The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat Internship Program 2026 for young Africans.

Application Deadline: August 7, 2026.

Applications are now open for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat Internship Program. The African Continental Free Trade Area – AfCFTA is the world’s largest free trade area bringing together the 55 countries of the African Union (AU) and eight (8) Regional Economic Communities (RECs). The overall mandate of the AfCFTA is to create a single continental market with a population of about 1.3 billion people and a combined GDP of approximately US$ 3.4 trillion.

The AfCFTA is one of the flagship projects of Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU): The Africa We Want, the AU’s long-term development strategy for transforming the continent into a global powerhouse.

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ECOWAS Regional Business Incubation Programme (EBIP) 2026 for young Entrepreneurs in West Africa.

Application Deadline: 16 July 2026 (23:59 GMT)

Applications are now open for the 2026 ECOWAS Regional Business Incubation Programme, an initiative under the ECOWAS Youth and Women’s Entrepreneurship Programme (EYWEP) implemented by the ECOWAS Centre for Youth and Sports Development with technical and financial support from AUDA-NEPAD.

The programme is designed to identify and support young entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas through a structured incubation programme that helps transform ideas into viable and sustainable businesses.

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South African National Space Agency (SANSA) 2027 Postgraduate Bursaries for STEM students

Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2027 South African National Space Agency (SANSA) Postgraduate Bursaries.  SANSA provides post graduate degree bursaries to contribute to the national target for qualified post-graduates in science and engineering.

SANSA offer bursaries to Bachelor of Science and engineering students pursuing their honours, masters or doctoral qualifications in the following fields, but are not limited to just these:

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DAAD 2026 Study Scholarships – Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture in Germany (Funded)

Application Deadline: September 23rd, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 DAAD Study Scholarships – Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture. This scholarship programme offers you the opportunity to continue your education in Germany with a postgraduate or continuing course of study in the field of architecture. The scholarships also promote the exchange of experience and networking amongst colleagues.

Requirements 

You can apply if you have gained a first university degree in the areas of Architecture, Interior Design, Monument Conservation and Building in Existing Contexts/Reconditioning of Old Buildings, Urban Design/Urban Development, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Planning at the latest by the time they commence their scholarship-supported study programme.

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ACU Routledge/Round Table Commonwealth Studentships Program 2026/2027 for Ph.D. Students (GBP 5,500 award)

Application Deadline: 31 July 2026.

Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 ACU Routledge/Round Table Commonwealth Studentships Program. The Routledge/Round Table Commonwealth PhD Studentships provide support for research projects on Commonwealth-related themes in the humanities and social sciences.

Proposed research must meet at least one of the following criteria:

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The One Young World Leading Scholarship Program 2026 for emerging Young Leaders (Fully Funded to One Young World Summit in CapeTown, South Africa.)

Application Deadline: October 31st, 2026.

Applications are now open for the 2026 One Young World Leading Scholarship Program. The Leading Scholarship is designed specifically to identify and support outstanding young leaders from countries that are often under-represented at global forums and decision-making spaces.

If you are a young leader who is devising meaningful strategies to build a more sustainable world, One Young World is looking to bring you to our next annual Summit. Apply to attend the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa from 3 – 6 November via the One Young World flagship Leading Scholarship.

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Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships 2026/2027 for Master’s and PhD Study in Germany (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: 1 September, 2026.

Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships. The Heinrich Böll Foundation offers prestigious scholarship opportunities for highly motivated international students and doctoral candidates who wish to pursue higher education in Germany. These scholarships are designed to promote academic excellence, social engagement, democratic values, and environmental sustainability.

The programme
primarily targets talented students and researchers from DAC (Development Assistance Committee) countries who aim to pursue a Master’s degree or PhD in Germany. The foundation supports individuals who demonstrate strong academic performance, political awareness, and commitment to social justice, human rights, and environmental responsibility.

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