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Lagos Creatives Get Fellowship for Social Impact Stories
Acts of Kindness3h ago

Lagos Creatives Get Fellowship for Social Impact Stories

A new fellowship in Lagos is training young filmmakers, writers, and digital creators to use their storytelling skills for civic change. CivicHive's program connects creatives with mentorship and resources to turn their content into tools for better governance.

Premium Times Nigeria3 min read
Georgia Cancer Survivors Celebrate Hope at Annual Dinner
Community Heroes5d ago

Georgia Cancer Survivors Celebrate Hope at Annual Dinner

Over 100 cancer survivors and caregivers gathered in Statesboro, Georgia for an evening of fellowship, gratitude, and shared strength. The annual Relay for Life survivors' dinner reminded attendees that no one faces cancer alone.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Nigerian Fellowship Backs 12 Young Civic Leaders With $10K
Acts of KindnessMar 11

Nigerian Fellowship Backs 12 Young Civic Leaders With $10K

A new fellowship in Nigeria is putting $10,000 grants into the hands of young social media influencers to launch civic projects in underserved communities. Twelve young Nigerians are now designing grassroots projects to connect citizens with democracy.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Tribal Leaders Get 100+ Hours Clean Energy Training
SolutionsMar 9

Tribal Leaders Get 100+ Hours Clean Energy Training

A new fellowship at Haskell Indian Nations University is equipping tribal leaders with the skills to bring renewable energy projects home. The program tackles a big challenge: leaders asked to oversee complex clean energy without formal training.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Nigeria Approves Medical Fellowships Equal to PhDs
SolutionsMar 5

Nigeria Approves Medical Fellowships Equal to PhDs

Nigerian doctors can now use their medical fellowships for academic promotions just like PhD holders, ending years of debate. The change recognizes that medical fellowships already include deep research and expertise comparable to doctoral programs.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
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Health & WellnessMar 3

5,000 Nigerians Get Free Healthcare Through New Program

A new government fellowship program has delivered free medical care to 5,000 residents across Nigeria's Ogun State in just one year. Young health professionals are transforming local clinics and saving lives in underserved communities.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Wolverhampton Coach Honored After Feeding 10,000 During COVID
Community HeroesFeb 28

Wolverhampton Coach Honored After Feeding 10,000 During COVID

Ranjit Singh turned his wrestling club into a COVID foodbank and brought the Kabaddi World Cup to the UK for the first time. The University of Wolverhampton just awarded him an honorary fellowship for decades of community service.

Google News - Community Hero2 min read
Wolverhampton Coach Brings Kabaddi World Cup to UK for First Time
Community HeroesFeb 28

Wolverhampton Coach Brings Kabaddi World Cup to UK for First Time

Ranjit Singh turned his wrestling club into a pandemic foodbank and delivered 10,000 pieces of protective equipment to frontline workers. Now he's been honored with a prestigious fellowship for decades of community service and bringing the Kabaddi World Cup out of Asia for the first time.

Google News - Community Hero2 min read
Nigeria EdTech Fellowship Offers $100K to 12 Startups
SolutionsFeb 27

Nigeria EdTech Fellowship Offers $100K to 12 Startups

A Nigerian innovation hub is opening applications for 12 early-stage education startups focused on underserved learners, offering $100,000 in equity-free funding and year-long mentorship. The program specifically targets solutions for students with disabilities, refugees, and rural communities often left behind by mainstream digital learning.

TechCabal2 min read
African Edtech Fellowship Awards $100K to 12 Startups
InnovationFeb 27

African Edtech Fellowship Awards $100K to 12 Startups

A major African innovation hub is putting $100,000 into the hands of edtech founders building solutions for refugees, people with disabilities, and rural communities. The 12-month fellowship aims to reach learners who've been left behind by mainstream technology.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
25+ Grants Now Open to Fight Global Poverty in 2026
SolutionsFeb 21

25+ Grants Now Open to Fight Global Poverty in 2026

Organizations fighting poverty worldwide can now apply for more than 25 grants, fellowships, and awards worth millions. From AI innovation prizes to grassroots community projects, funding opportunities span every continent and approach.

Google News - Poverty Reduction2 min read
Northern Ghana Opens $40K Fellowships for Young Founders
SolutionsFeb 8

Northern Ghana Opens $40K Fellowships for Young Founders

Young entrepreneurs in Northern Ghana now have a shot at seed funding up to $40,000 and mentorship to turn their early-stage businesses into job-creating ventures. The 2026 Igniting Dreams Fellowship accepts applications through February 28.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Four Embry-Riddle Grads Win Prestigious NSF Fellowships
InnovationFeb 7

Four Embry-Riddle Grads Win Prestigious NSF Fellowships

Four Embry-Riddle graduates earned National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships this year, the university's highest number ever. They're now pursuing breakthrough research in everything from quantum computing to exploding stars.

Google News - Researchers Find3 min read
India and Netherlands Launch Green Hydrogen Fellowship
Planet WinsFeb 6

India and Netherlands Launch Green Hydrogen Fellowship

India and the Netherlands just launched a major fellowship program to train the next generation of clean hydrogen researchers. Nineteen top Indian universities are joining forces with the University of Groningen to accelerate green energy breakthroughs.

Google News - Netherlands Technology2 min read
India and Netherlands Launch Green Hydrogen Research Program
SolutionsFeb 6

India and Netherlands Launch Green Hydrogen Research Program

India and the Netherlands just launched a new fellowship program connecting 19 Indian tech institutes with Dutch hydrogen expertise. The partnership aims to fast-track clean energy research and help India achieve its ambitious 2047 energy independence goal.

Google News - Netherlands Technology3 min read
Drexel Students Win Grants, Publish Research This Fall
Acts of KindnessFeb 6

Drexel Students Win Grants, Publish Research This Fall

Dozens of Drexel University students earned national fellowships, published groundbreaking research, and launched social ventures during fall 2025. Their achievements span medicine, engineering, art, and entrepreneurship.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
African Union Opens €2,500/Month Innovation Fellowships
InnovationFeb 3

African Union Opens €2,500/Month Innovation Fellowships

Young African innovators can now apply for a fully funded 12-month fellowship at the African Union headquarters, earning €2,500 monthly while building tech solutions for continental challenges. The program combines hands-on work, international travel, and professional development to empower the next generation of digital leaders.

Google News - Africa Innovation2 min read
3 Wake Tech Students Join Elite Global Innovation Program
VideosFeb 3

3 Wake Tech Students Join Elite Global Innovation Program

Three North Carolina community college students earned spots in a prestigious international fellowship alongside just 74 others worldwide. They're using their new skills to help classmates discover campus resources many never knew existed.

Google News - School Innovation3 min read
Africa Business Leader Launches Faith-Based CEO Chapter
InnovationFeb 2

Africa Business Leader Launches Faith-Based CEO Chapter

Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, whose company operates across 25 African nations, launched a new business fellowship chapter focused on ethical leadership rooted in faith. The gathering brought together executives committed to building purpose-driven enterprises across the continent.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
9 College Students Help Towns Go Green in New Fellowship
SolutionsJan 25

9 College Students Help Towns Go Green in New Fellowship

Nine Massachusetts college students spent six months working with local governments on clean energy projects, gaining real career experience while helping their communities tackle climate goals. The new fellowship program is bridging the gap between student passion and municipal needs.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read

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