Microsoft is opening applications for its prestigious Microsoft Research Fellowship 2026, a global program designed to support exceptional PhD students working on cutting-edge research. For African researchers, this year’s fellowship comes with a $17,000 USD stipend, including travel funding to collaborate with Microsoft Research labs — an incredible opportunity for young scholars pushing the boundaries of science, engineering, computing, and artificial intelligence. With competitions for research funding growing tighter across Africa, the Microsoft Research Fellowship stands out as a life-changing gateway into world-class innovation, mentorship, and global collaboration. If you’re a PhD student working on impactful research, this is one…
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Youth unemployment remains one of Nigeria’s biggest challenges, leaving millions of young people with ideas but no funding to bring them to life. To address this gap, the Federal Government introduced the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalization Programme (YEIDEP)—a national initiative designed to empower young Nigerians with grants, skills training, business support, and mentorship. For 2025, the registration portal for Batch B has officially reopened. Young Nigerians between 18 and 35 years old now have another opportunity to access grants ranging from ₦50,000 to ₦500,000, depending on their business needs and training performance. This is a significant opportunity for anyone…
Call for Applications: Airtel–3MTT NextGen Fellowship 2025 for Young Nigerian Innovators. Please ensure you read the fellowship requirements before applying here. The 3MTT NextGen Fellowship is now open for applications, offering one of Nigeria’s most ambitious digital talent development programmes. The initiative is powered by a strategic partnership between the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, the Airtel Africa Foundation, NITDA, and the 3MTT Secretariat. It is designed to identify, train, and elevate exceptional young Nigerians who are ready to build careers and solutions in the country’s fast-growing digital economy. The fellowship is a special track under the…
Call for Applications: Mercy Corps Ventures AI for Financial Resilience Initiative 2025 ($50,000 Equity-Free Grants for Startups) Applications are now open for the Mercy Corps Ventures (MCV) AI for Financial Resilience Initiative 2025, which seeks to support startups using AI, blockchain, and emerging technologies to close financial service gaps for unbanked, underbanked, and climate-vulnerable populations across emerging markets. The initiative focuses on piloting and scaling solutions such as AI-driven insurance, parametric credit, savings via bond tokenization, and anticipatory cash transfers and remittances, all designed to strengthen financial access, economic resilience, and trust in digital finance. Apply Also: Expo City Dubai…
Call For Applications: Sanofi Foundations 2025 Climate Action & Health Resilience Grants for African NGOs (Up to €100,000 Funding) African community-based organizations and NGOs working in climate and public health now have a major funding opportunity as Foundation S – the Sanofi Global Health Program launches the 2025 Climate Action & Health Resilience Grants. The program supports locally led initiatives reducing health risks linked to extreme heat, air pollution, and climate-driven challenges, especially impacting women, youth, and vulnerable communities. With grants of €50,000–€100,000 per year, this opportunity is designed to scale grassroots solutions that strengthen health systems and build climate resilience…
Call for Applications: Enugu State Scholarship & Education Loans Board (ESSELB) 2025/2026( Full Tuition Scholarship for Undergraduates and Postgraduates) The Enugu State Scholarship and Education Loans Board has opened applications for the 2025/2026 academic session. The scholarship covers full tuition fees for both undergraduate and postgraduate students who are enrolled in approved tertiary institutions. The programme is designed to support indigenes of Enugu State who are pursuing higher education and need financial assistance to advance their academic journey. Eligibility Requirements• Applicants must be indigenes of Enugu State. This ensures the scholarship reaches students the state government is responsible for supporting.•…
Impact-driven startups and social enterprises can now apply for Expo City Dubai Foundation’s Global Innovators Programme, which offers grants of up to US$ 100,000. The programme backs scalable solutions that tackle urgent challenges, especially in the Global South. The Expo City Dubai Foundation continues the legacy of Expo Live by funding entrepreneurs who address major social, environmental, and humanitarian challenges.For African founders, this is a powerful opportunity to gain global exposure, scale your solutions, and work with a foundation that has disbursed grants to innovators in over 90 countries.Past support has included mentoring, access to international networks, and business development…
Chevron Nigeria Limited is inviting Nigerian students to apply for the 2025 Internship Program. This initiative is part of Chevron’s corporate social responsibility efforts and supports the Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme by offering hands-on training, monthly stipends, and real industry exposure. The program helps students build technical knowledge, develop new skills, and gain experience in one of the world’s leading energy companies. Eligibility Requirements • Open only to Nigerian students studying either in Nigeria or abroad• Applicants must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s, National Diploma or Higher National Diploma program• Industrial training must be a compulsory requirement of the…
If you lead an early-stage business in Africa and want to refine your model, pitch to investors, and gain exposure, the African Business Challenge organised by Africa Business Club @ Kelley offers a platform to compete, learn and gain prize funding. Hosted by the Africa Business Club at Kelley School of Business (Indiana University), the competition is designed to support African-based ventures with investment readiness and exposure. It provides entrepreneurs with access to business frameworks, feedback from investor-judges, and a chance at prize money. For African MSMEs, participating offers more than just a contest—it’s a learning experience that strengthens market…
Federal Government Launches Student Venture Capital Grant for Student Innovators Nationwide The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially opened applications for the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG) — a national funding programme designed to empower student innovators with grants of up to ₦50 million. This initiative targets students across all 36 states, the FCT, and the 6 geopolitical zones, with a special focus on innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medical Sciences (STEMM). How to Apply for the S-VCG Grant All applications must be submitted online through the official portal:👉 https://svcg.education.gov.ng The application process is designed to help students…