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Are you a young Nigerian leader passionate about driving change in your community? Do you want to develop your leadership, policy advocacy, and governance skills while working on impactful community projects? If yes, apply for the African Jewels Development Initiative (AJDI) Plateau Emerging Leaders Fellowship (PELF) 2025 today!
Date Posted: 25 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 InnovateHealth Africa (IHA) Africa Healthcare Innovation Fellowship. The fellowship was designed as a comprehensive response to the urgent need and critical demand for professionals who are not only skilled in utilising digital solutions, but are also competent at co-creating innovative solutions specifically tailored to the unique challenges and contexts of the African landscape.
Date Posted: 22 Mar, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the Internet Society Mid Career Fellowship 2025. The Mid Career Fellowship provides today’s leaders with the know-how to navigate volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), knowing that their purpose, livelihood, and organizational goals are influenced or impacted by the Internet.
Date Posted: 21 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Jefferson Fellowships, a three-week journalism and study tour focusing on the theme “The Future of Food Security: Lessons from Southeast Asia.” Running from October 5-23, 2025, the program will take journalists to Honolulu, Indonesia, and Thailand to explore critical issues around food insecurity, environmental challenges, and regional efforts to ensure sustainable agriculture.
Date Posted: 20 Mar, 2025
Are you passionate about tackling challenges in resource access, environmental stability, and effective governance? The Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship, presented by the East-West Center and Doris Duke Foundation, is accepting applications for its second year. This fellowship empowers emerging leaders to explore critical connections between food security, energy systems, and resilient leadership.
Date Posted: 20 Mar, 2025
Are you a young African passionate about driving transformational change through data-driven decisions in African agrifood systems? Are you ready to make a difference? Measure impact - Create change - Transform Africa's agrifood systems landscape? Join the Young Impact Associates (YIA) - Agriculture Focus Fellowship 2025 and be part of shaping Africa's development narrative.
Date Posted: 20 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Halcyon Equity Tech Fellowship 2025. Halcyon is the community supporting impact-driven businesses and their founders through space, community, and access. Their programs offer fellowships for impact-driven founders and funding vehicles to help them scale their ventures.
Date Posted: 20 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Creative Climate Fellowship 2025. Hosted by campaigning organisations Cuttlefish Digital and Love Frankie, this fellowship incorporates immersive placement and module-based learning with unique access to a global network of communications professionals. The program also provides industry-level guidance on the fellows' capstone projects.
Date Posted: 19 Mar, 2025
Outstanding students from any country are invited to apply for the prestigious Biozentrum PhD Fellowship program 2025. Biozentrum PhD Fellowships currently offer numerous benefits for the selected fellows.
Date Posted: 18 Mar, 2025
The Don Lavoie Fellowship 2025-2026 currently open for applications. This highly competitive, renewable, and fully online fellowship is open to advanced undergraduates, recent graduates, and early-stage graduate students from any academic discipline who have a strong interest in political economy.
Date Posted: 18 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the Wim Duisenberg Fellowship. This Fellowship, named after the first President of the European Central Bank (ECB), invites senior professionals from academia, central banks, and research institutions to apply.
Date Posted: 18 Mar, 2025
Are you ready to take action to drive social change? If yes, the Awareness 360 Fellowship Programme 2025 is the perfect opportunity for you to turn your passion into action. Young people from around the world can participate in the 2025 fully-funded Awareness 360 Fellowship Programme.
Date Posted: 18 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Dr. Roger Arliner Young (RAY) Fellowship Program 2025. Inspired by efforts to uplift underrepresented professionals in environmentally-related sectors, the Dr. Roger Arliner Young (RAY) Fellowship Program aims to increase and facilitate conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy-related career pathways for emerging leaders.
Date Posted: 17 Mar, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the Yale Athletics Fellowship Program 2025. The purpose of the Yale Athletics Fellowship Program is to engage and cultivate young professionals interested in working in college athletics.
Date Posted: 15 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 I AM NALA Fellowship on Women in Peace & Security. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Mar, 2025
ODI is now inviting applications for ODI’s Fellowship Scheme 2025-27. This fellowship opportunity is open to young professionals globally. Apply now!
Date Posted: 14 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Heinrich Böll Foundation Transatlantic Media Fellowships 2025. The Transatlantic Media Fellowship program supports well-researched transatlantic journalism.
Date Posted: 14 Mar, 2025
Applications for the King's Commonwealth Fellowship Programme 2025 are now open. The King's Commonwealth Fellowship Programme PhD Fellowships, inspired by His Majesty King Charles III, offer a unique opportunity for fellows from Small Island Developing States to undertake a PhD in their home country alongside work.
Date Posted: 13 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship 2025. The Africa Institute, Global Studies University invites applications for the Tejumola Olaniyan Creative Writers-in-Residence Fellowship, a distinguished program that celebrates and supports literary voices engaged in the creative expression of Africa and its diaspora in all forms and genres.
Date Posted: 13 Mar, 2025
As part of its African Languages and Translation Program, The Africa Institute invites applications to the fifth cohort of the Global Africa Translation Fellowship for the year 2025.
Date Posted: 13 Mar, 2025
1. What is a Fellowship Program?
A fellowship program is a short-term, specialized opportunity for individuals to gain advanced training, research experience, or professional development in a specific field. Fellowships usually provide funding, mentorship, and resources to support career growth and skill-building. They are generally awarded to students, researchers, or professionals based on merit.
2. Who is Eligible to Apply for a Fellowship?
Eligibility for fellowships varies by program, but they are generally open to graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, or professionals with relevant experience. Some fellowships are also available to undergraduates pursuing research or specific projects.
3. What is the Difference Between Fellowships ans Regular Scholarships?
While scholarships are often awarded based on academic merit or financial need, fellowships are usually more specialized. They usually focus on research, leadership, or contributions to a specific field and may include mentorship or professional development opportunities.
4. How Long Do Fellowships Typically Last?
The duration of fellowships varies, but most last between one to three years. Some can be extended depending on the nature of the program or project.
5. Are Fellowships Only for Academic Purposes?
No, fellowships are also available for professionals in various fields such as public policy, journalism, arts, and technology. They can provide opportunities for professional development, research, or leadership training outside traditional academic settings.
6. How Competitive Are Fellowships?
Fellowships are generally highly competitive due to the prestigious nature and substantial financial support they offer. Applicants are typically evaluated based on their academic achievements, research proposals, leadership potential, and relevant experience.
7. Can I Apply for More Than One Fellowship at a Time?
Yes, you can apply to multiple fellowship programs simultaneously. However, ensure you meet the eligibility requirements and deadlines for each program. Also, check the terms and conditions for each fellowship, as some may restrict combining with others.
8. What Are Some Well-Known Fellowship Programs?
Some renowned fellowship programs include the Rhodes Scholarship, American Association of University Women (AAUW) Fellowships, Mira Fellowship, Gates Cambridge Scholarship, and the Chevening Fellowship. There are also numerous fellowships in specific fields like the Humboldt Research Fellowship in Germany.