Competitions, Internships
The Future Pathways Development Initiative (FPDI) Policy Challenge 2025 for young Nigerian Undergraduates (₦2,000,000 prize + 3-month paid internship)

Applications are now open for the 2025 Future Pathways Development Initiative (FPDI) Policy Challenge. The 2025 Policy Challenge seeks bold, innovative, and practical policy reforms that can strengthen social cohesion and foster a more unified Nigeria. This competition is more than just an intellectual exercise—it is an opportunity to drive meaningful change.

Awards
2025 UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Young Scientists Awards for Developing Countries’ Scientists ($USD 5,000 Prize)

Applications are now open for the 2025 UNESCO MAB Young Scientists Awards. UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme is now accepting applications for the 2025 MAB Young Scientists Awards. These awards, established in 1989, aim to support young researchers, especially those from developing countries, conducting interdisciplinary projects that align with UNESCO’s

Fellowships
Nigeria Health Watch Science-Policy Communication Fellowship 2025 for Early to mid-career Health Professionals

Applications are now open for the 2025 Nigeria Health Watch Science-Policy Communication Fellowship. Nigeria Health Watch invites early to mid-career professionals, researchers, and advocates to apply for the Science-Policy Communication Fellowship, a hands-on programme designed to equip participants with the skills needed to translate scientific research into impactful, policy-relevant communication. Fellowship Details

Scholarships
dsm-firmenich Progress Foundation Scholarship 2025 to attend the One Young Summit in Munich, Germany (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the 2025 dsm-firmenich Progress Foundation Scholarship. Through the dsm-firmenich Progress Foundation Scholarship2025 the Foundation will support young entrepreneurs making a local or global impact in communities around the globe in one of three focus areas: Requirements Eligibility Criteria * Most delegates are between the ages

Competitions
FINCA Ventures Prize Competition 2025 for early-stage African Social Entrepreneurs (Fully Funded to San Francisco, Carlifornia plus $USD 100,000 grant prize)

Applications are now open for the 2025 FINCA Ventures Prize Competition. NCA Ventures is hosting the second annual Prize Competition to fund early-stage companies with visionary leaders looking to drive impact and innovation in climate-smart agriculture and fintech in Sub-Saharan Africa.  The FINCA Ventures Prize Competition supports rising African entrepreneurs who are

Scholarships
Commonwealth Distance Learning Master’s Scholarships 2025/2026 for developing Commonwealth countries (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship plan (CSFP) and offers a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring

Internships
The African Export -Import Bank (Afreximbank) Internship Program 2026 for young Africans.

Applications are now open for the 2026 African Export -Import Bank (Afreximbank) Internship Program. Be part of Africa’s future with Afreximbank’s Internship Program! Are you a student or post- graduate looking to gain real-world experience in trade, finance, and economic development? Afreximbank offers a unique opportunity to work with industry experts, develop

Free Trainings, Internships
Nestle Nigeria Technical Training Programme 2025 for young Nigerians

Applications are now open for the 2025 Nestle Nigeria Technical Training Programme. Nestle Nigeria is seeking applications from self-driven, motivated and qualified young individuals from Nigeria who have sound character and learning agility to undertake an intensive 18-month training program on Technical Skills Development at their Technical Training Centers. Nestle Technical Training Program is a

Fellowships
Code for Africa (CfA) AI Ethics Fellowship 2025 for mid-career professionals in digital governance, policy and ethics ($500/month stipend)

Applications are now open for the 2025 Code for Africa (CfA) AI Ethics Fellowship. Code for Africa (CfA), through the Digitalise Youth consortium, is offering two fellowships to mid-career professionals with experience in digital governance, policy and rights who want to make an impact in Africa’s AI landscape. Under this fellowship, chosen candidates