Sisterly HQ is five this year! It’s wild to think that the Medium blog I started in my final year of university has become this amazing community of women, not only from across Nigeria but also from around the world.

I want to say thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey through the years. Thank you to our small team, volunteers, partners, friends, advisors, and everyone who has supported our journey since inception. And of course, thank YOU, sis. Whether you’ve been here since 2021 or subscribed to our newsletter yesterday, I am so glad you are part of this community.

Each week, I’ve written a letter sharing opportunities and resources to thousands of you here and across our social media platforms. I am reminded of a quick note I shared sometime this year: You can not pour from an empty cup. I guess it’s time to take my own advice. Sisterly HQ is going on a break until at least March 2027. This means no weekly newsletters, no website or opportunity board updates, no social media posts, and no programs and events during this break.

In the meantime, to continue finding amazing opportunities, please check out these 12 phenomenal resources:

• Opportunities for Africans

• Opportunity Desk

• 80,000 Hours

• Opportunities for African Writers

• The Bloom

• Ethos Atlas

• Nick at Noon

• Probably Good

• Africa Health Ventures

• Tech Cabal Jobs

• InclusivelyRemote

• Opportunities for Youth

Once again, thanks for being a part of the Sisterly HQ community, and see you soon!

Hey sis,

Here’s hoping you have a phenomenal week. This week’s newsletter is packed with exciting opportunities: from an internship at the World Bank to funding for new ideas and existing orgs. What’s your pick?

A snapshot of this week’s letter

• 36 new opportunities are on the website!

• A graduate role in finance and an internship at the World Bank.

• An MBA at Oxford and a fully-funded scholarship in the UK.

• Want to launch a charity? This org will pay you and support you to do it.

Top Picks This Week

Jobs & Internships

CardinalStone Graduate Trainee Program (Abuja): 1 - 3 years’ experience in a client-facing/sales role, Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of Second-Class Honors (Upper Division), and must have completed NYSC.

The World Bank Treasury: Are you the equivalent of a rising senior in college (be in the penultimate year) working towards a career on the trading floor of a major bank, investment, or private equity firm or one of the departments supporting that function? Treasury Summer Interns will work full-time for ten weeks, from June 1 through August 9, 2027, in Washington, DC. $22.70 per hour for 400 hours. Visa sponsorship is provided! We interviewed a former intern from Nigeria here.

Finance and Administration Officer - The Destiny Trust (Lagos): Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field. Professional accounting qualification or progress towards one will be an advantage. At least three years’ relevant experience in finance, accounting or administration, preferably within a nonprofit, development or social-impact organisation. Closing today!

Producer (Studio Team) - The 80,000 Hours Podcast (Remote): Looking for people who are strongly impact-focused, that is, content instincts point at what will actually create impact in the world, not just what will perform well. Also, people who have good instincts for modelling audiences, especially their key target audiences, and consume a lot of audio or video podcasts or, secondarily, Substacks on AI/effective altruism, etc.

Scholarships

Chevening UK Government Scholarships Programme: Chevening Scholarships enable outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue one-year master’s degrees in the UK. If you have the passion and influence to solve pressing local, national, or global challenges, this is for you. Award recipients receive payment of tuition fees, economy travel to and from their country of residence, an arrival allowance, visa costs, a departure allowance, and a monthly personal living allowance (stipend) to cover accommodation and living expenses.

The Skoll Scholarship at Oxford University: The Skoll Scholarship provides funding for social entrepreneurs interested in pursuing an Oxford MBA to enhance and broaden their skills for more effective social change. The scholarship covers full course fees and provides partial living expenses.

Programs & Fellowships

Institut français x Cité internationale des arts Residency Program: Open to artists and cultural professionals who have been residing outside of France for at least 5 years and who wish to develop a research and creative project in Paris during a three-, six-, or nine-month residency.

Commonwealth Fellowship Programme: Commonwealth Professional Fellowships are for mid-career professionals from eligible Commonwealth countries (other than the UK) to undertake a programme of professional development at a UK host organisation working in their sector.   Each fellowship provides return airfare, reimbursement of visa application fee, a stipend of £2,218  - £2,753 per month, arrival allowance, etc. 

Incubation Program - Ambitious Impact: Launch a charity that could transform animal welfare. The program is fully funded. Solve frontier problems backed by research. Get paired with a co-founder through real-life projects during the program. $150,000 - $190,000 in seed funding. Cost covered, plus a monthly stipend of $2,000 - $5,000 based on your needs and cost of living, with room to request more.

Contests, Awards & Funding

Nexa: From Climate Risk to Health Resilience: Seeking bold, innovative solutions that enable local health actors to turn climate-driven health risk signals into timely health service delivery action, reducing health harms from mosquito-borne infections, extreme heat, and poor air quality. $250,000 - $2,000,000 USD funding. Closing soon!

Resilient Futures Call​: The total available funding is USD 700,000 across two funding streams, Ideation Grants and Incubation Grants. The Call supports non-partisan initiatives working at the intersection of political leadership and climate resilience. The call is global and open for organizations, networks, collectives, or individuals. No need to be a registered charity.​​​​​​​

Active Play Challenge: The challenge invites organisations from around the world to create more opportunities for active play for children and young people. If your work is about reimagining and creating playful spaces, or designing programmes that bring active play into everyday routines, this is for you. Up to six winning initiatives will receive between $50,000 and $100,000 USD each.

Closing Soon

Aug 10 - Programme Coordinator - The Destiny Trust (Kaduna)

Aug 12 - World Bank Group (WBG) Pioneers Internship Program - E&S Data Analytics and Portfolio Support Interns (Lagos)

Aug 13 - Global Youth Water Envoys Program

Aug 14 - ​​Manager, Training, Equal Justice Academy at Equality Now (Remote)

Aug 15 - ZODML Poetry Prize

Aug 16 - Recruiters at Coefficient Giving (Remote)

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A quick note

10 Things by Titilope Sonuga is truly a fantastic poem, and if you haven’t ever listened to it, I recommend it. If you have, listen to it again. I’ve been doing that a lot lately. Consider it my note to you today. :)

A few opportunities I’m especially excited about this week:

• World Congress of Science & Factual Producers (WCSFP) Global Career Accelerator - An opportunity for up-and-coming factual filmmakers and digital producers!

• Program Associate, Strategic Impact Evaluation and Learning (SIEL) at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) - At least 2 years of work experience in project and/or research management, research fund management, and/or research dissemination.

• Foresight Fellowship - A year-long program supporting early-career scientists, engineers, and innovators.

• Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Fellowship (OCIS) Fellowship - Fully funded and open to mid-career professionals and academics.

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Happy new month! I’ll keep this simple and short: I hope this month brings you lots of laughter, peace, and courage. This week’s newsletter is filled with amazing opportunities from new jobs to scholarships, fellowships, and prizes.

A snapshot of this week’s letter

• 50 new opportunities on the website.

• New roles in finance, tech, development, and more.

• A fully-funded scholarship for Nigerian undergrads.

• Awards of $5,000, grants of GBP 5,000, and prizes of 3000 CHF.

Top Picks This Week

Jobs & Internships

World Bank Group (WBG) Pioneers Internship Program - E&S Data Analytics and Portfolio Support Interns (Lagos): Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or in the final year of a master’s degree program and must hold a bachelor’s degree in environmental science or engineering, international development, or natural sciences. Candidates must have at least two years of relevant professional experience.

Assistant Manager, Banking Legal Services (Intra-African Trade & Corp. Finance) - African Export Import Bank: Post graduate degree in Law from a recognised university and a diploma in legal practice of a recognised bar course and professional legal practice and experience of not less than 5 years, with particular emphasis on the Banking and financial services industry.

Product Manager (Portfolio Monitoring) at Stears (Lagos): 3 - 5+ years of product management experience in a B2B SaaS, financial data, or investment-focused company, and knowledge of private capital investment, African markets, and/or financial research workflows.

Scholarships

The Bridge Scholarship: This covers educational expenses, mentorship, and career and leadership development. The scholarship is offered annually, and once awarded, the scholar is supported until graduation. Open to students currently in Year 1 or the penultimate year of their respective degree program in a public university.

University of Rwanda Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program: Comprehensive financial support, including full tuition fees, fully paid on-campus accommodation, a laptop, learning materials, an annual return ticket allowance, and a full-year monthly stipend.

African Leadership Academy - Financial Aid Available: African Leadership Academy offers a two-year residential program for teenagers, the ALA Diploma Program. This tight-knit, pan-African community empowers each student with the skills and mindsets required for transformative leadership. Everyone who applies to and is admitted to ALA, regardless of background or nationality, is eligible for significant financial assistance. 97% of ALA students receive financial assistance.

Programs & Fellowships

MUSON/MTNF Music Scholars Programme: The programme provides talented young musicians with the opportunity to receive professional music education at the prestigious MUSON School of Music in Lagos, Nigeria.

Pulitzer Center Africa Education Teachers’ Fellowship: A six-month hybrid professional development program designed to equip teachers with practical skills to integrate journalism into classroom teaching to strengthen critical thinking, literacy, civic engagement, climate awareness, and ethical media consumption.

