The Global Development Public Policy Youth Innovation Contest 2026 opens doors for young people around the world. This fully funded event lets changemakers turn ideas into real public policy solutions. It focuses on preserving cultural diversity, a key issue in global development. Young leaders can gain skills, connect with experts, and shape the future. This … Read more
The World Bank Group (WBG Youth Summit 2026 speaker applications are now open. This event invites young leaders aged 18-35 to shape global talks on jobs in the digital age. The theme is FutureWorks – Designing Jobs for the Digital Age. Applications close on May 1, 2026. You can apply at this Google Form. Young … Read more
Imagine running a childcare business in a bustling city like Mumbai or Delhi, where working mothers struggle to find affordable, reliable options. The Urban Childcare Innovation Challenge 2026 is transforming childcare in urban India. This program tackles a big problem: lack of good childcare keeps many women, especially in low-income areas, from joining the workforce … Read more
Applications are now open for the UNOG International Law Seminar 2026. This prestigious event offers young professionals in international law a chance to engage directly with the International Law Commission. Since 1965, the United Nations Office at Geneva has run the seminar each year. It lasts three weeks in Geneva, Switzerland. This article covers what … Read more
Applications are now open for the 2026 L’OrĂ©al-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Programme. This programme targets women scientists from all 49 Sub-Saharan African countries, including South Africa. The deadline is May 15, 2026. Doctoral students can win 10,000 euros each, and post-doctoral researchers can win 15,000 euros each. For over 25 years, Fondation … Read more
Applications are now open for the MTN Foundation Y’ellopreneur Program 2026, a key initiative to cut female unemployment in Nigeria. This program offers training and funding to help women grow their businesses. It targets female entrepreneurs ready to build skills and access capital. This article covers the program overview, eligibility rules, benefits, structure, and how … Read more
Young changemakers have just days left to apply for up to 5000 EUR in micro-grants through the Global Youth Mobilization (GYM) Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF). This fund supports bold ideas that tackle real-world problems at the local level. As a partnership between the European Union and Global Youth Mobilization, it backs youth-led projects tied to … Read more
The taz Panter Foundation Journalism Training Programme 2026 offers a rare chance for African journalists. This fully funded program selects 16 journalists from print, TV, radio, or online media. Applications close tomorrow, March 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM CET. It starts in April 2026 with online seminars. The in-person part happens in September 2026 in … Read more
Applications are now open for the UNDP timbuktoo Pan-African Incubation Programme 2026 for AgriTech Startups. This program, hosted in Ghana with support from the Government of Japan, targets startups creating innovative solutions to transform agriculture across Africa. African AgriTech founders can gain incubation support, mentorship from experts, and help to become ready for investors. The … Read more
The 2026 WFP IGNITE Food Systems Challenge Rwanda offers a big chance for food systems innovators. This program provides up to $24,000 in equity-free funding. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and Impact Hub Kigali (IHK) launched its fourth edition. It comes from a five-year partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. The challenge supports young … Read more
Applications are now open for the iDICE Founders Lab Programme 2026, a key chance for early-stage Nigerian tech businesses to win up to 7 Million Naira in non-equity funding. This programme helps young entrepreneurs build strong foundations and grow their ideas. Aspiring founders aged 18 to 35 can gain skills, mentorship, and funding paths. This … Read more
Imagine advancing your PhD research in cutting-edge science labs in India. The TWAS-CSIR Postgraduate Fellowship Programme 2026 opens doors for scholars from developing countries. This program offers research fellowships at Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) labs. It supports foreign researchers pursuing PhDs in emerging areas of science and technology. This article covers the … Read more
Internews’ Earth Journalism Network (EJN) has opened applications for the EJN Biodiversity Media Grants 2026. These grants offer 10,000-12,000 EUR each to three or four media organizations in low- and middle-income countries. The deadline is March 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific/Niue time. The goal is to support projects that improve reporting on biodiversity threats … Read more
Applications are now open for the Makerere University MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2026/2027. This fully funded chance offers undergraduate and master’s study in Uganda. The program helps 1,000 young people from Africa. Many face social and economic barriers to higher education. It gives them access to quality university training and paths to good jobs. This … Read more
Imagine attending a world-class summit in the vibrant city of Cape Town, South Africa, all expenses paid. The Sandoz Scholarship to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in CapeTown, South Africa (Fully Funded) offers this chance to five young leaders. One Young World partners with Sandoz, a top provider of affordable medicines, to support … Read more
Young Nigerians from the Niger Delta have a big chance to study abroad. The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Post-Graduate (Master’s Degree) Foreign Scholarships Programme 2026/2027 offers fully funded Master’s degrees. This program aims to build skills in key fields. It helps the region grow through better training for local content programs by the Federal … Read more
Applications are now open for the British Council English and School Education Scholarships Scheme 2026/2027. This fully funded program offers experienced teachers and teacher educators from select countries, including Ghana and Kenya, a chance to advance their skills. The British Council partners with the University of Portsmouth and the University of Stirling to strengthen English … Read more
Are you an African young leader making a difference for vulnerable youth? The Z Zurich Foundation One Young World Scholarship 2026 offers a fully funded chance to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. This program picks 25 leaders who work on education, employability, or entrepreneurship to help marginalized youth … Read more
Applications are now open for the One Young World – Roche Scholarship 2026. This fully funded program offers an exciting chance for NHS professionals to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, from 3-6 November 2026. It targets young leaders who drive sustainable innovation in healthcare. The scholarship covers travel, … Read more
Imagine studying in Italy with all your expenses covered. The Italian Government Scholarships 2026/2027 open doors for students from countries like Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia to pursue Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. programs. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) runs these scholarships to build ties in culture, science, … Read more
Young South African artists face tough financial hurdles when chasing dreams in performing, visual, or digital arts. The Arts & Culture Trust Nyoloha Scholarship Programme 2026 offers a bright path forward. This undergraduate scholarship targets school leavers starting tertiary studies in those fields in 2027. This article covers the programme overview, key highlights, eligibility rules, … Read more