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.
TEF Seed Capital Funding
Tony Elumelu Foundation
Non-returnable seed capital of $5,000 provided to young African entrepreneurs with innovative and high-potential business ideas. Since 2015, TEF has funded more than 27,000 young Africans with this seed capital.
Pan-Africa
African Union Youth SRH Ambassadors Initiative 2026
African Union
A youth volunteering programme focused on sexual and reproductive health across Africa. Open to young Africans interested in advocacy and community engagement.
Africa
TEF Entrepreneurship Programme
Tony Elumelu Foundation
A business management training and funding programme that equips African entrepreneurs with technical and soft skills to run successful businesses. Participants receive non-returnable seed capital of $5,000 each to launch or grow their ventures.
Pan-Africa
African Union–UNDP YouthConnekt Africa Export Accelerator 2026
African Union, UNDP
An accelerator program for youth-led businesses looking to expand across Africa. This competition supports young entrepreneurs in scaling their ventures across the African continent.
Pan-Africa
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
The Pollination Project Seed Grant 2026
The Pollination Project
Rolling funding grants of up to $500 for grassroots changemakers worldwide. This program supports community-driven initiatives and social impact projects across multiple continents.
Pan-Africa, Pan-Global
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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