The Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship gives African students and recent graduates the opportunity to access training, resources, financial support and a network of mentors to develop their entrepreneurial skills and start building their own venture. The 8-month program develops the exceptional entrepreneurial skillset and mindset of leaders to drive
The 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, a critical part of the Renewed Hope agenda, is aimed at building Nigeria’s technical talent backbone to power our digital economy and position Nigeria as a net talent exporter. The first phase of the programme, executed in collaboration with NITDA, will involve multiple stakeholders
Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) is an intensive academic and enrichment program designed for African secondary school students planning to pursue tertiary education and who wish to make meaningful impact as young leaders on the continent. Participants will enhance their academic skills, receive guidance on university admissions and career path options,
The International Program in Public Health Leadership is an eight-month program for emerging leaders working in or closely with African Ministries of Health. A flagship program of the Evans School at the University of Washington, IPPHL expands the policy and leadership acumen of leaders to develop and implement lasting public policy solutions
The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) was launched by the United States Government, to train the next generation of African Leaders who will shape the future of African business and entrepreneurship, civil society leadership, and public sector management. Eligibility Criteria Competition for the YALI Regional Leadership Center West Africa is merit-based and open
On the occasion of World Field Epidemiology Day the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is honored to announce the official launch of applications for the prestigious African Epidemic Service – Epidemiology Track -Fellowship Programme. This two (2)-year, competency-based training initiative is hosted and directed by the Africa CDC
The Carrington Fellowship program is a community-based one-year-long professional development program for entry to mid-level professionals. Fellows develop core leadership, communication and programs management skills, improve their network, and get mentored. Eligibility Requirements NOTE: The Carrington Fellowship Executive Board reserve the right to verify all information included in the application. In the event
A Princeton in Africa fellowship experience is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for personal and professional development and growth. It is often described as a way to get a foot in the door of the field of development on the African continent. It is also an opportunity to join a growing community of passionate
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships were established in 2011 to identify and mentor the future generation of outstanding African leaders. Each year three Fellows have an opportunity to work in the executive offices of the AfDB (Abidjan), ECA (Addis Ababa) or the ITC (Geneva), with a stipend of $100,000. During
A 10-week equity-free accelerator program for Seed to Series A startups based in Africa or building Africa-centered solutions with technology. The Accelerator program is sector-agnostic but will only accept applications from startups leveraging Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning from any vertical. The AI First program is designed for startups that

Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) OND Internship Programme 2026 for young Nigerians
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2026 for Developing Countries Nationals (Fully Funded).
CFAO Nigeria Graduate Trainee Program 2026 for young Nigerian graduates.
Google PhD Fellowship Program 2026 for outstanding graduate students ($15,000 monetary award)
Fidelity Bank Sales Academy 2026 for young Nigerian graduates.
African Union Youth Volunteer Corps (AU-YVC) 2026 for young African Professionals (Fully Funded)
The Deloitte Nigeria Graduate Programme 2026 for young Nigerian graduates.
Overseas Development Institute (ODI) Fellowship Scheme 2026/2028 for young professionals (Monthly Stipend )
AstraZeneca Young Health Programme Impact Fellowship 2026 to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in CapeTown, South Africa (Fully Funded)