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The HUG Visionary Artist Grant is an ongoing micro-grant program created by HUG, a global artist community founded by Randi Zuckerberg. The initiative supports emerging artists by providing unrestricted funding and promotional opportunities to help them build sustainable creative careers. The grant is awarded regularly to selected artists from around the world
The Colombian Government Scholarship (ICETEX) is a fully funded postgraduate scholarship designed to attract talented international students to Colombian universities. The program aims to strengthen academic and cultural exchange by providing financial support to foreign professionals pursuing specialization, Master's, or doctoral studies in Colombia. The scholarship places emphasis on: Academic excellence. Professional experience. International cooperation. Building long-term relationships between Colombia and participating countries. Because Colombia offers relatively affordable living costs and high-quality universities, the ICETEX scholarship provides a strong opportunity for students seeking postgraduate education in Latin America.
The Dikan Gallery 2026 Exhibition Open Call provides a vital platform for African visual storytellers to exhibit their work. It gives emerging creators the essential production and curatorial support required to transition their personal projects into public exhibitions
The Female Voices Short Film Fund 2025 is an international film grant established by First Flights, a UK-based platform dedicated to supporting underrepresented filmmakers. The fund aims to help female-identifying filmmakers create a short film that serves as a proof of concept for their first or second feature film. The selected filmmaker receives funding, mentorship, and access to industry opportunities, including a potential development deal with one of the UK's leading independent production companies, Goldfinch.
Africa's Business Heroes is the flagship entrepreneurship competition of the Jack Ma Foundation. Ten African entrepreneurs are selected yearly and share US$1.5 million in grant funding while receiving training, mentorship, publicity, and investor access.
The Global Good Fund Fellowship supports leaders of mission-driven businesses through one-on-one executive coaching, leadership assessments, peer learning, and business growth support. The fellowship focuses on developing entrepreneurs who are creating measurable social impact.
The Zeitz MOCAA & UWC Museum Fellowship Programme 2027 is a prestigious year-long, fully funded fellowship jointly offered by the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) and the University of the Western Cape (UWC). The program is designed to cultivate the next generation of museum professionals, curators, and researchers across Africa.
The Stanley Greene Foundation Emerging Photographer Grant 2027 is an international grant designed to support early-career visual storytellers and documentary photographers. Inspired by the legacy of renowned photojournalist Stanley Greene, the grant aims to empower photographers—especially those from underserved and underrepresented communities—to create impactful visual narratives with a strong humanistic and journalistic approach
The Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalists (FWJ) is a global grant program administered by the International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) with support from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation. Established in 2015 through a $4 million gift, the fund supports ambitious reporting projects, professional development, investigative journalism, and media initiatives led by women and nonbinary journalists worldwide
The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJM) are prestigious, fully funded Master’s programmes funded by the European Union (EU). They are jointly designed and delivered by a consortium of at least 3 universities in 3 different countries, usually across Europe and sometimes including partner countries. Students study in at least two different countries, often rotating between universities, and graduate with either: A joint degree, or Multiple Master’s degrees from partner universities The programme is highly international and focuses on academic excellence, mobility, and cross-cultural learning. It is one of the most competitive global scholarships, attracting students from all continents.
The RMB Latitudes CuratorLab is a professional development and mentorship initiative created by RMB Latitudes and Art School Africa to support emerging curators across Africa. The programme provides practical curatorial training, peer engagement, and one-on-one mentorship with established art professionals. Participants conceptualize and curate their own online exhibitions featuring artists from their communities. The programme is conducted through weekly online sessions and culminates in curated exhibitions hosted on Latitudes Online
The Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant is an ongoing emergency assistance program established by the Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation to provide one-time financial support to professional visual artists facing unforeseen catastrophic events such as medical emergencies, fires, floods, or accidents. The program is designed to help artists overcome immediate crises rather than fund artistic projects or replace lost income
The Writing Room is a free online creative writing masterclass platform launched by Brittle Paper in partnership with Africa No Filter. The program provides African writers with access to video courses taught by renowned African authors and editors. It focuses on strengthening storytelling skills and supporting writers at the early stages of their literary careers
The KAS Scholarship supports international students with strong academic backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to democracy and leadership.
