[June 2026]
Explore grants, scholarships, fellowships, awards, research programmes, and training opportunities supporting education and learning across Africa. Open to students, researchers, educators, NGOs, and academic institutions, these opportunities promote skills development, academic excellence, innovation, and educational advancement throughout the continent.
CFAs: Moses Mapesa Education and Research Grant
Deadline: 31-July-2026
Applications are open for the Moses Mapesa Education and Research Grant, which supports Master’s and Doctoral students in Africa conducting research on cultural and natural heritage linked to UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Tentative List sites…[more]
Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards
Deadline: 30-September-2026
Applications are open for the Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards, which recognise journalists and media professionals across Africa for published work that raises awareness on key social issues…[more]
Applications open for Merck Foundation Film Awards in Africa
Deadline: 30-September-2026
The Merck Foundation Film Awards 2026 “More Than a Mother” invite African filmmakers, film students, and young creative talents to submit long or short films addressing critical social issues such as infertility stigma, girls’ education, women empowerment, child marriage, FGM, and gender-based violence (GBV)…[more]
Merck Foundation SONG Awards “More Than a Mother” 2026 (Africa)
Deadline: 30-September-2026
The Merck Foundation Song Awards 2026 “More Than a Mother” invite African singers and musical artists to create songs addressing infertility stigma, girls’ education, women empowerment, child marriage, FGM, and gender-based violence (GBV)…[more]
Entries open for Merck Foundation Fashion Awards (Africa)
Deadline: 30-September-2026
The Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2026 “More Than a Mother,” in partnership with African First Ladies, invite African fashion students and designers to submit original designs promoting social messages such as women’s empowerment, girls’ education, and ending gender-based violence…[more]
RFAs: Partnerships for Women’s Digital Empowerment at Scale
Deadline: 08-July-2026
The SheConnects Digital Accelerator: Africa Round 2 supports organizations using digital technologies and partnerships to improve outcomes for women and children across Sub-Saharan Africa. The programme focuses on scalable digital solutions in health, education, and agriculture/livelihoods, with strong emphasis on reaching at least 50,000 women within an 18-month implementation period…[more]
Call for Applications: ACET Youth Policy Lab 2026
Deadline: 07-July-2026
The Youth Governance Policy Simulation Initiative supports young Africans aged 18 to 35 in developing practical policymaking, leadership, and governance skills. The programme uses simulated policy processes, mentorship, collaboration, and competitive policy design to help participants create solutions for key development challenges across Africa…[more]
Call for Applications: Education Grant Programme (Zambia)
Deadline: 31-August-2026
The Zambia Society Trust provides partial financial support to disadvantaged Zambian students who want to continue their education after secondary school…[more]
EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program for Zimbabwean Students
Deadline: 02-August-2026
The EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) is an initiative by the U.S. Embassy in Harare aimed at expanding access to U.S. higher education for talented Zimbabwean students…[more]
SANRAL Scholarships for High School Learners (South Africa)
Deadline: 30-September-2026
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) is inviting applications for its Scholarship Programme, which provides educational support to high school learners across South Africa…[more]
CFAs: Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (Uganda)
Deadline: 02-July-2026
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is a U.S. government-sponsored Fulbright exchange for accomplished mid-career professionals…[more]
Call for Applications: Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (Zimbabwe)
Deadline: 10-July-2026
The U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe is inviting applications for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, a prestigious Fulbright exchange initiative that provides mid-career professionals with an opportunity to undertake graduate-level study, leadership development, and professional collaboration in the United States…[more]
RFAs: Strengthening and Adaptation of Forestry Training Provision in Côte d’Ivoire
Deadline: 30-July-2026
The Forestry Training Strengthening and Adaptation Project aims to contribute to the sustainable and inclusive management of forestry resources in Côte d’Ivoire through the enhancement of forestry education and capacity-building systems…[more]
Rise Up Together Launches Leadership and Advocacy Program in Kenya
Deadline: 19-July-2026
Applications are now open for the Rise Up Together Leadership and Advocacy Accelerator, a leadership development program designed to support local civil society leaders working to advance gender equity in education and create lasting social change in Kenya…[more]
Call for EOIs: Implementation of School Feeding Programme (Sierra Leone)
Deadline: 30-June-2026
The World Food Programme has launched a Call for Expression of Interest for partners to support the implementation of a school feeding programme in Sierra Leone. The programme aims to improve children’s access to nutritious meals, strengthen education outcomes, support local smallholder producers, and promote community-based food systems…[more]
Call for Strengthening School Leadership for Better Learning Outcomes (Nigeria)
Deadline: 30-June-2026
UNICEF Nigeria has launched a Call for Expression of Interest to strengthen school leadership, instructional management and education planning across 30 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Kano, Jigawa and Sokoto states. The initiative will support headteachers and education leaders through leadership training, coaching, improved data use and inclusive education practices…[more]
Nominations Open: Golden Shield Heritage Awards 2026 (South Africa)
Deadline: 14-August-2026
The Golden Shield Heritage Awards 2026 celebrates individuals, organisations, and institutions contributing to the preservation, promotion, and interpretation of South Africa’s cultural heritage…[more]
Call for Applications: External Bursary Programme (South Africa)
Deadline: 31-August-2026
The Vodacom External Bursary Programme provides academic merit-based financial support to high-achieving South African students pursuing full-time undergraduate studies…[more]
Call for Applications: Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (Ethiopia)
Deadline: 19-July-2026
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program invites applications from mid-career professionals in Ethiopia who demonstrate leadership potential, public service commitment and policy-related experience…[more]
Apply now for EducationedUSA Nigeria Advising Program
Deadline: 03-July-2026
The FY26 EducationUSA Nigeria Advising Program provides funding to organizations that can deliver academic advising services and support Nigerian students seeking admission to U.S. universities…[more]
Call for EOIs: Inclusive Early Childhood Development in Vulnerable Communities in Namibia
Deadline: 03-July-2026
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund is inviting proposals to strengthen early childhood development services with a focus on disability inclusion in Namibia. The programme aims to improve early identification, referral, caregiver support, inclusive education, nutrition screening, birth registration, hygiene promotion, and multi-sectoral coordination for children with disabilities and developmental delays…[more]
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program (Egypt)
Deadline: 15-July-2026
The Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program is a U.S. government-funded cultural and academic exchange initiative. It enables early-career educators from Egypt to improve their teaching skills, strengthen English language ability, and participate in university-level teaching and study in the United States…[more]
Call for Climate-Smart Livelihood Support for Community Policing Actors (South Sudan)
Deadline: 03-July-2026
The United Nations Development Programme is seeking a qualified CSO, NGO or CBO to implement livelihood, vocational skills and climate-smart agriculture interventions for community policing actors in Central Equatoria State, South Sudan…[more]