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The Melton Foundation invites emerging leaders and social innovators from around the world to apply for its Global Solvers Accelerator 2026—an eight-month immersive program designed to strengthen social impact projects, develop leadership capacity, and connect you to a global network of change-makers. The program includes thematic modules, peer-to-peer learning, expert mentorship, and a fully sponsored in-person … Continue reading “Global Solvers Accelerator 2026 Melton Foundation Leadership Program for Social Innovators”

Africa Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) 13th Continental Essay Competition is inviting African students to share their ideas on how harmonised standards can promote fair, inclusive, and sustainable trade across the continent. The annual competition provides a platform for young Africans to contribute to discussions on standardisation, intra-African trade, and sustainable development. This year’s theme explores … Continue reading “Call for Applications: ARSO 13th Continental Essay Competition 2025/2026 ( Win up to $1,000 Cash Prize)”

Are you a Nigerian startup founder building a solution with global potential?This is your chance to showcase your innovation, gain international recognition, and win amazing prizes! The Pitch Tournament of the French Week 2025, happening on November 10, is now officially open for applications! Startups from across Nigeria are invited to pitch their ideas and … Continue reading “Call For Applications:  French Week Pitch Tournament 2025 For Startups (₦1 Million and a Trip to Paris)”

Applications are now open for the 2025 WAAW (Working to Advance STEM Education for African Women) Foundation Scholarship. The scholarship supports young African women pursuing undergraduate degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), empowering them to excel academically while inspiring other young women to explore STEM careers. About the Program The WAAW Foundation is … Continue reading “WAAW Foundation Scholarship 2025 ($500 Award for African Women in STEM)”

Women entrepreneurs in Kano and Rivers State now have an exciting opportunity to build stronger, smarter, and more competitive businesses through the Scaling Women’s Economic Empowerment through Affirmative Procurement Reform (SWEEAP) training program. SWEEAP Training Program for Women Entrepreneurs The initiative is targeted at empowering women-led businesses to confidently access procurement opportunities, scale operations, and … Continue reading “Call for Applications: SWEEAP Training Program for Women Entrepreneurs”

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, … Continue reading “Call For Applications:  ANTFem 2.0 For Female Food Entrepreneurs Across Nigeria”

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 … Continue reading “Call For Applications: Mastercard Foundation–UGHE Fully Funded Scholarships 2026 for Young Africans “

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 … Continue reading “Young Futures Funding Challenge 2025 – Apply Now for Grants up to US$100,000”