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Doors that are open right now.

Fellowships, training programmes, grants, and open calls — curated for refugees and young Africans. Verified, free to apply, with direct links to the source.

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The most accessible, well-funded opportunity open to refugees and African youth right now.

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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

Mastercard Foundation

Full scholarships covering tuition, accommodation, and living expenses at partner universities across Africa, North America, and Europe. Includes mentorship and a transition-to-work program.

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Scholarship + Leadership
Deadline
Rolling — opens annually
Who can apply
African youth (refugees included), academically talented, financially disadvantaged.
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Scholarship · Scholarship + Leadership

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

Mastercard Foundation

Full scholarships covering tuition, accommodation, and living expenses at partner universities across Africa, North America, and Europe. Includes mentorship and a transition-to-work program.

Deadline Rolling — opens annually
Who can apply African youth (refugees included), academically talented, financially disadvantaged.
Apply / learn more →
Programme 02
Fellowship · Resettlement + University

WUSC Student Refugee Program

World University Service of Canada

A unique program that combines resettlement to Canada with a fully funded undergraduate degree. Sponsored students arrive in Canada as permanent residents.

Deadline Annual — March/April
Who can apply Registered refugees in Uganda, Kenya, Malawi, Jordan, Lebanon. Strong academic record, English proficiency.
Apply / learn more →
Programme 03
Fellowship · Leadership Fellowship

YALI Regional Leadership Center — East Africa

YALI / U.S. Department of State

A 12-week intensive leadership program in Nairobi covering business and entrepreneurship, civic leadership, and public management. Free for selected fellows.

Deadline Multiple cohorts per year
Who can apply Citizens or residents of East African countries, ages 18–35, demonstrated leadership.
Apply / learn more →
Programme 04
Scholarship · Tertiary Scholarship

UNHCR DAFI Scholarship

UNHCR / German Government

Covers tuition, accommodation, study materials, and a monthly stipend. One of the largest scholarship programs for refugees worldwide. Apply through UNHCR Uganda.

Deadline Country-specific — annual
Who can apply Refugees registered with UNHCR pursuing first undergraduate degree in country of asylum.
Apply / learn more →
Programme 05
Training · Free Tech Training

Andela Learning Community

Andela

A free remote learning track that builds full-stack engineering skills over 6–12 months. Top performers can transition to paid Andela network roles.

Deadline Open enrolment
Who can apply Aspiring software developers across Africa. No prior degree required.
Apply / learn more →
Programme 06
Grant · Startup Grant + Mentorship

Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme

Tony Elumelu Foundation

A $5,000 non-refundable seed grant, 12 weeks of business training, and access to a 20,000+ alumni network. Funds 10,000 entrepreneurs over 10 years.

Deadline Annual — January
Who can apply Entrepreneurs across all 54 African countries with a business idea or operating venture <3 years old.
Apply / learn more →
Programme 07
Training · Free Coding Bootcamp

Re:Coded Bootcamp

Re:Coded

A 6-month intensive, fully online program teaching frontend or full-stack development. Includes career coaching and job placement support. No tuition fees.

Deadline Cohorts every 6 months
Who can apply Refugees and conflict-affected youth in Uganda, Iraq, Yemen, Türkiye. Strong English required.
Apply / learn more →
Programme 08
Prize · Young Entrepreneur Prize

Anzisha Prize

African Leadership Academy

Recognises 20 young African entrepreneurs each year with $100,000 in shared prize money plus 3 years of business support. Open to refugees and citizens of any African country.

Deadline Annual — opens March
Who can apply African entrepreneurs aged 15–22 running a business for at least 6 months.
Apply / learn more →
A note of caution

Real scholarships and fellowships never ask for an application or processing fee. If a "programme" asks you to pay to enter, it is a scam. When in doubt, ask UWA.

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