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Powerful Network
Connect with a vibrant community of changemakers, innovators, and social entrepreneurs across Nigeria and the continent, creating lifelong partnerships.
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Transform ideas into action. Your work creates tangible change in communities, addressing Africa's most pressing challenges through collective action.
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Opportunities
OpenInternational FellowshipLikely eligible
Mandela Washington Fellowship
U.S. Department of State
Flagship programme bringing young African leaders to the United States for academic coursework, leadership training and networking.
- No fixed deadline
- United States
- 6 weeks
Who can apply: Ages 25–35 · Africa
View details · Applications are closedOpenSeed FundingLikely eligible
Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme
Tony Elumelu Foundation
Seed funding, mentoring and business training for African entrepreneurs with early-stage business ideas.
- No fixed deadline
- Online · Africa
- 12 weeks
Who can apply: Ages 18+ · Africa
View details · Applications are closedOpenInternational ScholarshipLikely eligible
Chevening Scholarships
UK Government
Fully funded master's degrees in the United Kingdom for future leaders with strong leadership potential.
- No fixed deadline
- United Kingdom
- 1 year
Who can apply: Bachelor’s degree
View details · Applications are closedOpenRegional FellowshipLikely eligible
African Leadership Academy Fellowship
African Leadership Academy
Leadership development and entrepreneurship support for emerging African leaders building ventures with social impact.
- No fixed deadline
- South Africa
- 3 months
Who can apply: Africa
View details · Applications are closedOpenSeed FundingLikely eligible
Pollination Project Seed Grants
The Pollination Project
Small seed grants for grassroots social change projects led by individuals and community groups.
- No fixed deadline
- Online · Global
Who can apply: Open to everyone
View details · Applications are closedOpenProgrammeLikely eligible
Mastercard Foundation Young Africa Works
Mastercard Foundation
A strategy to help millions of young people in Africa find dignified and fulfilling work.
- No fixed deadline
- Africa
Who can apply: Africa
View details · Applications are closedOpenFull-timeLikely eligible
Program Officer – Youth Development
African Development Bank
Design and manage youth development programmes across the continent, working with governments and partners.
- No fixed deadline
- Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Who can apply: Bachelor’s degree
View details · Applications are closedOpenCommunity ServiceLikely eligible
Event Volunteer: Annual Impact Conference 2026
YALI Network Abuja
Help welcome guests, run registration and support sessions at the Annual Impact Conference in Abuja.
- Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- Abuja, Nigeria
- 1 day
Who can apply: Ages 18+
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