25,000 cash prize)
The Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award is a 6-month accelerator for women founders building proven solutions in health and food security. They are selecting 15 ventures across Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East to strengthen fundamentals and build investor readiness.
Click here to apply | Deadline: April 13
21. ARM Young Talent Programme (AYTP) 2026 for Nigerian Students
The ARM Young Talent Program (AYTP) is designed to provide high-performing university students with early exposure to career opportunities within ARM through meaningful, hands-on assignments that deliver real-world experience. The program reflects ARM’s commitment to shaping and strengthening the talent ecosystem within their operating environment.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 18
22. Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers 2026 ($5,000 prize)
The Japan Award is the prize aiming to increase motivation among young researchers contributing to research and development in agriculture, forestry, fisheries and related industries in developing regions, by awarding young foreign researchers having shown outstanding performance or produced research achievements that may lead to future innovation. The Award was launched in 2007, and 2026 marks its 20th presentation.
Click here to apply | Deadline: May 15
23. McKinsey Forward Program 2026 for Young African Professionals
McKinsey.org Forward is a free ten-week learning program designed to equip individuals at different stages of their careers – from career starters to job changers, with practical skills to succeed in the future of work. Whether you are in the early days of your career or navigating a new opportunity, the Forward learning journey will help you develop new ways of thinking, expand your skill set and grow your confidence. At the end of the program, you will receive a McKinsey.org Forward digital badge and join an exclusive global network of life-long learners.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Apr. 20
24. Feeding the Next Billion Food Innovation Fellowship 2026
The “Feeding the Next Billion” Food Innovation Fellowship is a transformative 5-day residential program designed to empower young Nigerian innovators in the critical area of food value addition. Organized by Farm Central Intelligence (FarmCI), supported by UNESCO and Nestlé through the “Because You Matter” Program, with technical expertise from Soilless Farm Lab, this fellowship addresses the dual challenges of food waste and youth unemployment in Nigeria.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Mar. 10
25. Aspire Climatetech Program Spring 2026
Aspire Climatetech is a five-week in-depth, hybrid program that prepares startups for investor engagement. Investor-mentors work one-on-one with startups to simulate due diligence conversations and integrate feedback into deal room materials in real time. This program aims to prepare startups to raise equity investment. They are seeking engineering and science innovations that create a positive environmental impact through the innovation’s application of design, especially ventures that address sustainability priorities, including climate change, air and water pollution, food and transportation systems, waste management, and energy use.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Apr. 8
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