Applications are now open for the 2026 Eisenhower Fellowships (EF) Innovative Entrepreneurs Program. EF will select ascendant, innovative international entrepreneurs, ages 32–45, who have demonstrated success in leading for-profit enterprises that generate positive social impact. These Fellows will spend nearly six weeks in the United States in October and November 2026. A defining feature of the Fall 2026 program is the integration of international Fellows with their American counterparts from the 2026 USA Program. The combined cohort will convene in Austin, Texas, one of the country’s leading entrepreneurial hubs, for several days of residence, workshops and meetings. During this shared time, Fellows…
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Applications are now open for the 2025 British Council Film Lab Africa Accelerator Program. Film Lab Africa is the British Council’s flagship film and TV accelerator programme in Nigeria designed to equip, connect, and showcase a new generation of storytellers and filmmakers across the continent. Launched in 2023, Film Lab Africa builds creative and technical capacity in film and digital content development while creating opportunities for international collaboration, cultural exchange, and sustainable livelihoods for young creatives. Through a dynamic blend of training, mentorship, production grants, industry exposure, and showcasing, Film Lab Africa focuses on: Apply here: Film Lab Africa – Scriptwriters
Applications are now open for the 2026 WomenLift Health 12-month Midwifery Leadership Journey Program. WomenLift Health, in partnership with the Women in Leadership Advancement Network (WILAN), is launching a 12-month Midwifery Leadership Journey to strengthen the leadership capacity and networks of mid- to senior-career women advancing midwifery and maternal and newborn health (MNH) across Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, and Burkina Faso. The Journey will convene leaders from clinical care, education, regulation, policy, research, and innovation to connect, lead, and drive change for respectful, high-quality care for mothers and newborns. Midwifery women leaders will enhance leadership competencies, gain from coaching, peer learning, and…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) hereby announces the commencement of the online application for the 2026 Hajj National Medical Team (NMT). Applications are invited from qualified and eligible Medical Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurses, and Environmental/Community Health Officers (EHO/CHO) only. Only Eligible Medical Personnel Are To Apply The following documents must be attached to the application: Only Successful Applicants Will Be Communicated To After Every Stage.All Successful Personnel Are To Serve On Voluntary Basis. Note: Download required forms: APPLY NOW
Applications are now open for the 2026 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)-TWAS course. The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Washington DC, USA, and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), Trieste, Italy, are seeking candidates to participate in the annual summer course on science diplomacy to be held on 20-23 July 2026 in person in Trieste, Italy. The workshop The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Washington DC, USA, and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), Trieste, Italy, are seeking candidates to participate in the annual summer course on science diplomacy to be held on 20-23…
Applications are now open for the 2026 Prince Claus Fund Seed Award. Each year, the Prince Claus Fund offers a Seed Award to 100 emerging artists working in contexts where cultural expression is under pressure. The Seed Award provides recipients with the space and support to deepen their artistic interests and inquiries and amplify their practice — helping spark a new generation of changemakers. Each Seed Award recipient will receive €5,000 to invest in the growth of their artistic and cultural practice on their own terms. As a trust-based grant, the Seed Award places full confidence in the vision and autonomy of its recipients, allowing…
Applications are now open for the 2026 Microsoft Imagine Cup Student Startup Competition. Imagine Cup is where student founders turn bold ideas into solutions trusted by organizations worldwide. At every step, you’ll have access to Microsoft’s AI technologies, tailored guidance, and connections that help you refine your product and grow as a founder. Focus on a challenge aligned with one of the five Imagine Cup categories or tackle a different one altogether.Program Details Two Paths. One Goal: Build What Matters. Imagine Cup offers two tailored paths, Scale and Launch, to meet student founders where they are. Whether you’re gaining traction or just starting…
Applications are now open for the 2026 Deji Alli ARM Young Talent Award. This prestigious award continues its mission to empower young Nigerian entrepreneurs with bold, socially meaningful ideas and to support them with real resources and mentorship.Established in honour of ARM’s founding CEO, Deji Alli, DAAYTA reflects ARM’s long-standing commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and its dedication to nurturing the next generation of changemakers. Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for the award, the applicant must: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the program. Benefits DAAYTA is not just a grant, it’s a transformative entrepreneurial journey. The…
Yesterday in Lagos, Alhaji Aliko Dangote launched the N100 Billion Annual Education Scholarship Programme of his Foundation. The programme is designed to reach 155,000 students each year, with an estimated annual investment of N100 billion and more than N1 trillion over a ten-year period. Indeed, this landmark commitment will expand educational opportunities across Nigeria. The program kicks off in 2026 with scholarships for 45,000 students, growing to 155,000 annually by year four and reaching 1.325 million over 10 years. It prioritizes STEM for 30,000 undergraduates, vocational training, girls’ secondary education, teacher support, and infrastructure, with 25% of spots for people…
Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders. Three scholarships are offered to support the training and development of the next generation of leaders in global health, and strengthen the capacity of health systems and health-related research in Africa. These highly competitive scholarships are available to applicants intending to study on a one-year, full-time, London-based (face-to-face) MSc programme at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for these scholarships, applicants must: Award details Three scholarships are available for the 2026-27 academic year. Each scholarship will cover: How to apply The…