Deadline: Rolling Basis
Applications are open for the UNDP Pan-African Incubation Programme for CreativeTech Startups 2026. African startups with innovative technology solutions for the creative economy can access incubation, mentorship, investor readiness support, and a pan-African network to help scale their businesses
Deadline: 31 July 2026
The UNDP African Youth Co-Creators Council 2026 is inviting young African leaders aged 18 to 34 to apply for a two-year advisory role that will shape youth-centred policies and programmes across the continent while providing leadership development, regional networking, and engagement with UNDP and key development partners
Deadline: 3 August 2026
The AWLN 8th Intergenerational Retreat 2026 is inviting young African women leaders aged 18 to 45 to apply for a fully funded leadership programme in Gabon, offering mentorship, networking, and leadership development opportunities alongside influential women leaders from across Africa and the Diaspora.
Deadline: 14 July 2026
The Regional Community Organizing Institute 2026 is inviting young democracy and development practitioners from West Africa to apply for its fully funded leadership programme focused on community organizing, policy advocacy, civic engagement, and democratic leadership.
The AVoHC Kofi Annan Scholars Program – Financial Specialist 2026 is inviting experienced finance professionals from Africa and the African Diaspora to support public health institutions across the continent through technical volunteer assignments focused on financial management, governance, and capacity strengthening.
Deadline: 21 June 2026
The UN OHCHR Youth4Rights Advisory Group 2026 is seeking young human rights advocates aged 18–28 to help shape global human rights initiatives, strengthen youth engagement, and contribute to international advocacy efforts.
Deadline: July 25, 2026. Applications are open for the Accelerate Africa Startup Programme 2026, a 12-week, equity-free accelerator for early-stage African founders. Selected startups will receive mentorship, business support and potential access to follow-on investment opportunities.
Deadline: 30 July 2026
The Creative Fund 2026 is now open for applications from Nigerian creative businesses, studios, production houses, fashion enterprises, and music organisations seeking support to strengthen the technical quality and production capacity of their projects.
Deadline: 30 June 2026
The Africa Fellows in Education Program (AFEP) 2026/2027 offers fully funded research and policy fellowships for young African researchers working to improve education systems through evidence-based research and quantitative analysis.
Deadline: 2 June 2026
The Lagos Business School Young Talents Programme 2026 is open to outstanding young Nigerian graduates seeking leadership development, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities through an intensive learning experience.
Deadline: Open-Ended
The Afreximbank Internship Opportunities 2026 provide students and young professionals with hands-on experience in African trade finance, economic development, and international banking through placements within Afreximbank Group offices.
Deadline: 8 May 2026.
The UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICT in Education 2026 is now open for nominations, recognizing innovative projects that use digital technologies and artificial intelligence to improve teaching and learning worldwide. The award highlights initiatives that strengthen creativity, critical thinking, and inclusive education while advancing global efforts toward quality education for all.
