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The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO), has announced the Enterprising Futures Scholarship for 2026. This prestigious initiative is designed for young, impactful entrepnterprising Futures Scholarship 2026 for Young Entrepreneursreneurs from emerging markets, including Nigeria and other African nations, who are leading scalable businesses with a focus on social or environmental progress. Successful applicants will travel to Cape Town, South Africa, to participate in the One Young World Summit 2026. This summit is a global gathering of over 2,000 young leaders from 190+ countries, aimed at fostering innovation and solving the world’s most pressing challenges.…
The Heirs Insurance Hackathon 2026 is now open to undergraduate students across Nigeria who are passionate about technology, innovation, and problem-solving. This national hackathon is designed to harness artificial intelligence to transform Africa’s insurance industry by developing practical and scalable solutions that improve access, efficiency, and customer trust. Organised by Heirs Insurance, the initiative brings together talented students, industry professionals, and experienced mentors to collaborate on real-world challenges facing the Nigerian insurance sector. Participants will work in teams to design AI-powered solutions that can simplify insurance processes and expand coverage to more people across the country. The hackathon provides a…
Applications are now open for the African Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC) Cohort 9, a 12-month leadership and business capacity-building programme designed for women entrepreneurs across Africa and the African diaspora. Each year, AWEC selects 200 female founders to participate in an intensive journey focused on leadership development, business growth, and peer learning. The programme combines practical business education, mentorship, and collaboration within a strong pan-African network. AWEC is built for women who are already running businesses and are ready to strengthen their leadership skills, improve business performance, and expand their impact within their communities and across the continent. Participation is…
The British Council Women in STEM Scholarships 2026-2027 are now open to women from eligible countries, including Nigeria and other African nations, who wish to pursue a one-year master’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics in the United Kingdom. This fully funded scholarship programme aims to increase female participation in STEM fields, strengthen women’s leadership in science and innovation, and promote a more inclusive global STEM ecosystem. The programme focuses on supporting women from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds by removing financial barriers to quality education. By studying at leading UK universities and research institutions, scholars gain advanced skills, international exposure,…
The SheAscends Program 2026 is now open to women entrepreneurs based in Lagos, Nigeria, who are ready to scale revenue-generating businesses. The programme is a women-focused accelerator designed to support growth-stage founders by improving access to finance, strengthening investment readiness, and expanding the impact of women-led enterprises. SheAscends combines practical mentorship, targeted business training, and ecosystem access to help female founders overcome growth barriers. Through a mix of virtual and in-person sessions, participants gain hands-on knowledge from industry experts while building long-term connections with other women entrepreneurs and key stakeholders in the Nigerian startup ecosystem. The 2026 edition continues its…
The Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition 2026 is now open to education entrepreneurs from Nigeria, Africa, and around the world. Recognized as one of the leading global competitions in education innovation, the programme supports ventures that are transforming teaching and learning through scalable and impactful solutions. Organised by the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education in partnership with the Milken Family Foundation, the competition provides funding, mentorship, and access to a global network of education leaders and investors. Since its launch, the initiative has awarded over $2 million to education-focused ventures addressing real-world challenges across different learning environments.…
The Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University is now accepting applications for the Black Film Project Fellowship for the 2026–2027 academic year. This prestigious fellowship supports established and emerging Black filmmakers whose work explores the Black experience in Africa, the United States, and across the global diaspora. The fellowship is designed to give filmmakers the time, resources, and intellectual environment needed to develop ambitious fiction or documentary film projects. Fellows The fellowship is designed to give filmmakers the time, resources, and intellectual environment needed to develop ambitious fiction or documentary film projects. Fellows become part…
The Prosperis Graduate Trainee Programme 2026 is an early-career opportunity designed for talented Nigerian graduates seeking practical workplace exposure and long-term career development. The programme allows selected candidates to gain hands-on experience within a professional and innovative work environment while building skills that are relevant to today’s job market. The graduate trainee scheme is open to applicants across Nigeria and will be implemented in major business locations including Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. Successful candidates will work closely with experienced professionals, learn industry-specific processes, and develop competencies that enhance employability and career growth. Eligibility CriteriaTo qualify for the Prosperis Graduate…
The DAWN Rising Fellowship 2026 is a competitive opportunity for young women feminists from the Global South whose work advances feminist insight, visibility, and action in settings affected by conflict and crisis. Organized by Development Alternatives with Women for a New Era (DAWN), this fellowship focuses on the political economy of gender-based violence and conflict to support innovative research, advocacy, mobilisation, resistance initiatives, or creative expression that deepens understanding of how violence and conflict shape women’s lives and power relations. This programme builds on the success of its inaugural cycle and is aimed at emerging feminist leaders who want to contribute…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), through its UN SDG Action Campaign, is seeking a Communications Specialist (IPSA-11) to lead strategic communications and digital advocacy efforts. Based in Bonn, Germany, this full-time position plays a central role in shaping how the Campaign engages global audiences to accelerate action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN SDG Action Campaign mobilizes people worldwide to participate in achieving the 17 SDGs through storytelling, digital engagement, and large-scale advocacy initiatives. The Communications Specialist will help transform complex policy frameworks into human-centred narratives, ensuring the Campaign’s messages inspire action and inclusivity across diverse communities.…