Applications are currently being accepted for the United Nations Institute for Training and Research(UNITAR) Scholarship programme 2026-2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About UNITAR Scholarship programme
The UNITAR Scholarship programme 2026-2027 in Japan is a fully funded capacity development programme for youth and women from Sub-Saharan Africa. It aims to transform innovative ideas into scalable, partnership-ready initiatives amid economic instability, enhancing public-private collaboration between Japan and Africa. The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) implements this programme with the support of the Government and People of Japan. It focuses on entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and sustainable development, culminating in an immersion experience in Hiroshima, Japan.
Benefits of UNITAR Scholarship programme
- Participation is funded by the Government and the People of Japan
- Certificates of completion awarded for each phase
- Virtual learning with a limited in-person component in Japan for selected participants
- Mentorship from industry and ecosystem experts
- Exposure to innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems in Japan
- Networking with international partners, investors, and ecosystem actors
- Opportunity to showcase initiatives at a high-level Africa–Japan Innovation and Partnership Round Table
UNITAR Scholarship programme Requirements
- Open to youth and women professionals aged 18–35
- Must be from Anglophone Sub-Saharan African countries: Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, or Zimbabwe
- Aspiring or early-stage entrepreneurs, SME founders, innovators, professionals, researchers, social entrepreneurs, or ecosystem builders
- Must have a clear project or business idea with implementation potential
- Demonstrate innovation, leadership potential, and commitment to community or economic development
- Openness to collaboration and partnership development
- Commitment to learning, mentorship, and long-term engagement
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
31 July, 2026
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