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YRV Global Teachers Grant 2026 for Secondary School English Teachers

The YRV Global Teachers Grant funds classroom projects by secondary school English teachers that celebrate local cultures and strengthen students' cultural identities. Grants of up to 300 US dollars are available from a 10,000 dollar pool, and applications close on 15 November 2026.

Eligibility: Open to secondary school English teachers

Deadline: November 15, 2026
Location: Africa
Funding or benefit: Up to 300 US dollars per recipient, from a total funding pool of 10,000 US dollars.

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2027 Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders Program opportunity

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AFS Intercultural Programs

2027 Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders Program

A 12 month fully funded scholarship for young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa that runs virtually and ends with in person attendance at the AFS Youth Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland in August 2027, with travel and accommodation covered.

Eligibility: 18-35 years old

Deadline: November 19, 2026
Location: Africa
Funding or benefit: The page states "This is a 12-month fully funded scholarship that covers the costs of participating in all program elements listed below", and that "Travel and accommodation for the AFS Youth Assembly will be covered for the participants in this program". The listed elements are enrollment in the AFS Global Competence Certificate program delivered virtually before the Assembly, pre-Youth Assembly preparation workshops, participation in the AFS Youth Assembly in Switzerland in August 2027 with "special recognition at the Closing Ceremony", and the Effect plus in the Community intensive. No cash stipend amount is printed

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African Union Commission

African Union Internship Program 2026 at the AU Commission in Addis Ababa for Nationals of Member States

The African Union Commission is accepting applications for its Internship Program, a full time placement at its headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for nationals of African Union Member States. Applications are made online through the AU recruitment portal and close on 31 December 2026.

Eligibility: National of a Member State of the African Union

Deadline: December 31, 2026
Location: All 55 AU Member States
Funding or benefit: No stipend. The African Union Commission states that it has no financial obligation towards interns, and that travel arrangements, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern. Interns are not entitled to compensation for travel or to medical travel or medical evacuation at the Commission's expense, and must hold individual insurance cover for the duration of the internship.

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Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes

ARTEFFECT 2027 Student Art Competition

ARTEFFECT 2027 is the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes' annual international visual art competition, open to students in grades 6 to 12 from any country and free to enter. Students honour an unsung hero whose courage changed other people's lives through one original visual artwork plus a 500 to 1,000 word Impact Statement. Prizes total over $35,000 USD, led by a $6,000 Grand Prize open to every grade from 6 to 12.

Eligibility: Students in grades 6 to 12 from any country, so Nigerian and African students qualify

Deadline: April 20, 2027
Location: Africa
Funding or benefit: A $6,000 Grand Prize open to every grade from 6 to 12, $3,000 and $2,000 awards for high school, $2,000 and $1,000 for middle school, $1,000 spotlight prizes and $750 awards, over $35,000 USD in total, with winning work shown on ARTEFFECT's site and in exhibitions.

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Youth opportunities

YRV Global Teachers Grant 2026 for Secondary School English Teachers

2027 Sir Cyril Taylor Young African Leaders Program

African Union Internship Program 2026 at the AU Commission in Addis Ababa for Nationals of Member States

ARTEFFECT 2027 Student Art Competition

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