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Deadline: May 31, 2026 Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and…
DevNetJobs.org specializes in international development careers across Africa. Position involves supporting project implementation, conducting field monitoring, preparing reports, and coordinating with local partners. Work with leading development organizations on poverty reduction, education, health, agriculture, and governance programs.
Deadline: May 22, 2026 Applications are open for the Refugees International Summer Internship: Horn of Africa 2026. They seek a Summer 2026 Intern to focus on…
Annual award celebrating young African leaders, innovators, and change-makers across various sectors. Categories include entrepreneurship, technology, arts & culture, activism, and community development. Winners receive cash prizes, mentorship, and are featured in pan-African media. The award aims to inspire and connect Africa's next generation of leaders.
Deadline: Rolling Basis Applications are open for the Pulitzer Center Global Reporting Grants 2026. The Pulitzer Center’s global reporting grants support in-depth, high-impact reporting on critical…
Deadline: April 30, 2026 Applications are open for the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Internship 2026. Afreximbank Group recognises that as part of its mandate to promote…
Deadline: April 15, 2026 The Pulitzer Center is calling for local media or radio outlets in East, Southern, and West Africa to submit their proposals to…
Deadline: May 30, 2026 Applications are now open for the Toyota Foundation International Grant Program 2026. The grant program focuses on deepening mutual understanding and knowledge-sharing…
Deadline: May 6, 2026 The UNESCO 2026 Call for Funding Requests to the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) is now open! This call welcomes projects…
Deadline: April 13, 2026 Applications are open for the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) Internship Program 2026. The African Population and Health Research Center…
Deadline: April 8, 2026 Applications are open for the African Development Bank (AfDB) Internship Programme 2026. Established in 1964, the African Development Bank (AfDB) is the…
1. Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition 2026The Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition is the world’s oldest international writing competition for schools, which has been proudly delivered by the…
Deadline: Unspecified Applications are open for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Internship Programme 2026. Young people provide invaluable knowledge, ideas and energy to society…
Deadline: March 30, 2026 Applications are open for the Code for Africa AI Sandbox Seed Grant 2026. Are you part of a Human Rights Defending (HRD)…
Deadline: March 15, 2026 Applications are open for the IBRO Collaborative Research Grants 2026. With the Collaborative Research Grants, IBRO’s primary objective is to facilitate collaboration,…
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…
Deadlines are closing fast and some of the most competitive scholarships, grants, fellowships, and global programmes are still open right now. This February 24, 2026 edition…
Deadline: December 31, 2026 Applications are open for the African Union Internship Program 2026. The African Union Internship Program provides an opportunity for interns to complement…
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…
Deadline: February 26, 2026 Applications are open for the EJN Media Grants 2026 to Strengthen Reporting on Forest Governance Issues in Africa and Asia. This media…
Deadline: February 27, 2026 Applications are open for the Africa Center & Afreximbank Global Africa Gateway Summer Internship Program 2026. An essential part of the GAG…
One Young World convenes young leaders from 190+ countries to accelerate social impact. Fully-funded delegates attend the annual summit featuring world leaders, activists, and innovators. Participants join working sessions on global challenges and launch initiatives. African youth working on SDGs especially encouraged to apply. Lifetime membership in OYW Ambassador community.
The world's largest student competition for social good. Student teams compete to solve pressing social issues and win $1 million in seed funding. Campus rounds → Regional finals → Global Finals. Focus on sustainable development goals (SDGs). Past challenges have addressed food security, energy access, and youth unemployment.
Global hackathon where teams use NASA's open data to address real-world problems on Earth and in space. African locations participate annually with local and global prizes. 48-hour event focused on innovation, creativity, and problem-solving. Categories include Earth, Space, Technology, and People. No space background required.
Africa's premier award for entrepreneurs aged 15-22 who have started and are currently running businesses that are positively impacting their communities. Winners receive cash prizes, business support, mentorship, and join a lifelong network of young African entrepreneurs. The Anzisha Prize celebrates the innovation and resilience of Africa's youngest entrepreneurs.
The TEF Entrepreneurship Programme is Africa's leading entrepreneurship programme for young African entrepreneurs. Provides $5,000 seed funding, training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to 1,000 African entrepreneurs annually. The programme focuses on all sectors and empowers entrepreneurs to scale their businesses and create jobs. Applications open annually in January.
A unique opportunity for young professionals from developing countries to launch their career in international development. The YPP is a 2-year entry-level program for highly qualified individuals interested in a career in development. Combines learning, professional development, and hands-on experience at the World Bank. Limited openings, highly competitive.
UN Youth Volunteers are deployed to work with UN agencies on field assignments supporting development and humanitarian programs. Assignments typically last 6-12 months and cover areas like project management, communications, monitoring & evaluation, community mobilization, education, health, and youth engagement. Gain hands-on UN field experience.
Work with international and local NGOs focused on community development, education, health, and youth empowerment. Idealist platform connects passionate professionals with mission-driven organizations. Responsibilities include project coordination, community engagement, monitoring & evaluation, and capacity building.
Idealist connects millions of people who want to do good with opportunities to make a real impact. Join a global network of nonprofits, social enterprises, and community organizations working to create positive change. Youth coordinators work on community development, education, health, and social justice programs across Africa.
The flagship program of YALI, the Mandela Washington Fellowship brings young African leaders to the United States for academic coursework, leadership training, and professional development.
Commonwealth Scholarships for students from low and middle income Commonwealth countries to study in the UK. Targeted at candidates who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.
The World Bank Group Summer Internship Program offers highly qualified graduate students an opportunity to work in technical and operational areas across the World Bank. Interns work closely with World Bank staff on projects related to poverty reduction, sustainable development, and economic growth in Africa and worldwide. Duration: 4-16 weeks during summer (June-September).
The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program provides academically talented yet economically disadvantaged young Africans with access to quality education and leadership development.
