Tag: Fellowships

The GYA programme is the go-to hub for young changemakers passionate about ensuring quality education for every child. It is a two-year programme designed to help you develop as an education activist. You will join an active network of 2,000 young people around the world and be encouraged to take advantage of all of the…

Applications are now open for Cohort 3 of the Lead(H)er Fellowship Program. YouLead Africa, Plan International MEESA, and the African Union Office of the Youth Envoy are accepting applications for the 3rd cohort of Lead(H)er Fellowship for young women in Eastern and Southern Africa. Lead(H)er, which stands for “she is a leader,” is a Fellowship…

Chatham House and the Mo Ibrahim Foundation collaborated to create the Academy Fellowship. It allows candidates in their early to mid-career stage to spend ten months at Chatham House working on a specific research project of their choice. Fellows contribute to the Institute’s core work, developing their skills through the leadership programme and expanding their…

Applications are now open for the African Liberty Writing Fellowship Program.The African Liberty Writing Fellowship is a year-long program that teaches young Africans with career interests in academia, media, public policy, or any other critical-and-analytical-writing-related field how to write opinion articles. Accepted applicants will complete a five-week mandatory online training. The top candidates from the…

AIIDEV Africa’s Sustainable Energy Accelerator (SEA) is an innovation programme aimed at promoting sustainable energy solutions and fostering energy sector entrepreneurship. The SEA’s primary goal is to catalyze the development and deployment of sustainable energy solutions across Africa, while also promoting economic growth, social progress, environmental sustainability, and addressing pressing energy challenges. SEA is structured…

Applications are now available for the ICFJ News Corp Media Fellowship for Digital Innovation 2024. In conjunction with News Corp and The Wall Street Journal, ICFJ is providing journalists from across the world with the opportunity to hone their digital journalism abilities, as well as assistance in developing data- and/or digitally-driven projects. The 2024 News…

RecycleUp Nigeria is an innovation program that aims to empower and nurture young, environmentally conscious innovators and entrepreneurs by providing them with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to address Nigeria’s waste problem and catalyze the transition to a circular economy. This project takes a multifaceted approach to addressing major environmental issues while also…

Are you an exceptional young African female leader determined to make a difference? MILEAD Fellows Programme for Young African Women Leaders 2024 Join the 2024 MILEAD Fellows Program for Young African Women Leaders! For over a decade, MILEAD Fellows have been catalysts for transformative change, breaking barriers, implementing life-changing initiatives, and challenging systems that discriminate…

The McKinsey & Company Young Leadership Program 2024 application period is now open. The Young Leadership Program (YLP) is a two-year, full-time consulting program that develops exceptional young local talent into effective leaders. You will be part of a client project team, working with colleagues and clients to solve their most tough business problems. High-performing…

The Emerging Leaders Foundation-Africa is seeking young Africans aged 18-35 who are passionate about addressing key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as SDG-1 (No Poverty), SDG-4 (Quality Education), SDG-8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG-13 (Climate Action), and SDG-16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) for the iLEAD Fellowship Cohort 11. The iLEAD Fellowship, an initiative…

The Undergraduate Entrepreneurship Incubation Program (UEIP) is built off our SEEDINVEST Acceleration Program and targeted at undergraduate entrepreneurs in Nigerian tertiary institutions. It was initiated based on the need to empower the proactive undergraduates who dare to start enterprises even while in school. UEIP provides undergraduate entrepreneurs from tertiary institutions across Nigeria with entrepreneurial training,…

Gratitude Network’s Fellowship is a free one-year program for non-profit leaders and organizations worldwide. The program enhances leaders’ confidence and capacities, and offers tools and processes to increase the organization’s influence. Gratitude Network Fellows have strengthened their leadership confidence and effectiveness. They have more aligned teams poised to implement a multi-year strategic plan, taking the…

Applications are currently available for the 2024 Yunus & Youth Global Fellowship Program.The Yunus & Youth Global Fellowship for Social Entrepreneurs is a 6-month online program that helps young people create and grow innovative social businesses that support the 17 UN SDGs. Ideal Candidates Social Business Founders or Co-Founders: Dedicated and committed to building a…

The Malaria Modelling Fellowship is currently accepting applications from Nigerian public health professionals. Malaria Modelling Fellowship (MMF) is an initiative to build the mathematical modelling capacity of public health professionals in Nigeria. The Fellowship will expose participants to a comprehensive curriculum that includes core modelling content, in-depth knowledge of malaria epidemiology including transmission dynamics, and adjunct modules crucial to…

