Call For Applications:  ANTFem 2.0 For Female Food Entrepreneurs Across Nigeria

Applications are now open for Cohort 2.0 of the Advancing Nutrition Through Female-Led Processing (ANTFem) Program, an initiative empowering women-led food businesses across Nigeria. Implemented by Food Health Systems Advisory (FHSA), ANTFem supports female entrepreneurs driving change in the dried tomato, dried okra, dried/smoked fish, yoghurt, and fura da nono value chains. The program provides tailored support in business development, […]

Call For Applications: Mastercard Foundation–UGHE Fully Funded Scholarships 2026 for Young Africans 

The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), is offering 500 fully funded Master’s scholarships to academically talented young Africans committed to transforming the continent’s health systems. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UGHE offers opportunities for exceptional African scholars facing economic and social barriers, including young women, refugees, displaced persons, and individuals with disabilities, to pursue graduate […]

Young Futures Funding Challenge 2025 – Apply Now for Grants up to US$100,000

The Young Futures Funding Challenge 2025 is now open for applications. This funding round supports nonprofit organizations leading innovations at the intersection of AI, youth well-being, learning, creativity, and mental health. The challenge focuses on ideas and programs that help young people aged teens and pre-teens safely, critically, and creatively engage with generative AI. Organizations selected will receive […]

Land is Life Indigenous Women’s Program 2026 (Up To $3,600 Stipend)

The Land is Life Indigenous Women’s Program is a global initiative designed and led by Indigenous women to empower Indigenous communities across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The program supports Indigenous women and their organisations in asserting their rights to access, use, and control land and natural resources, while improving livelihoods and promoting the protection of collective […]

Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship 2025- African Students & Recent Grads

The Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship provides a unique opportunity for African students and recent graduates, from any academic discipline, to develop their entrepreneurial skills, build ventures with social and financial impact, and join a global network of innovators. The eight-month virtual program is delivered by Queen’s University’s Dunin-Deshpande Innovation Centre and includes […]

Umi Mentorship Program For Africans 2026

The Umi Mentorship Program is one of the flagship initiatives of Umi, created to support new mothers and mums of children under three years old in becoming better versions of themselves as mothers, wives, partners, and professionals. The program connects them with experienced mothers who have successfully balanced motherhood, career, and personal growth, providing a nurturing space […]

TSL International Schools Essay Competition and Debate on “Sustainability Culture”

The Trust for Sustainable Living (TSL) has opened entries for the 2026 International Schools Essay Competition and Debate,inviting young voices worldwide to explore creative ideas on “Sustainability Culture.” The competition, free to enter, provides a global stage for students aged 7 to 18 to express how individuals, communities, and nations can build a culture that […]

ARSO Continental Essay Competition 2025/2026 ( Up To $250,000 Prize)

The African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) has announced the 13th edition of its Continental Essay Competition, inviting young Africans to share their ideas on how harmonised standards can reduce trade barriers and strengthen fair trade across the continent and beyond. This annual competition encourages students to think critically about Africa’s economic future, sustainable development, and […]

Foundational Learning Research Grants 2025 – Up to $15,000 for Africa-Based Researchers

The REAL Centre (University of Cambridge) and ESSA have launched a research grant opportunity to support Africa-based foundational learning research, offering up to US$15,000 per award for researchers working in Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, or Zambia. The initiative is designed to strengthen locally led education research and provide evidence to inform policy and practice. Table of Contents  What You’ll Receive […]