Global and local scholarships, a fellowship at Harvard, 5000 euros for youth-led restoration projects, and other opportunities!
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Hey sis,
Do you have the faith to start small? Sometimes, it feels like everyone else in the world has it all together. They already have the experience you’re trying so hard to build. They already have the network while you’re struggling to get a glimpse of the seat at the table. Everyone is already made… except you. How do you begin when the starting line is miles ahead, and there are no bridges?
Sis, you just start right where you are. You start small… planning, walking, jogging, or sprinting. Or maybe you find another line altogether. But you move. This week, I hope you have the courage to start small, even if you look silly, feel lost, are doing it so afraid, and you don’t even know what’s at the end of the journey.
A snapshot of this week’s letter
A fully-funded undergraduate scholarship at the University of Toronto, Canada.
An M&E fellowship in Nigeria offering $1500, and another fellowship at Harvard University!
Mentorship from experts and grants of 5000 euros for youth-led restoration projects.
A post-graduate scholarship in Nigeria, mentorship for muslim students, and another scholarship in Ireland!
Opportunities
What’s New
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Graphics Design and Digital Communications Associate at Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation: A strong portfolio showcasing graphic design experience across a range of media - still graphics, motion graphics, etc. A creative flair with a high attention to detail. 3 - 5 years of relevant experience.
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program: This is U of T’s most prestigious and competitive scholarship for international students. The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships will cover tuition, books, incidental fees, and full residence support for four years. For students in SS3 or who have graduated in June 2025. Two female students from Nigeria won this scholarship in 2024. So if you have a teen child, sibling or cousin, you need to check this out.
UBA Graduate Management Accelerated Programme (GMAP): Bachelor's degree (Minimum Second Class Lower) from a government-accredited institution. Must have completed NYSC or its equivalent.
iLEAD Africa Project ACE Program: Open to applications from passionate youth leaders aged 18–35 based in Nigeria who are committed to promoting active citizenship and democratic accountability in their communities.
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Fellow at Lafiya Nigeria: Cares deeply about making a real-world difference and sees evaluation as a tool for improvement, not just accountability. Thinks critically about what’s worth measuring, how we measure it, and why it matters, not just how to run the numbers. Has experience or strong instincts in designing M&E systems and tools (e.g. theories of change, sampling plans) that are practical and help programmes learn and adapt. USD 1,500 gross per month during fellowship; permanent full-time salary to be determined after the fellowship.
Waging Justice for Women Fellowship: Offers early-career women lawyers a yearlong, fully funded immersive work experience at one of the leading human rights organizations in Africa. Note: The Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA), based in The Gambia, and the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), based in Tanzania, are willing to accept applications from qualified candidates licensed to practice law in other African countries. At least two years of post-qualification experience in the legal field.
FCMF Student Mentorship Programme 2025: The programme creates a supportive and enriching environment for muslim undergraduate students by exposing them to experienced mentors and experts who provide guidance and encouragement as they navigate their academic and future professional journeys.
Bretton Woods 2.0 Fellowship: Have demonstrated expertise or academic background in international economics, public policy, fintech, or governance. Have at least 5 years of experience or research engagement in global economic affairs. $3,000 honorarium.
Global Landscapes Forum Restoration Stewards Program: The program will consider applications from anyone between the ages of 18 and 35 who is leading or working on a youth-led restoration project in any of the following ecosystems: forest, mountains, oceans, wetlands, peatlands, drylands or rangelands. Mentorship from experts and a grant of EUR 5,000.
Ireland Fellows Programme Africa: It offers selected students the opportunity to undertake a fully funded one-year master’s level programme at a higher education institution (HEI) in Ireland. The award covers programme fees, flights, accommodation and living costs.
Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program at Harvard University: The Radcliffe Fellowship Program supports 50 scholars, artists, and public intellectuals who have demonstrated records of achievement in their respective fields and show great promise for future contributions. Fellows receive a stipend of $78,000 plus an additional $5,000 to cover project expenses.
The Niger Delta Development Commission Local Master’s Postgraduate Scholarship: Applicants must be indigenes of the Niger Delta Region; be not older than 40 years of age and should possess a First Class, Second Class Upper, or Lower Bachelor’s Degree, or a Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of Upper Credit and Post Graduate Diploma (PGD).
Like these? There’s more where they came from. Recently, we’ve added new opportunities to our website!
Closing Soon!
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Jul 14: Custodian Graduate Trainee Programme
Jul 15: Applied Social Media Lab Fellowship Program at Harvard University, Effective Thesis Fellowship, CORAF Doctoral Thesis (PhD) Scholarships, COP30 Climate Change Media Partnership Reporting Fellowship, Blossom Academy’s Data Analytics & Data Science Training, Mentors at Supervised Program for Alignment Research, Uongozi Institute Women’s Leadership Programme
Jul 16: The French Institutes for Advanced Study Fellowship Programme, Salesforce Solutions Architect and Senior Administrator at Open Philanthropy
Jul 17: Monitoring & Evaluation Fellow at Lafiya
Jul 19: High Impact Medicine Career Planning Course
Jul 20: UNESCO Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads Photo Contest, The Niger Delta Development Commission Local Master’s Postgraduate Scholarship
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