Application Deadline: 28th February 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 MENA Junior Fellowship Program. The MENA Junior Fellowship aims to support junior and emerging scholars engaged in MENA studies by providing structured research training, mentorship, and institutional affiliation to strengthen their research capacity and facilitate their integration into global academic and policy research networks. Eligiblity … Continue reading “MENA Junior Fellowship Program 2026 for Early-Career Researchers.”

The Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2026 application portal has officially reopened. The programme offers 12 months of paid work placement for young Nigerian graduates, including a ₦150,000 monthly stipend. About the Programme The Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme is designed to enhance youth employability by placing qualified Nigerian graduates in public and private sector organisations across all 36 states and the FCT. The … Continue reading “Call for Applications: Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2026 (₦150,000 Monthly Stipend)”

Applications are now open for the QS ImpACT Skills Challenge 2026, a free international competition that brings young people together to tackle real-world challenges linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through social innovation, creative collaboration, and digital gameplay. The QS ImpACT Skills Challenge uses digital video games as a learning and problem-solving tool, … Continue reading “Call for Applications: QS ImpACT Skills Challenge 2026 ($2,000 Prize)”

Applications are now open for the KPMG Female Founders Africa Competition, a prestigious platform designed to identify and support outstanding women entrepreneurs building innovative and scalable businesses across Africa. The competition forms part of KPMG’s broader commitment to promoting diversity in entrepreneurship and strengthening the ecosystem for women-led ventures. Selected founders gain valuable exposure, expert … Continue reading “Call for Applications: KPMG Female Founders Africa Competition 2026”

Applications are now open for the fifth edition of the LEAP Africa Leadership Accelerator Programme 2026, a capacity-building initiative created to address gender disparities in leadership across the African continent. The programme is specifically designed for high-potential young African women in corporate and entrepreneurial settings who are ready to advance into leadership roles. The Leadership … Continue reading “Call for Applications: LEAP Africa Leadership Accelerator Programme 2026 for African Women (Free Online Course+ Three-Month Intensive Mentorship)”

The Growing Roots Grant for Nigeria is now open for applications from early-stage ventures, social enterprises, and impact-driven founders working to address social, environmental, and community development challenges across Nigeria. This grant opportunity provides non-equity funding of up to $10,000 (USD) to support solutions that drive sustainable impact and strengthen local communities. About the Program The Growing Roots Grant is aimed at founders and teams … Continue reading “Call for Applications: Growing Roots Grant for Nigeria 2026 (Up to $10,000 Funding for Early-Stage Social & Environmental Ventures)”