Applications are currently open for the 2024 FAO Fellowship Programme. The Fellows Programme is intended to attract fellows, who are often PhD students, researchers, or professors with extensive technical expertise and experience in any of the Organization’s fields. They are willing to meet their specialized learning objectives while also contributing their technical experience and knowledge…

Applications are now available for the 2024 Injini/Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship Program. Injini’s EdTech Fellowship Program, a partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, offers a 6-month, equity-free hybrid venture support program for business acceleration. The program focuses on three core areas and will run from May to October 2024. The EdTech Fellowship Program specifically focuses on…

Do you know any exceptional women leading in the Food Ecosystem? If so, we would love to meet them. AFC is currently accepting nominations for the Leading African Women in Food Fellowship, an ambitious program aimed at amplifying the voices and work of young African women who are making outstanding contributions and impact across the…

African Wildlife Conservation (AWF) is calling on eligible youths to apply for the Charles R. Wall Leadership Program The program consists of two components – the Charles R. Wall Young African Policy Fellows, which is ushering in its third cohort, and the Charles R. Wall Conservation Leadership and Management Fellowship, which was revamped last year…

The Youth in Development Boot Camp and Fellowship train and equip young people all over the world with the information and skills they need to promote sustainable development. The majority of this program’s alumni have gone on to launch sustainable and highly effective social initiatives that are changing the socioeconomic landscapes of their communities. The…

It’s that time of the year when anticipation gives way to excitement as FORBES AFRICA prepares to welcome and honor, yet again, the next cohort of young innovators, influencers and intellectuals taking the continent by storm. Marking 10 years of the FORBES AFRICA 30 Under 30 list, this edition will also hark back to the…

Blossom Academy is delighted to announce the launch of an entirely funded Fellowship program catered to women, whether or not they have prior coding experience in Data Science and AI. Tailored for unemployed women based in Ghana, this initiative is designed to empower participants by imparting crucial skills in AI and Data Science. Chosen Fellows…

Every year, the CrossCulture Programme (CCP) funds professionals and dedicated volunteers from more than 40 countries through the CCP Fellowships. During two to three months of work-related stays in host organizations in Germany or CCP partner countries, participants deepen their expertise, make new contacts, and develop intercultural skills. In turn, the host organisations benefit from…

GHC seeks highly qualified applicants with diverse skill sets and backgrounds for year-long fellowships. Fellows make significant contributions to their placement organizations, engage in robust leadership training, and become part of GHC’s global network. BY THE START OF THE FELLOWSHIP, FELLOWS MUST: Be 30 years of age or younger. Hold a bachelor’s or undergraduate university…

The Open Doors Fellowship is a comprehensive program that assists African women researchers in developing the essential hard and soft skills to strengthen their placements within their host institutions and, ultimately, avoid dropping out before completing their consolidation period. The ODFP is aimed at postdoctoral and mid-career female agricultural researchers working at African (inter)national research…

The CyberGirls Fellowship is a free one-year fellowship program that equips girls and women aged 18-28 years old with globally sought-after cybersecurity skills, positioning them to start a career in cybersecurity and assisting them to seize decent work opportunities within Africa and around the world. Through training, coaching, and placement, the fellowship aims to promote…

The Ford Fund Fellowship is an intensive venture and leadership development program designed to empower entrepreneurs and community leaders to elevate the meaningful companies they are establishing. This fully funded virtual program seeks to provide these next-generation entrepreneurs with the required skills and hands-on experience to help them improve their companies, gain access to crucial…

The Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI) is a distinguished program developed by Rt. Hon. Femi Gbagabiamila, CFR, the former Speaker of the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s House of Representatives. This effort intends to develop and empower individuals who are passionate about public service, governance, and leadership. LMI Fellowship is dedicated to creating the next generation of…

In support of DHL’s objective to strengthen management and entrepreneurial education, GBSN collaborated with one of its corporate partners, DPDHL, to create the DHL Leadership Academy. The GoTrade GBSN Fellowship Program pairs chosen postgraduate business students with small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) in developing countries in order to promote greater cross-border commerce. This immediately fulfills…

Call for Applications for the Acumen West Africa Fellows Program 2024! The Acumen Fellowship in West Africa selects 20 Fellows each year from a variety of industries, nationalities, and backgrounds who are working to solve issues of poverty and injustice, and provides them with the tools and community they need to create and sustain their…