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Adaptation Fund Gender Mainstreaming E-course: Free Online Training on Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation
The Adaptation Fund Gender Mainstreaming E-course is a free, self-paced online learning opportunity designed to strengthen the capacity of implementing entities and other relevant stakeholders to integrate gender-responsive approaches throughout the lifecycle of climate adaptation projects and programmes. Developed by the Adaptation Fund, the course responds to the growing recognition that effective climate adaptation cannot […] The post Adaptation Fund Gender Mainstreaming E-course: Free Online Training on Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation appeared first on Opportunities for Youth .
- Environment
Variable amount
No announced deadline - FellowshipOpen
Erasmus Mundus Scholarships 2027 · Fully Funded Master's Scholarships in Europe for International Students
Applications for the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarships 2027 are expected to open soon for international students worldwide. Funded by the European Union, these fully funded scholarships provide an opportunity to pursue a high-quality international master's degree while studying at multiple universities across Europe and beyond. Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are among Europe's most […] The post Erasmus Mundus Scholarships 2027 | Fully Funded Master's Scholarships in Europe for International Students appeared first on Opportunities for Youth .
- Education
Variable amount
No announced deadline - FellowshipOpen
Free Net Zero Learning Pathway by UN SDG:Learn · Learn Climate Action and Science-Based Targets
Are you interested in climate action, sustainability, and achieving a net-zero future? The UN SDG:Learn Net Zero Learning Pathway offers a free opportunity for learners worldwide to develop a comprehensive understanding of net-zero emissions, climate science, and science-based targets. Developed through collaboration with leading United Nations partners, this self-paced learning pathway helps individuals, professionals, students, […] The post Free Net Zero Learning Pathway by UN SDG:Learn | Learn Climate Action and Science-Based Targets appeared first on Opportunities for Youth .
- Environment
Variable amount
No announced deadline - GrantOpen
Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) Young Innovation Challenge 2026 for young Innovators.
Application Deadline: 31st August 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) Young Innovation Challenge. Through strategic partnerships, KCDF has expanded the programme’s reach, enabling more…
1,500,000 KES
No announced deadline - FellowshipOpen
Global Model FAO 2026 Registration Opens: Join Future Leaders at the FAO Headquarters in Rome
Registrations Are Now Open for Global Model FAO 2026 Students, educators, aspiring diplomats, and global changemakers from around the world now have the opportunity to register for the highly anticipated Global Model FAO 2026 conference. Hosted at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, Italy, this prestigious international event provides participants […] The post Global Model FAO 2026 Registration Opens: Join Future Leaders at the FAO Headquarters in Rome appeared first on Opportunities for Youth .
- Agriculture
Variable amount
No announced deadline - FellowshipOpen
Science for Africa Foundation Event Scholarships 2027: Apply for Funding to Attend the Global Mental Health in Africa Conference (GMHAC2027)
The Science for Africa Foundation, in partnership with the Mental Health Innovation Network, is offering a limited number of Event Scholarships to support individuals who want to participate in the Global Mental Health in Africa Conference 2027 (#GMHAC2027) but face financial barriers. The scholarship initiative is designed to ensure that the voices shaping the future […] The post Science for Africa Foundation Event Scholarships 2027: Apply for Funding to Attend the Global Mental Health in Africa Conference (GMHAC2027) appeared first on Opportunities for Youth .
- Health
Variable amount
No announced deadline - ScholarshipOpen
Skoll Scholarship 2027 at the University of Oxford: Fully Funded Oxford MBA Scholarship for Social Entrepreneurs Driving Systemic Change
Fully funded scholarship for the MBA at the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School, reserved for social entrepreneurs.
- All sectors
Variable amount
No announced deadline - ScholarshipOpen
Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Postgraduate Scholarships 2027 in South Africa: Fully Supported Master's, Doctoral and Postdoctoral Funding for Outstanding Researchers
Master's and doctoral scholarships from the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust in South Africa, fully supported.
- All sectors
Variable amount
No announced deadline - CompetitionOpen
African Power Awards
African Power
Award for entrepreneurs, innovators and project leaders building high-impact solutions for Africa and its diaspora. Despite the name, it has nothing to do with the energy sector.
- All sectors
Variable amount
No announced deadline - CompetitionClosed
Africa Innovation Awards
Africa Innovation Awards
Continental innovation prize, held in Dakar and organised by Wutiko. The 2026 edition took place on 11-12 May, and the submission page states that applications are closed.
- Finance and payments
- Environment
- Health
Variable amount
No announced deadline - AcceleratorOpen
UNDP Africa Timbuktoo Launchpad Program 2026 for GreenTech Startups.
Timbuktoo is the pan-African innovation initiative of the United Nations Development Programme, built on an ambition to mobilise a billion dollars across the continent. The Launchpad is its entry point for green technology startups.
- Energy
- Digital
Variable amount
No announced deadline - ScholarshipOpen
Tunde Onakoya AltSchool Scholarship For Nigerians · ₦250m Fund et Laptops
Digital skills scholarship led by Tunde Onakoya, with an announced fund of 250 million naira and laptops provided to recipients.
- Digital
Variable amount
No announced deadline