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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.
Anthropic is offering scientists a paid summer fellowship to help build AI systems that can accelerate scientific breakthroughs. The three-month program provides a $3,800 weekly stipend plus mentorship from leading AI researchers.
Young storytellers across Africa, Europe, and the diaspora can now get paid to document youth innovation through a six-month creative fellowship. The program offers training, mentorship, and a stipend to capture real stories of how young people are solving problems in their communities.
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.
Kate Doctor, an English teacher at Lexington's The Learning Center, earned a spot in Kentucky's prestigious 2026-27 Innovative Teacher Fellowship alongside just 23 other educators statewide. The program empowers teachers to design cutting-edge classroom projects that put students at the center of their own learning.
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.
Two students and a technology director from Aberdeen Public Schools earned spots in a prestigious 2026 leadership and innovation fellowship. The selection recognizes their potential to shape the future of education.
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.
Four MIT students just earned one of science's most coveted awards, unlocking five years of funding to pursue breakthrough research that could change the world. The Hertz Foundation Fellowship gives them rare freedom to innovate without financial constraints.
A Delaware foundation just invested $5.45 million to support 28 early-career cancer researchers over six years. The gift builds on a partnership that's already invested $16 million in breakthrough cancer science since 2019.
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.
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South Africa loses 6,000 teachers yearly to overwhelming stress and lack of support. The Jakes Gerwel Fellowship is changing that with coaching, counseling, and community for new educators.
EdVentures has kicked off its third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Egypt, bringing 13 promising education startups into a program designed to transform learning across Africa. This partnership is creating real opportunities for entrepreneurs solving education challenges.
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.
The University of Ghana is giving aspiring researchers a career-launching opportunity with a fully funded fellowship in development research. Applications open now for the 2026-2027 program that prepares graduates for doctoral studies while tackling real-world challenges.
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.
African nations are training a new generation of AI governance experts to ensure the continent's emerging technologies serve everyone fairly. The 12-week fellowship brings together policymakers, tech experts, and civil society leaders to build safeguards as AI transforms healthcare, agriculture, and education across Africa.
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.
Florida State University's graduate students are crushing it, earning 135 prestigious national fellowships and grants this academic year alone. The university just celebrated these impressive scholars at a special recognition event honoring their research, teaching, and leadership.
A Ghanaian marketing company is investing in the next generation of creative talent with a fully funded three-month training program. The fellowship includes mentorship, hands-on experience, and stipends to help young designers, writers, and strategists launch their careers.
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