Grants and opportunities for your next phase

Prince Casper Foundation

Prince Casper Impact Grant 2026/2027

An education grant giving ₦6 million to 26 teachers and educators working in underserved Nigerian communities, awarded across three tiers, with the application window open until 6 November 2026.

Eligibility: Actively involved in the education sector in Nigeria

Deadline

November 6, 2026

Location

Nigeria

Funding or benefit

A total of ₦6 million across 26 grantees in three tiers: ₦500,000 (Flagship, 7 grantees), ₦200,000 (Growth, 6 grantees) and ₦100,000 (Seed, 13 grantees).

Yale University

Yale Young African Scholars Program 2027, Free Online and Residential Tracks for Secondary Students

The Yale Young African Scholars Program is an intensive academic and enrichment experience for African secondary school students who plan to go to university and want to lead change on the continent. The 2027 edition runs two free tracks: an online College Prep Workshop for around 240 students and a residential Leadership Summit for around 110 students. There is no tuition for either, and applications close at 11:59 PM ET on 20 January 2027 for Regular Decision.

Eligibility: You are between 14 and 18 years old on 15 July 2027, with the typical participant aged 16 to 17

Deadline

January 21, 2027

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

There are no tuition costs for either track. The online College Prep Workshop is entirely free of charge. The residential Leadership Summit is tuition free at $0 and includes housing, meals and all academic curriculum materials. Participants on the residential track pay or raise funds for their own travel and for travel documents such as a passport or visa.

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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.

Microsoft Copilot

Microsoft Copilot Student Ambassador Program Fall 2026: Earn Up to $1,500

Join the 8-week Microsoft Copilot Student Ambassador program and help students on your campus discover how Copilot can support study, creativity and everyday college life. Earn up to $1,500 plus bonuses while building advocacy, networking and real marketing experience with the Copilot team. Applications opened June 2026 and fill on a rolling basis for Fall 2026.

Eligibility: Full-time student at an affiliated four-year university listed on the portal

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

United States

Funding or benefit

Up to $1,500 upon completion if all responsibilities are met, plus potential bonus cash for exemplary work

UNDP Nigeria and Mastercard Foundation

Mastercard Foundation and UNDP Young Africa Innovates (YAI) Programme Cohort 2

Cohort 2 of the Young Africa Innovates programme is now open. A UNDP and Mastercard Foundation partnership supporting young Nigerian innovators to incubate and scale youth led solutions driving inclusive socio economic development.

Eligibility: Young Nigerian with a youth led innovative solution in one of the focus sectors

Deadline

Timeline not announced

Location

Nigeria

Funding or benefit

Incubation, mentorship, capacity building and showcase support under the USD 25.8 million UNDP Mastercard Foundation partnership, pathway to scale youth led innovations

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