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Global Health Corps Africa Leadership Accelerator
Offered by Global Health Corps
A nine-month hybrid leadership fellowship for public health professionals aged 21-35 in Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia. Applications for 2027-2028 open February 2027.
- Who
- • Aged 21-35 by the programme start date (1 September of the cohort year) • Citizen of Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda or Zambia • Currently in full-time employment in a non-clinical public health or global health role, for at least three months • Written support from your current employer to participate • Fluency in English • Able to commit across the nine-month September-to-May programme while remaining in your job
- Perks
- • Nine-month hybrid leadership programme at no tuition cost • Travel to retreat locations, lodging and most meals covered for in-person retreats • Individual and small-group leadership development in bonded groups of 3-5 fellows • Coaching and structured peer learning applied to your real workplace challenges • You keep your current job and salary throughout • Access to the Global Health Corps alumni network across ministries, multilaterals and health organisations
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Nigeria
PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme — Nigeria
Offered by Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), Nigeria
Nigerian government-funded MSc and PhD scholarships abroad in oil, gas and energy-related fields. Covers tuition, flights, accommodation and living costs. Call expected each January.
- Who
- • Nigerian citizen • MSc stream: minimum Second Class Upper (2:1), or Second Class Lower (2:2) with relevant industry experience • PhD stream: at least Second Class Lower (2:2) in first degree plus a strong postgraduate qualification and a master's certificate • Completed NYSC with discharge or exemption certificate • Five O'Level credits including English Language and Mathematics • Verified National Identity Number (NIN) • Statement of purpose (MSc) or research proposal (PhD) demonstrating relevance to Nigeria's oil and gas sector • Applying to a PTDF-sponsored course at a partner institution in the UK, Germany, France or Malaysia
- Perks
- • Full tuition fees and bench fees where applicable • Return flight tickets • Health insurance for the duration of study • Accommodation allowance • Living expenses allowance • Access to partner universities in the UK, Germany, France and Malaysia • Split-site UK PhD structure via CPESK Kaduna with Robert Gordon University, University of Strathclyde or University of Portsmouth
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Global
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarships — 2027 Intake
Offered by European Commission (EACEA) — Erasmus+
EU-funded full scholarships for master's degrees taught across two or more European countries. Over 200 programmes in the official catalogue, each with its own deadline.
- Who
- • Open to students of any nationality worldwide, including all African countries • Hold a bachelor's degree, or be in the final year of one and able to graduate before the programme begins • Equivalent recognised bachelor-level qualifications may be accepted • Must meet the specific academic entry requirements of the chosen consortium (discipline background, grades, sometimes GRE or work experience) • Proof of English proficiency, typically IELTS 6.5-7.0 or equivalent, as set by each programme • Must apply directly to each consortium by its own published deadline • Limits apply on the number of Erasmus Mundus scholarship applications one student may hold — check each programme's rules
- Perks
- • Participation costs covered, including tuition fees, insurance and consortium fees • Monthly living allowance for the full duration of the master's programme • Contribution to travel costs, at a higher rate for students travelling from outside Europe • Installation and settling-in allowance for non-European students • Joint or multiple degrees from two or more European universities • Mandatory study mobility across at least two countries • Access to the Erasmus Mundus Association alumni network
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Global
DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme — Sub-Saharan Africa
Offered by DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
German-funded master's and PhD scholarships letting Sub-Saharan Africans study at strong African universities — in their own country or another African country.
- Who
- • Graduate from a Sub-Saharan African country • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) for master's applications; master's degree for doctoral applications • Applying to one of the named partner universities and named degree programmes listed in the current regional call • Strong academic record, typically with a degree completed within the last six years • Preference for candidates working in or entering higher education teaching and research, and public-sector roles • Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or underrepresented groups especially encouraged • Note: South African citizens cannot apply for In-Region scholarships under this tender and should use the DAAD-NRF Joint Scholarship Programme for in-country study
- Perks
- • Monthly living stipend for the duration of the programme • Tuition fees at the host African university • Research and study allowances • Thesis printing and publication costs • Travel costs (In-Region scholars only) • Health insurance (In-Region scholars only) • Funding for up to 2 years (master's) or up to 3 years (doctoral)
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South Africa
Mandela Rhodes Scholarship 2028
Offered by The Mandela Rhodes Foundation
Fully funded honours or master's in South Africa plus an intensive leadership programme, for African citizens aged 19-29. 2028 applications open 9 March 2027.
