Global Scholarships,
Grants & Fellowships

The Perplexity Research Fellowship invites early-career researchers, engineers, and analysts to collaborate on solving the industry's biggest challenges. It is designed for brilliant minds with unique perspectives to advance the impact of research.

The IITA Graduate Internship 2026 offers young Nigerian graduates the opportunity to gain professional experience within a leading non-profit agricultural research-for-development organization.

The Citizen AI Arts & Technology Fellowship brings together diverse creatives to explore the intersection of art, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and their impact on democracy and public life.

The African Female Artist Mentorship Program is designed to empower and support young African female artists in the creative industry through mentorship and professional development.

The Open Notebook (TON) offers a paid, part-time fellowship program for early-career science journalists. Fellows receive a $6,000 stipend to support their professional development.

The Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) program is an intensive academic and enrichment program designed for African secondary school students.

The CANEX Create-Thon 2026 is a Pan-African creative technology competition powered by Gebeya. It aims to discover and showcase the next generation of innovators in the Gaming, Video, and Music industries.

The African Climate Collaborative Doctoral Training Fellowship Programme 2027 offers fully funded support for doctoral candidates working in the field of climate and development.

The African Climate Collaborative is offering 12 PhD fellowships for a four-year doctoral training programme focused on Climate and Development.

The UN FAO Internship Programme for Africa offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international efforts to achieve food security and defeat hunger.

The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of the U.S. Government's Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), bringing approximately 550 young leaders to the United States for academic and leadership training.

IFRA-Nigeria is offering research grants for the 2027 cycle to support master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral students in their academic research.

The TradeRoots Africa-ICC Programme is an initiative launched by the ICC Centre of Entrepreneurship to support export-ready African SMEs.

The CFJ Fellowship 2027 is designed for early-career African women lawyers to enhance their skills in strategic litigation, legal representation, and advocacy. Fellows will work to become justice champions for women and children across the African continent.

The ATRIUM Summer School 2027 explores the integration of Artificial Intelligence within the humanities and social sciences. It addresses the growing importance of computational technologies in academic disciplines.

The Desmond & Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation is inviting applications for its 2027 Leading for Humanity Leadership Programme, designed to empower young changemakers.

The AfricaLics Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme 2027 offers funded research opportunities for young African PhD students enrolled at universities across the continent.

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is a prestigious, fully funded international scholarship programme for outstanding applicants from any country outside the UK to pursue a postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge.

The Waging Justice for Women Fellowship funds and places ten early-career women lawyers in sub-Saharan Africa to work on human rights and gender justice issues.

The AWARD Leadership Program is designed to empower emerging African women in science through leadership training and professional development to enhance their impact in agricultural research and development.

The Research Communication Program offers scholars essential skills for effectively communicating their research to diverse audiences. Participants learn to prepare articles, policy briefs, presentations, and engage through media and digital platforms.

The Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships provide fully funded opportunities for students from developing Commonwealth countries to pursue full-time Master’s study at UK universities.

The Yenching Academy of Peking University offers a fully funded, interdisciplinary master's program in China Studies for young leaders worldwide.

The Helmut Veith Stipend supports outstanding female students pursuing an English-taught master's degree in computer science at TU Wien.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University offers fully funded scholarships for young African professionals to pursue innovation and technology studies.

The Nordic Africa Institute’s Nordic Scholarship Programme offers fully funded opportunities for early-career researchers to conduct research at the institute.

The Neukom Postdoctoral Fellowship is an interdisciplinary position for recent PhDs whose work involves computational components and crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries.

The Yenching Academy at Peking University offers a fully funded Master's program in China for international students. The program brings together approximately 120 students annually to study, live, and learn in an interdisciplinary environment.

The Pitch Perfect Africa Innovation Fellowship supports African entrepreneurs developing innovative health startups. The program offers a CAD $5,000 prize to winners.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University offers 30 graduate study opportunities for African students to pursue master's degrees in technology and innovation fields.

The Fung Global Fellows Program selects early-career scholars from around the world to be in residence at Princeton University for an academic year to engage in research and discussion.

The WTO Youth Talent Incubator Programme is designed to equip young professionals with the skills necessary to advance gender equality in global trade. Participants benefit from mentorship, capacity building, and networking opportunities.

The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) provides prestigious funding for top international students to pursue PhD studies at one of Hong Kong's eight UGC-funded universities.

The Venture Catalyst Program is a 2-month initiative designed to support early-stage founders in developing their concepts or refining their MVPs.

The HeyGen Ambassador program is a selective opportunity for entrepreneurs, marketers, educators, and creators to lead in the future of AI-powered video creation.

The MATS Residency Program is designed for individuals passionate about AI alignment, transparency, and security to engage in cutting-edge research.

The Princeton in Africa Fellowship offers young graduates the opportunity to work with organizations across the African continent for a one-year service placement. It aims to develop young leaders and foster meaningful engagement with African development.

The UMAPS program provides faculty members from African universities the opportunity to conduct research and collaborate with colleagues at the University of Michigan.

Princeton in Africa offers year-long paid post-graduate fellowship opportunities with various organizations working across the African continent.

The Investec CA Pathfinder exposure programme is an initiative designed for young South African undergraduates to gain insight into the CA profession at Investec.

The IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) aims to increase the number of women in the nuclear field by supporting young women pursuing a Master's degree in nuclear-related subjects.

The Ashoka Carnegie Challenge for Civic Leadership supports young changemakers who are identifying challenges in their communities and taking action to create positive change.

The WTO Youth Talent Incubator Programme is designed for young researchers and professionals focusing on the intersection of trade and gender. It aims to foster talent and provide a platform for academic and professional development within the WTO framework.

The IRENA Youth Forum 2027 is a fully funded opportunity for young leaders to engage with global renewable energy experts in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

The Pursuit Awards recognize PhD students and recent doctoral graduates globally for their significant research contributions to childhood disability.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh provides full scholarships to African students for postgraduate study. It aims to support the next generation of leaders who are committed to social and economic change in Africa.

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship is the University of Toronto's most prestigious award for international students, recognizing outstanding academic achievement, creativity, and leadership potential.

This scholarship program supports graduates in fine art, design, visual communication, and film to pursue postgraduate studies in Germany. It aims to foster international networking and the exchange of professional experience.

The African Masterclass Series 6.0 is a free 12-week impact accelerator designed to equip 2,500 African changemakers and social innovators with skills in funding, technology, AI, and leadership.

The Matthew Cohan Criminal Justice & Public Service Scholarship supports students committed to justice, public service, and the legal system. The firm awards a scholarship to one deserving student annually.