Deadline: 7 July 2026
The ACET Youth Policy Lab 2026 is inviting young Africans aged 18 to 35 to participate in a fully virtual policy innovation challenge focused on leadership, governance, and economic transformation. Participants will receive mentorship, develop practical policymaking skills, and pitch innovative solutions to Africa's development challenges.
Deadline: 30 June 2026
The EducationUSA Nigeria Opportunity Fund Program (OFP) 2026 is open to outstanding Nigerian students with strong academic records and demonstrated financial need. The programme supports eligible students through the U.S. university application process by covering select application-related costs and providing expert advising.
Deadline: 20 July 2026
The Global Youth Festival 2026 is inviting young leaders, changemakers, students, and professionals from around the world to apply for fully funded, partially funded, and festival pass scholarships to participate in a four-day global leadership event in Paris, France.
Deadline: 2 July 2026
Young African creatives are invited to apply for the UNDP Creatives4Peace Youth Online Innovation Challenge 2026 to showcase innovative projects that promote peace, inclusion, dialogue, and social cohesion through arts, culture, and creative expression.
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.
Deadline: 29 May 2026.
Applications are now open for the Art4Change Storytelling Fellowship 2026, a six-month programme for young creatives using storytelling to spotlight youth-led innovation and community impact across Africa, Europe, and the diaspora. The fellowship provides training, mentorship, a monthly stipend, and a publishing platform for selected storytellers working across writing, photography, video, audio, and digital media.
