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Aurora Humanitarian Initiative

Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity 2027

Nominations are open for the 2027 Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, a $1 million global humanitarian award for individuals or groups who risked their own lives to save others from violent conflict and atrocity crimes. Any member of the public can nominate, and the nomination cycle closes on 31 December 2026.

Eligibility: Nominees can be individuals or groups of people, and the prize is open worldwide

Deadline

December 31, 2026

Location

Global

Funding or benefit

Total award value of $1 million. $300,000 goes to the Laureate and a further $600,000 goes to other impactful humanitarians as designated by the Laureate. The two Finalists each receive a one-time payment of $50,000 ($100,000 in total). Submitting a nomination is free.

Dalai Lama Fellows

2027 Dalai Lama Fellows Program: A Year Long Contemplative Leadership Fellowship for 15 to 20 Changemakers Worldwide

Dalai Lama Fellows is looking for 15 to 20 changemakers from around the world, aged 20 to 36, for a year long leadership fellowship running from April 2027 to March 2028. It wraps a contemplative leadership curriculum, one on one coaching and a global peer network around the social change project you are already building. The application window is October 1 to November 11, 2026 at 22:00 UTC.

Eligibility: Aged 20 to 36 years old as of April 1, 2027

Deadline

November 11, 2026

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

The fellowship does not provide direct funding for projects and no cash stipend is published. Fellows receive the curriculum, personalised coaching, group learning calls, assembly participation and access to the global Fellows network.

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ILSPSD Consortium, coordinated by Leuphana University of Luneburg

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in International Law of Security, Peace and Sustainable Development 2027 to 2029: EUR 1,400 Monthly Scholarship Across Six European Universities

A two year Erasmus Mundus Joint Master that mixes international law with security, peace and sustainability studies, with study in at least three countries. Scholarship applications for the 2027 to 2029 intake close on 4 January 2027 at 23:59 CET.

Eligibility: An undergraduate degree of a minimum 180 ECTS within the European Higher Education Area, or its equivalent, from a fully accredited institution, provided the degree grants access to master's level studies in the country where it was issued

Deadline

January 4, 2027

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

EUR 1,400.00 per month for the full 24 month programme, covering travel, visa, installation and subsistence costs, with tuition fees waived for scholarship holders. Self funded applicants pay a EUR 500.00 deposit by 31 May 2027.

UN Global Compact

UN Global Compact Business and Human Rights Accelerator 2027 for Companies of All Sizes

A three month guided programme that helps companies turn their commitment to human rights and labour rights into a practical action plan. The 2027 cohort runs from February 2027, applications close 30 November 2026, and African companies can join through the Africa track or the global track.

Eligibility: Companies with a foundational understanding of human rights and labour rights that are ready to put it into practice

Deadline

November 30, 2026

Location

Global

Funding or benefit

This is a learning and implementation programme, not a funding call. The programme page does not state a participation fee.

Fred J. Hansen Foundation, Hansen Leadership Institute, hosted at the University of San Diego

Hansen Leadership Institute 2027: a fully funded three week peace and leadership programme in San Diego

A fully funded three week residential programme in leadership, mediation and conflict resolution at the University of San Diego in California, open to young leaders aged 20 to 25 from around the world, including Nigeria. The Fred J. Hansen Foundation pays international airfare, room and board and all programme costs. Applications from outside the United States, references included, close at 11:55 PM Pacific Time on 15 January 2027.

Eligibility: You must be 20 to 25 years old on 1 July 2027, that is at least 20 and not yet 26 on that date

Deadline

January 16, 2027

Location

Africa

Funding or benefit

Fully funded by the Fred J. Hansen Foundation: international round trip airfare, room and board and all programme costs are covered, with no participation fee. The only costs to a fellow are passport fees and personal spending money. Selected international participants also receive a DS-2019 issued by the University of San Diego and a receipt for the paid SEVIS fee.

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