Opportunity is Calling: For African Professionals and Entrepreneurs
I'm happy to launch a new feature on the blog, a collection of opportunities for professionals and entrepreneurs across the African continent that offer professional development and leadership development and which align with the mission of this blog (not job opportunities).
Opportunities for Students and Professionals
The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship
Open to citizens of an African country
For postgraduate studies in a South African University
Applications are open until the 20th of April 2024
The Dubai Business Associates ProgramÂ
A 9-month fully funded opportunity for graduates with 0-3 years of work experience to work in Dubai for 9 months.Â
Applications are open until the 31st January 2024, and the program will run from September 2024.Â
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program (*Lesotho)
A ten-month programme for mid-level professionals to take part in academic (Non-Degree) and professional work.
Applications close on 5th April 2024
Opportunities for Entrepreneurs, Creators and Change Makers
Création Africa cultural entrepreneurs program
South Africa 🇿🇦 , Lesotho 🇱🇸 and Malawi 🇲🇼Â
Entrepreneurs that contribute to cultural and economic development.Â
Applications close on the 26th January 2024
One Young World Lead 2030 Scholarships
The One Young World Summit 2024 is taking place in Montreal, Canada. OYW offers various scholarships to provide the opportunity for exceptional young people to attend on the merit of their proven leadership and ability to create change in their home country.
*closing dates of scholarships vary.
Graça Machel Trust’s Women Creating Wealth -(WCW) in partnership with the Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET).
Open to women entrepreneurs in South Africa above the age of 18 in the financial services sector. Closing date: 16 February 2024
*Disclaimer: For any questions about any opportunities, please refer to the specific organisation. None of the above organisations compensate me for sharing these opportunities on my blog.
