1. Future Rising Fellowship 2023 for Young Leaders ($5000 Stipend)
The Future Rising Fellowship supports young leaders who work at the intersection of climate and gender justice. The fellowship builds leadership and storytelling skills. The fellowship also connects leaders with a growing change of change makers. The fellowship runs from August 2023 to August 2024 and only selects leaders who deeply respect environmental justice and gender equity.
Click here to find out more |Deadline: June 24
2. German Bundestag Scholarship Program 2024 for Young Africans
Every January, the German Bundestag invites politically and socially committed university graduates from South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to participate in a scholarship program in Berlin.
Click to here find out more |Deadline: July 15
3. NITDA/ Coursera Scholarship Program 2023 for Young Nigerians
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is partnering with Coursera to provide scholarships enabling Nigerian citizens to obtain professional certifications.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: June 14
4. South Africa Astronomical Observatory Prize Scholarship 2024
The SALT-SAAO scholarships are open to candidates of any nationality, but preference will be given to South African citizens and permanent residents. Applicants must be eligible to register for an MSc/PhD degree in astrophysics at a South African university at the start of the 2024 academic year.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: July 31
5. Heirs Life Essay Championship 2023 for Secondary School Students
This year’s championship targets junior secondary students across Nigeria, promising to reward the winner with a N2 million in scholarships and N500,000 worth of educational materials for the winner’s school, among other consolation prizes. Students are expected to write and submit a 500-word essay on “My Dream Career”.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: June 26
6. OpenIDEO Climate Resiliency Challenge 2023 (Up to $200K USD)
The Climate Resiliency Challenge is an invitation for organizations and teams across the globe to develop solutions that will empower frontline communities to be ready and resilient against disasters caused by climate change – in particular, wildfires, floods, and extreme weather. The goal for this challenge is to solicit new, empowering ideas for and with these communities.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: July 10
7. PitchAgriHack 2023 for Young Agritech Entreprenuers
Pitch AgriHack 2023 will award the most innovative initiatives that address important concerns and promote sustainable agricultural development with a total prize money of $45,000. They want the world to hear from Africa’s greatest young brains about their answers.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: July 3
8. Global Youth Climate Action Fund Microgants 2023
The Global Youth Climate Action Fund (GYCAF) Microgrants 2023 are now accepting applications. GYCAF sees a society in which young people are given the resources they need to pursue green entrepreneurship and build a green economy in order to reduce carbon emissions and conserve the environment.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: June 16
9. Africa for Sustainable Development Fellowship Program 2023
Applications are open for Africa for Sustainable Development Fellowship 2023. The aim of the Africa Sustainable Development Fellowship is to advance integrated training on the implementation of the SDGs, and AU Agenda 2063, which are mutually reinforcing.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: June 20
10. Global Good Fund Fellowship 2024 for Emerging Leader
The Global Good Fund Fellowship is a 12-month program supporting the leadership development of social enterprise leaders across the globe. The Global Good Fund develops each innovator by pairing them with a professional executive coach and c-suite business executive who serves as a mentor, and by providing leadership assessment resources, a network of peers, sector expertise, and targeted financial capital.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: June 30
11. Nigeria Media Innovation Program (NMIP) Media Product Fellowship 2023
The Nigeria Media Product Fellowship, initiated by the Nigeria Media Innovation Program (NMIP), presents a valuable opportunity for young professionals in Nigeria to expand their horizons in media management. By participating in this four-month-long fellowship, aspiring media practitioners can enhance their product thinking, execution capabilities, and business development skills. This transformative experience equips them with the tools to engage audiences effectively and generate sustainable revenue within the dynamic media landscape.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: June 10
12. Hurford Youth Fellowship Program
The Hurford Youth Fellowship is a prestigious program that seeks to empower and train promising young democracy activists, enabling them to enhance their leadership skills and make a significant impact in the field. With a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster growth and development, participants of this fellowship engage in various activities such as research, meetings, presentations, online group discussions, and participation in crucial sessions focused on democracy issues.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: July 31
13. Legatum Foundry Fellowship 2023 for African-Based Entrepreneurs
The Foundry Fellowship is a six-month, transformative experience for accomplished entrepreneurs who are committed to leading the acceleration and interconnection of Africa’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: July 7
14. Island Innovation Caribbean Climate Justice Leaders Academy 2023
The Island Innovation Caribbean Climate Justice Leaders Academy invites applications for its interactive course from mid-July 2023 to January 2024. Acquire knowledge, network with peers, and accelerate action. Top 5 participants receive fully-funded travel to the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, expanding the impact of conversations for a positive Caribbean future.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: June 30
15. Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund 2023
The Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund aims to catalyse new and strengthen existing collaborations between researchers in Africa and Cambridge and support high quality training activities. Awards are made to pairs of researchers, one from a sub-Saharan African university or research institution and one from the University of Cambridge or allied research institutes (including Sanger Institute, NIAB and Babraham Institute). We encourage applications across all academic subject areas.
Click here to find out more | Deadline: September 4
Good luck applying!
