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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…
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: March 26, 2026 Applications are open for the TWAS Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI) 2026. With the support of the German Federal…
Deadline: March 2, 2026 Applications are open for the International Policy Ideas Challenge 2026. Global Affairs Canada (GAC), in collaboration with the Social Sciences and Humanities…
Deadline: January 30, 2026 Applications are open for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Global Youth Action Fund 2026. Across every corner of the world, young people are rising…
This curated list of 62 global trainings, fellowships, scholarships, awards, grants, and opportunities currently open as of January 12, 2026 brings together pathways for learning, funding, leadership, and…
1. AOS Latin American/Caribbean Conservation Research Grant 2026. The American Ornithological Society (AOS) is dedicated to the study and conservation of migratory and resident birds throughout the…
Deadline: February 27, 2026 Applications are open for the Rebecca Rhodes African Inclusive Literacy Research Grant 2026. In memory of inclusive education champion Rebecca H. Rhodes,…
Deadline: March 1, 2026 Applications are open for the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme 2026. The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF)—Africa’s leading philanthropy focused on empowering African…
Here is a quick roundup of 31 global scholarships and grants currently open in January 2026, offering funding and access for students, innovators, and change-makers ready…
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.
Deadline: January 23, 2026 Applications are open for the African Poetry Digital Humanities Grant 2026. The African Poetry Digital Portal Project funded by a grant from…
Deadline: November 30, 2025 Applications are open for the AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grants for Junior Researchers 2025. This grant is generously funded by the German Ministry…
Deadline: December 16, 2025 Applications for the Africa Impact Fundraising Grant (AIFG) Program 2025 are now open. The Africa Impact Fundraising Grant (AIFG) Program is a…
Multiple organizations provide grants to support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education in African schools and communities. These grants fund equipment, teacher training, student programs, and innovative approaches to STEM education. Funding supports initiatives that increase access to quality STEM education, particularly for girls and underserved communities.
Various international organizations provide grants to support African youth-led initiatives addressing climate change, environmental conservation, and sustainable development. These grants support projects ranging from renewable energy, waste management, reforestation, sustainable agriculture, and climate advocacy. African youth organizations and individuals can access funding to implement local climate solutions.
