Scholarships and Opportunities

Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) in collaboration with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is offering a University Scholarship for visually impaired 200 level degree students in Nigeria. The program, part of CNL and NNPC's strategic investment in education, selects successful candidates based on their academic credentials. Candidates must have a CGPA of at least 2.5 and a minimum of five O-level credits. Application closes on 23rd June, 2023.

The Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC) is accepting applications for the 2022/2023 Bursary/Scholarship Scheme. Students from Ilaje and Ese-Odo Local Government Areas can apply online. Check the eligibility criteria and submit the required documents by the deadline. Visit the OSOPADEC website for more information.

Stanbic IBTC Digital Skill Empowerment Programme (DiSEP) 2023 is an initiative to train tech enthusiasts in digital skills, making them competent in the job market. The program nurtures development, supports Stanbic IBTC's digital transformation, and addresses the scarcity of digital talent.

The Malaria Innovation Essay Competition 2023, organized by Ifakara Health Institute and ALMA Youth Advisory Council, calls on Africa's youth to offer innovative ideas to combat malaria. With cash prizes for the top three winners, the competition provides a platform to incite change and encourage proactive participation in public health issues.

Lagos State Scholarship Board announces application period for the 2022/2023 Bursary and Scholarship Awards, open to Lagos State indigenous students. Applications start 1st June and end 30th June 2023. Visit www.lagosscholarship.org for the application and more information.

Applications for the King's College London Africa Studentships 2023-2024 are open. This project seeks to understand how African fashion producers create value for domestic and global markets, influencing socioeconomic change. The scholarship covers tuition, stipend, and research costs.

Applications for the Flywire Charitable Foundation Scholarship 2023 are open. Recognizing international students in social justice, global health, global citizenship, and environmental sustainability. Flywire is offering 16 scholarships of $5,000 each. Apply by June 2, 2023.

Depict Short Film Competition 2023, part of the Encounters Film Festival, invites global filmmakers to submit action films of 90 seconds or less. Win up to £2,500, industry exposure, and other exclusive prizes. Open to all worldwide, entry deadline is June 12, 2023

Access Bank & Udacity Advance Africa Scholarship Program 2023 offers 1,000 Nanodegree scholarships in Business Analytics, Programming, Data Science, Product Management, and Digital Marketing. Apply now to enhance your tech career and skills.

Apply now for the GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition 2023, aimed at youth-led African agribusinesses. Winners receive a game-changing $50,000 cash prize to accelerate their business. With a focus on innovation, market potential, and social impact, this is a chance to shine in the agrifood sector.

Applications are open for the Nigerian Youth Entrepreneurship Symposium (N-YES) 2023. A platform for young entrepreneurs to network with stakeholders from various sectors, aiming to create a sustainable and systematic youth-engaged entrepreneurial ecosystem in Nigeria.

Wikimedia Foundation announces the inaugural Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards 2023 to recognize African journalists' contributions to knowledge diversity. Inviting submissions from journalists living in Africa, this initiative aims to foster inclusivity, equity, and representation in global knowledge resources.

EMEND commemorates World Environment Day 2023 with a writing competition. Nigerian tertiary students are invited to submit essays on tackling plastic pollution, with a chance to win up to N100,000.

University of Pretoria is now accepting applications for the Master’s degree (LLM/MPhil) in Sexual & Reproductive Rights in Africa (SRRA) for the class of 2024. Apply by July 31, 2023, and join this unique programme shaping sexual and reproductive rights across Africa.

The University of Pretoria invites applications for its Master's in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa for 2024. Scholarships available for qualified applicants. Don't miss this chance to join a prestigious program, contributing to human rights and democracy in Africa.

Apply for the Dr. Adewale Adesina Foundation Scholarship at Adecom College of Business and Management, Ibadan, for Monotechnic/Polytechnic studies in the 2023/2024 academic session. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity for financial aid and academic growth.

Join the MIT-ETT program, a collaboration between MIT, NNPC Limited & TotalEnergies, for a semester at MIT. Elevate Nigerian engineering education by developing innovative curricula and teaching methods. Apply by June 7th, 2023. Transform the Nigerian tertiary academic sphere with MIT-ETT.

Apply for the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship 2023-2024 – a 10-month research & leadership program at Chatham House for African professionals in international affairs.

Apply for the AREF-MRC Towards Leadership Programme, empowering African scientists in global health research. Enhance leadership potential, build effective teams, and compete for major funding opportunities. Apply by May 12, 2023, and transform your research career.

Apply for Greenovations Africa Program 2023 to receive mentorship, support, and seed funding for your green innovation. Open to African entrepreneurs under 35. Deadline: April 24, 2023.