Laptop scholarships, seeking radical fulfilment, $30K for climate organizations, and graduate jobs in Nigeria!
5 minutes read
Hey sis,
I hope you have a splendid week filled with rest, boundaries, and pace. The past few days have been rather exhausting, particularly as a Nigerian woman.
Here’s the reminder that it is okay to take a step back, protect your well-being, and set boundaries. Don’t feel guilty for doing that. Remember, you can not pour from an empty cup.
A snapshot of this week’s letter
Dear Yvonne, I’m currently seeking radical fulfilment in my life.
Get a laptop scholarship from She Code Africa.
A $30K prize for climate activists and organizations.
Graduate jobs in Nigeria, fellowships, and internships.
Ask A Career Consultant
Dear Yvonne, I’m currently seeking radical fulfillment in my life. I’m 36 y/o. I’ve not been in the job space for years because I was doing a business; now I want to transition and build a career even though I feel age is no longer on my side. I want to know that there is hope for me, and can you help me with action steps to take?
Yvonne says,
Hey love. First, let me say: There is absolutely hope for you. Age is just a number, and your experience - from running a business to your life journey - adds so much value to any career path you choose now. Here’s how to step into this next chapter:
1. Own Your Journey: Your business experience isn’t a setback; it’s an asset! Take stock of the skills you've developed - management, problem-solving, creativity - and see how they can transfer into the career space you're now pursuing.
2. Start Small and Build Momentum: Break your goal into smaller, achievable steps. Whether it's upskilling, networking, or applying for roles, little by little, you’ll start building the career foundation you desire.
3. Focus on What Excites You: Radical fulfillment comes from aligning your career with what lights you up. Reflect on your passions, interests, and what drives you -build your career around that. It’ll make the journey more fulfilling.
4. Build Your Network: Seek mentors, join professional communities, and surround yourself with people who uplift you. They’ll help guide you, provide opportunities, and remind you of the possibilities.
You’ve already been successful in your own way - now it's about channeling that experience into your next adventure. You’ve got everything it takes to thrive!
Hugs, Yvonne.
Opportunities
What’s New
Click on each opportunity to apply.
She Code Africa Laptop Scholarship: The laptop scholarship is designed to lessen a major barrier for women in tech, ensuring that every woman and young girl has this essential resource to push them further to learn, upskill, and build an economically independent future.
Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme: Are you interested in making a real impact in your communities by leading your digital development project? Are you currently enrolled or recently graduated from a tertiary education institution from a STEM or a demonstrably STEM-related academic programme? Up to a USD 10,000 grant for each Fellow.
Global Graduate Program – Digital & Technology at Heineken (Nigeria): A three-year program which consists of three rotations, each lasting six months, and will take place within your chosen area: Supply Chain, Digital & Technology, Commerce, Finance, Procurement, or People. After the rotations, you’ll have the opportunity to spend the next 18 months working in the Nigeria office.
Research Consultant at Hope Behind Bars Africa: Seeking the services of two researchers to curate up-to-date data and analysis on gender and the death penalty in Nigeria, highlighting intersectional and context-specific issues faced by women and minorities on death row in Nigeria.
Social Behavioral Change Manager (Nigeria) at Girl Effect: 7+ years’ experience delivering sexual health/family planning and or/ economic empowerment programs for adolescent girls and young women in Nigeria.
The Iris Prize: The Iris Prize rewards new ideas and established projects, hoping to overcome the circumstantial barriers that too often prevent young people from being able to advocate for nature-related change. $30K in prizes to be won!
Women Win Internship - Win Win Strategies (Remote): You are currently studying or recently finished (in the last 6 months) in one or more of the following fields: gender studies, women’s rights, international development, business, or economics. €300 per month.
Deloitte One Young World Scholarship 2025: For young leaders who are pioneering innovative solutions to either address the causes and effects of climate change and protect natural ecosystems or transform education and skills development for the future workforce. Fully funded to the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich.
The African STARS Fellowship Programme 2025: This prestigious initiative is designed to train the next generation of African leaders in genomics, diagnostics, vaccine development, and biotechnology innovation.
African Liberty Writing Fellowship Program: A year-long program designed to train young Africans with career interests in academia, media, public policy, or any other critical-and-analytical-writing-related career in opinion article writing.
The Oando Joint Venture Graduate Acceleration Program (OGAP) 2025: In the 18-month program, applicants will participate in structured experiential learning from some of the best minds the industry has to offer to prepare them for career opportunities within the sector.
Like these? There’s more where they came from. Recently, we’ve added new opportunities to our website!
Closing Soon!
Click on each opportunity to apply.
Mar 10: The Doc Society Climate Story Fund, Digital Marketing Specialist at Consultants for Impact, PCT Fellowship Program, Grants Associate - The Disability Rights Fund, Acuity Legacy Fellowship, Animated 3D Character Designer at CIVICUS, President's PhD Scholarships at Imperial College, Wetech Career Certificate Scholarships, VivaTech AfricaTech Awards, Program Manager at The Afara Initiative
Mar 11: Vital Voices Visionaries Program
Mar 12: Study in Romania Scholarship
Mar 14: AI4D Scholarship Programme, RAISEAfrica – Renewables Accelerator Program, Young Innovation Leaders Fellowship, Youth Leadership Development Programme, IWMF Anja Niedringhaus Courage In Photojournalism Award, New Futures Fellowship, Stakeholder Relation Officers - New Incentives, Operations Intern at Arcadia Impact
Mar 15: DW Akademie International Media Studies Programme, Enterprising Futures Scholarship, Visa Africa Accelerator Program, Junior Research Fellowship, IBRO Parenthood Grant, GLF Landscape Leadership Camp, ICTP Postgraduate Diploma Scholarship Programme, Ronald Coase Fellowship, Carl Menger Fellowship, Elinor Ostrom Fellowship, Oskar Morgenstern Fellowship, Frédéric Bastiat Fellowship, Adam Smith Fellowship, EmpowerED Girls Leadership Program, Storytelling Fellowship - The 50 Percent, Young Person’s Guide to Systems Change - The 50 Percent, Editorial Intern at Narrative Landscape Press
Mar 16: Cooperation Grant at AU-EU Youth Action Lab, World IP Day Youth Video Competition, Career Development and Graduate Support Coordinator - Ashinaga Foundation, Community Coordinator Internship - WeRobotics, Community Engagement Coordinator - Giving What We Can, ARM Young Talent Programme
To-Do List
Ask - Ask Yvonne Alozie Obi, a career expert, your burning career questions here. Read all the previous answers from Yvonne here.
Share - Did you get into any of the opportunities we shared recently? Share your progress here.
FindHer - Click here to get a customized opportunity for your career goals.
Get Rewards: Refer a friend and win The Opportunity Navigator, an eBook and checklist to help you land your next big opportunity.
Join - Join our private LinkedIn group here. We share the juiciest opportunities as soon as they land.
Tell Your Story - We receive submissions from our community all year round!
Don’t Miss An Email - Move our emails to the primary folder of your mailbox (from Promotions) or whitelist our email to avoid missing out on our stories and opportunities.
Connect - Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Threads and LinkedIn.
When you share this newsletter, we reach more Nigerian women and empower them with valuable opportunities and stories. Thank you for being a part of our journey.
Sis, how did you find today’s newsletter?
Click to let us know below.
💁🏾♀️ It’s a vibe! OR 🤦🏾♀️ Not my vibe!
See you next week!