Fellowships

The Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme (GCYLP) is an exciting programme to engage, empower, and inspire young digital leaders and changemakers. GCYLP is supporting young visionaries from around the world who propose creative, far-reaching, innovative, and feasible community-driven projects aimed at creating a more inclusive and empowered digital future. ITU in partnership with Huawei, is providing guidance, training, and financial support to 30 young fellows per year to enable them to practically implement digital development projects in their diverse communities across the world. Through this programme, young leaders have the unique opportunity to make new digital development ideas a reality, or to expand the impact of their existing projects! Eligibility Criteria Young person aged 18-28. Interested in making real impact in your communities by leading your own digital development project. Currently enrolled or recently graduated from a tertiary education institution from a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) or a demonstrably STEM-related academic programme. Able to communicate in English, the main language of the programme? This language requirement is to ensure that all fellows can benefit from the planned offerings of trainings, networking, and events. Benefits Virtual mentorship and leadership training sessions from ITU and Huawei. Participation in an in-person global Development Week in Geneva Switzerland in July 2025. Up to $10,000 USD grant to implement a digital development project of your choice. All 30 selected fellows will receive an initial $5000 USD grant towards the implementation of a digital development project of their choice. The most impactful projects at the end of the year will receive an extra $5000 USD grant to scale up. Application Please complete this application form by the deadline of 23:59 CET on Monday 31 March 2025. If you have any questions on the application and selection process and please check the Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs]. For any further enquires, email [email protected] Apply here Also Apply: TractionBoost Accelerator Program 2025 | up to $5,000 Kredi Bank NYSC Internship 2025 HerAfCFTA Program For African Woman Entrepreneur 2025 Eko Electricity Distribution Trainee Program (EKEDC)

Applications for the Global Centre for Climate Mobility (GCCM) Climate Mobility Fellowship 2025–2026 are now open. This year-long fellowship is designed to enable youth leaders from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Pacific, with the tools, networks, and expertise needed to drive impactful solutions in the growing field of climate mobility. The CMF aims to equip youth leaders with critical academic training, exposure to international climate mobility policies, and hands-on project experience. This initiative will support 12 youth leaders from diverse regions, including four from Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Fellows will develop their expertise in climate mobility governance, policy, and research while engaging directly in key global policy processes. The Fellowship is built around four key pillars: Formal Learning through In-Residence & Virtual Remote Training: Fellows will undergo two distinct training phases: an immersive two-week in-person program focused on building academic knowledge and policy frameworks, followed by a virtual remote program that strengthens practical skills in advocacy, communications, project development, and action planning. Hands-on Learning through GCCM Programmes: Fellows will gain practical experience by integrating directly into ongoing GCCM activities, contributing to policy research, data analysis, regional programming, strategic communications, and public advocacy. This will provide continuous opportunities to build skills and expertise in the climate mobility space. Participation in Global Policy Processes: Fellows will have access to significant global policy events such as the UN Oceans Conference, Berlin Climate Mobility Forum, UN High-Level Week, and COP30. Through participation in expert panels and networking with decision-makers, they will gain valuable insights into global climate mobility policies and contribute to shaping the future of the field. Climate Mobility Impact Project: Over the 12-month fellowship, each fellow will design and implement a Climate Mobility Impact Project, focusing on a local or regional climate mobility challenge. These projects, which can propose new solutions or build on existing practices, will allow fellows to apply their learning, contribute to real-world solutions, and drive measurable change in their communities. Benefits Fellows will receive a stipend of $800 per month for 12 months. Travel and accommodation associated with fellowship-related training and events will be covered separately from the stipend. Eligibility Applicants must be: Between 18 and 30 years old at the time of application; Fluent in English; Based in or nationals of Latin American, Caribbean, African, or Pacific Island countries. Application Submit your application via the GCCM website by March 15, 2025. Required documents include: Resume/Curriculum Vitae Motivation Letter Letters of Recommendation (if applicable) Academic or professional certificates related to climate or environmental work (optional) Deadline: March 15, 2025 Apply here Also Apply: HerAfCFTA Program For African Woman Entrepreneur 2025 Eko Electricity Distribution Trainee Program (EKEDC) Call for Nominations: 2025 TWAS-Samira Omar Innovation for Sustainability Award 2025 DAAD Munich Aerospace PhD Scholarship