African Plant Nutrition Outreach Fellowship Program: Awards of USD $5,000 each are available in support of African scientists, extension specialists, or educators conducting education, training, and communication programs relevant to improving the use and efficiency of plant nutrients in African agro-ecosystems.

Contests, Awards & Funding

Integrated Drought Management Programme Competition for Youth-Led Projects: Two prizes consisting of 3000 CHF each will be awarded to selected projects which are in line with the objectives and selection criteria of the competition. Awarded project leaders will implement their initiatives over 9 months, with guidance and support from experts on floods and drought.

Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Global Grants: This provides undergraduate students at ACU member universities with funding to attend short-term academic programmes (summer or winter schools), hosted by an ACU member institution in a different Commonwealth country. 10 awards of up to GBP 5,000 are available.

Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation: The Prize awards commercialisation support to African innovators developing scalable engineering solutions to local challenges. Prize money of up to £50,000.

Closing Soon

Aug 3 - Grants & Operations Associate at Giving What We Can (Remote)

Aug 4 - Internet Society Foundation Common Good Cyber Fund Grant Program

Aug 5 - Futurekind AI Summer 26 Fellowship

Aug 6 - Programs and Community Support Manager - Africa Youth Climate Fund (AYCF) (Remote)

Aug 9 - Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award

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A quick note

This week, I hope you find the courage to ask for the things you really want. Perhaps yes is waiting on the other side.

A few opportunities I’m especially excited about this week:

• Partnerships Fellow, Catalyst Now (Remote) - For six months and with a 750 USD monthly stipend.

• AI Alignment Fellowship - A paid, full-time research fellowship for AI alignment researchers. $12,000 stipend.

• iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE - The best projects will win a share of EUR 100,000.

• ECOWAS Young Graduates’ Professional Immersion Programme - An opportunity to gain experience with ECOWAS for 12 months.

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I’ll keep it really simple today: I hope you have the best week filled with many courageous, joyful, and peaceful moments.

A snapshot of this week’s letter

• Check out this role in Kaduna and this £18,000 grant for writers.

• A 12-month cybersecurity fellowship.

• $2 million in prizes for businesses.

• A fully-funded AI fellowship in Singapore.

Top Picks This Week

Jobs & Internships

Stakeholder Relations Officer at New Incentives (Kaduna): HND, B.Sc or equivalent; professional qualifications in the NGO sector will be advantageous, and 1 - 3 years of relevant experience (preferably in an NGO). Knowledge of the Hausa Language (conversation and reading) is an advantage.

Operations Fellow at Global Artivism (Remote): Manages multiple tasks and meets deadlines, with strong attention to detail and comfort coordinating logistics across a distributed team. Experience gained through coordinating community events, managing logistics for grassroots organizations, or supporting operations in any context counts alongside formal work history. USD $1,000 to $1,500/month.

Template Reviewer for Africa at Canva (Remote): Are you someone with a strong design eye, attention to detail, and a good understanding of what makes templates high-quality, usable, and locally relevant for African audiences?

Scholarships

McGill University Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program: The Mastercard Foundation Scholarship is comprehensive, and it covers not only full tuition but all costs related to attending McGill University. This includes pre-arrival and immigration support, full international student tuition, on-campus housing, a personal monthly stipend, and academic tools and resources.

Miles Morland Foundation Writing Scholarships: Scholars will receive a grant of £18,000, paid monthly over the course of twelve months. At the discretion of the Foundation, Scholars writing non-fiction who require additional research time could receive an additional grant, paid over a period of up to eighteen months.

German Bundestag International Parliamentary Scholarships: An opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of parliamentary work and complete a three-month internship in a Member of Parliament’s office.

Programs & Fellowships

Deloitte Academy’s Cyber Security Programme: A 12-month skill development programme that will equip and empower prospective young graduates with invaluable knowledge to solve contemporary and future challenges. Must have a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.A., etc.) in Computer Science or Engineering or related discipline with a minimum of second class upper/upper credit.

The Singapore AI Safety Fellowship: An independent research fellowship that connects fellows with leading mentors working on technical AI safety and governance. Fellows conduct research for three months in Singapore, building the skills and relationships for international coordination on AI safety. Fully funded.

UN Food Systems Youth Leadership Programme (YLP): Through peer learning, mentorship, collaboration with experts and UN partners, and practical leadership development, participants become part of a growing community working to shape more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient food systems.

Contests, Awards & Funding

The Case for Change Challenge - Social Shifters: The Case for Change Challenge will support innovative youth-led social startups that advance social justice and reduce inequalities. Solutions that confront the social, economic, civic, and environmental dimensions of exclusion and redesign the systems that produce them. Multiple grant funding awards are available of €10,000 and $3,000 USD.

Milken-Motsepe Prize in Circular Economy: This calls on scalable companies that use technology to enhance circular economy practices across a variety of industries in Africa. This prize offers $2 million in total prizes, including a $1 million Grand Prize. Participating companies will also gain access to exclusive networking and the opportunity to pitch to industry leaders and key decision-makers.

Allianz Climate Risk Research Award: The award is open to PhD candidates and post-doctoral researchers whose research focuses on understanding and mitigating the risk of extreme weather events that are intensified by climate change; and fostering resilience by applying technological solutions.

Closing Soon

Jul 13 - Head of Africa at Resource Justice Network (Remote)

Jul 14 - Media & PR Specialist at We Animals (Remote)

Jul 15 - Daystar Power Group Women in Power Training Program

Jul 16 - Communications Content Consultant at Unlimited Health (Remote)

Jul 17 - CAMH Measurement Coordination Consultant at UNICEF (Remote)

Jul 18 - Heirs Insurance Essay Competition

Jul 19 - Global Citizen-PayPal Small Business Impact Awards

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A quick note

Here’s your weekly reminder that you are so, so close, sis. You got this. Yes, it is tough, and you want to throw in the towel, but you are no quitter. You will do it, and you will do it well. And one day when it all finally comes together, you’ll look back at this random Monday in July 2026 and be thankful you kept going.

A few opportunities I’m especially excited about this week:

• Volunteer: Opportunity Curator & Newsletter Writer - USD $50 honorarium per published newsletter.

• Futurekind AI Summer 26 Fellowship - A 12-week learning, building & professional development journey at the intersection of AI & animal protection.

• Digital Minds Career Development Fellowships - Funding for career moves into research, policy, or practice concerning the consciousness, sentience, moral status, or welfare of AI systems.

• Senior Video Story Editor at Mongabay (Remote) - 5+ years of experience in editorial video storytelling and production. Working for a digital news outlet in an editorial role is preferred.

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This is a reminder that the 2026 Wetech Conference is coming! Themed The Power Shift, Wetech is a high-impact convening for women across Africa’s tech ecosystem.

More than a conference, it is a space for visibility, opportunity, and bringing together over 2,500 women building the future across AI, capital, and innovation. Learn more at event.wetech.africa.

PitchHer is the startup pitch competition at the Wetech Conference for high-potential, women-led startups ready to scale. Selected founders pitch live to investors and ecosystem leaders for visibility, connections, and capital.

In 2026, PitchHer is awarding N8.5 million in cash funding to outstanding women founders. Apply to PitchHer here.

A snapshot of this week’s letter

• A social media role at PiggyVest.

• A fully-funded undergrad scholarship to Canada.

• Up to 2 million dollars in funding for innovative solutions to climate-driven health risks.

• An award for young journalists (funded to the UK)

Top Picks This Week

Jobs & Internships

Social Media and Brand Associate at PiggyVest (Lagos): Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related field. 2 - 4 years of experience in content marketing, social media marketing, brand marketing, or a related role. Closing soon!

Investment Research Analyst at Norrenberger Pensions: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Statistics, or a related field. Professional certification (or progress toward) such as CFA, CIS, ICAN, ACCA is an advantage. Strong understanding of Nigerian financial markets and macroeconomic dynamics, etc.

Assistant Editor & Community Engagement Officer at the Campbell Collaboration (Remote): Proven ability to coordinate projects, editorial work, or community engagement; experience using project management tools, troubleshooting, and progress reporting; and experience managing webinars, social media, newsletters, or other public communications.

Scholarships

Ireland Fellows Programme Africa: Ireland Fellows Programme awards are fully funded. The award includes the payment of academic fees; visa application fees; medical and travel insurance; economy flights to and from Ireland; and the Irish residence permit fee. Have a minimum of two or three years’ substantial work experience. A 2.2 may be accepted.

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program: The scholarships cover tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support for four years. The scholarship is tenable only at the University of Toronto for first-entry, undergraduate programs. Each year, approximately 37 students will be named Pearson Scholars. For students in the final year of senior secondary school in 2026/2027 or who have graduated no earlier than June 2026.

DAAD/EPOS Scholarships: For the MSc Environmental Governance (MEG) degree in Germany. Must have an academic degree that is not older than six years at the time of application (October 2026), and have a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience (post-Bachelor, at the time of application); internships and voluntary work are not accepted.

