Wouldn’t it be absolutely amazing to visit the land of opportunities like the USA? Thanks to top global opportunities for Africans to explore in the USA and Canada. Feel free to take advantage of this list but, remember that it is subject to updates because it is in-exhaustible.
1. Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge Middle & High School Students in USA 2022
The Biomimicry Institute invites applications for the Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge for Middle & High School Students in the USA in 2022. Worth of Award: It provides classroom and informal educators with a new framework to introduce biomimicry and an interdisciplinary approach to science and environmental literacy. Deadline: The Registration deadline is March 28, 2023, while the Submission deadline is April 4, 2023 (5 pm, Pacific Time).
2. Amelia Earhart Women Fellowship in Aerospace Engineering and Space Sciences in USA 2023
Zonta International invites applications for the Amelia Earhart Women Fellowship in Aerospace Engineering and Space Sciences in the USA in 2023. Worth of Award: The US$10,000 fellowship is awarded annually to up to 35 women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering and space sciences. Deadline: November 15, 2022.
3. Vital Strategies Healthy Food Policy Fellowship in USA 2023
Applications for the Vital Strategies Healthy Food Policy Fellowship in the USA for the 2023/24 academic year are currently open. Worth of Award: The fellowship will cover tuition, living expenses (only rent, local public transport, and utilities), travel, and one-time costs such as a laptop, software, and books. It also covers health insurance (in most cases it should be the plan recommended by school, and is limited only to the fellow, and not dependents),Deadline: Applications will close at Midnight (New York time) November 14, 2022.
4. AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism in USA 2022
The American Association for Cancer Research invites applications for the AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism in the USA in 2022. Worth of Award: Deadline: The Prize will provide an unrestricted cash award of $5,000 and a commemorative award. Deadline: December 7, 2022.
5. African Peacebuilding Network: Individual Research Fellowships in USA 2022
The African Peacebuilding Network (APN) of the Social Science Research Council (SSRC) invites applications for the African Peacebuilding Network: Individual Research Fellowships in the USA in 2022. This is one of the Global Opportunities for Africans. Worth of Award: Up to seventeen (17) individual fellowships of a maximum of $15,000 each will be awarded. Deadline: February 10, 2023, at 11:59 EST.
6. Smithsonian 19th Annual Photo Contest for Photographers in USA 2022
Smithsonian.com and The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel in the USA invite applications for the 19th Annual Photo Contest for Photographers in 2022. Worth of Award: Eight prizes will be awarded, as follows: Grand Prize: $2,500. Category Winners: The winners of each of the six categories will receive $500. Readers’ Choice: The winner of the online Readers’ Choice award will receive $500. Deadline: Application closes 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on November 30, 2022.
7. SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals in USA 2023
The United Nations Global Compact invites applications for the SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals in the USA in 2023. The SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals is an opportunity for participating companies of the UN Global Compact to empower young talent within their organizations to collaborate and accelerate business innovation towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Worth of Award: Fully funded. Deadline: January 13, 2023.
8. Loeb Fellowship for Built and Natural Environment Professionals at Harvard Uni Graduate School of Design 2023
Harvard University Graduate School of Design invites applications for the Loeb Fellowship for Built and Natural Environment Professionals in 2023. Worth of Award: The Fellowship’s resources make it possible to support families of modest size, as many fellows bring their families. Deadline: January 9, 2023.
9. Human Rights Essay Award at American University Washington College of Law 2022
The American University Washington College of Law invites applications for the Human Rights Essay Award in 2023. The Human Rights Essay Award is an annual competition sponsored by the Academy that seeks to stimulate the production of scholarly work in international human rights law. The topic for the 2023 Essay is EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS: CONFRONTING RACIAL DISCRIMINATION. Worth of Award: The Academy will issue awards for Best Essay in English and Spanish, Honourable Mention for Second Best Essay in English and Spanish and Honourable Mention for Third Best Essay in English and Spanish. Deadline: Submissions close January 31, 2023, 11:59 PM EST (Washington DC time).
10. Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa: Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowship in USA 2023
The Social Science Research Council invites applications for the Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa: Doctoral Dissertation Research Fellowship in the USA in 2023. This is also one of the Global Opportunities for Africans. Worth of Award: The doctoral dissertation research fellowship supports 6-12 months of dissertation research costs of up to US$15,000 on a topic related to peace, security, and development. Deadline: February 10, 2023.
11. Yale Young African Scholars Programme for High School Students in USA 2023
Yale University invites applications from high school students for the Yale Young African Scholars Programme in the USA in 2023. Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) is an intensive academic and enrichment program designed for African secondary school students planning to pursue tertiary education and who wish to make a meaningful impact as young leaders on the continent. Worth of Award: Participants will enhance their academic skills, receive guidance on university admissions and career path options, and join a network of young leaders from across Africa. Deadline: February 01, 2023, @ 11:59 pm EST.
12. Fully Funded UPG Sustainability Leadership Programme in USA 2023
The United People Global and Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership offers the UPG Sustainability Leadership in 2023. Worth of Award: In spring 2023 UPG commits to train and certify a minimum of 500 additional young leaders from all over the world. Deadline: December 31, 2022, marks the deadline for 2nd wave of applications.
13. Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation Science Without Borders Challenge 2022 (Win up to $1,000)
Applications for the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation Science Without Borders Challenge in 2022 are currently ongoing. Worth of Award: Winners of the Science Without Borders Challenge will be awarded the following scholarships: 1st Place: $500, 2nd Place: $350 and 3rd Place: $200. Deadline: Monday, March 6, 2023 at midnight ET.
14. Lex:lead Essay Competition for International Law Students in USA 2022 (Win US $500)
The Lex: lead Group is accepting applications for the Lex:lead Essay Competition for International Law Students in the USA in 2022. Worth of Award: The scholarship is worth up to 15 US $500 awards will be made in February 2023 for top-ranked essays. Similarly, a Certificate of Participation will be sent to all registered candidates who submit an essay by the deadline. Deadline: Applicants should submit their applications by December 31, 2022.
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