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ScholarshipCloses tomorrow, 12 Nov

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

DAAD In-Country and In-Region Scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africa: Funded Master’s Degrees in Development Related Fields

The DAAD In-Country/In-Region Programme funds development related Master’s degrees for graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa, either in their own country or in another country in the region. The award runs for the regular duration of the course, generally up to two years, and covers a monthly scholarship, tuition fees, a study and research allowance, thesis publishing costs and health insurance, with a travel allowance for In-Region holders. Applications for the round now open close on 12 November 2026.

Eligibility: Applicant is a graduate or postgraduate from Sub-Saharan Africa

Deadline: November 12, 2026
Location: Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana
Funding or benefit: No single figure is published on the programme page. The award lists a monthly scholarship, study and research allowance, thesis publishing costs, tuition fees and health insurance, plus a travel allowance for In-Region holders. The amounts appear in the call for applications of the degree programme you apply to. Applying through the host institution costs nothing.

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CompetitionCloses 15 Nov

D-Prize

D-Prize Global Competition 2026: Up to US$20,000 to Launch an Organization Distributing Proven Poverty Solutions

A global competition that gives up to US$20,000 in seed funding to first-time founders building organizations that deliver proven, evidence-based poverty solutions to underserved communities. The 2026 round runs from 14 September 2026 with submission deadlines on 25 October, 15 November and 6 December 2026.

Eligibility: Open to applicants worldwide, including individuals and founding teams

Deadline: November 15, 2026
Location: Global, Kenya, Nigeria
Funding or benefit: Up to US$20,000 in seed funding to launch a new organization that distributes a proven poverty solution. The award can support initial programme implementation, team costs, early operations and pilot activities, and awardees spend the following months piloting their distribution idea and building the organization.

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FellowshipCloses 16 Nov

Harvard Global Health Institute

Harvard LEAD Fellowship 2027 to 2028: Fully Funded Global Health Leadership Fellowship for Professionals in Low and Middle Income Countries

A one year, fully funded leadership fellowship from the Harvard Global Health Institute and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, built for global health professionals based in low and middle income countries. Applications close at 11:59 PM EST on Sunday, November 15, 2026.

Eligibility: Open to applicants from all continents, regions, disciplines, sectors, genders and gender identities

Deadline: November 16, 2026
Location: Africa
Funding or benefit: No cash award amount is published. The fellowship covers visa fees, housing and flights, and provides a living stipend for the six week in residence period in the United States.

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AcceleratorCloses 16 Nov

Melton Foundation

Melton Foundation Global Solvers Accelerator 2027

A ten month, cohort based leadership and peer learning programme for social impact practitioners aged 20 to 35, bringing 15 to 20 changemakers from around the world together to strengthen the community projects they already lead.

Eligibility: Emerging changemakers aged 20 to 35 who are actively driving social impact in their communities

Deadline: November 16, 2026
Location: Africa
Funding or benefit: Participants pay a programme fee of USD 900, payable only once selected into the programme, and scholarships covering 20, 50 or 80 percent of that fee are available to participants with proven need. The fees strengthen the programme and seed a shared GSA Fund that is awarded to participant projects towards the end of the programme. The week long Global Solvers Co Lab in Germany from 3 to 10 July 2027 is fully funded.

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Harvard LEAD Fellowship for Promoting Women in Global Health 2027 to 2028 opportunity

FellowshipCloses 16 Nov

Harvard Global Health Institute

Harvard LEAD Fellowship for Promoting Women in Global Health 2027 to 2028

The Harvard Global Health Institute has opened applications for the 2027 to 2028 LEAD Fellowship for Promoting Women in Global Health, a one-year fellowship built around a six week residential block in Cambridge, Massachusetts in April 2028. Applications close on 15 November 2026 at 11:59 PM EST, and the institute states that international flight costs, visa fees, housing and flights are covered alongside a living stipend for the time in the United States.

Eligibility: Global health professionals from low- and middle-income countries

Deadline: November 16, 2026
Location: Africa
Funding or benefit: A supported fellowship rather than a cash award. The institute states that international flight costs, visa fees, housing and flights are covered, with a living stipend for the time in the United States. No individual award value is published on the announcement page, so none is claimed here.

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SI Scholarship for Global Professionals holders at a leadership workshop, photo by Moa Karlberg for the Swedish Institute.

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Swedish Institute (Svenska institutet)

SI Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027

The Swedish Institute’s flagship master’s scholarship for citizens of 34 countries, Nigeria included, covering Governance, Public Health, Entrepreneurship and Innovation or STEM at a Swedish university from autumn 2027. SI pays full tuition, SEK 12,000 a month for living costs and a one-time SEK 15,000 travel grant. Note the sequence: your master’s programme application through University Admissions closes on 15 January 2027, and the SI scholarship portal itself only runs from 8 to 24 February 2027, closing at 14:59 CET.

Eligibility: You are a citizen of one of the 34 eligible countries, which include Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana’s neighbours in the list, Ethiopia, Egypt, Morocco, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Liberia

Deadline: February 24, 2027
Location: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh
Funding or benefit: Full tuition fee coverage paid directly by SI to the Swedish university each semester, a monthly allowance of SEK 12,000, and a one-time travel grant of SEK 15,000.

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Wellcome Career Development Awards for Mid Career Researchers in Africa and Other Low and Middle Income Countries

Wellcome Career Development Awards back mid-career researchers who are ready to lead a substantial research programme, with annual expenditure usually below GBP 250,000 excluding salary and a duration of usually 8 years. There is no deadline, applications are accepted year round, and from 29 October 2026 location eligibility narrows to the UK plus low and middle income countries in Africa, South Asia and South-East Asia.

Eligibility: You are a mid-career researcher ready to lead a substantial and innovative research programme

Deadline: Timeline not announced
Location: Africa
Funding or benefit: You request the resources your research programme needs. The annual expenditure for a Career Development Award is usually below GBP 250,000 excluding the applicant's salary, and applications above that value are subject to additional scrutiny. Funding duration is usually 8 years, may be less for some disciplines and may only be longer if held on a part-time basis.

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West African landscape used by the Clean Cooking Fund

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The Worthington Companies Foundation

West Africa Clean Cooking Fund: LPG Grants and Equipment for NGOs

A clean cooking fund for registered NGOs and impact organisations across thirteen West African countries, backed by a US$1 million commitment that delivers LPG equipment, financing and grants for community cooking projects.

Eligibility: You are a registered NGO or a local organisation with strong financial stability

Deadline: Timeline not announced
Location: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde
Funding or benefit: Accelerated by a US$1 million commitment from The Worthington Companies Foundation plus contributions from other organisations. Support includes LPG supply, stoves, cylinders and related equipment, direct financial grants for clean cooking projects, infrastructure development and educational initiatives. Individual project amounts are not published and expenses must stay within the budget limits set by the fund.

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