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Funding opportunityAfrica/United Kingdom

University of Manchester Global Futures Scholarships 2026 (For African Students)

For undergraduate and Master’s programmes Award amount: Up to £30,000 (UG); up to £18,000 (Masters).

ScholarshipAfricaUnited Kingdom
Funder
Source institution to be confirmed
Deadline
2026-04-09: Sep 4, 2026
Award
See official call page
Applicant
Eligible applicants described on the official call page
Funding opportunityJapan; Africa; Europe

Canon Foundation in Europe – Japan-Africa Programme 2027

Research fellowship programme supporting mobility and collaboration between Japan and Africa.

FellowshipResearchAfricaEurope
Funder
Canon Foundation in Europe
Deadline
15 Sep 2026: Sep 15, 2026
Award
Fellowship support listed on official page
Applicant
Researchers / fellows
Funding opportunityUnited States

Smithsonian NMAAHC Internship Opportunities 2026

The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture lists internship opportunities for students and emerging professionals interested in museum, history, culture, and public humanities work.

InternshipMuseumsHistoryPublic humanities
Funder
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Deadline
Varies by internship cycle
Award
Internship terms vary by opportunity; see official Smithsonian pages
Applicant
Students / Emerging professionals
Funding opportunityEast Africa

East Africa Acumen Fellowship

Acumen Academy fellowship for East African social innovators, builders, and leaders working on poverty, dignity, and systems change.

FellowshipLeadershipSocial impactAfrica
Funder
Acumen Academy
Deadline
Deadline not clearly stated on official page
Award
Fellowship support; see official Acumen Academy page
Applicant
Practitioners & professionals
Funding opportunityEast Africa

Peacebuilding and Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE) in East Africa / BRACE4PEACE Programme

UNDP Kenya call for applications under a PVE/BRACE4PEACE programme supporting peacebuilding, prevention of violent extremism, and related livelihood or community resilience activities in East Africa.

PeacebuildingDevelopmentTrainingYouth
Funder
UNDP Kenya with KOICA
Deadline
Deadline not captured from listing
Award
Support details on official page
Applicant
Organization or Applicant
Funding opportunityAfrica / CARICOM

Afreximbank-Edordu Research Competition 2026

Afreximbank and CANEX research competition for postgraduate students at accredited tertiary institutions in Africa or eligible CARICOM states, focused on African trade and development themes.

ResearchCompetitionAfricaTrade
Funder
Afreximbank / CANEX
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Award
Research competition prize details on official page
Applicant
Postgraduate student
Funding opportunityAfrica

the Accelerate Africa Startup Programme 2026: A Launchpad for Early-Stage African Founders

Accelerate Africa opportunity: the Accelerate Africa Startup Programme 2026: A Launchpad for Early-Stage African Founders. Confirm eligibility, deadline, funding package, and application route on the source...

FundingStartup
Funder
Accelerate Africa
Deadline
Deadline not captured from listing
Award
See source page and official source for funding details
Applicant
Startup or SME
Funding opportunityAny country; exceptional support in wealthy countries

Zoological Society for the Conservation of Species and Populations

Zoological Society for the Conservation of Species and Populations funding opportunity for Any country; exceptional support in wealthy countries. Grant size: Up to €6,000 for new projects.

GrantOngoingConservation
Funder
Zoological Society for the Conservation of Species and Populations
Deadline
Ongoing
Award
Up to €6,000 for new projects
Applicant
Organization
Funding opportunityAfrica

Zindi Launches $5,000 Multilingual Health AI Challenge for Low-Resource African Languages

Zindi opportunity: Zindi Launches $5,000 Multilingual Health AI Challenge for Low-Resource African Languages. Confirm eligibility, deadline, funding package, and application route on the source page.

FundingAI
Funder
Zindi
Deadline
Deadline not captured from listing
Award
Funding mentioned in listing: $5,000
Applicant
Applicant
Funding opportunityTanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda

Wees Een Kans (Be A Chance) Foundation

Wees Een Kans (Be A Chance) Foundation funding opportunity for Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda. Grant size: Unspecified.

GrantOngoingFoundation
Funder
Wees Een Kans (Be A Chance) Foundation
Deadline
Ongoing
Award
Unspecified
Applicant
Organization
Funding opportunityUK & developing countries

Tula Trust

Tula Trust funding opportunity for UK & developing countries. Grant size: GBP £1,000 – GBP £5,000 typical grants.

GrantOngoing
Funder
Tula Trust
Deadline
Ongoing
Award
GBP £1,000 – GBP £5,000 typical grants
Applicant
Organization
Funding opportunityLow and Middle-Income Countries

The William Leech Charity – Lady Leech Fund

The William Leech Charity funding opportunity for Low and Middle-Income Countries. Grant size: Based on project needs and impact.