Tarbell Grants is a global journalism funding initiative established by the Tarbell Center for AI Journalism to support original, high-impact reporting on artificial intelligence and its effects on society. The program provides grants to experienced journalists and media creators to pursue investigative, analytical, and explanatory stories that help the public understand AI and hold powerful institutions accountable. Tarbell primarily supports written journalism, though exceptional proposals in formats such as podcasts, newsletters, and documentaries may also be considered. Editorial independence is fully protected, and donors have no influence over reporting decisions.
The CANEX Entrepreneurship Program is an initiative of Afreximbank aimed at supporting African businesses in the creative and cultural industries. The program identifies promising entrepreneurs and provides grant funding, mentorship, technical assistance, networking opportunities, and access to investors. Winners also participate in the CANEX WKND event, which brings together leading African creatives and business leaders.
Soundcinema Düsseldorf 2026 is the eighth edition of an international recorded-sound festival dedicated to experimental, electronic, and electroacoustic music. Organized by Sonische Interferenzen e.V., the festival treats sound recordings as autonomous artistic works and presents selected pieces in an immersive acousmatic listening environment at FFT Düsseldorf. The 2026 edition invites submissions under two categories: - Free Category - Thematic Focus 2026: "Acceleration" The festival seeks works that challenge conventional listening experiences and explore sound as an artistic medium
The Spring Residency at Hangar is an international, process-based artistic residency hosted by Hangar – Centro de Investigação Artística in Lisbon, Portugal. It supports musicians, DJs, producers, and sound artists to develop experimental and interdisciplinary music projects in a professional creative environment. The residency focuses on: Artistic research and experimentation Cross-disciplinary collaboration (music, visual arts, performance, media) Exploration of contemporary themes such as memory, identity, diaspora, and global culture Developing new work using Lisbon’s artistic ecosystem
The Residency at Casa Gràcia is a newly established international residency program located in the historic city of Mahón, Menorca, Spain. Founded by artists Rashid Johnson and Sheree Hovsepian, the residency offers artists and writers uninterrupted time and space to deepen their creative practices in a tranquil Mediterranean setting. The residency is intentionally self-directed. Participants are not required to produce exhibitions or public presentations. Instead, the program emphasizes experimentation, reflection, and engagement with the local community. Residents also benefit from the support and expertise of the team at Hauser & Wirth Menorca, one of Spain's leading contemporary art centers.
The Doha Film Festival (DFF) 2026 is an international platform organized by the Doha Film Institute (DFI) to celebrate original storytelling and support emerging filmmakers from Qatar, the Arab world, and the global film community. The festival brings together filmmakers, audiences, and industry professionals through screenings, competitions, networking events, and awards. The 2026 edition will take place from 19–27 November 2026 in Doha, Qatar. For this cycle, submissions are open exclusively for short films across several competition categories.
The Techstars Accelerator Program is one of the world's leading startup accelerators. Founded in 2006, Techstars has invested in more than 4,800 startups across over 50 accelerator programs worldwide. The program is designed to help founders rapidly build, scale, and fundraise through mentorship, capital, and access to a global network of entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate partners. The accelerator follows Techstars' philosophy of "Give First", emphasizing collaboration and mentorship. Startups participate in a highly intensive 13-week program involving one-on-one mentoring, workshops, founder meetups, and investor preparation. The program concludes with Demo Day, where companies pitch to a global audience of investors and ecosystem partners
The Rhodes Scholarship is one of the oldest and most prestigious international scholarships in the world. It funds postgraduate study at the University of Oxford (UK) and selects outstanding young leaders based on academic excellence, leadership, character, and commitment to service. Rhodes Scholars pursue full-time degrees at Oxford (Master’s, DPhil/PhD, or selected second undergraduate degrees). The scholarship is highly competitive and typically selects only a few hundred students globally each year across different country “constituencies
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are prestigious awards offered by the Swiss Confederation to promote international academic exchange and research cooperation with Switzerland. Each year, they are awarded to outstanding researchers and artists from over 180+ countries to study or conduct research in Switzerland.
The McCall MacBain Scholarship is Canada’s most prestigious fully funded master’s and professional degree scholarship, hosted at McGill University in Montreal. It supports exceptional students who demonstrate: Strong academic excellence Leadership potential Commitment to community impact Ethical and collaborative mindset Selected scholars pursue a fully funded master’s or second-entry professional degree at McGill University, while participating in a structured leadership development program, mentorship, and interdisciplinary learning community.