Applications are now open for the 2025 African STARS Fellowship Programme. The Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University (South Africa) and the Institute Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) (Senegal) invite applications for the African STARS Fellowship Programme, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. This prestigious initiative is designed to train the next generation of African leaders in genomics, diagnostics, vaccine development, and biotechnology innovation. Fellowship Opportunities Advanced and Translational Training (ATT) Fellowship (4 months) Advanced genomics for public health Genomic diagnostic design Vaccine & biomanufacturing Young Professional Programme (YPP) Fellowship (12 months) Research management Innovation & entrepreneurship Infectious diseases R&D for diagnostics Innovations to enhance patient outcomes in Africa Requirements Born in and/or living in Africa 35 years old or younger Relevant degree (Bachelor’s minimum; MSc/PhD preferred) Experience in genomics, diagnostics, biotech, or vaccine development Leadership potential & commitment to Africa’s scientific growth Fluent in English or French (both is an advantage) Women are strongly encouraged to apply Benefits Fully funded training (travel, visa, accommodation) Monthly stipend Mentorship & career development Placement in top research institutes, biotech hubs & industry partners Join a powerful African STARS Alumni Network Available Opportunities Apply for ATT Fellowship: Apply here Apply for YPP Fellowship: Apply here For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the African STARS Fellowship Programme Also Apply: Professional UI/UX Designer at Walex Biz Nigeria Limited Mobile Engineer at Roqqu Nigeria Limited (Flutter) Data Officer at TeamAce Limited Digital Marketer at Gemini Engineering

Applications are invited for the Google Creative Fellowship Program 2025. The Creative Fellowship places emerging talent on dedicated creative teams at Google, gaining exposure and hands-on experience across many of their in-house creative departments. The 6-month program aims to provide an enriching experience, while ushering in a dynamic network of creative talent with fresh perspectives and a strong “maker-first” approach. The Creative Fellowship experience differs across participants. Each Fellow will be placed on a Google creative team and work on real projects under that team’s guidance. Along with valuable work experience, the program includes an orientation, Fellowship project, ongoing inspirational talks, and a built-in community to support you along the way. Roles Brand Studio is a team of writers, art directors, designers, filmmakers, engineers, producers, and strategists focused on building the Google brand. They produce a range of creative work, including films, ad campaigns, and interactive experiences, that bring Google’s values to life for a global audience. The Creative Lab is a team of designers, writers, programmers, filmmakers, producers, and business thinkers whose mission is to remind the world what it is they love about Google. Their job is to make Google’s magic more magical, help advance and invent Google’s future, and to communicate Google’s innovations, intentions, and ideals in ways that makes all immensely proud. Cloud Brand & Creative is a diverse set of thinkers, makers, and creators that love to simplify complexity. They offer insights and ideas that inspire love for their brand and their products to grow the business. They challenge a category filled with predictable thinking, vague buzzwords, and tired B2B clichés. They make enterprise-grade, mission-critical cloud technology feel uniquely human…and uniquely Google. YouTube Creative Studio’s mission is to create work that is impossible to ignore. With a team made up of Creatives, Producers, and Strategic thinkers, they work to bring the magic of the platform to life for their audiences—focusing on Shorts, Subscriptions, and Creators. Eligibility Open to emerging creative thinkers (0 – 5 years of creative experience) who have a clear point of view and passion for making things and telling stories. They are looking for individuals excited to bring their unique voice and craft to Google’s creative teams. Each creative team at Google is looking for something different, so they encourage creatives to apply with work that best captures their craft. Application The program will run from June 2025 to December 2025. Submissions of interest are due by March 10, 5pm (PST). They will inform shortlisted candidates of their advancement by mid April, and a 3rd party employment agency will contact finalist candidates for next steps in early May. Deadline: March 10, 2025 Apply here Also Apply: European Union Presents: 2025 Erasmus Mundus MemBioMed Scholarship (Fully Funded) 2025 Entry-Level Program at Access ARM Pensions UAC Foods Graduate Trainee Programme 2025 WISE Edtech Accelerator 2025-2026 | $50,000-worth of support

The YxY Weavership is a 10-month capacity-building fellowship for youth community organizers who are “weaving” local and global communities in service of education transformation. This program enables participants to contribute to the creation of life-affirming futures by deepening their skills as community weavers. The Weavership is designed in partnership with the Weaving Lab, a globally renowned community of practice for weavers, founded by some of the world’s leading social entrepreneurs. The act of weaving is complex: it involves deep self-awareness, developing intergenerational and intercultural relationships, organizing diverse education stakeholders around a common vision, and mobilizing people into action. It involves being and becoming the (eco)systems we wish to see. As a YxY Weaver, you will learn how to weave the self, relationships, communities, ecosystems and movements toward a world where all people and planet can thrive. Eligibility Do you see yourself as someone who connects people? Do you believe that relationships hold the key to creating systemic change? Even if you don’t know the word weaving, do you feel like you are creating communities and helping people learn together? If so, this fellowship is for you! Benefits You’ll learn to weave the self, relationships, communities, ecosystems and movements, tapping into your capacity to connect people, places and projects. You’ll develop your ability to practice what they call ‘Conscious Activism’. Here are some examples of key themes you can grow in: Dialogue, Sensemaking, Revolutionary Love, Liberatory Learning, Radical Imagination and Prefigurative Politics. Deadline: February 28, 2025  Apply here  

