MASDAR-WiSER 2026 Pioneers Shaping Sustainability Leadership Program for women sustainability leaders.

Application Deadline: Unspecified

Applications are now open for the 2026 MASDAR-WiSER Pioneers Shaping Sustainability Leadership Program. Women in Sustainability, Environment, and Renewable Energy (WiSER) – a global platform co-founded in 2015 by Masdar and the Zayed Sustainability Prize – has officially opened applications for its 2026 WiSER Pioneers Program, dedicated to empowering the next generation of female sustainability leaders.Now entering its ninth cohort, the year-long, competitive program is dedicated to empowering emerging female leaders in sustainability. Since its launch in 2018, the Pioneers Program has provided 535+ hours of workshops, 515+ hours of one-to-one mentoring and welcomed more than 150 Pioneers from over 30 nationalities, equipping them with the knowledge, networks, and leadership skills to shape the global energy transformation and deliver meaningful impact in their communities.

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The Afrinvest Analyst Programme 2026 for young Nigerian graduates.

Application Deadline: October 6, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2026 Afrinvest Analyst Programme. Afrinvest is seeking enthusiastic and self-motivated Analysts to join our comprehensive training program. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across various departments, participate in learning experiences, and contribute to organizational goals. The successful candidates should be eager to learn, adapt, and possess a strong desire for professional growth within a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited university.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent research abilities and a willingness to learn and grow.
• A positive attitude, enthusiasm, curiosity, and a growth mindset.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in diverse environments and roles.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative and ownership of tasks.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with data analysis tools.

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Commonwealth Foundation Grants Programme 2025/2026 for Civil Society Organizations (£60,000 in Grants).

Application Deadline:  23 October, 2025.

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Commonwealth Foundation Grants Programme. The Commonwealth Foundation offer grants of up to £60,000 to civil society organisations in the Commonwealth.

The open call grants seek to facilitate constructive engagement between civil society and decision-makers, including civil society participation in policy development and implementation. Funding Priorities Health Justice Freedom of expression Climate Justice

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DSTI – CSIR African Laser Centre Scholarship Programme 2026 for African Students

Application Deadline: 17 October 2025

Applications are now open for the 2026 DSTI – CSIR African Laser Centre Scholarship Programme. The African Laser Centre initiative (ALC) is an open, non-exclusive partnership to stimulate innovation, research and technology development in lasers and their applications across Africa. In support of this broad objective, it seeks local, continental and global partnerships.

The CSIR hereby invites applications from researchers in South Africa or across Africa with active collaborations with researchers at South African universities for bursary support for their non-South African students, who intend to further their postgraduate studies in laser and laser application-related disciplines, and who will be registered at a South African university in 2026.

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University of British Columbia Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026/2027 for study in Canada (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: October 15, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2026 University of British Columbia Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The University of British Columbia (UBC) is pleased to be partnering with The Mastercard Foundation to foster the next generation of African leaders. After supporting over 171 Mastercard Foundation Scholars in its first phase, The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC will provide 351 academically talented young people from Africa with access to quality and relevant university education at UBC. After graduating, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars will then utilize their learning and experiences to contribute to the economic growth and social transformation of their communities in Africa.

Requirements

Requirements:

To be eligible for consideration for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Masters’ Degree Program at UBC, the applicant must:

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Toyota South Africa Motors bursary fund 2026 for young South Africans

Application Deadline: September 30, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2026 Toyota South Africa Motors bursary fund. Toyota South Africa Motors bursary fund has been established in an effort to provide support to its communities, specifically to emerging talent who proudly display commitment and excel academically. We believe that such talent belongs here, with us, at Toyota influencing the future of mobility in Africa and beyond.

Toyota recognizes the value of bridging the gap between tertiary education and the world of work. The vision is not only to contribute financially but to equip successful candidates with workplace experience through vacation work and potential exposure to our flagship graduate programme.

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