Africa Writes Festival Artist Support is part of the Africa Writes Festival, an annual celebration of African and African diaspora literature organized by the Royal African Society (RAS) in the United Kingdom. The support program assists selected writers, poets, performers, and literary artists with participation in the festival through travel grants, accommodation support, performance opportunities, networking, and international exposure. The festival showcases contemporary African storytelling and provides a platform for artists to connect with publishers, readers, cultural institutions, and fellow creatives. Support may vary by edition, but the goal is to ensure diverse African voices are represented at the festival. The program is not a startup accelerator or business grant; it is primarily an artist and literary participation support initiative.
The Ted Scripps Fellowship in Environmental Journalism is a prestigious nine-month professional fellowship administered by the Center for Environmental Journalism (CEJ) at the University of Colorado Boulder. Established in 1993, the program enables accomplished journalists to step away from daily newsroom responsibilities and deepen their understanding of environmental science, policy, law, and sustainability issues. Fellows audit university courses, attend weekly seminars, participate in field trips to leading scientific institutions, and pursue independent journalistic projects. The fellowship aims to strengthen environmental reporting and produce journalism that addresses pressing global challenges
The University of Brunei Darussalam Graduate Scholarship is one of Southeast Asia's leading research scholarships. It attracts highly talented researchers and supports cutting-edge work in priority fields.
The Misk Art Institute Curatorial Internship 2026 is a fully funded 10-week professional training program organized by the Misk Art Institute in partnership with the MAXXI Museum Curatorial Office in Rome, Italy. The program immerses participants in the research, interpretation, and development of exhibitions and curatorial projects within one of Europe's leading contemporary art and architecture institutions. Interns work alongside professional curators and contribute to active exhibitions, strengthening their skills in curatorial writing, critical thinking, archival research, and exhibition development
Berkeley SkyDeck combines the resources of UC Berkeley with a global network of investors and advisors. It is regarded as one of the world's top university accelerators.
Plug and Play is one of the world's largest innovation platforms, connecting startups with corporations, investors, and governments. It operates over 60 accelerator programs globally and has helped companies such as PayPal, Dropbox, and Honey.
Alchemist Accelerator is one of Silicon Valley's leading accelerators for enterprise and deep-tech startups. The program focuses primarily on B2B companies and provides founders with mentorship, fundraising support, and access to investors
The Oxford Poetry Prize 2026 is an international poetry competition organized by Oxford Poetry, one of the United Kingdom's oldest literary magazines. The prize recognizes outstanding unpublished poems in English and aims to support both emerging and established poets worldwide. Winning poems are published in Oxford Poetry, providing recipients with international recognition and exposure. This year's guest judge is Rowan Ricardo Phillips
The Liu Shiming Artist Grants are annual awards established by the Liu Shiming Art Foundation to support emerging visual artists during the first decade of their careers. The grants are intended to help artists create or complete new projects that engage with the relationship between traditional, cultural, or historical influences and contemporary artistic practices. The Foundation aims to encourage multicultural dialogue and foster artistic innovation inspired by the legacy of renowned Chinese sculptor Liu Shiming. Each year, up to five artists are selected by a panel of curators, artists, and art professionals
The Alibaba Netpreneur Masterclass provides entrepreneurs with practical insights into digital transformation, leadership, and innovation inspired by Alibaba's business ecosystem.
This scholarship supports highly qualified students committed to sustainability, democracy, human rights, and environmental values.
The RCDIJ Africa Fund is a grant program established by the Ripples Centre for Data and Investigative Journalism (RCDIJ), a Nigerian non-profit organization founded by Ripples Nigeria. The fund supports small- to medium-scale data-driven and investigative journalism projects that promote accountability, transparency, and social change across Africa. The fund aims to strengthen investigative journalism by providing financial support and editorial guidance to journalists working on stories of public interest. Successful projects are published through Ripples Nigeria with full editorial support.
Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub supports startups with cloud credits, AI resources, technical support, and access to Microsoft partners. Founders at all stages can apply without requiring venture capital backing.
