NNPC/NAE PSC Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme 2026/2027 for young Nigerian graduates.

Application Deadline:  7th of May 2026.

Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 NNPC/NAE PSC Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme. In pursuance of this, NAE invites applications from suitably qualified and interested Nigerian graduates for the 2026/2027 Postgraduate Scholarship Award Scheme. The award is in two categories: –

1. Overseas – For study in a reputable overseas university 

2. Local – For study in a recognized Nigerian university Requirements To qualify for the 2026/2027 NAE Post Graduate Scholarship Award scheme, applicants MUST:

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The Regent Global-Pankaj Award to End Conflict – (Fully Funded to the 2026 One Young World Summit in Cape Town, South Africa)

Application Deadline:  15 June 2026.

Applications are now open for the 2026 Regent Global-Pankaj Award to End Conflict . This Award has been launched to recognise the young leaders who are tackling conflict at its roots and creating unity within and between communities torn apart by divisions.

Regent Global and One Young World will identify ten young leaders as finalists for the award, based on their demonstrated impact:

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The 2026 Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize for emerging young Leaders (USD 10,000 prize and Fully Funded to the Athens Democracy Forum in Athens, Greece & One Young World Summit in Cape Town, South Africa)

Application Deadline:

Applications are now open for the 2026 Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize. Launched by the Kofi Annan Foundation (KAF) and the Democracy and Culture Foundation in 2023, the Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize is awarded annually to a young leader aged 18 to 30 and presented at the Athens Democracy Forum. The award recognises exceptional leadership shown by young activists in defending and promoting democracy, and aims to inspire more young people to commit to the advancement of democracy.

Throughout his mandate as Secretary-General of the United Nations and later at the head of KAF, Kofi Annan worked to promote democracy, which he called “a catalyst for better governance, greater security, and human development.” He was also a great believer in youth leadership and inclusion, and he strived to facilitate the participation of young people in local, national and international decision-making forums.

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German Bundestag International Parliamentary Scholarships (IPS) 2027 for young African Graduates (700 euros per month & Fully Funded to Berlin, Germany).

Application Deadline: 15 May 2026.

Applications are now open for the 2027 German Bundestag International Parliamentary Scholarships (IPS) . The German Parliament invites politically and socially committed young graduates from Southern Africa (Botswana, Namibia, South Africa), East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda), and West Africa (Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal) to Berlin in January for a scholarship programme.

Since 2020, the German Bundestag has offered a scholarship programme under the patronage of the President of the Bundestag for young graduates from sub-Saharan Africa who want to learn more about the German parliamentary system and who want to play an active and responsible role in shaping the democratic future of their countries.

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Book Sales - Birthday Commemoration (Olagunju Success Taiwo).

This is to inform the general public and avid book readers communities across the globe that as a way of commemorating his birthday; Unicorn Media & Communications, a subsidiary of Unicorn Conglomerate (Pty) Limited and Olagunju Success Taiwo, have announced that all his titles both on Google Play Books and Amazon platforms are now offered for sale at half-prices.

From 6th April 2026 to 30th of April 2026 (3 weeks promotion), all interested candidates can go to Google Play Books to purchase any of the author's titles for half-prices as he celebrates his 45th birthday and 10 years of his journey into book writing and self-publication.

And on Amazon - the promotion will run from 6th April to 13th April 2026 (a week promotion).

And before the 21st of April 2026, which is the birthday of the author, a planned event to mark his birthday will be announced.

Go out there and celebrate the author of conscience of minds!

To buy now click on any of these links below:

Google: Olagunju Success Taiwo – Books on Google Play

Amazon: Amazon.com : Olagunju Success Taiwo

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Z Zurich Foundation One Young World Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in CapeTown, South Africa)

Application Deadline: 4 May 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Z Zurich Foundation One Young World Scholarship. For African young leaders who are leading initiatives that support vulnerable or marginalised youth to transition from education into sustainable employment or entrepreneurship, particularly in low-income or underserved contexts.

The Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship 2026 will support 25 young African leaders working on enabling social equity through education, employability or entrepreneurship solutions, to participate in the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, from 3 – 6 November. In addition, ZZF scholars will take part in a curated pre- and post-Summit program designed to support leadership growth, build peer networks, and amplify their impact.

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