Programs & Fellowships

Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health Program: The program brings together experienced professionals from diverse disciplines who are committed to advancing brain health equity through leadership, collaboration, research, and innovation.

Reckitt Catalyst Global Accelerator: Looking for social innovations that create access to health and hygiene through B2B and/or B2G models with strong financial sustainability, potential for system-level transformation, and are willing to develop partnerships with Reckitt and/or government entities to scale up their impact. Flexible financing of up to $30,000 USD per social enterprise at the end of the program.

Yale Emerging Climate Leaders Fellowship: For professionals with an established record of achievement in a profession linked to clean energy and climate change. Open to multiple stakeholder groups, ranging from government officials to entrepreneurs, energy company/utility professionals, bankers/financiers, journalists, educators/researchers, civil society representatives, legal advisors, and legislators. 5 - 10 years of experience.

Contests, Awards & Funding

Thomson Foundation Young Journalist Award: Three finalists will be invited to London to attend the Foreign Press Association Media Awards on 30 November 2026, where the winner will be announced before an audience of leading figures in global journalism. While in the UK, finalists will also visit major newsrooms and take part in a bespoke training session designed to help them strengthen their reporting skills and professional networks.

Nexa Funding Opportunity: Nexa is investing in bold, innovative solutions across Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean that enable local health actors to turn climate-driven health risk signals into timely health service delivery action, reducing health harms from mosquito-borne infections, extreme heat, and poor air quality. Proof of concept funding amounts are up to $200,000 USD per innovation, while transition to scale funding amounts will range between approximately $250,000 - $2,000,000 USD per innovation.

WEMA Bank Hackaholics Hackathon 7.0.: An innovation programme designed to support startups, innovators, creatives, problem-solvers, and technology enthusiasts across Africa. Everyone is welcome and can apply. No matter if you are a young entrepreneur, a professional, or a student. You don’t have to be a programmer, and you certainly don’t need to have a degree in Computer Science.

Closing Soon

Jul 6 - Associate at Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) at Aelex (Lagos)

Jul 7 - APNI Young African Phosphorus Fellowship

Jul 8 - Teachers’ Insurance Awareness Prize

Jul 9 - African Union Commission Chairperson’s Youth Envoy

Jul 10 - Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship

Jul 12 - Moonshot Awards

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A quick note

Hey sis, don’t forget to fill your own cup this week. You’ve probably heard this said a million times. So here’s the million and one-th: You can’t pour from an empty cup.

A few opportunities I’m especially excited about this week:

• Digital, AI, and Innovation Internship at UNDP (Remote) - Be enrolled in a graduate school programme or enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme.

• Brandtech Group AI for Good Scholarship - Fully funded access to the One Young Summit in Cape Town for five incredible young African leaders working in AI.

• Leo’s experimental microgranting program - Grants of $10K to make AGI go well for all of humanity.

• Archive Microgrants - They give microgrants ($100 - $1000) to fund a summer of spontaneous, purpose-driven sidequests, and everything in between.

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Twenty-seven opportunities on our website are closing tomorrow! These include a remote graduate comms role that’s paying £1,800 per month, an AI and robotics competition, a paid fellowship in feminist tech policy, and a short film competition with a $2000 prize. This is your sign, sis.

A snapshot of this week’s letter

• A fully-funded scholarship to Ireland, and $20K for business owners.

• It’s raining remote roles. A $70K consulting role, a $160K software engineering role, or a ₦24M role in HR, what’s your pick?

• A 1-year paid fellowship for researchers with disabilities, and a mini MBA in Lagos.

• Are you a secondary school teacher? Here’s a chance for you and your students to participate in a fully-funded competition at Oxford!

Top Picks This Week

Jobs & Internships

Analyst at Salient Advisory (Remote): 2+ years of experience in consulting, research, public health, international development, or a related field, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated experience in qualitative analysis, etc. $2,800 - $3,500 USD per month, commensurate with experience. Closing soon!

Program Associate, AI Collaborative: Food Security at Dalberg Catalyst (Remote): A bachelor’s degree along with 2 - 3 years of experience in strategy consulting, program coordination, project management, policy, advocacy, communications, or nonprofit operations. $60,000 - 70,000 annually, commensurate with experience. Closing soon!

Business Development Graduate at Chayn (Remote): Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, ability to research a topic and identify the most relevant information, good organisational skills and close attention to detail, ability to manage deadlines and keep accurate records, etc. £1,800/month. Closing soon!

Software Engineer at Iliad (Remote): 2+ years of professional software engineering experience, self-directed and comfortable with ambiguity in a fast-moving environment, comfortable working with distributed teams and working remotely, etc. $80,000 - $160,000. Open to paying beyond this range for exceptional candidates.

Events Manager at Teach for All (Remote): Minimum 3 years experience leading complex project management, large-scale logistics, and global event management, strong working knowledge of event-planning technology, web-based services, and deep expertise with enterprise Zoom functionality (e.g., live interpretation, streaming setups), etc.

Scholarships

Ireland Fellows Programme - Casement Fellowship Award: A fully-funded scholarship that covers the payment of academic fees, visa application fees, medical and travel insurance, economy flights to and from Ireland, the Irish residence permit fee, a settling-in allowance, completion and departure allowance, a monthly living stipend of €700, and student accommodation. 3 years of experience required. 2.2 grades may be accepted.

Programs & Fellowships

Junior Achievement Nigeria Venture in Management Program: An intensive, one-week mini-MBA at Lagos Business School designed to prepare Nigerian graduates for leadership roles in the business world. Participants gain access to mentorship, networking, and job placement support, and contribute to the community. Closing soon!

Africa Policy Research Institute (APRI) Young Talent Program: Completed graduate studies in International Relations, Political Economy, Development Studies, African Studies, or a related field, strong project management skills, etc.

The CIP Fellowship Program: A 12-month online initiative, starting on October 1, designed to support emerging researchers with disabilities in strengthening their research and social policy skills. A monthly stipend of USD 1,000 for 12 months, accommodation costs, research costs, or sponsorship for conferences/further training of up to USD 2,000, etc.

Contests, Awards & Funding

Global Citizen-PayPal Small Business Impact Awards: For creative small and medium-sized business owners (1 - 5 years) who have developed innovative products and services to make a positive social or environmental impact. $20K cash prize and connection to data and insights, technical training, and marketing/brand activations to accelerate work and impact.

Oxford Saïd Global Climate Tech Challenge: This program invites high school students and teachers worldwide to use technology to tackle the climate crisis with bold, practical solutions. All finalists will have an all-expenses-paid trip to Oxford to present at the finals. The winning student team will win a full scholarship to the Future Climate Innovators summer school in 2027 in Oxford. (All expenses paid). The winning teacher will attend an Executive Education Programme at Oxford Saïd in Oxford in 2027 (all expenses paid).

Cosmos Grants - AI for Truth-Seeking: Selected builders receive up to $10,000 and 90 days to build a working prototype, plus a place in a community at the frontier of AI and philosophy.

Closing Soon

Jun 29 - Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Scholarship Program

Jun 30 - International Breweries Graduate Management Trainee Program

Jul 1 - African Writers Awards

Jul 2 - UNDP Africa Create4Peace Youth Online Innovation Challenge

Jul 3 - Lead Writer at Thousand Currents (Remote)

Jul 4 - Coalition for Good Schools Young Leaders Fellowship

Jul 5 - Development Manager at Lafiya (Remote)

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A quick note

If you’ve ever sent a LinkedIn message that was ignored, asked a random person to be your mentor, or wondered how to nail this thing called networking, this piece by Dr Fikayo Akeredolu is for you. It shares how networking really works, and why it often fails. Incredibly relatable but especially valuable and practical.

A few opportunities I’m especially excited about this week:

• International Monetary Fund (IMF) Research Analyst Program - Recently completed a bachelor’s degree in economics, computer science, statistics, math, or business administration.

• Communications Coordinator at The Future Society (Remote) - 2+ years of experience in communications, editorial, or digital publishing. $58,400 - $75,300.

• People Operations Manager at Lafiya (Remote) - 5 to 9 years of experience in people operations, HR, recruitment, or related fields. ₦24,000,000 gross per annum.

• UNITAR’s Empowering Youth and Women Programme - Open to youth and women professionals aged 18 to 35.

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A snapshot of this week’s letter

• 36 new opportunities on the website.

• Are you into AI? This $50 per hour role might be for you, sis.

• Paid feminist fellowships and a 1 million naira prize for poets!

• $125K for filmmakers and $10K for changemakers.

Top Picks This Week

Jobs & Internships

Graduate Trainee at Premium Trust Bank: This will offer selected candidates the opportunity to experience several different areas of business before choosing a final career path within the bank. Must not be more than 24 years old. A minimum of 2:1. Zero experience required. Must have completed NYSC.

Project Manager (Contractor) - Centre for AI Security and Access (Remote): 2+ years of experience in project management, preferably in the tech/AI sector. Knowledge of or interest in the Global Majority, especially in the African AI context. Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects end-to-end with minimal oversight. $50 USD / hour.