Orange Corners Innovation Fund supports young entrepreneurs through funding, technical assistance, and business development support. It complements Orange Corners incubation and acceleration programs and helps startups access capital that traditional lenders often consider too risky.
The Goethe-Zentrum Kampala Open Call for Proposals is an ongoing cultural funding initiative designed to support artists and creative organizations working in Uganda. Unlike programs with rigid themes and fixed grant sizes, this call provides flexible support to projects that demonstrate creativity, innovation, and meaningful contributions to the country's arts ecosystem. Open to disciplines ranging from literature and fashion to film and theatre, the program prioritizes projects that expand artistic practice, encourage experimentation, and strengthen Uganda's cultural landscape. Funding amounts are determined according to project needs rather than predetermined limits.
The NSIA Prize for Innovation supports innovative Nigerian startups that address critical national challenges. It provides equity-free funding and business support.
The Hult Prize is widely regarded as one of the world's most prestigious entrepreneurship competitions. Founded by the Hult Prize Foundation and supported by global partners, the competition challenges entrepreneurs to develop businesses that address pressing social and environmental issues. Teams progress through campus programs, national and regional summits, an accelerator, and finally compete for US$1 million in seed funding.
The Schwarzman Scholars Program is a highly competitive, fully funded one-year Master’s degree in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. It is designed to develop future global leaders by combining: Academic study (Public Policy, Economics & Business, International Studies) Leadership training Immersive exposure to China’s political, economic, and cultural systems Global networking with top students and leaders worldwide Each cohort brings together about 150–200 scholars from around the world to study, live, and train together in a residential college environment in Beijing. The program is often compared to the Rhodes
The Yaa Asantewaa Art Prize 2026 is the sixth edition of Gallery 1957's flagship prize dedicated to supporting women artists. Named after the legendary Ghanaian Queen Mother Yaa Asantewaa, the prize celebrates artistic excellence and female leadership. For the first time, the prize expands beyond Ghana to Senegal through a partnership with the Institut Français du Sénégal. Two winners—one Ghanaian and one Senegalese artist—will participate in a unique cultural exchange residency between the two countries. The initiative aims to develop into a leading platform for female African artists.
The MacDowell Fellowship (commonly called the MacDowell Residency) is one of the oldest and most prestigious artist residencies in the United States. Founded in 1907, it provides artists with fully funded, uninterrupted time and space to focus on their creative work in a rural retreat in Peterborough, New Hampshire, USA. MacDowell supports artists working across disciplines, including: Literature (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, playwriting) Visual arts Music composition Selected fellows receive private studios, accommodation, meals, and complete creative freedom. The program is designed to remove all financial and logistical distractions so artists can focus entirely on producing new work. MacDowell has hosted many influential artists, including winners of Pulitzer Prizes, MacArthur “Genius Grants,” and Nobel Prizes
The PhotoVogue Global Open Call 2026, titled "Brave New Visions: Creativity as Rebellion," is an international initiative by PhotoVogue, Vogue's platform dedicated to conscious visual storytelling. The open call seeks photographers, video makers, and multimedia artists whose work engages critically with the present and demonstrates originality, artistic courage, and a distinctive visual language. Selected artists gain global visibility through the PhotoVogue Festival, potential publication across Vogue's international editions, and participation in PhotoVogue Virtual Portfolio Reviews
un/fund 04 is an international funding initiative designed to support underrepresented, unrepresented, and emerging lens-based visual artists worldwide. The program seeks photographers, filmmakers, cinematographers, directors, and videographers who have strong creative ideas but limited access to traditional funding and representation. The initiative provides four distinct opportunities: direct project funding, an artist residency, a publishing award, and a year-long mentorship. The goal is to help promising visual artists create ambitious work, gain industry exposure, and develop sustainable creative career.
Antler Africa is the African arm of Antler, a global early-stage venture capital firm and startup generator. Antler Africa invests in exceptional founders at the pre-seed stage and supports them through a structured residency program. Entrepreneurs can apply with or without a startup idea and receive support to find co-founders, validate ideas, build products, and secure funding.
Founder Institute is one of the largest startup incubators globally. It helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into fundable companies through structured training, mentorship, and access to investors
The Prince Claus Fund Cultural Emergency Response (CER) programme provides rapid-response funding to protect cultural heritage threatened by conflicts, natural disasters, climate change, or other emergencies. Managed by the Prince Claus Fund and implemented in partnership with the Cultural Emergency Response (CER) initiative, the programme supports artists, museums, archives, libraries, heritage professionals, and cultural organizations in safeguarding endangered cultural assets.
