The Changemakers for Youth Program 2026 is a transformative, multi-year initiative designed to identify, support, and amplify young social entrepreneurs who are creating meaningful change within their communities. The programme focuses on strengthening youth-led initiatives that address pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges while actively engaging young people as agents of change. This initiative provides a...
The Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards 2026 is a pan-African journalism recognition programme created to celebrate excellence in reporting that expands public access to reliable, well-documented knowledge about Africa. The awards honour African journalists whose published work strengthens public understanding, supports accurate storytelling, and contributes to the visibility of African narratives in global knowledge spaces. This...
The UNICEF StartUp Lab Accelerator Programme 2026 is a prestigious innovation initiative designed to support early-stage startups that are developing impactful, technology-driven solutions to address some of the world’s most pressing social challenges. Anchored within UNICEF’s global innovation framework, the programme seeks to empower entrepreneurs whose products or services have the potential to improve outcomes for...
The First National Bank (FNB) Graduate Programme 2026 is a prestigious career development initiative designed to attract talented young South Africans who are ready to begin their professional journey in the financial services sector. This programme provides graduates with a unique opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, develop critical skills, and build long-term careers within one...
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is currently inviting applications for several Junior Research Consultant positions to support its renowned Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report. These fully remote consultancy roles offer a unique opportunity for early-career researchers and policy professionals to contribute to high-impact global education research while working from anywhere in the...
The ITRI Global Internship Program 2026 is a prestigious international internship initiative hosted by the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) in Taiwan. This programme is designed to provide outstanding university students and early-stage researchers from around the world with hands-on experience in advanced technological research and innovation. Through practical project engagement and professional mentorship, the internship...
The OPEC Academy Summer Fellowship Programme (SFP) 2026 is a highly regarded international professional development initiative organized by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The programme is designed to provide talented mid-career professionals from OPEC Member Countries with hands-on exposure to advanced research, policy analysis, and real-world energy sector challenges. Hosted at the OPEC...
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the American University of Beirut (AUB) is a prestigious and fully funded scholarship initiative aimed at empowering talented young individuals who demonstrate strong academic ability and a commitment to community impact. The program is a collaborative effort between the Mastercard Foundation and AUB, designed to nurture future leaders capable of...
The British Council Women in STEM Scholarship is a fully funded postgraduate initiative designed to empower women pursuing advanced education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Recognizing the persistent gender imbalance in STEM fields, this scholarship provides talented women from eligible countries the opportunity to access high-quality education in the United Kingdom. Beyond academic advancement,...
The Theirworld Small Grants Programme 2026 is now open for applications, offering funding to registered charities and not-for-profit organizations committed to improving the lives of disadvantaged children and young people. This initiative provides crucial financial support to grassroots projects, enabling them to implement practical, high-impact solutions that address educational inequities both locally and internationally. Since its...
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