Development Manager at Lafiya (Remote): 5 - 8 years of fundraising experience in a non-profit working on global health, livelihoods, or a related development sector. Proven track record of securing and managing 6- to 7-figure grants from foundations, corporate donors, major donors, and/or government grants. Annual compensation starts at £45,000 plus benefits, with location-based adjustments for candidates outside the UK.

Data Scientist at Girl Effect (Remote): Postgraduate degree in Data Science or a relevant discipline. Strong technical acumen, able to guide decisions on digital platforms and tools. Understanding and experience of the software lifecycle. Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.

IT Director at Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) (Remote): 7+ years in a senior IT leadership role with accountability for the reliability, security, and availability of enterprise systems in production environments. 5+ years managing IT teams, including direct oversight of senior technical staff (engineers, architects, system admins) — with a demonstrated track record of developing people and building team capability.

Scholarships

One Young World Leading Scholarship Program: If you are a young leader who is devising meaningful strategies to build a more sustainable world, One Young World is looking to bring you to its next annual Summit in Cape Town, South Africa, from 3 - 6 November. Scholars will receive full delegate access, hotel accommodation, meals, and round-trip travel costs.

Programs & Fellowships

African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) Youth Policy Lab: Blending the creativity of a hackathon with the rigor of policy design, the Lab invites participants aged 18 to 35 to step into the role of national decision-makers and craft practical, evidence-based solutions to pressing development issues.

US Embassy EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program: OFP provides targeted investment to cover essential upfront costs associated with applying to U.S. institutions, which may include standardized testing fees, application fees, and other related expenses. Priority consideration will be given to the highest-performing students whose academic profiles and career trajectories align with U.S. strategic interests in STEM, AI, and critical emerging technologies.

Pollicy’s Fellowship Programme: Join Pollicy’s feminist collective for a 6-month paid fellowship and help shape more just digital futures. Available roles include: Senior Communications Fellow, Communications Fellow, Finance Fellow, and Community Engagement Fellow. Stipends range from $500 to $1500.

Contests, Awards & Funding

The Doc Society Climate Story Fund: The Fund provides grants of up to USD 125,000 to support non-fiction projects in late production and to implement impact campaigns for both completed and in-production projects. Nonprofit status or fiscal sponsorship is not required. Applicants, emerging and established, from anywhere in the world are welcome to apply.

Moonshot Awards: Backing exceptional young changemakers developing solutions to the world’s most urgent challenges. Up to $10,000+ equity-free capital and potential follow-up investments and a 2-year acceleration program with a transformative leadership journey of mentorship, immersive camps, and leadership development.

UNDP Africa Create4Peace Youth Online Innovation Challenge: The challenge aims to support young Africans who are using culture and creativity as tools to promote social cohesion, dialogue, and peacebuilding. Submissions may take any artistic form, as long as they can be shared digitally/online. Selected participants will receive visibility and support, as well as the opportunity to showcase their work at the Culture and Creative Industries Festival in Cameroon.

Closing Soon

Jun 22 - BATNF Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant

Jun 24 - Udacity/AWS AI & ML Scholars Program

Jun 25 - French Institutes for Advanced Study Fellowship Programme

Jun 26 - Nestlé CWAR AbleHire Program

Jun 27 - Senior Recruitment Specialist at AI Safety at Impact Ops (Remote or Visa-Sponsored to the UK)

Jun 28 - The Future Generation Art Prize

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A quick note

I am almost at the end of a journey I started nearly 12 months ago, and it is indeed wild how fast time flies. If you’re scared of starting something because it’s gonna take some time or you’ll be older. You’ll get older anyway, and time will pass anyway. You might as well have this one thing checked off.

A few opportunities I’m especially excited about this week:

• Africa Women Writers Residency - All travel, accommodation, meals, local transportation, and cultural activities in Nairobi are covered. Closing today!

• Western Union Global Fellowship - An incredible opportunity for changemakers globally. I was a fellow back in 2023. Closing soon!

• Pius Oleghe Poetry Competition - 1 Million Naira to be won in each category. Closing soon!

• Daystar Power Group Women in Power Training Program - Offers hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and the opportunity to grow into a future leader in the solar industry. No experience required.

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A snapshot of this week’s letter

• 53 new opportunities on the website.

• A role in Akure, $10K for leadership development, and training in South Korea.

• 10 million naira for young people with viable agri-businesses and scholarships for graduates in physics.

• A $10K prize for photographers and 7 roles closing this week.

Top Picks This Week

Jobs & Internships

Standards & Assurance Manager at Beyond Beans Foundation (Akure): A master’s degree in Agricultural development, Environmental science, or other related disciplines. At least 5 years of experience in managing agricultural-related standards in cocoa, coffee, or cashew (preferably cocoa). Experience in the RA certification programme or any other standards is a requirement.

Policy Support Intern - Innovations for Poverty Action (Abuja): Background in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Development Studies, Public Health, Gender Studies, International Development, Social Sciences, or related fields. Strong writing, research, and analytical skills. Interest in evidence-informed policymaking, governance, gender/WEE, and development programming.

Community and Social Media Manager - Misan by Bamboo: You have at least 4 years of experience in community building, social media management, and digital content creation. You have expertise in managing and growing communities. You possess a proven track record of developing and executing successful social media strategies that drive engagement and business growth.

Scholarships

The Professor Tagirin A. Fregene Scholarship Fund: Must have a B-Tech/BSc in Physics from a recognised institution in Nigeria, must have applied to study in a Nigerian Tertiary institution with a recognised Medical Physics MSc program, and must be willing to contribute to the development of Medical Physics in Nigeria after graduation.

Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships: The Heinrich Böll Foundation supports young people through scholarship funding (generally including a maintenance grant, study and research grant, foreign study grant, mobility allowance, family allowance, and other categories).

KOICA Scholarship Program: Successful candidates will receive full tuition coverage, a monthly living allowance, round-trip airfare, accommodation support, a settlement allowance, medical insurance, a scholarship completion grant, and participation in extracurricular and cultural activities.

Programs & Fellowships

Global Good Fund Fellowship: A 12-month hybrid leadership program for social entrepreneurs around the world. Each leader receives professional executive coaching, c-suite business mentorship, $10,000 to spend exclusively on their leadership development, customized tools, resources, training and networking opportunities to scale their social impact.

ACEP Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program: Relevant academic qualifications, preferably in any or a combination of economics (including energy), engineering (petroleum/electrical), oil and gas management, public policy, law, political economy, development studies, development finance, project management, communications, statistics, mathematics, etc. Good writing skills with clarity and logical flow of thought. Adequate knowledge of relevant qualitative and quantitative analytical tools (R, Stata, Eviews, NVivo, Atlas.ti, etc.). ACEP will provide a flight ticket, a generous stipend, and accommodation, among others.

KOICA Youth Leaders Program: The program targets participants from Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon, and Côte d’Ivoire and combines online learning, in-country training in Ghana, and an opportunity for top performers to participate in a fully funded training program in South Korea.

Contests, Awards & Funding

BATNF Farmers for the Future (F4F) Grant: A grant to support young people with viable agri-business with equity-free capital and other associated support they may require to scale their businesses. The top 6 finalists will win an equity-free grant of NGN 10 million (₦3m for the first Prize, ₦ 2m for the 2nd Prize, and ₦ 1m for the 3rd Prize).

TED & POSCA Global Artist Search: Selected artists receive an honorarium from POSCA, including a production budget and tools; creative direction & storytelling support; and TED and Fine Acts’ global platforms for visibility. Each selected artist will receive a total of USD $15,000 to cover artist fees, production costs/community activation, and documentation of the work.

Textile Exchange Photography Competition: This invites photographers and filmmakers to capture powerful, real-world stories of regeneration across the fashion, textile, and apparel industry. The overall winner of the competition will win a paid collaborative commission to the value of $10,000 with Textile Exchange. Two runners-up will receive a cash prize of $2,000.

Closing Soon

Jun 15 - MMA Program Assistant - ITPC Global

Jun 16 - NNPC/Renaissance JV Enterprise Development Programme

Jun 17 - Mo Ibrahim Foundation SOAS University of London Scholarships

Jun 18 - Disaster Risk Management Specialist - iMMAP Inc.

Jun 19 - English Copy Editor at Democracy Reporting International (DRI) (Remote)

Jun 20 - Editorial Internship at African Liberty (Remote)

Jun 21 - Recruiter at the Centre for Effective Altruism (CEA) (Remote)

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A quick note

This week, be audacious. Say yes to something that holds promise even if it might scare you. Say no to something that isn’t for you, even if people may not get it. What if it all works out?

A few opportunities I’m especially excited about this week:

• Egbin PowerUp Internship Experience (SIWES) Programme - For engineering students in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Closing on June 16!

• One Young World Leading Scholarship Program - Fully funded to the OYW Summit in Cape Town.

• Finance Associate (UK & US) - Impact Ops (Remote) - Requires 2 years in finance. Visa-sponsored and £42,000 - £48,000 GBP salary.

