Author: Oluwole Omojofodun

Are you passionate about improving climate resilience in Africa? The WISER Africa Co‑Production Fellowship 2025 offers early-career researchers and professionals a unique opportunity to engage with regional climate institutions, contribute to co-produced weather and climate services, and build technical and stakeholder collaboration skills across Africa. This fully funded fellowship is supported by the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) through the ARCAN initiative. In this blog post, we break down all you need to know about the WISER Africa Co‑Production Fellowship 2025, including eligibility, benefits, and application details. About the WISER Africa Co‑Production Fellowship 2025 The WISER Africa…

Deadline: July 11, 2025 Are you a young changemaker working to uplift women’s or youth voices in your community? The DW Akademie SparkChange Program 2025 is now open for applications! This unique initiative offers mentorship and incubation support to grassroots leaders in Uganda and Tanzania, with a focus on amplifying the civic, social, and political participation of underrepresented voices—especially women and youth—in rural and peri-urban communities. About the DW Akademie SparkChange Program 2025 The DW Akademie SparkChange Program 2025 is an impact-driven initiative by Germany’s international media development organization, DW Akademie. It is designed for community leaders, activists, and youth…

Deadline: August 15, 2025 Are you an emerging playwright with a powerful story to tell? The prestigious Yale Drama Series International Playwriting Competition 2026 is now open for submissions! This is your chance to have your original, unpublished play recognized, published, and brought to life on stage—all while earning a significant cash prize. About the Yale Drama Series International Playwriting Competition 2026 The Yale Drama Series International Playwriting Competition 2026 is an annual global competition hosted by Yale University Press, dedicated to identifying and celebrating new voices in playwriting. Open to playwrights from around the world, the competition offers unmatched…

Are you an emerging writer from an underrepresented community in the U.S. looking to kickstart your literary career? The FSG Writers Fellowship 2026 offers a prestigious, year-long opportunity to receive mentorship, editorial support, and a $15,000 grant to develop your work. Applications for this transformative fellowship are now open. About the FSG Writers Fellowship 2026 The FSG Writers Fellowship 2026, offered by renowned publisher Farrar, Straus and Giroux (FSG), is designed to uplift and empower early-career writers from underrepresented backgrounds. The fellowship provides financial support, mentorship, and access to the publishing world for writers working on their first full-length manuscript…

Deadline: July 17, 2025 Are you a Nigerian entrepreneur looking to scale your business? The SEEDINVEST Acceleration Programme 2025 by the Biodun & Ibikunle Foundation is now accepting applications! This unique programme offers tailored entrepreneurial support—including training, mentorship, and non-cash asset grants—to empower nano, micro, and small businesses across Nigeria. What is the SEEDINVEST Acceleration Programme? The SEEDINVEST Acceleration Programme 2025 is a flagship initiative by the Biodun & Ibikunle Foundation designed to equip Nigerian small businesses with essential tools for sustainable growth. The programme provides: Unlike typical funding programmes, SEEDINVEST focuses on real assets that directly impact business capacity…

Deadline: Aug 3, 2025 Are you a fashion entrepreneur in Africa looking to scale your business or refine your early-stage idea? The 2025 Fashionomics Africa Incubator and Accelerator Programs are now open for applications! Spearheaded by the African Development Bank, these programs are designed to uplift innovative fashion and accessories entrepreneurs across the continent through targeted training, mentorship, funding opportunities, and visibility. About the 2025 Fashionomics Africa Incubator and Accelerator Programs The 2025 Fashionomics Africa Incubator and Accelerator Programs are split into two tracks tailored to suit entrepreneurs at different stages of their business journey: Each track offers a rich…

Deadline: August 15, 2025 The Visa Accelerator Program Africa 2025 – Cohort 5 is now accepting applications from high-potential fintech startups across the African continent. This three-month hybrid accelerator offers innovative startups a unique opportunity to scale rapidly with the support of Visa and top global partners. Whether you’re working in embedded finance, sustainable payments, or SME empowerment, the Visa Accelerator Program Africa 2025 – Cohort 5 is designed to help you go further, faster. About the Visa Accelerator Program Africa 2025 – Cohort 5 The Visa Accelerator Program Africa 2025 – Cohort 5 is tailored for seed to Series…

Deadline: July 13, 2025 Are you a young African architect or designer passionate about using design as a tool for social justice, climate sustainability, and innovation? The MASS African Design Centre Fellowship 2025 is now accepting applications for its transformative, fully funded design residency in Kigali, Rwanda. This prestigious opportunity supports emerging African talent in the built environment with hands-on experience, mentorship, and global visibility. About the MASS African Design Centre Fellowship 2025 The MASS African Design Centre Fellowship 2025 is a 12-month full-time, in-person residency hosted in Kigali, Rwanda, followed by a one-year period of remote mentorship. This program…

Deadline: July 28, 2025 The IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Scholarship 2025 is now open for applications! This fully funded initiative, in collaboration with One Young World, offers a unique opportunity for promising young social entrepreneurs to attend the globally renowned One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich, Germany. If you’re a purpose-driven leader focused on creating social impact, this scholarship could be your next big leap forward. About the IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Scholarship 2025 The IKEA Social Entrepreneurship Scholarship 2025 aims to support exceptional founders and co-founders of social enterprises who are addressing pressing global issues such as inclusive circularity, inclusive…

Deadline: August 29, 2025 The National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF) Projects Grants 2025 is now open for applications. This funding opportunity, offered by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF), supports community-led projects that confront systemic racism and promote racial equity in Canada. With up to CAD 125,000 available per project and a total fund of CAD 2.2 million, the NARF Projects Grants 2025 aim to empower organizations committed to anti-racism research, education, and public awareness. Key Dates and Deadlines Funding Details Projects must fall under one or more of the Fund’s strategic themes (outlined below) and demonstrate measurable outcomes in combating…