- Who
- • Citizen of an African country (any African nationality, including South African) • Aged between 19 and 29 in the year of application • Undergraduate degree with excellent academic results — above 70% average or upper second class honours — completed by 1 January 2028 • Able to study at postgraduate level in English • Applying for a one-year honours degree or a two-year master's at a recognised South African institution • Must commit to the full Leadership Development Programme, including residential workshops • Cannot defer, cannot hold another funded scholarship concurrently, and cannot work more than 12 hours per week
- Perks
- • Full tuition for a one-year honours or two-year master's degree in any field at a South African institution • Accommodation and meals • Study materials and book allowance • Research allowance • Medical aid cover • Personal expenses allowance • Return airfare • Compulsory one- or two-year Leadership Development Programme delivered as residential week-long workshops • Lifetime membership of the pan-African Mandela Rhodes Scholar alumni community
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Global
Obama Foundation Leaders Africa
Offered by The Obama Foundation
A highly selective, fully funded leadership programme for just 35 emerging African leaders per cohort, with coaching, peer groups and a global alumni network.
- Who
- • Aged 24-45 as of the programme start date • Meet citizenship or residency criteria for an African country • At least three years of relevant experience leading change in your field • Professional working proficiency in English • Able to commit to weekly virtual sessions and monthly peer groups across roughly eight months • Must not participate in an electoral campaign during the programme period
- Perks
- • Fully funded eight-month leadership programme, no cost to participants • Weekly virtual leadership sessions • Monthly community peer-learning groups • Individualised professional leadership coaching • Membership of a cohort of just 35 African leaders • Access to the wider Obama Foundation global alumni network across four regions
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Global
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (YALI)
Offered by U.S. Department of State (Young African Leaders Initiative), implemented by IREX
The U.S. government's flagship YALI programme — six weeks of fully funded leadership training at a U.S. university for young African leaders aged 25-35.
- Who
- • Aged 25-35 as of the application deadline (some cycles have allowed 21+ for exceptional applicants — check the live cycle rules) • Citizen and resident of an eligible Sub-Saharan African country • Not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident • Eligible to receive a U.S. J-1 exchange visitor visa • Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English • Demonstrated record of leadership and community impact • Committed to returning to Sub-Saharan Africa after the programme
- Perks
- • Six-week Leadership Institute at a U.S. college or university, fully funded • Track specialisation in Business, Civic Engagement or Public Management • Travel, accommodation, meals and programme costs covered — no application or participation fee • Summit in Washington, D.C. with U.S. government and private-sector leaders • Lifetime access to the YALI alumni network of thousands across Africa • Eligibility for alumni-only funding: Catalyst Grants, Leadership Impact Award, American Impact Award, Reciprocal Exchange
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Global
The Pollination Project Daily Seed Grants — Up to $500, Rolling
Offered by The Pollination Project
Rolling micro-grants of up to $500 for grassroots changemakers and early-stage social projects. Individuals and informal groups welcome — no registration required.
- Who
- • Individuals, informal groups and registered nonprofits anywhere in the world, including all African countries • Annual organisational budget under $50,000 • Total project cost under $10,000 • No paid staff on the project • Project must have already started some level of work — not idea-stage only • Must not have previously received Pollination Project funding for this project • Excluded: projects promoting animal agriculture, proselytising or faith-participation-required projects, discriminatory organisations, and anything generating personal profit
- Perks
- • Seed grant of up to $500, no repayment • No registration or legal entity required — individuals are eligible • Rolling monthly review with a predictable two-month decision turnaround • Free pre-screening questionnaire to check fit before applying • Lightweight single-form online application • A first funding track record and reporting discipline that strengthens later applications
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Global
TEF Entrepreneurship Programme 2027 — $5,000 Seed Capital
Offered by The Tony Elumelu Foundation
Africa's largest entrepreneurship programme: $5,000 non-refundable seed capital, business training and mentorship for founders across all 54 African countries. Applications run 1 January to 1 March.