• Fundraising and Partnerships Manager at Data-Pop Alliance (DPA) (Remote) - At least 3 years in fundraising and/or partnership development and a graduate degree.

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I hope you have a wonderful week! Often, ambitious people face immense pressure to always be visible, always be on, always ‘take one for the team’, and always prove something. But you don’t have to, sis. Some seasons look like saying No, taking a step back, redefining your relationship with success, and finally resting. And that’s perfectly okay.

A snapshot of this week’s letter

• 34 new opportunities on the website.

• Fully-funded scholarships in Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

• $50K in prizes for innovators in the energy sector and a $45K role.

• A fully funded trip to Rome, Italy, to attend the World Food Forum.

Top Picks This Week

Jobs & Internships

Country Expansion Director at Lafiya: A strong technical background in sexual and reproductive health is highly desired. Professional fluency in both English and French is required. Proven track record of negotiating with Ministries of Health or other high-level government stakeholders, securing high-level buy-in, and navigating complex bureaucratic landscapes. $24,000 - $45,000 USD.

Special Projects Lead (Chief of Staff to the COO) at ALX Africa (Remote): 5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, consulting, project management, business operations, startup operations, or a similar role. Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects from ambiguity to execution.

Associate, Strategic Pillars at Girl Up (Remote): 1-3 years of professional experience in program coordination, operations, administration, community engagement, youth development, or related fields. Experience supporting projects or teams in remote and cross-functional work environments.

Scholarships

McCall MacBain Scholarship at McGill University: McCall MacBain Scholars connect with mentors and participate in an interdisciplinary leadership program while pursuing a fully funded master’s or professional degree at McGill University. Each year, up to 30 full scholarships and 100 entrance awards will be offered to the top candidates.

Rhodes West Africa Scholarships: A fully-funded postgraduate award which enables talented young people from around the world to study full-time at the University of Oxford. The scholarship covers University of Oxford course fees and provides an annual stipend of £20,400 per annum (£1,700 per month), from which scholars pay all living expenses, including accommodation.

DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme Master’s Scholarships: The programme offers the opportunity to obtain a master’s degree in fields of study related to the social, political, and economic development in the countries of origin of applicants. The scholarship covers tuition and provides a monthly stipend of €992, health insurance, travel support, and a study and research grant.

Programs & Fellowships

MASS African Design Centre Fellowship: A twelve-month hands-on residency program in Kigali, Rwanda, designed to foster and incubate future African architects and designers by imparting essential tools, mentorship, and resources. This is a paid fellowship that requires relocation to Rwanda for 12 months.

Heinrich Böll Stiftung (hbs) Nigeria Green Academy: An annual programme that offers young and aspiring civil society activists, journalists, academic scholars, artists and social entrepreneurs the opportunity to enrich their knowledge, ‘tool-box’ and networks to tackle some of Nigeria’s most pressing governance and development challenges. All programme-related travel, catering and accommodation costs will be covered by hbs.

Sir Harry Evans Global Fellowship: A 9-month fellowship with Durham University and Reuters to undertake an investigative project. The Fellow will be mentored by top Reuters editors while having access to Durham’s academics and research resources and will be given the opportunity to develop rigorous, fact-based research and reporting skills. The fellowship provides a monthly salary of approximately £4,444, plus a £1,250 monthly living stipend and a one-time £1,800 travel allowance.

Contests, Awards & Funding

Sahara Group Asharami M.A.D Equation: An innovation programme that turns research into real-world impact by linking academia and industry, supporting African innovators building scalable, ESG-aligned energy solutions. The competition offers cash prizes of $25,000 for first place, $15,000 for second place, and $10,000 for third place.

UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in STEM: It recognizes young people whose work drives global socio-economic progress, while encouraging interest in science, particularly among women and girls, to foster gender equality and promote scientific careers.

2026 FAO elearning Academy Global Youth Contest: Three selected winners will receive a fully funded trip to Rome to attend the World Food Forum (12 - 15 October 2026) and will be invited to share their stories in a video interview featured on the FAO elearning Academy homepage and across its social media channels.

Closing Soon

Jun 8 - NMA Medical Laboratory Scientist Internship - Chevron (Lagos)

Jun 10 - Communications Director at Global Artivism (Remote)

Jun 11 - DealHQ Partners Undergraduate Essay Competition

Jun 12 - Researcher, AI Cognition Initiative (Technical Focus) at Rethink Priorities (Remote)

Jun 14 - The Nelson Mandela Essay Prize

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A quick note

When we think about networking, it often centres on what we can get from others. Not what we ourselves can give to them. I recently had to think about my journey through networking and building relationships in professional spaces, and no shocker: it started from generosity. I wanted to share all that I knew with everyone.

So before sending that cold email, asking to pick the other person’s brain, or walking up to a speaker after a seminar, think: What value am I bringing to this interaction?

A few opportunities I’m especially excited about this week:

• Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) Women in STEM Traineeship (Abuja) - For women who have graduated in the last three years.

• Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) Fellowship Program - This fellowship in Mauritius requires a law degree. Monthly stipend provided.

• Emerging Leaders Career Accelerator 2026 - Have you applied for this online career programme designed to support young Nigerian women? Closing soon!

• The Black in AI Safety & Ethics (BASE) Fellowship - A 13-week remote program beginning designed to develop Black researchers, practitioners, and leaders in AI safety, AI security, and AI governance.

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Happy new month! I hope June is really good to you. I am so excited to share that applications for the Emerging Leaders Career Accelerator are live!

The program will support young Nigerian women seeking to strengthen their professional skills, improve their applications, and prepare for internships, graduate opportunities, and early-career roles.

It is led by Fikayo Akeredolu, who brings a lot of experience from the world of academics and corporate (consulting at the World Bank, leading growth at Stears, a PhD at the University of Oxford, and a Master’s from Tsinghua University as a Schwarzman Scholar). Fikayo is so passionate about helping Nigerian women thrive professionally. So this is not the session to miss, sis.

The accelerator is free for participants and will be held in July. Applications close on June 15. If this isn’t for you, please share it with a young Nigerian woman who wants to do and be more professionally.

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A snapshot of this week’s letter

• 60 new opportunities on the website.

• A 500K communications role and $15K grants for changemakers.

• Medical internships at Chevron, engineering roles at Cowrywise, and $100K grants.

• A fully-funded scholarship to the UK and a remote internship at UNICEF.

Top Picks This Week

Jobs & Internships

NMA Pharmacist Internship - Chevron (Lagos): Open to recent Nigerian graduates with a BSc in Pharmacy from local or international institutions. Applicants must hold a provisional license issued by the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN). The internship lasts 12 months. There are 4 other medical internships at Chevron on our website. All closing on June 8!

Communications and Creative Associate - Digital Initiative for Innovation and Development (DIID) (Remote, Abuja or Lagos): 1-3 years in digital media, communications, or creative production - ideally with a heart for advocacy. You can write a formal press release in the morning and edit a trending reel in the afternoon. N350,000 - N500,000 per month.

Security Engineer at Cowrywise (Lagos): 3+ years in security engineering or infosec with exposure across multiple domains. You’ll work with the engineering, product, risk, and legal teams. Some days you’re deep in code. Other days, you’re drafting a policy or reviewing a vendor’s security posture. ₦1m - ₦1.50m / month. There are 2 other SWE roles from Cowrywise on the website!

Scholarships

NNPC–SNEPCo Postgraduate Scholarship: The scholarship supports one-year Master’s degree programmes at the University of Aberdeen and Newcastle University in the United Kingdom. Covers full tuition fees, a return economy flight ticket, and a contribution towards living expenses. Closing soon!

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Scholarship: For bachelor’s, master’s, or postgraduate programs, recipients can receive up to €992 per month in scholarship funding. The standard duration of support is two years. For doctoral candidates, the scholarship provides up to €1,400 per month. Additional allowances, including a healthcare subsidy, family allowance, a partial reimbursement of tuition fees, and travel grants, may be requested.

One Young World Pernod Ricard Scholarship: The scholarship will identify and connect an interdisciplinary team of 10 committed young leaders who are working to build positive social spaces and tackle harmful drinking and its wider impacts in their countries and communities. Scholars will receive full funding to participate in the One Young World Summit 2026, which takes place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 3 - 6 November.

Programs & Fellowships

Female Founders Growth Programme 2.0: An investment readiness acceleration programme for female-led tech and tech-enabled businesses in Nigeria, delivered in partnership with FSDH Merchant Bank. Up to $750,000 in equity investment, and $200,000 – $1,000,000 in debt financing from FSDH Merchant Bank.

International Geneva Peace Fellowship Programme: A 9-month residential programme in Geneva for 10 fellows selected from recent graduates and junior to mid-career professionals. This is a hands-on, practice-oriented experience combining policy engagement, operational exposure, and applied research aimed at fostering the next generation of leadership in peace and humanitarian diplomacy.

Storytelling Fellowship for Environmental Journalists in West Africa - The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID): A 6-month program focused on strengthening the capacity of journalists to conduct investigative reporting on cases of violence against environmental reporters, while supporting the production, publication, and dissemination of these stories in line with international standards.

