Deadline: March 4, 2026 The Ban Ki-moon Foundation Global Citizen Scholarship Program 2026 is now open for applications! This prestigious initiative offers young changemakers across Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia the opportunity to gain world-class training and resources to implement impactful projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This hybrid scholarship combines virtual learning with a hands-on summer school experience, empowering participants to become effective global citizens committed to driving sustainable change. About the Ban Ki-moon Foundation Global Citizen Scholarship Program 2026 The Global Citizen Scholarship is an initiative by the Ban Ki-moon…
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Oluwole Omojofodun
Oluwole Omojofodun is the Proposal Review Team Lead and Publisher at GrantsDatabase.org. With a strong background in grant writing, nonprofit development, and funding strategy, Oluwole oversees the review and refinement of proposals submitted through the platform. His work ensures that applicants are equipped with compelling, funder-ready applications. Passionate about accessibility and impact, he also curates and publishes timely grant opportunities to empower changemakers across sectors.
Deadline: March 8, 2026 The Next Challenge for Media & Journalism 2026 is now open for applications, offering one of the largest startup competitions designed to support innovation and sustainability in the media and journalism sector. This prestigious programme aims to identify and empower trailblazers who are building the future of news and storytelling within local communities across the United States. About the Next Challenge for Media & Journalism 2026 The Next Challenge for Media & Journalism 2026 seeks to accelerate groundbreaking ideas that strengthen community connection, promote transparency, and drive the evolution of modern journalism. It provides an opportunity…
Deadline: Unspecified The HerFidelity Apprenticeship Program 2026 is a transformative initiative by Fidelity Bank designed to empower young female apprentices and women across Nigeria. This programme focuses on bridging the gap between learning and earning by providing women with structured apprenticeship opportunities, financial literacy, mentorship, and practical tools for self-reliance. About the HerFidelity Apprenticeship Program 2026 The HerFidelity Apprenticeship Program 2026 seeks to equip young women with hands-on vocational skills while helping them gain financial independence and confidence in their chosen careers. Through this initiative, Fidelity Bank partners with experienced trainers and businesses to offer on-the-job learning and financial inclusion…
Deadline: March 11, 2026 The NATO STO Women and Girls in Science Challenge 2026 is an exciting initiative by the NATO Science & Technology Organization (STO) designed to inspire and empower women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This annual challenge invites young innovators to bring forward creative, research-driven ideas addressing pressing challenges in defence, security, and resilience. Organised by the NATO Science & Technology Organization, the challenge celebrates the ingenuity of women and girls contributing to the global scientific community. About the Challenge The NATO STO Women and Girls in Science Challenge 2026 calls for visionary…
Deadline: March 31, 2026 The NIAS Safe Haven Fellowship 2026–2027 is an exceptional opportunity for scholars, journalists, writers, and artists whose professional work is threatened by war, conflict, or political pressure. Hosted by the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIAS), this fellowship provides a temporary academic home in the Netherlands, allowing fellows to continue their research, writing, or creative work in a secure and supportive environment. The NIAS Safe Haven Fellowship 2026–2027 fosters intellectual freedom and academic resilience, promoting creativity and scholarly exchange among professionals from around the world who face risk or restriction…
Deadline: March 16, 2026 The NIAS Fellowship 2027–2028 presents an incredible opportunity for researchers in the humanities and social sciences to pursue advanced, independent study in a supportive and interdisciplinary academic environment in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This prestigious fellowship, offered by the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIAS), provides scholars from around the world with the freedom, time, and resources to focus deeply on their research while engaging with an international community of leading academics. About the NIAS Fellowship 2027–2028 The NIAS Fellowship 2027–2028 is an individual research fellowship designed to give scholars the opportunity…
Deadline: March 15, 2026 The NATO Chief Scientist Grants Programme 2026 is now open for applications, offering a total of €500,000 in funding to support science and technology (S&T) research that advances NATO’s strategic goals. This initiative is designed to strengthen the scientific foundation of NATO’s decision-making, promote innovation, and attract exceptional researchers from Allied nations. About the NATO Chief Scientist Grants Programme 2026 The NATO Chief Scientist Grants Programme 2026 supports the Office of the Chief Scientist in providing high-level scientific and technological advice to NATO leadership. It focuses on fostering impactful research that aligns with the Alliance’s Science…
Deadline: March 27, 2026 Are you a passionate young leader working to create change in your community? The Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship 2026 offers an incredible opportunity to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, fully funded. This programme empowers changemakers driving impact in key areas affecting women and girls globally — from mental health and gender-based violence to reproductive rights and disability advocacy. About the Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship 2026 The Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded leadership opportunity created to support emerging young leaders tackling pressing issues impacting women and girls worldwide. The initiative is…
Deadline: February 28, 2026 The UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture 2026 is now open for nominations! This prestigious international award recognises individuals, groups, and institutions that have made outstanding contributions to the promotion, dissemination, and development of Arab culture worldwide. The prize honours those whose work fosters intercultural dialogue and strengthens understanding between Arab culture and other civilisations. About the UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture Established in 1998, the UNESCO-Sharjah Prize for Arab Culture was created in celebration of Sharjah’s designation as the Cultural Capital of the Arab Region. Jointly administered by UNESCO and the Government of the Emirate of…
Deadline: March 11, 2026 The World Bank Group Youth Summit 2026 invites passionate young changemakers from around the world to engage in one of the most anticipated global youth development events of the year. Taking place at the World Bank Group Headquarters in Washington, D.C., this Summit will focus on the theme “FutureWorks: Designing Jobs for the Digital Age.” The World Bank Group Youth Summit 2026 aims to empower young leaders aged 18 to 35 to design innovative, inclusive and sustainable solutions to address the evolving challenges of work and employment in an increasingly digital and automated world. About the…