Applications are open for the Mindcapital Founders Fellowship – Spring 2025. Mindcapital’s Founders Fellowship is a 90-day startup program where African first-time founders turn promising ideas into viable tech startups, guided by experts and a supportive community. You’ll have lifetime access to their founder network, resources, and alumni events. Select founders will be admitted into the Founder in Residence program. Mindcapital is a venture builder that creates programs and platforms that empower African founders to succeed both in Africa and around the world. Benefits Expert-led workshops: Learn startup frameworks and tactics, from problem discovery to founder-led sales through interactive sessions. 2-week sprints: Drive your startup forward with bi-weekly sprints, achieving tangible milestones and building momentum towards launch. 1:1 Mentoring: Receive personalized guidance from experienced mentors as you navigate your startup journey. Supportive community: Connect with a vibrant cohort of fellow founders, sharing experiences and learning together in a peer-driven environment. Completely remote: Participate from anywhere in the world. All workshops, mentoring, and community events are accessible online. Completely free: Free as a bird, no strings attached, zero cost – you get the idea! Focus on launching your startup, not paying for tuition. Eligibility You’re an African ready to build a startup; You’ve identified a problem you’d like to solve; You haven’t built a product yet. Application Note that you would need to share a 1-min video of yourself as part of this application. Deadline: March 7, 2025 Apply here Also Apply: Call for Participation: 2025 JHU Free Data Science Online Course Equal Measures 2030 Presents: 2025 EM2030 Storytelling with Data Fellowship Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs Program 2025 2025 CarbonCapture Startup Challenge by Bosch for Tech Startups Worldwide 

Applications are now open for the 2025/2027 AFRIKA KOMMT! Fellowship Programme. AFRIKA KOMMT! brings together the most visionary young leaders from Africa and leading German companies. Companies benefit from the expertise, knowledge, local network and unique African perspective of the young professionals. The African fellows dive deep into the German corporate specifics, German business spirit and the German culture. Eligibility Requirements To apply for the programme you must: Be a Citizen of any African country Have a University degree in a relevant subject Postgraduate degree (e.g. MBA) is an advantage Have two to five years work experience Have excellent English language skills Basic knowledge of the German language is an advantage Not be older than 35 years at the time of application Benefits At the core of the AFRIKA KOMMT! programme is a one-year stay for the African professionals in Germany. During this time, the fellows actively work in their partner companies where they are trained and mentored. Other components organized by GIZ such as language courses, trainings and networking events supplement the learning experience. Professional and tailor-made selection process: The fellows of the programme are chosen in a comprehensive selection process that is implemented in close cooperation with the participating companies. Language and cultural integration for fellows: The programme begins with German language and cultural integration courses to prepare the fellows for their stay in Germany. The fellows also get an opportunity to visit cultural heritage sites within Germany. Management training for fellows: The fellows undergo three modules of intense management training where they advance their knowledge of modern global management practices. Professional fellowship in partner company: The young experts spend eight months with their partner companies and are engaged in projects and meaningful work experience. AFRIKA KOMMT! Network: The partner companies and the African professionals come together at various networking events, share expertise and drive common projects. Alumni phase: After their one-year stay in Germany, the fellows become knowledge and skill transfer ambassadors as alumni in their home countries. A one-week refresher course in Germany or in Africa advances the skill set of the alumni and fosters continued strengthening of the AFRIKA KOMMT! network. One-Year Stay in Germany Intensive German language course 3 Management Trainings (Focus: Intercultural Competencies, Leadership, Project and Change Management, Conflict Management) 8-month fellowship in the partner company One-week study tour Weekend Seminars Networking events Farewell ceremony with the Federal Foreign Office Alumni Phase  One-week refresher course Participation in AFRIKA KOMMT! events Alumni projects Continous networking Apply here Also Apply: RES4Africa Academy Technical and Vocational School 2025 for Africans | Scholarships Available 2025 Doveland Graduate Trainee Scheme  2025 Graduate Trainee Program at UNBL (Environmental Specialist – Unique Botenv Nigeria Limited) Applications are Open: 2025 Mindcapital Founders Fellowship for African Founders