The MEST Africa Training Program is a fully sponsored entrepreneurial training and incubator program that equips African founders with technical, business, and leadership skills to build globally scalable software startups. Top teams may receive seed funding and incubation support.
Creative Business Cup is a global platform for creative entrepreneurs and SMEs. National winners compete internationally for funding, investor access, partnerships, and worldwide exposure
The 500 Global Flagship Accelerator is the signature startup acceleration program of 500 Global, one of the world's leading venture capital firms. Founded in 2010 as 500 Startups, the organization has invested in more than 3,000 companies across over 80 countries and has supported founders through funding, mentorship, and access to international networks. The Flagship Accelerator is designed to help early-stage startups achieve product-market fit, develop scalable growth strategies, and prepare for fundraising. The program combines intensive mentorship, founder workshops, office hours, and direct interaction with experienced investors and entrepreneurs. Over the years, 500 Global has backed notable companies such as: - Canva - Talkdesk
Google for Startups Accelerator Africa is a three-month hybrid, equity-free accelerator designed for Seed to Series A technology startups across Africa. The program provides founders with technical mentorship from Google engineers and industry experts, strategic guidance, AI and cloud resources, workshops, and access to Google's global startup ecosystem. The accelerator helps startups tackle technical challenges, refine products, scale operations, and accelerate growth.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Pretoria aims to develop transformative leaders committed to social and economic development in Africa.
MassChallenge is one of the world's leading zero-equity startup accelerators. It helps founders scale through mentorship, expert support, and access to partners and investors.
Halcyon Fellowship empowers impact-driven entrepreneurs through residency programs, mentorship, and business development support to help scale solutions to global challenges.
Entrepreneurs First invests in talented individuals before they have even formed a company. Participants receive support to find co-founders, build startups, and raise venture capital.
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is one of the largest and most prestigious international exchange scholarships in the world. It is funded by the U.S. government and administered through U.S. embassies and Fulbright commissions worldwide. The program enables students from over 160+ countries to pursue: Master’s degrees Some PhD-level study (country-dependent) Non-degree graduate research programs at universities across the United States. Beyond academics, Fulbright emphasizes: Cultural exchange Leadership development
The Monash International Tuition Scholarship (MITS) is a fully funded tuition scholarship offered by Monash University (Australia) for high-achieving international students undertaking: Master’s by Research PhD / Doctoral degrees Some joint research programs It is designed to remove the financial burden of tuition so students can focus fully on research work. In most cases, it is paired with other scholarships (like living stipends), but MITS specifically covers tuition fees only.
The Whiting Award is one of the most prestigious awards for emerging writers in the United States. Established in 1985 by the Whiting Foundation, it recognizes exceptional promise and early achievement in: Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Drama Each year, 10 writers receive US$50,000 in unrestricted prize money to support their literary careers. The award is designed to give writers the freedom to devote more time to their craft. Many recipients later go on to win major honors such as the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, and MacArthur Fellowship. Importantly, writers cannot apply directly; candidates are nominated confidentially by invited experts
The Glenna Luschei Prize for African Poetry is an annual literary award administered by the African Poetry Book Fund (APBF) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and funded by American poet and philanthropist Glenna Luschei. The prize honors the best book-length poetry collection published each year by an African poet and seeks to celebrate excellence in African poetry while increasing the visibility of African voices worldwide. The award recognizes collections that demonstrate exceptional artistic quality and contribute significantly to contemporary African literature. Since its establishment in 2015, it has become one of the most prestigious poetry awards dedicated to African poets
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is one of the largest and most prestigious international exchange scholarship
Khalifa University is one of the top research universities in the Middle East. Its graduate scholarships attract outstanding students pursuing advanced research in strategic sectors including AI, energy, and biomedical sciences.
A fully funded German government scholarship for experienced professionals from developing countries to study development-related Master’s or PhD programs in Germany. Its purpose is to: Train future leaders in development sectors Strengthen public systems in developing countries Build global expertise networks Key idea: It is not just for study — it is designed for people who will return home and contribute to national development
Y Combinator (YC) is one of the world's most prestigious startup accelerators. It provides early-stage startups with seed funding, mentorship, access to an extensive founder network, and investor introductions. The program runs four times per year and culminates in Demo Day, where founders pitch to investors.
