Opportunities

Fellowships, grants, and programs in education, trade, investments, and philanthropy for African leaders.

Current Opportunities

FellowshipRemote — Africa

Uplift Education Fellowship 2026

A 12-month fellowship for African education professionals. Fellows receive full scholarship support, mentorship, and funding for community education projects in their home countries.

Deadline: July 31, 2026
AcceleratorRemote — Africa

Trade Accelerator Program

A 6-month program helping African SMEs navigate AfCFTA and build cross-border trade partnerships. Includes trade finance support and market access facilitation.

Deadline: August 15, 2026
ProgramRemote — Africa

Women in Business Investment Readiness

Preparing women entrepreneurs for investment through business training, financial modeling, and direct connections to gender-lens investors and guarantee fund programs.

Deadline: Rolling admissions
GrantRemote — Africa

Philanthropy Innovation Grant

Grants of $5,000 for community organizations developing innovative approaches to education access, healthcare delivery, or agricultural development across Africa.

Deadline: September 1, 2026
SummitRemote — Africa

Youth Leadership Summit

A week-long leadership summit for African youth ages 18-30, featuring workshops on entrepreneurship, policy advocacy, and community development.

Deadline: October 1, 2026