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Opportunities for Africans
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    CAREER GROWTHfellowshipsOpen to All Africans

    IWMF Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship 2026

    A six-month fellowship for women and nonbinary journalists to study at MIT and intern at The New York Times while focusing on human rights and social justice reporting.

    2Closes in 3 days
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    CAREER GROWTHmentorship programsOpen to All Africans

    Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship for African Leaders to Attend One Young World Summit 2026

    A fully-funded scholarship for 25 young African leaders working on social equity solutions to attend the One Young World Summit in Cape Town, with mentorship and leadership development programs.

    1Closes in 18 days
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    FOUNDERSseed grants & equity-free fundingOpen to All Africans

    Women Impact Web Grant 2026

    A grant program by Bombshell Impact Design Agency that awards one women-led social impact organization a fully custom, professionally designed website completely free.

    8Closes in 24 days
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    ACADEMICS & RESEARCHresearch grantsOpen to All Africans

    L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Sub-Saharan Africa Programme 2026

    Research grants of up to €15,000 for women scientists across Sub-Saharan Africa, combining funding with leadership training and global networking opportunities.

    1Closes in 29 days
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    ACADEMICS & RESEARCHresearch grantsOpen to All Africans

    IMU Breakout Graduate Fellowship 2026

    The International Mathematical Union offers grants up to $10,000 per year for outstanding mathematics PhD students from developing countries to complete their doctoral studies at home.

    4Closes in 44 days
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    ACADEMICS & RESEARCHcall for papers & conferencesOpen to All Africans

    Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest 2026

    A global arts contest for students aged 11-18 to express their connection to the ocean through various creative mediums, with cash prizes up to $1,000.

    1Closes in 53 days
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    CAREER GROWTHmentorship programsOpen to All Africans

    Climate Reality Leadership Training 2026 in Nashville

    A global climate leadership program training participants to become effective climate advocates through direct mentorship with Al Gore and climate experts.

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    ACADEMICS & RESEARCHresearch grantsOpen to All Africans

    Humboldt Research Fellowship 2026–2027: Fully Funded Research Opportunity in Germany

    The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation offers prestigious research fellowships for postdoctoral and experienced researchers worldwide to conduct independent research in Germany.

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    CAREER GROWTHinternshipsOpen to All Africans

    IFAD Internship Programme 2026

    The International Fund for Agricultural Development offers six-month internship opportunities to recent university graduates and current students in areas relevant to agricultural development.

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    CAREER GROWTHinternshipsOpen to All Africans

    Mastercard Foundation Associates Program 2026: 12-Month Paid Internships for Young African Graduates

    A transformative career development program offering 12-month paid internship placements across 22+ African countries for recent graduates aged 18-35.

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