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program is a fully funded graduate scholarship at Stanford Designed to train global leaders across disciplines Offers up to 3 years of funding + leadership development Covers: Full tuition Living stipend Travel allowance Academic expenses Health insurance (in most cases)
The Chevening Scholarship is the UK Government's flagship fully funded scholarship program for emerging leaders worldwide. It enables outstanding professionals to pursue a one-year Master's degree at any eligible UK university. Unlike many scholarships that focus solely on academic excellence, Chevening places significant emphasis on: Leadership potential. Networking ability. Professional achievements. Long-term impact in the applicant's home country. Successful scholars become part of a global alumni network of over 60,000 leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and professionals
The Earth Partner Prize 2026 is an international creative competition organized by Earth Partner, the sustainability division of Art Partner, in collaboration with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and Re:wild. The prize aims to amplify young voices addressing the ecological crisis through art and creative expression. The competition encourages artists and creatives aged 14–30 to explore issues such as climate justice, biodiversity conservation, Indigenous rights, environmental activism, greenwashing, regeneration, and the mental and physical impacts of climate change. Selected works receive cash awards and global exposure, with opportunities for showcasing around international climate events
Visa Everywhere Initiative is a global innovation competition that helps startups solve future payments and commerce challenges while connecting them to Visa's global network and partners.
Founders Factory Africa (FFA) is a venture development and accelerator platform that helps early-stage African startups build, grow, and scale across the continent. Founded in 2018, FFA combines capital with hands-on operational support from a team of experts in product, engineering, growth, partnerships, and fundraising. Unlike traditional accelerators, FFA works closely with founders over several months, acting as "co-founders" to help startups achieve product-market fit, raise capital, and expand across Africa. Programs are tailored to each startup's needs and focus on long-term growth rather than fixed curricula.
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is a highly competitive, fully funded scholarship for outstanding international students (outside the UK) to pursue postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge. Its main goal is to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving lives worldwide. Key features: Around 70–80 awards per year Extremely competitive (top global talent pool) Strong focus on: leadership academic excellence social impact
The University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship is among Australia's most competitive research scholarships. It supports outstanding domestic and international students pursuing Master's by Research or Doctoral degrees. The scholarship is awarded based on academic excellence and research potential and is automatically considered when applying for eligible research programs.
The GIST Scholarship supports highly talented international students pursuing graduate studies in South Korea. GIST is one of the country's top research institutions and offers extensive support for students in science and technology disciplines.
AAUW International Fellowships support women pursuing full-time graduate or postgraduate studies in the United States. Since 1917, the fellowship has empowered thousands of women leaders, researchers, and professionals worldwide.
The Stamps Scholarship is the University of Miami's premier merit award. It supports exceptional undergraduate students with academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement.
Vanier Scholarships attract world-class doctoral students to Canadian universities. The program emphasizes academic excellence, leadership, and research potential.
Established by Sciences Po, the Émile Boutmy Scholarship is designed to attract exceptional international students from outside the European Union. Named after the founder of Sciences Po, it recognizes academic excellence and supports talented students pursuing undergraduate and Master's degrees at one of France's most prestigious institutions
The IDFA Bertha Fund (IBF) is a funding program of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA) dedicated to strengthening independent, author-driven documentary filmmaking in regions where access to film financing and distribution is limited. Established in 1998, the fund supports emerging and established filmmakers creating bold, artistic, and socially relevant documentaries.
The Karsh International Scholarship at Duke University is one of the most prestigious undergraduate scholarships in the United States. It seeks academically outstanding international students who demonstrate leadership, service, and commitment to making a positive impact. Scholars become part of a vibrant community and gain access to research, internships, and global opportunities.
Norrsken Evolve invests in founders and visionaries who will redefine how we generate energy, rebuild manufacturing, move goods, construct buildings, produce food, treat our sick, secure our information, protect democracy, and safeguard our societies from climate disruption. Europe stands at a defining moment. In the face of unprecedented risks, our economies, industries, and ways of living, must evolve.
The ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) is one of Europe's most prestigious Master's scholarships. It is designed for exceptional international students with outstanding academic performance. The scholarship combines full financial support, mentorship from ETH faculty, and access to the ETH Foundation network. Approximately 60 scholarships are awarded annually to top-performing students worldwide
The Villgro Africa Fellowship supports entrepreneurs and innovators developing scalable healthcare and life sciences solutions that improve the lives of underserved communities in Africa. The program combines mentorship, business incubation, technical support, leadership development, and access to investors
British Council Arts Grants are a collection of funding programmes administered by the British Council to support artists, creative practitioners, cultural organizations, and international collaborations. Rather than a single grant, these programs include opportunities such as Connections Through Culture (CTC), Creative Commissions, mobility grants, festivals, and collaborative projects.
SINGA offers international students the opportunity to pursue PhD studies in Singapore's top institutions. It combines world-class research with generous funding.
The DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program Fellowship is one of the world's most prestigious artist residency programs. Established in 1963, it invites approximately twenty internationally recognized artists each year to live and work in Berlin. The fellowship provides artists with the freedom to pursue their creative work without production obligations while engaging with Berlin's cultural ecosystem and international artistic communities. The program promotes artistic freedom, interdisciplinary collaboration, and cultural exchange. Fellows often present exhibitions, performances, readings, films, and publications during and after their residencies
The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship is Hungary's flagship international scholarship program. It enables talented students from partner countries to pursue higher education at leading Hungarian universities. Thousands of students receive this award annually, making it one of the largest government-funded scholarship programs in Europe
The Young Founders Programme is a six-month international fellowship that supports outstanding entrepreneurs from emerging markets. Participants receive mentorship, peer learning, expert sessions, and access to a global network. Top fellows are invited to a fully funded conference in Berlin.
Bocconi University offers merit awards to exceptional international students pursuing graduate degrees. The scholarship recognizes academic excellence and leadership potential and supports future professionals in economics, finance, and management.
Startupbootcamp is one of Europe's largest accelerator networks. It connects startups with mentors, investors, and corporate partners. Selected founders receive seed funding and gain access to one of the world's most extensive entrepreneurial ecosystems.
The Danish Government Scholarships are awarded through participating Danish universities to highly qualified international students. The scholarships aim to attract talented students and strengthen Denmark's international academic profile.
YTILI is a flagship U.S. Department of State exchange program for emerging entrepreneurs. Participants are placed with American businesses and receive mentorship, leadership training, and opportunities to establish partnerships with U.S. companies.
The ANSO Scholarship is a fully funded Chinese scholarship established by the Alliance of National and International Science Organizations and the Chinese Academy of Sciences to cultivate young scientists from around the world. It supports outstanding international students pursuing Master's and PhD degrees in science, technology, engineering, and related disciplines at leading Chinese research institutions. The program aims to: Strengthen international scientific cooperation. Develop future researchers and innovators.
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme was established by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to attract top international students to French higher education institutions. It aims to develop future decision-makers from both public and private sectors worldwide and strengthen France's position as a hub for academic excellence.
KAUST Fellowship provides fully funded graduate education and advanced research opportunities in Saudi Arabia. Students work with internationally recognized faculty and have access to state-of-the-art research facilities.
The Echoing Green Fellowship is a prestigious global fellowship that supports early-stage social entrepreneurs building organizations that address pressing social, environmental, economic, and human rights challenges. Founded in 1987, Echoing Green invests in leaders rather than projects, providing seed funding, leadership development, wellness support, expert resources, and access to a lifelong global community. The Fellowship lasts 18 months and is designed to help founders turn innovative ideas into sustainable organizations. Fellows receive intensive capacity-building support, mentorship, networking opportunities, and unrestricted seed capital. Funding for for-profit organizations is structured as a recoverable grant.
The Ford Foundation Art of Change Fellowship (often referenced as part of Ford’s broader “Art of Change” initiatives) is a curated fellowship program for artists and cultural leaders whose work intersects with social justice. It is not an open-call grant. Instead, fellows are invited/selected by the Ford Foundation based on demonstrated impact in: Arts and culture Social justice and equity Community engagement Public storytelling and activism Selected fellows typically engage in: Creative reflection and independent artistic work Convenings, workshops, and discussions on art and justice
Türkiye Scholarships is one of the largest government-funded scholarship schemes globally. It provides outstanding students with the opportunity to study at prestigious Turkish universities while offering cultural integration and language training.
