Growth Opportunities for Women (26/May/2025)
ITF-NECA Technical Skills Development Programme
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), in collaboration with Nigerian Breweries Plc, invite application from qualified young Nigerians of sound character and learning potential to undertake an intensive 9-month training programme on Technical Skills Development in the fields of Mechanical/Automation Maintenance & Engineering, Quality Assurance and Logistics & Distribution. APPLY HERE: https://tally.so/r/w4qpzb
Western Union Global Fellowship Program ( Funding, Mentorship and Tools Available)
The Western Union Global Fellowship Program is a fully-funded Impact Fellowship, empowering individuals supporting or hailing from refugee, highly-marginalized, or forcibly displaced communities around the globe. Through this experience, Fellows will gain essential skills, resources, and networks to scale their ventures and accelerate their impact.This program is fully-funded through the generous support of Western Union. APPLY HERE: https://watson.is/western-union-global-fellowship-program-application/
Beauty Hut x Paystack Grant Program 2025 for Female Entrepreneurs in Nigeria (up to ₦2,000,000)
Applications are open for the Beauty Hut x Paystack Grant Program 2025 for Female Entrepreneurs. Are you a feminine magnificence entrepreneur in Nigeria with massive desires and the eagerness to develop your online business? The Beauty Hut x Paystack Grant Program is right here to assist you to elevate your magnificence enterprise with funding, mentorship, and Paystack credit to scale your influence. APPLY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/mnha2bxm
WBAF Paid Internship Program
The World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF), an affiliated partner of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI), is pleased to invite applications for the WBAF Internship Programme for Pan-African Leaders Network (PLAN) — a paid internship opportunity open to university students and individuals from all backgrounds who are eager to contribute to Africa’s entrepreneurial transformation. APPLY HERE: https://wbaf.wufoo.com/forms/s13o6k1207wxzu1/
National PayExpo Innovation Challenge 2025 ( N2 Million in Cash Prizes + $20,000 Post Acceleration Seed Funding)
The National PayExpo Innovation Challenge 2025 is calling on startups across Nigeria to share bold ideas and drive real impact in health, education, agri-tech, digital inclusion, and more. APPLY HERE: https://bit.ly/NationalPIC
iHack4SDG Hackathon (N8 Million in Cash Prizes + Other Benefits)
The iHack4SDG Hackathon is a catalyst for change, championing SDG 4 (Quality Education) by providing a platform for innovators to develop groundbreaking digital solutions. Join iHack4SDG in developing innovative solutions for sustainable education. APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/tPPggV4cNxaFMbP1A or https://forms.gle/9fPzYcEKH1x2TE4n7
African Young Women Leaders (AfYWL) Fellowship Program 2025 (Stipend available)
The Fellowship Programme will explore different areas of development within the six strategic impact areas of UNDP’s Renewed Strategic Offer in Africa: Natural Resource Governance; Youth and Women’s Employment and Empowerment; Structural Economic Transformation; Sustainable Energy; Climate Change; and Peace and Security. APPLY HERE: https://undp.apply.cappats.com/jobs/view/41
Zayed Sustainability Prize For SMEs and Nonprofits (Up to $5.9 Million Prizes)
Applications are now open for the Zayed Sustainability Prize 2025, one of the world’s most prestigious awards recognizing impactful innovations in sustainability. Organizations and schools are invited to apply by June 23, 2025. APPLY HERE: https://entry.zayedsustainabilityprize.com/ZSPHome
African Development Bank Internship Program 2025- Session 2 (Monthly Stipend Available )
In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten-Year Strategy (2024 – 2033) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas, all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely; energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. APPLY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/yuxzjwv3
Robotics Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN) Scholarship 2025 (Over N7Million Tuition, 12 to 24 Months of Training, and Starter Kit Provided)
The Robotics Artificial Intelligence Nigeria Scholarship offers a free tuition opportunity for young Nigerians to learn robotics design, drone technology, IoT, and embedded systems. Their mission is to foster innovation, build capacity, and enable technological transformation in AI, robotics, and related fields. APPLY HERE: https://scholarship.rainigeria.com/
NGO Support Initiative Grant Program in Nigeria (up to N5 Million Grant)
The dRPC is Nigeria’s leading intermediary non-profit with 32 years of experience sub-granting and strengthening capacity for local CSOs working for gender equality, third sector resilience, and social justice & inclusion in development and humanitarian domains. The dRPC is implementing the NSI with the kind support of the Ford Foundation (Office of West Africa), Nigeria. APPLY HERE: https://drpcngr.org/project/the-drpc-ngo-support-initiative-nsi/
Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for GovTech
Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for GovTech is a three-month program for EMEA-based Seed to Series A startups using AI to develop solutions that support governments and enhance communities in vital sectors such as agriculture, cybersecurity, education, energy, housing, transportation, and manufacturing. APPLY HERE: https://startup.google.com/programs/growth-academy/ai-for-govtech/emea/
LSETF Soft Skill Academy
The LSETF Soft Skills Academy, commonly known as the “E-Learning Platform,” was developed in partnership with the German Development Agency, GIZ, to enhance the employability of Lagos State residents.This platform offers comprehensive courses on essential soft skills, including Effective Communication, Work Ethics, CV & Cover Letter Writing, and Career Management. APPLY HERE: https://elearning.lsetf.ng/
United Nations African Policy Innovation Fellowship ( Monthly Stipend and Other Benefits)
Through collaborative learning, mentorship, and exposure to global best practices, the Fellowship aims to cultivate a cadre of African policymakers who will champion sustainable development and peacebuilding efforts in their respective countries and beyond. APPLY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/3e97r89a