Location: United StatesUniversity: University of California, BerkeleyFunded by: MasterCard FoundationDegree Level: Master’sEligible Applicants: African nationalsDeadline: Varies by graduate program Overview: This fully funded scholarship supports African students applying for master’s studies at the University of California, Berkeley. It is designed for individuals with strong academic backgrounds, leadership potential, and a commitment to community development. Eligibility … Continue reading University of California MasterCard Scholarship 2025–26
Call for Applications: Reporting Internal Displacements in Africa by Diaspora Africa
Program Name: Migration Media Hub – Second CohortTheme: Reporting Internal Displacements in AfricaOrganisers: Diaspora Africa, in collaboration with IOM Nigeria and the Embassy of Sweden in AbujaTraining Date: 18 September 2025 Objectives of the Training: Strengthen ethical, trauma-informed reporting on forced migration and internal displacement. Equip young African journalists with tools for nuanced migration storytelling. … Continue reading Call for Applications: Reporting Internal Displacements in Africa by Diaspora Africa
Next Generation Foresight Practitioners (NGFP) Fellowship 2025
Deadline: July 31, 2025 – 23:59 GMT+1 What Is It? A one-year fellowship supporting early-career futures and foresight practitioners. The program offers funding, mentorship, training, and networking aimed at fostering innovative, systems-level, socially and environmentally driven foresight projects. Eligibility You can apply if you are: Aged 18–35 and early in your foresight journey—or— Over 35 … Continue reading Next Generation Foresight Practitioners (NGFP) Fellowship 2025
2026 WJW Fellowship opportunity For Africans
Applications are now open for the 2026 WJW Fellowship, aimed at empowering legal advocates advancing gender justice across Africa. What the Fellowship Offers Paid work placement at a top African human rights organization focused on gender justice and strategic litigation Mentorship from WJW’s Fellowship Head and host supervisors Training: At least one in-person convening and … Continue reading 2026 WJW Fellowship opportunity For Africans
UNDP African Young Women Leaders Fellowship Program 2025
Host: UNDP & African Union Commission (AUC)Duration: 12 months (non-extendable)Deadline: June 1, 2025Status: Fully FundedEligible Applicants: Young women from African countries The UNDP African Young Women Leaders Fellowship Program 2025 aims to empower young African women through hands-on experience in UNDP offices worldwide (excluding hardship duty stations). The fellowship focuses on themes such as climate … Continue reading UNDP African Young Women Leaders Fellowship Program 2025
African Oxford Initiative (AfOx) Visiting Fellowship Program 2025
Organized by: African Oxford Initiative (AfOx), University of OxfordThe AfOx Visiting Fellowship Program is designed to support exceptional African researchers in building global networks and conducting independent research in collaboration with Oxford-based scholars. The fellowship spans 12 months, including: 2-month residency at the University of Oxford during Trinity Term (April to June) 10 months of … Continue reading African Oxford Initiative (AfOx) Visiting Fellowship Program 2025
OHCHR: Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent (2025)
Programme: Fellowship Programme for People of African DescentOrganizer: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)Location: Geneva, SwitzerlandDates: 10 to 28 November 2025 (with preparatory work in advance)Application Deadline: 30 June 2025Language: English only This annual fellowship provides intensive training in international human rights law, the UN human rights system, and anti-racism frameworks. It … Continue reading OHCHR: Fellowship Programme for People of African Descent (2025)
AfDB: Young Professionals Program Coordinator
Location: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire Deadline: 9 May 2025 The African Development Bank (AfDB), established in 1964, is a leading pan-African financial institution focused on economic growth and social progress. It has 81 member countries and operates based on the "High 5s" development priorities: energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration, and improving quality of life. Role Overview: The … Continue reading AfDB: Young Professionals Program Coordinator
Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Faculty Fellowship Programme at Oxford
Deadline: 28 April 2025 Schmidt Faculty Fellowship Programme call for applicants. In this first year of the scheme, programme will be funding 6 early career Faculty (at Assistant and Associate Professor level) from Indian or African Institutes to undertake 3-year Fellowships at Oxford, with years 1 and 3 taking place remotely and in year 2 … Continue reading Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Faculty Fellowship Programme at Oxford
The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship For Africans
Deadline: 21 March 2025 The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship supports postgraduate studies at accredited South African institutions. It covers a one-year Honours degree or up to a two-year Master's degree. Scholars must: Adhere to the program’s principles. Attend leadership workshops and activities, including the Second Year Programme for Master's students. Have the option to participate in … Continue reading The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship For Africans
