Deadline: August 4, 2025 Are you a young leader passionate about social impact, sustainability, or community transformation? The Leading Change Fellowship 2025 presents an exciting opportunity for emerging professionals to sharpen their leadership skills, connect with a global network, and create meaningful change. Whether you’re a student, young professional, or community organiser, this fellowship offers a dynamic platform to enhance your leadership journey. What is the Leading Change Fellowship 2025? The Leading Change Fellowship 2025 is a prestigious leadership development initiative designed to support and empower youth with the tools, knowledge, and networks needed to drive transformation in their communities.…
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Deadline: August 22, 2025 Are you part of a public sector organisation in Scotland with a bold vision for using artificial intelligence to improve service delivery? The Futurescot AI Challenge 2025 is now open for applications, offering public institutions the opportunity to transform ideas into working AI prototypes—with expert support and national recognition. Launched by Futurescot in partnership with Storm ID, the Futurescot AI Challenge 2025 aims to uncover practical, ethical, and scalable AI solutions that can address real-world challenges across Scotland’s public sector. About the Futurescot AI Challenge 2025 The Futurescot AI Challenge 2025 is a three-phase innovation programme…
Deadline: July 23, 2025 Are you a young Nigerian graduate passionate about cybersecurity and looking to build a solid foundation for a career in the field? The Deloitte Academy Cyber Security Programme 2025 is now accepting applications! This prestigious 12-month programme is designed to upskill and empower the next generation of cybersecurity professionals in Nigeria. With the rapid expansion of the digital economy, cybersecurity expertise is in high demand. Deloitte West Africa launched this academy to bridge the skills gap and provide graduates with the technical competencies they need to thrive in today’s IT landscape. About the Deloitte Academy Cyber…
Deadline: July 31, 2025 The UNESCO Tamayouz Cinema Foundation Residency 2025 is now open for applications! This unique and fully funded residency empowers emerging African women filmmakers through six weeks of immersive training, mentorship, and professional production support in Morocco. If you are a talented storyteller ready to scale your craft, this could be your gateway to global impact. About the UNESCO Tamayouz Cinema Foundation Residency 2025 The UNESCO Tamayouz Cinema Foundation Residency 2025 is a collaborative initiative by UNESCO, the People’s Republic of China, and the Tamayouz Cinema Foundation. The programme selects ten African women filmmakers (ages 21 to…
Deadline: September 19, 2025 Are you an African writer with a compelling book idea? The Morland African Writing Scholarships 2025 are now open for applications! This prestigious scholarship offers selected writers a chance to receive £18,000 to complete a full-length manuscript over 12 months. If you’ve published work before and dream of writing your first book, this could be your breakthrough moment. What is the Morland African Writing Scholarships 2025? The Morland African Writing Scholarships 2025 are awarded annually by the Miles Morland Foundation to four outstanding African writers. The programme supports writers working on their first book of fiction…
Deadline: 31 October 2025 Coastal communities are on the frontlines of the climate crisis, facing increasing threats from sea-level rise, flooding, and erosion. In response, the Call for Proposals: Coastal Resilience to Climate Change seeks to fund innovative, scalable, and inclusive projects that enhance the adaptive capacity of coastal ecosystems and communities. This funding opportunity offers a chance to build long-term resilience through nature-based solutions, infrastructure adaptation, and stakeholder-driven planning. The Call for Proposals: Coastal Resilience to Climate Change is now open to eligible organisations around the world. Purpose of the Funding The primary goal of this call is to strengthen…
Deadline: 17 August 2025 The Access Sharjah Challenge 2025 is now open to education startups around the world, offering an exciting opportunity to pilot innovative learning solutions in Sharjah’s forward-thinking educational institutions. With a total prize pool of AED 500,000 and extensive support, the challenge provides a powerful springboard for EdTech ventures aiming to scale impact across the MENA region. Now in its seventh edition, the Access Sharjah Challenge 2025 is led by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), in partnership with the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) and Sharjah Education Academy (SEA). This year, the challenge focuses squarely on transforming…
Deadline: 27 July, 2025 Agricultural small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa now have an exciting opportunity to strengthen their resilience against climate change. The Building Resilience Against Climate and Environmental Shocks Program – Africa is now open for applications. This initiative is designed to equip agripreneurs with practical tools, training, and mentorship to build climate-smart, future-ready agri-businesses. The Building Resilience Against Climate and Environmental Shocks Program – Africa offers a unique blend of self-paced learning, interactive mentorship, and real-world application—all geared towards sustainable business growth in the face of environmental stress. About the Programme The programme is led by…
Deadline: August 15, 2025 The MTN Cloud Accelerator Program 2025 is now open to applications from high-potential African startups looking to scale their impact. Backed by a ₦100 million grant pool, this 12-week hybrid accelerator empowers growth-stage tech businesses through access to funding, cloud infrastructure, mentorship, and go-to-market support. This initiative is part of MTN’s broader vision of building inclusive digital economies and local innovation ecosystems “From Africa, for Africa.” If your startup has a working MVP and is solving real problems in underserved communities, this is your opportunity to accelerate with one of the continent’s leading telecom giants. About…
Deadline: September 26, 2025 The JW Couch Foundation Grants 2025 are now open to nonprofit organisations and select mission-aligned for-profits around the world. With a strong emphasis on preservation, education, and wellness, the foundation is offering minimum grant funding of $50,000 to innovative initiatives that align with its mission. If your work promotes strategic storytelling, digital transformation, and tangible impact, this could be the funding opportunity your organisation needs to scale. About the J.W. Couch Foundation The JW Couch Foundation is a philanthropic organisation committed to preserving culture, promoting education, and advancing community wellness. In recent years, the foundation has…