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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the American University of Beirut 2026: Fully Funded Master's and PhD Scholarships for African Citizens — Apply Before March 12, 2026

Feb 20, 2026

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For young Somali professionals, graduates, and aspiring leaders seeking world-class graduate education, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the American University of Beirut (AUB) represents...

Oxford Africa Conference 2026 Innovation Seed Fund: Apply for a £5,000 Grant to Launch Your African Startup — Open to All African University Students

Feb 20, 2026

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A Rare Opportunity for African Student Innovators to Access Oxford-Level Support For young Somali innovators and students across the African continent, the path from a promising idea to a viable socia...

Johns Hopkins Global Health Summer Institute 2026: Free Online Workshop Training in Gender and Health — Scholarships Available, Apply by March 15

Feb 20, 2026

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A World-Class Online Training Opportunity for Public Health Professionals and Youth For Somali youth and professionals passionate about public health, gender equity, and social justice, here is a rare...

Australia Awards Africa Scholarships 2027: Fully Funded Master's Degree Opportunities in Australia for African Professionals — Apply Before 30 April 2026

Feb 19, 2026

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A Gateway to World-Class Education for African Talent For young professionals across the African continent seeking to advance their careers through international education, few opportunities rival the...

Bridge Seed Global Accelerator Program 2026: $5,000 Equity-Free Grant and World-Class Mentorship for Young African Entrepreneurs Aged 18-35

Feb 19, 2026

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A New Pathway for Young African Entrepreneurs to Access Funding, Mentorship, and Global Investor Networks Across the African continent, millions of young people are brimming with innovative ideas that...

2026 World Bank Group Youth Summit: Free Registration Open for Delegates and Pitch Competition — Apply Now for a Funded Trip to Washington, D.C.

Feb 19, 2026

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A Once-in-a-Lifetime Youth Summit Opportunity at the Heart of Global Development For young Somalis and African youth with a passion for innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable development,...

MILEAD Fellows Program 2026: A Fully Funded Leadership Fellowship for Young African Women Aged 19–25 — Apply Now for a Transformative 3-Week Summer Institute in Ghana

Feb 19, 2026

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For young African women with a passion for leadership and a commitment to uplifting their communities, the 2026 MILEAD Fellows Program represents one of the most significant opportunities available to...

Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship 2026: A Fully Funded UN Fellowship for Young Somali Journalists to Cover Global Affairs

Feb 18, 2026

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A Once-in-a-Career Opportunity for Somali Journalists For young Somali journalists navigating one of the world's most challenging media environments, the opportunity to spend four weeks immersed in th...

AU Digital & Innovation Fellowship 2026/2027: 12 Fully Funded Tech Fellowships at the African Union in Addis Ababa — Complete Position-by-Position Guide for African Youth

Feb 18, 2026

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The African Union has opened applications for the third cohort of its prestigious AU Digital & Innovation Fellowship 2026/2027 , offering 12 fully funded fellowship positions for young African tech pr...

AFRIKA KOMMT! Fellowship 2026-2028: 35 Fully Funded Corporate Fellowships in Germany for African Professionals

Feb 18, 2026

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For young African professionals seeking a career-defining international experience, there are few opportunities as comprehensive and transformative as the AFRIKA KOMMT! fellowship programme. Now accep...

Nordic Africa Institute African Scholarship Programme 2027: Fully Funded Research Residency in Sweden for African PhD Students and Postdoctoral Researchers

Feb 17, 2026

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For African researchers dedicated to advancing knowledge about the continent's most pressing challenges, few opportunities rival the prestige and practical support offered by the Nordic Africa Institu...

J-PAL Africa Policy Internships 2026: Paid Opportunities in Education, Digital Finance, and Development Research for Sub-Saharan African Youth

Feb 17, 2026

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For young Somalis and Sub-Saharan Africans passionate about evidence-based development, policy research, and creating lasting change through rigorous evaluation, J-PAL Africa's 2026 internship program...

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