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RiseUp with ServiceNow 2026: Free 10-Week Tech Training Programme for African Youth Aged 18–30 in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa — Register Your Interest Now

In a continent where over 60 percent of the population is under the age of 25 and youth unemployment remains one of the most pressing socioeconomic challenges, access to high-quality, industry-relevan...

Feb 24, 2026

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Carnegie Ethics Fellowship 2027–2028: A Fully Funded Two-Year Leadership Fellowship in New York for Young Professionals Worldwide — Somali Youth Should Apply Before April 24, 2026

In a world increasingly defined by geopolitical uncertainty, rapid technological disruption, and urgent questions about governance, climate, and migration, the demand for ethically grounded leaders ha...

Feb 23, 2026

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UniPods AI Solutions for Africa Program 2026: Free 12-Month AI Training and Innovation Workshop for African University Students — Apply Before March 2, 2026

A Groundbreaking AI Training and Innovation Program Is Now Open for African University Students In an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping economies, healthcare systems, agricultural...

Feb 23, 2026

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Rotary Peace Fellowship 2027–2028: Up to 170 Fully Funded Fellowships for Master's Degrees and Professional Certificates at World-Class Universities — Somali Peace Professionals Should Apply Before May 15, 2026

For Somali professionals working in peacebuilding, conflict resolution, humanitarian response, governance, or community development, few opportunities match the prestige, comprehensiveness, and transf...

Feb 22, 2026

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KNB Scholarship 2026: Fully Funded Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD Programs in Indonesia for Somali and African Students — Apply Before March 31, 2026

For Somali students and young professionals searching for a fully funded pathway to quality higher education abroad, the Kemitraan Negara Berkembang (KNB) Scholarship 2026 represents one of the most c...

Feb 22, 2026

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Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2026: Fully Funded Master's Degrees at Harvard, Oxford, Stanford, and 14 Other World-Class Universities — Somali Professionals Can Apply Now

For Somali professionals dedicated to national development, one of the most transformative educational opportunities in the world is now open for its 2026 cycle. The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Sc...

Feb 22, 2026

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European Youth Summit 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland: Apply Now for 250 Funded Seats at This International Leadership Conference — Deadline March 10, 2026

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity for Young Leaders to Engage in Diplomacy, Policy, and Cross-Cultural Collaboration in the Heart of Europe For young Somalis and youth across Africa and the world who d...

Feb 22, 2026

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Moonshots for Development (M4D) Open Innovation Challenge 2026: Up to $360,000 in Equity-Free Grants for Agrifood Innovators Using AI and Geospatial Technology — Apply Before March 30, 2026

In an era when climate change, food insecurity, and rural poverty continue to challenge communities across the Horn of Africa and beyond, a powerful new funding opportunity has emerged that could tran...

Feb 21, 2026

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AFAS Master's Fellowship 2026–2028: 18 Fully Funded Scholarships in Climate Change, Nature-Based Solutions, and Biodiversity Conservation for Young African Graduates — Apply Before March 31, 2026

A Rare Opportunity to Study Climate Science and Environmental Conservation at Africa's Leading Universities — Fully Funded by DAAD For young Somali graduates and professionals passionate about environ...

Feb 21, 2026

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Google for Startups Accelerator Africa 2026: Equity-Free Support, Cloud Credits, and AI Mentorship for Growth-Stage African Startups — Apply Before March 18, 2026

For technology entrepreneurs across Africa, the opportunity to work alongside some of the world's leading engineers, product designers, and artificial intelligence experts is no longer a distant aspir...

Feb 21, 2026

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African Union Continental Capacity Building Training Programme for Youth 2026: Fully Funded Workshop in Addis Ababa on Democratic Governance, Elections, and Pan-African Leadership — Apply Before February 27, 2026

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity: The African Union Invites Young Africans to a Fully Funded Training Programme at Its Headquarters in Addis Ababa For young Somalis and African youth across the contin...

Feb 21, 2026

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Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships 2026: Up to €10,000 Funding for Master's, PhD, and Medical Students from All Countries — Apply Before April 15, 2026

A Rare International Research Fellowship Now Open to Students Worldwide For Somali students pursuing advanced degrees in science, medicine, agriculture, or public health, the search for meaningful int...

Feb 20, 2026

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