Contests, Awards & Funding

Heirs Insurance Essay Competition: An annual essay competition for JSS1 - JSS3 students in Nigeria. The winner will receive a ₦5,000,000 scholarship, the first runner-up will receive a ₦3,000,000 scholarship, the second runner-up will receive a ₦1,000,000 scholarship, and the winner’s school will receive a ₦1,000,000 grant.

Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge: Multiple awards of up to $15,000 USD for genuinely youth-led, up-and-running projects and startups. Eligible startups and projects must address a clearly defined social or environmental issue and must already be delivering some measurable social outputs and impact.

Africa Jobs Fund: To catalyse organisations in export manufacturing and international labour mobility to boost incomes for Africans. It provides funding through equity, revenue-based financing, concessional debt, and occasional grants, ranging from 0 - $100k for pilots to test ideas, and followed by $100k - $1m to scale successful ventures toward profitability or commercial funding.

Closing Soon

Jun 1 - Global Visiting Researcher Programme at the Danish Institute for Human Rights

Jun 2 - Access Bank Entry Level Training Programme

Jun 3 - Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

Jun 4 - Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) Technical Fellowships

Jun 5 - Program & Policy Associate - Digital Initiative for Innovation and Development (DIID) (Remote, Abuja or Lagos)

Jun 7 - Recruiting Associate / Specialist at 80,000 Hours (Remote)

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A quick note

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how nothing is truly impossible. Okay, maybe some things are not yet possible (e.g., skateboarding on Mars). On a serious note, sometimes, the gap between us and an opportunity is just a missing skill, qualification, knowledge, or experience. What if it is reparable? What if you signed up for that GRE or GMAT tutorial? What if you started learning Spanish? What if you took that internship in your third year of uni? What if you started that side hustle with your? What if you attempted to close that gap?

With 60 hours of study, 6 months of a language course, or 3 years of a PhD, you could do it. It won’t always be easy, and sometimes, the gap may persist despite your best efforts. But the journey, even with its twists and turns, could open unexpected doors. And really, the time will pass anyway.

In a world obsessed with overnight success stories, it’s easy to forget that some things take time and that does not make them any less worthwhile.

A few opportunities I’m especially excited about this week:

• Privacy Fellow at Wikimedia Foundation (Remote) - A 12-month fellowship for lawyers and graduates in law, public policy, or related fields.

• Analyst, Compliance at Flutterwave (Lagos) - 1- 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the payment industry.

• Junior Marketer at FarmKind (Remote) - You should have a genuine concern for improving the lives of farmed animals, strong written communication skills, and strong design skills. $70,000 - $90,000 salary.

• Youth Engagement Internship at UNICEF (Remote) - Open to current students or graduates of a graduate academic programme in international relations, political science, education, business, monitoring and evaluation, entrepreneurship, or other relevant fields.

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Here’s hoping the last days of May bring you peace, new opportunities, and the courage to go for the things you want. Have a brilliant week, sis.

A snapshot of this week’s letter

• 23 new opportunities on the website.

• A master’s in maths and a master’s in feminist journalism (both fully-funded and for the latter, with a 2.2 minimum)

• A $2000 prize for short films, and a $200 prize for children’s literature.

• Are you into AI? Check out this program for early-career researchers and this program for startups with $100K in potential funding.

Top Picks This Week

Jobs & Internships

Dufil Prima Foods Ltd Graduate Engineer Trainee Program: Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation/Instrumentation Engineering with a 2.1 or Upper Credit. 0 - 2 years of experience required.

People Operations Associate / Specialist at 80,000 Hours (Remote): You’ll be the backbone behind a growing, global team - navigating international employment, visa sponsorship, payroll, and benefits so they can hire excellent people from across the world. Salary is £67,553 - £87,224.

Senior Vaccination Researcher at Givewell (Remote) or (Visa Sponsored): A quantitatively oriented advanced degree (e.g., in epidemiology, statistics, economics, or related fields). Substantial professional experience in the vaccination landscape (broadly defined). Salary is $219,000.

Scholarships

AIMS Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences for Teachers (MMST) Program: Must have a bachelor’s degree with sufficient mathematical background, must come from an African country, and must currently be teaching in an African country (Junior or Senior High School level/ Grade 7-12). Full scholarship for the part-time, online program.

IJSC Feminist Investigative Journalism Scholarships: Are you an emerging or aspiring feminist investigative journalist? Would you like to work on practical and impactful cross-border investigative journalism projects while you earn an MA in Global Data Journalism (Online) degree from SOAS, University of London? Provides full tuition fees (value: £12,000), as well as networking and mentoring opportunities. A minimum of a 2.2 is required.

Mo Ibrahim Foundation SOAS University of London Scholarships: There are two awards available for 2026/27, each with a total value of £45,479. Tuition fees will be deducted from this amount, with the remainder being paid directly to the student as a maintenance stipend. Minimum 2:1 bachelor’s degree.

Programs & Fellowships

MEST AI Startup Program: A fully-funded 12-month program designed for ambitious founders across West and East Africa, ready to build with those shaping what’s next. An opportunity to receive up to $100,000 in pre-seed investment.

Kavli Prize Travel Fellowships: Be professional science journalists with at least five years of experience and demonstrate a strong recent record of published science journalism, preferably in astrophysics, nanoscience, or neuroscience. WFSJ will reimburse eligible expenses related to their air travel and lodging to attend the Kavli Prize Week in Norway. A per diem will be offered to cover local transport and meals in Norway.

AI Governance Catalyst Program: Are you a Nigerian early-career AI policy and governance researcher aiming to advance your skillset? This will be a small cohort ready to engage in real-world research projects, contribute to global discourse, and become leading experts in the field.

Contests, Awards & Funding

Waislitz Global Citizen Award: The Global Citizen Waislitz Awards are annual cash prizes totaling $300,000 that recognize the excellence of individuals in their work to end extreme poverty. The grand prize and two additional prizes are $100,000 each, for a total of three prizes.

Afreximbank CANEX Short Film Competition: Each winner will receive a cash prize of $2000 and have their film screened at CANEX WKND 2026 and be invited to the event. Flights and accommodation to be paid for.

GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition: The prize rewards Africa’s most innovative young food and agribusiness entrepreneurs with funding, mentorship, and global visibility. A $50,000 cash prize award for 1 male & 1 female-led promising businesses.

Closing Soon

May 25 - Illuminating Climate Solutions

May 27 - The .ORG Impact Awards

May 28 - IT Associates and Senior IT Associate at Coefficient Giving (Remote)

May 29 - Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (Windows 2)

May 30 - Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme (Ogun)

May 31 - Alhaji Arole Agarawu African Poetry Prize

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A quick note

Some situations require jumping right into things and figuring them out as you go. You’ll be surprised at how much you’ll grow once you take the leap of faith.

A few opportunities I’m especially excited about this week:

• Wellcome Prize for Mental Health Science - One winning team will receive US$1  million, with three finalists awarded US$250,000.

• Impact Accelerator Program - A free 6-week virtual program that helps experienced professionals transition into high-impact careers.

• Google Hustle Academy 2026 - A free, high-impact training program designed to help SMEs scale using digital tools, strategy, and AI.

• Wakini Kuria Prize for Children’s Literature - Prizes of $200, $150, and $100 to be won, respectively.

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My candle broke yesterday. It happened so suddenly. One minute, it was sitting perfectly on my side table. Next, there was shattered glass everywhere. At first, I was upset. Who wouldn’t be? This wasn’t a candle I could easily replace.

Hours later, I transferred the wax into a new mug. The glass jar had broken, but my candle was still intact. It looks different now, but it is still here, and it still works. And guess what? This time, it has a handle! Broken but perfectly functioning. In some ways, even better than before.

The point is, many things feel ruined because they don’t look like the ideal. Meanwhile, nothing changed really. They still hold warmth, purpose, possibility, and sometimes, they even become easier to carry.

I wish you a phenomenal week of gentle healing, rebuilding, and becoming, sis.

A snapshot of this week’s letter

• 29 new opportunities on the website.

• These two opportunities are opening soon. Are you ready for $300K funding and $1000 in prizes? Keep reading.

• A $155K remote IT role, a $20K scholarship, and €30K in funding for entrepreneurs in Ogun state.

• A fellowship for women leaders, and a visual arts residency in France.

Top Picks This Week

Jobs & Internships

Nigeria Breweries Global Graduate Program: The program includes three six-month rotations in your chosen field, Supply Chain, Digital & Technology, Commerce, Finance, Procurement, or People, followed by an 18-month role in Nigeria. A minimum of a 2.1 is required.

Senior Legal Associate at Bamboo (Lagos): Minimum of 6 years’ post-qualification experience, with a strong preference for candidates with both top-tier law firm and in-house (fintech or financial services) experience. Demonstrated expertise in commercial contracting, regulatory advisory, and corporate governance.

IT Associates and Senior IT Associate at Coefficient Giving (Remote): Ideal applicants will have at least 3 - 5 years of experience in IT support or a similar role. Must have a track record of owning projects and proactively getting them over the finish line, etc. $130K - $155K salary.

