Scholarships for African Students
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World Bank Small AI for Development Hackathon 2026
Applications are open for the 2026 World Bank Group Small AI for Development Hackathon Challenge. The competition invites innovators to develop AI solutions for development challenges in the Global South. African participants are strongly encouraged. Deadline: October 6, 2026.
ACU Early Career Conference Grants 2026/2027 for African Researchers
Applications are open for the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Early Career Conference Grants 2026/2027. These grants help emerging researchers attend international conferences in Commonwealth countries, covering travel, accommodation, and registration. Applicants must be presenting at the conference.
AFRICAI Travel Grants — MICCAI 2026 for African AI Researchers
The AFRICAI Workshop at MICCAI 2026 has secured dedicated funding to support participation by African researchers in medical AI. Travel grants cover conference attendance, accommodation, and travel for exceptional researchers from Africa who submit papers to the AFRICAI workshop.
European University Institute Jean Monnet Fellowships 2027 — €2,850/month
Applications are open for the European University Institute Jean Monnet Fellowships 2027 for PhD scholars. Fellows spend one academic year at EUI in Florence, Italy, working on their doctoral research. The grant is €2,850 per month. Deadline: September 26, 2026.
CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program 2027 — CDN $100,000
The CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars Program 2027/2029 offers CDN $100,000 in research funding over two years for early-career researchers worldwide including Africans. Scholars join CIFAR research programmes and benefit from international collaboration and mentorship.
WFP Internship Programme 2026 — Monthly Stipend
The World Food Programme (WFP) Internship Programme 2026 is now open. WFP is the world's largest humanitarian organisation and offers interns practical experience in food security, nutrition, logistics, and humanitarian response. Interns receive a monthly stipend and exposure to global efforts to end hunger.
FAO Young Professionals Programme (YPP) 2026 — Career Opportunity
The FAO Young Professionals Programme (YPP) 2026 is a career-track recruitment initiative for talented young professionals from developing countries including Africa. Selected candidates start careers as international civil servants at FAO. Priority given to candidates from least developed and underrepresented countries.
FAO Internship Programme Africa Region 2026
The FAO Internship Programme for Africa Region 2026 is open. Interns work within FAO's regional structures supporting African member states in achieving more efficient, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable agrifood systems. Assignments across FAO Africa offices and project locations.
McKinsey Forward Programme 2026 — Free 10-Week Career Skills for Africans
McKinsey.org Forward Programme 2026 is a free 10-week career skills programme for Africans. The programme develops professional skills — problem solving, communication, digital literacy, and leadership — and connects participants with McKinsey mentors and alumni networks.
Julius Berger Nigeria Workshop Engineer Development Programme 2026
Julius Berger Nigeria has opened applications for its 2026 Workshop Engineer Development Programme for Nigerian graduates. This prestigious programme offers engineering graduates practical experience in construction, project management, and engineering operations at Nigeria's leading construction company.
South Africa National Youth Service 100,000 Paid Opportunities 2026
South Africa has opened 100,000 National Youth Service paid opportunities for young South Africans across all 9 provinces. This major government initiative provides young people with practical work experience, skills development, and income across various sectors of the economy.
Commonwealth Masters Scholarships 2027/2028 — Open
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission has opened applications for Commonwealth Masters Scholarships 2027/2028. These scholarships fund citizens of eligible Commonwealth countries for full-time Master's study at a UK university. A flagship programme for African students since 1959.