GrantOngoing
Funder
The William Leech Charity
Deadline
Ongoing
Award
Based on project needs and impact
Applicant
Organization
Funding opportunityUK & overseas

The Wallace Bell Charitable Trust

The Wallace Bell Charitable Trust funding opportunity for UK & overseas. Grant size: Unspecified.

GrantOngoing
Funder
The Wallace Bell Charitable Trust
Deadline
Ongoing
Award
Unspecified
Applicant
Organization
Funding opportunityAfrica

The Trevor Noah Foundation Education Changemakers Program – 3rd Cohort (East & Central Africa)

Trevor Noah Foundation opportunity: The Trevor Noah Foundation Education Changemakers Program – 3rd Cohort (East & Central Africa). Confirm eligibility, deadline, funding package, and application route on the...

Funding
Funder
Trevor Noah Foundation
Deadline
Deadline not captured from listing
Award
See source page and official source for funding details
Applicant
Applicant
Funding opportunityUK and selected African countries

The Sterry Family Foundation

The Sterry Family Foundation funding opportunity for UK and selected African countries. Grant size: GBP £2,000 - GBP £4,000 overseas grants.

GrantOngoingFoundation
Funder
The Sterry Family Foundation
Deadline
Ongoing
Award
GBP £2,000 - GBP £4,000 overseas grants
Applicant
Organization
Funding opportunityUK & overseas

The Sai Ram Trust

The Sai Ram Trust funding opportunity for UK & overseas. Grant size: Total charitable grants 2025: GBP £36,632.

GrantOngoing
Funder
The Sai Ram Trust
Deadline
Ongoing
Award
Total charitable grants 2025: GBP £36,632
Applicant
Organization
Funding opportunityDeveloping countries

The Rufford Foundation

The Rufford Foundation funding opportunity for Developing countries. Grant size: £7,000 to £18,000.

GrantOngoingFoundation
Funder
The Rufford Foundation
Deadline
Ongoing
Award
£7,000 to £18,000
Applicant
Organization
Funding opportunityUK & Uganda

The Raindance Charitable Trust

The Raindance Charitable Trust funding opportunity for UK & Uganda. Grant size: GBP £2,000 - GBP £10,000 overseas grants.

GrantOngoing
Funder
The Raindance Charitable Trust
Deadline
Ongoing
Award
GBP £2,000 - GBP £10,000 overseas grants
Applicant
Organization
Funding opportunityLMIC/underserved communities

The Philips Foundation NGO support

The Philips Foundation NGO support funding opportunity for LMIC/underserved communities. Grant size: Unspecified.

GrantOngoingFoundation
Funder
The Philips Foundation NGO support
Deadline
Ongoing
Award
Unspecified
Applicant
Organization
Funding opportunityLMIC/underserved communities

The Philips Foundation Impact Investments (PFII)

The Philips Foundation Impact Investments (PFII) funding opportunity for LMIC/underserved communities. Grant size: Unspecified.

GrantOngoingFoundation
Funder
The Philips Foundation Impact Investments (PFII)
Deadline
Ongoing
Award
Unspecified
Applicant
Organization
Funding opportunitySub-Sahara Africa

The Peter Stebbings Memorial Charity

The Peter Stebbings Memorial Charity funding opportunity for Sub-Sahara Africa. Grant size: GBP £3,000 - £10,000.

GrantOngoing
Funder
The Peter Stebbings Memorial Charity
Deadline
Ongoing
Award
GBP £3,000 - £10,000
Applicant
Organization
Funding opportunityGlobal

The Oak Foundation

The Oak Foundation funding opportunity for Global. Grant size: USD $25,000 to USD $10 million.

GrantOngoingFoundation
Funder
The Oak Foundation
Deadline
Ongoing
Award
USD $25,000 to USD $10 million
Applicant
Individual or Organization
Funding opportunityUK and overseas

The Laing Family Trusts

The Laing Family Trusts funding opportunity for UK and overseas. Grant size: GBP £2,000–GBP £20,000 typical.

GrantOngoing
Funder
The Laing Family Trusts
Deadline
Ongoing
Award
GBP £2,000–GBP £20,000 typical
Applicant
Organization
Funding opportunityUK and overseas

The Gilander Foundation

The Gilander Foundation funding opportunity for UK and overseas. Grant size: Up to GBP £500.

GrantOngoingFoundation
Funder
The Gilander Foundation
Deadline
Ongoing
Award
Up to GBP £500
Applicant
Organization