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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).
- 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
Canon Foundation in Europe – Japan-Africa Programme 2027
Research fellowship programme supporting mobility and collaboration between Japan and Africa.
- Funder
- Canon Foundation in Europe
- Deadline
- 15 Sep 2026: Sep 15, 2026
- Award
- Fellowship support listed on official page
- Applicant
- Researchers / fellows
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.
- 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
East Africa Acumen Fellowship
Acumen Academy fellowship for East African social innovators, builders, and leaders working on poverty, dignity, and systems change.
- Funder
- Acumen Academy
- Deadline
- Deadline not clearly stated on official page
- Award
- Fellowship support; see official Acumen Academy page
- Applicant
- Practitioners & professionals
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.
- Funder
- UNDP Kenya with KOICA
- Deadline
- Deadline not captured from listing
- Award
- Support details on official page
- Applicant
- Organization or Applicant
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.
- Funder
- Afreximbank / CANEX
- Deadline
- Sep 30, 2026
- Award
- Research competition prize details on official page
- Applicant
- Postgraduate student
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...
- Funder
- Accelerate Africa
- Deadline
- Deadline not captured from listing
- Award
- See source page and official source for funding details
- Applicant
- Startup or SME
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.
- Funder
- Zoological Society for the Conservation of Species and Populations
- Deadline
- Ongoing
- Award
- Up to €6,000 for new projects
- Applicant
- Organization
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.
- Funder
- Zindi
- Deadline
- Deadline not captured from listing
- Award
- Funding mentioned in listing: $5,000
- Applicant
- Applicant
Wees Een Kans (Be A Chance) Foundation
Wees Een Kans (Be A Chance) Foundation funding opportunity for Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda. Grant size: Unspecified.
- Funder
- Wees Een Kans (Be A Chance) Foundation
- Deadline
- Ongoing
- Award
- Unspecified
- Applicant
- Organization
Tula Trust
Tula Trust funding opportunity for UK & developing countries. Grant size: GBP £1,000 – GBP £5,000 typical grants.
- Funder
- Tula Trust
- Deadline
- Ongoing
- Award
- GBP £1,000 – GBP £5,000 typical grants
- Applicant
- Organization
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.
- Funder
- The William Leech Charity
- Deadline
- Ongoing
- Award
- Based on project needs and impact
- Applicant
- Organization
The Wallace Bell Charitable Trust
The Wallace Bell Charitable Trust funding opportunity for UK & overseas. Grant size: Unspecified.
- Funder
- The Wallace Bell Charitable Trust
- Deadline
- Ongoing
- Award
- Unspecified
- Applicant
- Organization
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...
- Funder
- Trevor Noah Foundation
- Deadline
- Deadline not captured from listing
- Award
- See source page and official source for funding details
- Applicant
- Applicant
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.
- Funder
- The Sterry Family Foundation
- Deadline
- Ongoing
- Award
- GBP £2,000 - GBP £4,000 overseas grants
- Applicant
- Organization
The Sai Ram Trust
The Sai Ram Trust funding opportunity for UK & overseas. Grant size: Total charitable grants 2025: GBP £36,632.
- Funder
- The Sai Ram Trust
- Deadline
- Ongoing
- Award
- Total charitable grants 2025: GBP £36,632
- Applicant
- Organization
The Rufford Foundation
The Rufford Foundation funding opportunity for Developing countries. Grant size: £7,000 to £18,000.
- Funder
- The Rufford Foundation
- Deadline
- Ongoing
- Award
- £7,000 to £18,000
- Applicant
- Organization
The Raindance Charitable Trust
The Raindance Charitable Trust funding opportunity for UK & Uganda. Grant size: GBP £2,000 - GBP £10,000 overseas grants.
- Funder
- The Raindance Charitable Trust
- Deadline
- Ongoing
- Award
- GBP £2,000 - GBP £10,000 overseas grants
- Applicant
- Organization
The Philips Foundation NGO support
The Philips Foundation NGO support funding opportunity for LMIC/underserved communities. Grant size: Unspecified.
- Funder
- The Philips Foundation NGO support
- Deadline
- Ongoing
- Award
- Unspecified
- Applicant
- Organization
The Philips Foundation Impact Investments (PFII)
The Philips Foundation Impact Investments (PFII) funding opportunity for LMIC/underserved communities. Grant size: Unspecified.
- Funder
- The Philips Foundation Impact Investments (PFII)
- Deadline
- Ongoing
- Award
- Unspecified
- Applicant
- Organization
The Peter Stebbings Memorial Charity
The Peter Stebbings Memorial Charity funding opportunity for Sub-Sahara Africa. Grant size: GBP £3,000 - £10,000.
- Funder
- The Peter Stebbings Memorial Charity
- Deadline
- Ongoing
- Award
- GBP £3,000 - £10,000
- Applicant
- Organization
The Oak Foundation
The Oak Foundation funding opportunity for Global. Grant size: USD $25,000 to USD $10 million.
- Funder
- The Oak Foundation
- Deadline
- Ongoing
- Award
- USD $25,000 to USD $10 million
- Applicant
- Individual or Organization
The Laing Family Trusts
The Laing Family Trusts funding opportunity for UK and overseas. Grant size: GBP £2,000–GBP £20,000 typical.
- Funder
- The Laing Family Trusts
- Deadline
- Ongoing
- Award
- GBP £2,000–GBP £20,000 typical
- Applicant
- Organization
The Gilander Foundation
The Gilander Foundation funding opportunity for UK and overseas. Grant size: Up to GBP £500.
- Funder
- The Gilander Foundation
- Deadline
- Ongoing
- Award
- Up to GBP £500
- Applicant
- Organization