- Who
- • 18 years or older • African resident, intending to build the business in Africa • A business idea, or an existing business no older than 5 years • Any sector or industry • Never previously participated in a Tony Elumelu Foundation programme • Not already applied within the same application window that year • Valid government-issued photo ID and a headshot • Application completed on TEFConnect during the 1 January to 1 March window
- Perks
- • $5,000 non-refundable, non-equity seed capital • 12-week self-paced business management training (enterprise design, funding, financial modelling, impact) • Assigned mentor committing a minimum of 2 hours per month • Live masterclasses with established African business leaders • Business plan development support and pitch coaching • Lifetime access to TEFConnect and the 21,000+ member alumni network across all 54 countries
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Global
ALX All Access — Full Tech Training Catalogue for $5 a Month
Offered by ALX Africa (in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation)
Mastercard Foundation-subsidised access to ALX's full catalogue of tech, AI, creative and entrepreneurship programmes for $5 a month or $49 a year. Rolling enrolment.
- Who
- • African origin • Completed secondary school with a certificate • Proficient in written and spoken English • Access to a laptop or computer and stable internet • For hub-based pathways: located in an ALX Hub city, attending at least 3 times a month • Programme-specific prerequisites for advanced tracks • Able to commit significant weekly hours (Data Analytics: around 20 hrs/week for 7 weeks)
- Perks
- • Unlimited registration into all ALX tech training programmes for $5/month or $49/year • Access to ALX Tech Hubs, community, events and in-person infrastructure • Four tracks: Technology & Software Development, AI & Data, Creative Production & Design, Entrepreneurship • Professional Foundations workplace-readiness module included • ALX certification on completion • No long-term contract — cancel and resume with progress retained
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Ghana
One Million Coders Programme — 100,000 Free Google Career Certificates (Ghana)
Offered by Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Ghana
Ghana's free national digital skills programme, now carrying 100,000 fully sponsored Google Career Certificate scholarships in AI, data, cybersecurity, UX and more.
- Who
- • Ghanaian citizens and residents • Open to students, working professionals, alumni and job seekers • No prior tech experience or coding background required • Registration through the official One Million Coders portal with a verified account • Applicants from the pilot or Phase One reuse existing accounts rather than reapplying • Access to a device and internet, or attendance at one of the regional learning centres
- Perks
- • Free — fully funded by the Ministry and its sponsors, no participation fee • Access to 100,000 sponsored Google Career Certificate places • 7 certificate tracks: AI Essentials/Professional, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing & E-commerce, IT Support, Project Management, UX Design • Job-ready in under six months, self-paced • Physical learning centres in all 16 regions for those without home internet • Industry-recognised Google credential on completion
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Global
AWS re/Start — Free Cloud Computing Bootcamp
Offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Free, full-time cloud computing bootcamp for unemployed and underemployed people, with a paid AWS certification exam voucher and employer connections at the end.
- Who
- • Aged 18 or over • Unemployed or underemployed • Able to attend all scheduled training sessions (typically full-time, around 8 hours a day on weekdays) • Available and willing to pursue employment on completion • Access to a computer with webcam, microphone and reliable internet for online cohorts • Additional criteria set by each local delivery partner — some require a tertiary or STEM qualification
- Perks
- • Completely free to the learner — no tuition • Around 12 weeks of instructor-led, hands-on cloud training • Linux, Python, networking, security, databases and core AWS services • Free AWS practice exams plus a full AWS Certification exam voucher • Employability coaching and employer introductions • Stipend and data bundles offered by some partners
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