| Name | Eligibility | Due date |
|---|---|---|
| Wellcome Career Development Awards This scheme provides funding for mid-career researchers from any discipline who have the potential to be international research leaders. They will develop their research capabilities, drive innovative programmes of work and deliver significant shifts in understanding related to human life, health and wellbeing. | mid-career researchers from any discipline | |
| Nordic Scholarship Programme If you are a student or researcher engaged in Africa-focused studies at a University in Sweden, Finland, Denmark or Iceland, the Nordic Scholarship Programme gives you the opportunity to visit Nordic Africa Institute for one month. | Students and researchers | 12 OCTOBER 2025 |
| Open Study/Research Award The program requires affiliation with a higher education or research institution in Zimbabwe, as well as a thorough research plan in any area, but especially: 1. Cybersecurity and Information Technology 2. Business and Entrepreneurship 3. STEM (Science Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), 4. Commercialization of Research 5. Mining 6. Agriculture 7. Media and Information Literacy 8. Artificial Intelligence 9. Energy | Researchers | |
| The MINDS Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development in Africa MINDS Scholarships apply to full-time studies of a one or two-year Honours or Master’s degree at one of the MINDS preferred institutions. MINDS does not prescribe the course to be studied. The Scholarship will cover some or all of the expenses below, depending on whether a partial or full scholarship is awarded: 1. Tuition 2. Accommodation and meals 3. One return ticket per duration of studies 4. A fixed stipend. | First degree holders | |
| Call for Competition: Young Creatives to Disseminate Research Findings. Applications must be submitted by teams or organizations owned and managed by young people (18–35 years old). A vetting process will be conducted, and entrants will be required to provide valid identification. Any false information, including misrepresentation of age, will result in immediate disqualification. Preference will be given to applicants from the 17 project countries. Applications can be submitted in any of the following languages: English, French, Portuguese and Arabic. | Teams of young people between 18-25 years old. | 15 OCTOBER 2025 |
| The World Bank Group Young Professionals Program It engages top global talent with distinctive technical skills and diverse backgrounds to work across the World Bank, MIGA and IFC towards a world free of poverty on a livable planet. | Young professionals with distinctive technical skills | |
| Chevening Scholarships Study in the UK on a fully-funded scholarship with Chevening. | Students, staff | |
| Global Change Award Nominations are now open for Global Change Award 2026 – backing bold, early-stage climate solutions for fashion. | The award is through nomination. | |
| The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships Fellowships are open annually to young professionals, mid-career and new executives from Africa with relevant work experience and a master’s degree. Eligibility criteria National of an African country minimum 7 years’ of relevant work experience Master’s degree under the age of 40; or 45 for women with children and any additional criteria as set by the host. | young professionals, mid-career | |
| McKinsey.org Forward in Africa McKinsey.org Forward is a free ten-week learning program designed to equip individuals at different stages of their careers – from career starters to job changers – with practical skills to succeed in the future of work. | Anyone looking to advance their career |