The Acumen Fellowship is a fully funded, cohort-based leadership program designed for entrepreneurs, executives, and changemakers tackling poverty and social inequality. Founded by Acumen, the fellowship focuses on developing moral leadership, systems thinking, and adaptive leadership skills while connecting Fellows to a lifelong global community. Unlike startup accelerators, the Fellowship does not provide direct investment or grants. Instead, participants receive: Leadership and personal development training. Coaching and mentorship. Access to Acumen's global alumni network (The Foundry). In-person immersions and virtual learning experiences.
The Swedish Institute Scholarship is Sweden's flagship scholarship for future leaders and professionals. It supports outstanding students pursuing Master's degrees and provides access to the SI Network for Future Global Leaders.
The University of Twente Scholarship supports outstanding international students pursuing Master's degrees in the Netherlands. It aims to nurture future innovators and researchers in engineering and technology
The University of Padua International Excellence Scholarship recognizes highly talented international students enrolling in English-taught degree programs. The award supports academic excellence and promotes internationalization.
The Reach Oxford Scholarship supports outstanding students from low-income and developing countries who are unable to pursue undergraduate studies in their home countries. It is one of Oxford's most competitive undergraduate awards.
The Leiden Excellence Scholarship Programme is awarded to outstanding non-EEA students pursuing Master's degrees at Leiden University. It aims to attract academically exceptional candidates and promote international diversity.
Established in 1988, the ADB-JSP enables citizens of developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in fields that contribute to economic and social development. Scholars are expected to return home and contribute to national development.
The BI Presidential Scholarship is one of Norway's most competitive graduate scholarships. It is awarded to academically outstanding international students pursuing Master's studies at BI Norwegian Business School.
MIT Solve Global Challenges is an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that seeks technology-driven solutions to major global problems. Every year, MIT Solve launches open challenges in areas such as: Climate Health Learning Economic Prosperity Indigenous Communities Selected innovators become MIT Solvers and join a nine-month support program. Solvers receive funding opportunities, mentorship, access to MIT's ecosystem, strategic partnerships, media exposure, and a global network of supporters. Since 2015, MIT Solve has mobilized over $80 million and supported innovators reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.
The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship is a flagship initiative aimed at attracting high-achieving international students to Irish universities. Each year, approximately 60 scholarships are awarded to outstanding Master's and PhD students pursuing full-time study in Ireland.
The Commonwealth Startup Fellowship supports entrepreneurs from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries. Participants receive intensive business training, mentorship, and a fully funded residential program in the UK designed to help founders scale innovative businesses.
The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme (TEF) is the flagship initiative of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, designed to identify, train, mentor, and fund African entrepreneurs with scalable business ideas or early-stage businesses. Founded in 2010, the programme aims to catalyze economic growth and job creation across Africa through the philosophy of Africapitalism.
The WE Empower UN SDG Challenge recognizes women entrepreneurs whose businesses advance the Sustainable Development Goals. Five regional awardees participate in leadership training and high-level networking during Climate Week and the UN General Assembly.
The Anzisha Prize supports very young African entrepreneurs aged 15–22 who are running and growing businesses. Participants join a venture-building fellowship that provides training, mentorship, and access to funding opportunities. The program aims to nurture job creators across Africa.
The Master Mind Scholarship is awarded to exceptional international students pursuing Master's programs in Flanders and Brussels. It promotes academic excellence and cultural exchange.
The Rotary Peace Fellowship trains future leaders in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Every year, Rotary awards fellowships to dedicated professionals committed to advancing peace and development globally
Cartier Women's Initiative is an international entrepreneurship program supporting women impact entrepreneurs through grants, leadership training, and networking
The GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize is one of Africa's largest agribusiness competitions. It rewards innovative young founders who are transforming food systems. Winners receive funding, mentorship, international exposure, and access to investors.
AI2 Incubator helps entrepreneurs build AI-first companies through capital, compute resources, and technical guidance.
Seedstars supports high-growth startups in emerging markets through acceleration, mentorship, investor connections, and access to funding opportunities.