Opportunities
Doors worth walking through.
Internships, fellowships, grants, scholarships, and competitions curated by the ATTP team for young Africans aged 13 to 35. Updated regularly.
The strongest performers on Launchpad and TIC finalists are introduced directly to brief sponsors and organisations listed here. If you have done the work, this is where the next door opens.
Humphrey Fellowship Program 2027–2028
U.S. State Department
Fully funded fellowship programme open to emerging leaders from Africa and other continents. Provides professional development and networking opportunities in the USA.
USA
Deadline: 29 May 2027
Moonshot Awards 2026
Moonshot Awards
A competition and grant opportunity for young innovators with bold ideas in various sectors including climate, technology, and social impact.
Pan-Africa
Google Africa Applied AI Lab 2026
African AI startups and researchers can access early Google DeepMind models, technical mentorship, and potential funding. Offers support for AI innovation across Africa.
Africa
Hult Prize Challenge
Hult Prize Foundation
A global competition challenging students to launch for-profit startups that support at least one UN Sustainable Development Goal. Teams compete through 5 rounds with the winning team receiving $1M USD in seed funding to bring their business idea to life.
Remote
Yiaga Africa Regional Community Organizing Institute 2026
Yiaga Africa
A fully funded programme for young democracy and development leaders in West Africa. Participants receive training in community organizing and civic engagement.
West Africa
Principles of Intelligence Bridging Barriers in Safety and Security Fellowship (PIBBSS) Winter Fellowship 2026–2027
PIBBSS
A fully funded fellowship based in South Africa focusing on AI safety research with monthly stipend, accommodation, flights, and mentorship. Participants receive $3,000 monthly to work on global AI safety research.
South Africa
TEF Entrepreneurship Programme 2026 Cohort
Tony Elumelu Foundation
A business management training and funding programme for African entrepreneurs. Participants receive non-returnable seed capital of $5,000 each, technical and soft skills training, and access to mentorship and the TEFConnect digital platform.
Pan-Africa
Women in Tech Accelerator Kenya Cohort 9
Women in Tech Accelerator
An accelerator programme for women-led tech startups in Kenya offering seed funding and business support. Participants can win up to $10,000 in seed funding to scale their ventures.
Kenya
Funded EU Delegations Traineeships 2026
European Union
Funded traineeship opportunities with EU Delegations across multiple continents, offering experience in international diplomacy and development.
Pan-Africa
Hult Prize Competition
Hult Prize Foundation
A global startup competition challenging students to launch for-profit businesses that support UN Sustainable Development Goals. Teams compete through 5 rounds with the winning team receiving $1M USD in seed funding.
Global
Paid IOM Internships 2026
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Paid internship opportunities with the International Organization for Migration. Open to young Africans and international applicants across multiple continents.
Pan-Africa, Remote
PAID FAO Internship Programme 2026
FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)
Hands-on internship opportunities with the UN's food and agriculture agency. Gain practical experience in agriculture, food security, and sustainable development.
Pan-Africa
Know of an opportunity that should be listed here? Email the ATTP team or reach out via our contact page. We prioritise opportunities that are open to young Nigerians and Africans and do not require paid applications.
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