Scholarships

Numerix Women in Finance Scholarship Program: Numerix will award a $20,000 scholarship to a Master’s or PhD student in a finance-related program. Candidates must have under 10 years of work experience, less than five years in finance, and be pursuing a career in asset management, risk management, fixed income, or derivatives. Closing today!

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Pretoria: Applications are open to Undergraduate, Honours, and Master’s students who have applied to and been accepted by the University of Pretoria. Fully funded.

Makerere University MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program: Offering 13 fully funded Master’s scholarships to students who have applied to the university’s main campus for 2026/2027, completed their undergraduate degree in an African country, and face financial barriers to pursuing graduate education.

Programs & Fellowships

Orange Corners Nigeria Incubation Programme (Ogun): Open to entrepreneurs working in sectors such as Circular Economy, Agriculture, Health, Renewable Energy, Tech, and Water. The programme offers business training, incubation support, mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to up to €30,000 in funding for prototype development and testing.

Vital Voices VV Engage Fellowship: This fully funded fellowship is designed to strengthen the capacity, decision-making power, and effectiveness of women leaders in public life, fostering bipartisan collaboration, shifting culture around women’s public leadership, and advancing equality in public representation globally.

The Resonance Residency Programme: Creatives are invited to apply for a prestigious three-month stay in Paris. This annual initiative, co-constructed by the Cité internationale des arts, ART X Lagos, and the French Embassy in Nigeria, aims to foster mobility and expand the professional networks of actors within the Nigerian art scene. Open to artists of all disciplines within the field of visual arts (plastic arts, digital arts, photography, performance).

Contests, Awards & Funding

Women in Cyber Awards: With the support of UN Women and the ITU, the Awards recognize excellence in strengthening women’s participation, leadership, and long-term success in cybersecurity through impactful and sustainable initiatives. ​

UNIDO One World Sustainability Awards: The awards showcase businesses and individuals who demonstrate excellence in sustainability and innovation aligned with the UN’s vision for a just, inclusive, and sustainable future.

IOC Olympic Studies Centre PhD Students and Early Career Academics Research Grant Programme: To support PhD students and early-career academics conducting Olympic-related research from a humanities or social sciences perspective. Successful applicants can receive up to USD 6,000 in funding.

Closing Soon

May 18 - People and Operations Associate at Global Methane Hub (GMH) (Remote)

May 19 - Intern, Digital Media and Communications (Media and Communications) at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) (Abuja)

May 20 - Women in Conflict 1325 Fellowship

May 21 - Social Impact Award for 2026

May 22 - Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Pan‑Atlantic University

May 24 - SEO Africa Bank of America Summer Internship Programme

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A quick note

This is your reminder that you don’t need to have everything figured out to try. Having big dreams is important, I always say this. But equally important is starting right where you are.

As you grow older, it becomes easier to optimize only for when you finally have something. I’ll do XYZ when I start making XYZ amount of money. Which is fair and sometimes, absolutely valid. But many times, it turns into procrastination backed by fear. And the goalpost is forever shifting.

What can you do with what you have now? It might be harder and take longer than you want. But it is still progress.

A few opportunities I’m especially excited about this week:

• DealHQ Partners Undergraduate Essay Competition - Over $1000 in prizes for law students. Opens on May 21!

• Effective Thesis Fellowship - Want to write a thesis that could be your first step into an impactful career? This is for you!

• Africa-Based Coordinator, The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Arizona State University (Remote) - Are you passionate about supporting the next generation of leaders across Africa?

• The LEGO Foundation Fellowship - A global research fellowship for early- and mid-career researchers whose work can strengthen understanding of how children thrive across diverse contexts. $300K in funding. Opens on June 1!

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I hope you have a splendid week! The website is filled with new, amazing opportunities for you, your sisters, your cousins, your co-workers, and your friends. Check them out and share them with the women in your life!

A snapshot of this week’s letter

• 57 new opportunities on the website.

• Win up to $40K for your non-profit.

• A fully-funded scholarship to China, $11 per hour for researchers, and a scholarship for an online Master’s.

• A 9-month fellowship for social entrepreneurs.

Top Picks This Week

Jobs & Internships

Junior Communications Consultant at PILnet (Remote): 1 - 2 years of relevant experience (internships included) in communications, public relations, digital marketing, or nonprofit communications. 1,000-2,300 USD per month for 30 hours per week.

Radiologic Technologist at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) (Abuja): University Bachelor’s degree in radiologic technology from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant experience.

Youth Researchers at YLabs: For early-career professionals with experience in ethnography and design research, who are locally grounded and can generate rich, context-based insights through direct engagement with communities and local stakeholders. $11 per hour.

Scholarships

Schwarzman Scholars: A one-year, fully-funded master’s program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, designed to build a global community of future leaders who will serve to deepen understanding between China and the rest of the world.

ICMM Young Leaders Scholarships - One Young World Summit: Selected participants will receive funding to attend the summit in Cape Town, mentorship, leadership development, and access to a global network of changemakers.

American University of Beirut (AUB) Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program: Scholarships into five online graduate programmes, including Engineering Management, MBA, Computing in Education, Nursing Administration, and Healthcare Leadership. Applicants must be 35 or younger and demonstrate strong academic performance, leadership potential, community engagement, and financial need.

Programs & Fellowships

Social Innovators Programme (SIP): A 9-month fellowship that recognises the transformative potential of social innovation in Africa. The programme provides early-stage social entrepreneurs with the essential skills, resources, knowledge and support needed to overcome barriers to growth and development.

Africa Fellows in Education Program: A two-year, fully supported research fellowship for young African researchers to build expertise in education policy and evidence-based decision-making. Each fellow receives a $25,000 research grant, plus up to $25,000 in covered expenses for mentorship, conference travel, and in-country workshops.

Plan International’s DAC 2026 - Youth Leading the Narrative: In honor of the Day of the African Child, 10 young activists and digital content creators will benefit from training in mobile journalism, support in digital content creation, and regional visibility through the campaign.

Contests, Awards & Funding

Absa L’Atelier: This gives artists opportunities to build their network and collaborate in their art practice, while providing them with a unique platform that would best position them within the visual arts industry.

The Cartier Women’s Initiative: Open to women-run and women-owned businesses from any country and sector that aim to have a strong and sustainable social and/or environmental impact.

The .ORG Impact Awards: From groundbreaking initiatives to steadfast changemakers, the award recognises the profound impact happening in communities across the globe. $40,000 USD for .ORG of the Year, $10,000 USD for category winners, and $2,500 USD for category finalists who do not win their category.

Closing Soon

May 11 - Green RISE West Africa Fellowship

May 12 - Social Media Manager at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) (Remote)

May 13 - BAS Group Graduate Trainee Program

May 15 - Graphic Designer at Take Action Global (Remote)

May 16 - Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy Fellowship Programme

May 17 - The National Geographic Society & The Nature Conservancy Marine and Community Conservation Externship

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A quick note

Sometimes, all you need is a day off. Don’t feel guilty. Take it. Recharge, reset, and come back stronger. Sleep well. Go to the spa. Go to the cinema. You deserve a break.

A few opportunities I’m especially excited about this week:

• Experience TEMPLARS - An open day program at one of Nigeria’s top law firms.

• Women in Conflict 1325 Fellowship - To advance women’s meaningful participation across peace processes.

• Commonwealth Youth Photography Competition - Open to persons aged 18-30 who are citizens of or resident in a Commonwealth nation.

• Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Graduate Analyst Programme - Finished university with a 2.1 or above.

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Happy new month! I am wishing you a fabulous May, filled with courage, care (especially for yourself), and community. This month, I hope you let yourself dream big. Not only that, but I also hope you allow yourself to chase fervently after those big dreams. You’ve got this!

A snapshot of this week’s letter

• 32 new opportunities on the website!

• Are you a Yoruba language expert? Earn up to $95 per hour.

• Scholarships from MTN Foundation and the Mastercard Foundation.

• $1000 prizes for poets, and $20K for a woman studying finance.

Top Picks This Week

Jobs & Internships

Graduate Trainee at Seplat Energy Plc: Graduates will build strong technical, problem-solving, and professional skills while gaining hands-on experience with industry tools and mentorship, which will prepare them for Seplat Energy’s technical roles and long-term careers in the company.

Brand Senior Advisor - Aluko & Oyebode (Lagos): Minimum of 6 years’ experience in brand management, marketing, or communications. Proven experience supporting the execution of brand strategies and maintaining brand identity frameworks.

The Lex Lata Internship Program: A one-year, fully virtual, research-focused training opportunity for undergraduate law students across Africa and beyond. Interns typically engage in rigorous research and contribute to meaningful subject-matter projects during the internship.

Scholarships

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Pan‑Atlantic University: The program offers full financial support, mentorship, leadership development, career opportunities, and access to a strong professional network to advance students’ academic and professional success.

MTN Foundation Scholarship for Blind Students (MTN SBS): 100 students will receive scholarships of ₦300,000 per year, renewable until graduation if academic standards are maintained. The program is open to 200- and 300-level blind students in Nigerian public tertiary institutions, but Law students (a 5-year course) are only eligible at the 300 level.

MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarship (MTN STS): 400 students will receive ₦300,000 scholarships, renewable until graduation if requirements are met. Open to students progressing to or currently in 300 level (science and technology fields) and medical students progressing to or in 400 level, across Nigerian public tertiary institutions.

Programs & Fellowships

Young Professionals Bootcamp: A 3-day in-residence program designed to equip young people with world-class practical training, inspire innovation, and accelerate solutions that will ultimately lead to the transformation of Nigeria. Offers mentorship, training, networking, and a chance to win a seed grant from a pool of up to N150 Million.

VV Venture - AI for Impact Program: A 6-month virtual global program for women, purpose-driven entrepreneurs to advance their leadership and AI knowledge. The applicant’s business must have a minimum of 5 years of consistent operations and demonstrated market traction.

African Academy for Women in Political Leadership: Open to women who are currently holding, or credibly pursuing, elected or appointed political office anywhere in Africa. The 4-week programme combines high-impact virtual learning, an immersive residential convening, mentorship from senior African leaders, and applied leadership practice. All costs covered.

Contests, Awards & Funding

UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Young Scientists Awards: These awards can grant up to US$ 5,000 to young researchers in support of their research on ecosystems, natural resources and biodiversity.

Alhaji Arole Agarawu African Poetry Prize: Open to poets of African descent worldwide, offering a $1,000 award. A separate $1,000 Arole Grayling Wraith Prize is awarded to a poet living in Africa, along with a professionally produced video of their work. A single poet can win both prizes.

Future of Energy Conference (FEC) Innovation Challenge: The challenge supports and accelerates African-focused low-carbon solutions, offering innovators in areas like clean energy access, clean cooking, circular economy, and battery technology a chance to showcase their ideas at a leading energy event in Africa.

Closing Soon

May 4 - Internship at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

May 5 - BUILD Nigeria Cohort Program

May 6 - Call for Funding Requests to the International Fund for Cultural Diversity

May 7 - NNPC/NAE PSC Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme

May 8 - Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Gender Grants

May 10 - ISS Dakar: Junior Fellowship Programme

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A quick note

Here’s your monthly reminder to get out of your own way, sis. Who cares if they think you are cringe? It’s a rite of passage. Cringe now, genius later! What’s sitting on top of your list of dreams, and being pushed away by ‘what will people say’? High key: people will say anyway, so you might as well rise to the occasion.

A few opportunities I’m especially excited about this week:

• Yoruba Language Expert at micro1 (Remote) - This translating role pays $40 - $95/hour.

• Numerix Women in Finance Scholarship Program - A $20,000 scholarship to a graduate student pursuing a career in finance.

• African Teen Writers Awards - A cash prize of $100 in prose or poetry for teens aged 13 to 16 years.

• French Agency for Development (AFD) Digital Energy Challenge - SMEs can win grants of up to €400K.

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Applications for Cheat Codes to Career (CCTC) 2026 are closing soon! Led by longtime Sisterly HQ partner (and phenomenal teacher - IYKYK), Feyipitan Sadiku, Cheat Codes to Career is a 7-week development program helping African students and new graduates navigate applications with clarity and confidence.

You will learn how to position yourself for competitive scholarships, internships, fellowships and more. This opportunity is for 300 - 500 level undergraduates, recent graduates and NYSC members from Nigeria, Ghana, The Gambia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. It is free for all participants!

Applications close on May 1 (this Friday). Apply here.

A snapshot of this week’s letter

• 25 new opportunities on the website!

• Scholarships for a master’s in law, geosciences, engineering, or petroleum economics.

• Internships at Bank of America and Roche.

• A $20K prize for graduate students and a $20K grant for aspiring founders.

Top Picks This Week

Jobs & Internships

Internship in Innovation & Sustainability - Roche Nigeria: You’ve recently completed or are currently enrolled in a Master’s program (within the past 12 months), ideally in healthcare, development or communications, and are interested in applying your knowledge through an internship lasting at least 3 months.

Logistics and Fleet Coordinator at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) - Nigeria (Abuja): Strong experience coordinating and managing logistics, fleet operations, warehousing, and distribution, with a strong ability to plan, track, and optimise deliveries for maximum efficiency. NGN 14,550,552 gross per annum.

SEO Africa Bank of America Summer Internship Programme: This offers unparalleled insight into the financial services industry and Bank of America’s operations. Open to African students graduating in 2028 with an academic standing of a first class or 2.1. Provides mentorship, training and career guidance.

Scholarships

NNPC/NAE PSC Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme: You must hold at least a 2.1 bachelor’s degree from a recognized Nigerian university and have secured admission to a one-year Master’s program (in Nigeria or abroad) in law, geosciences, engineering, or petroleum economics.

ifa Scholarship on the Management of Cultural Heritage: The scholarship provides a €1,500 monthly stipend, additional family allowances, and covers visa, travel, and health insurance costs. It also includes a public transport pass and up to €500 for a language course. Applicants must have experience working with cultural heritage, collections, or archival records within institutional settings.

Audi Environmental Foundation Scholarships - One Young World Summit: Offering scholarships to 10 inspiring young leaders to attend this year’s Summit in Cape Town, South Africa. This scholarship is intended for young leaders driving change to tackle the climate crisis. It covers Summit access, accommodation, round-trip travel, meals during the event, local transport, and participation in a pre-program on 2 November.

Programs & Fellowships

The NGFP Fellowship: During the first year, Fellows receive project mentorship, training, and access to a global peer network alongside a US$1,000 kick-starter fund and the opportunity to win a US$10,000 growth prize.

The NextGen Africa Workforce Fellowship: The Fellowship offers a US-accredited Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with AI-focused specializations, mentorship and executive sessions, a workforce-relevant curriculum, and a selective peer network, along with a 50% tuition scholarship for the first half of the program.

Providus Bank SME Program: This focuses on helping SMEs develop long-term strategic plans, improve operational efficiency, and drive profitability. Benefits include a 3-month training program, 2-week one-on-one mentorship, access to funding, and discounted loan interest rates.

Contests, Awards & Funding

D-Prize Global Competition: Offers $20K to start a venture distributing proven interventions in LMICs. If you have an idea to get what works to the people who need it, this is for you.

The DIV Fund: Provides grants starting at $200K to pilot early-stage solutions improving outcomes for people living in poverty worldwide.

Tech for Good Impact Awards: It will provide in-kind access to Zendesk’s AI-powered Resolution Platform and access to cash grants to innovative global nonprofit organizations.

Closing Soon

Apr 27 - Research Associate at Giving What We Can (GWWC)

Apr 28 - Africa Business Heroes Competition

Apr 29 - Associate at EBRD (London)

Apr 30 - Internship at Afreximbank Group

May 1 - World Trade Organization Young Trade Leaders Programme

May 3 - WIA Young Leaders Program

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A quick note

Hey sis, I’ve been thinking a lot about reinventing yourself. At the beginning of the year, I said goodbye to a course I built a few years ago, with over 500 students and 4.9 stars in ratings. It was no easy decision.

A few months later, I am glad I did it. Ending the course helped to make space for the new. Sis, what are you still holding on to that needs to go?

A few opportunities I’m especially excited about this week:

• Grants and Compliance Manager at Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) (Abuja) - Strong related experience. Salary is NGN 19,666,488 gross per annum.

• Afreximbank–Edordu Research Competition - The top three papers will receive prizes of $20000, $15000 and $10000, respectively. Opens on April 30!

• Google Hustle Academy - A free, high-impact training program designed to help SMEs scale using digital tools, strategy, and AI

• Internship at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) - Requires a Bachelor’s degree in IT, business, data science, mgt, stats, or related field.

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The Wetech 2026 flagship conference is back. Themed The Power Shift, it is a high-impact convening designed to spotlight the women shaping the future of Africa’s tech ecosystem across AI, capital, innovation, and leadership. By bringing together over 2,500 women, the conference creates room for visibility and the kind of conversations that open up real opportunities.

As a Community Partner, Sisterly HQ is proud to support a platform that brings women together to connect and shape what comes next. Learn more and get involved at event.wetech.africa.

Also: PitchHer is the startup pitch competition at the Wetech Conference for high-potential, women-led startups ready to scale. Selected founders pitch live to investors and ecosystem leaders for visibility, connections, and capital. In 2026, PitchHer is awarding N8.5 million in cash funding to outstanding women founders. Apply to PitchHer here.

A snapshot of this week’s letter

• 52 new opportunities on the website!

• A remote content creator role with a €45K salary.

• New scholarships in Africa and Europe.

• €400K in funding, $100K in funding, or a $10K prize - what’s your pick?

Top Picks This Week

Jobs & Internships

Program Management Associate at Tamaika (Gombe): Seeking an early to mid-career professional with experience in project management, operations, or program implementation, whether in global health, development, or something else entirely. $35K - $45K.

Digital Content Creator - Club of Rome (Remote): 5+ years of demonstrable experience producing high-quality, engaging social media graphics and short-form video/reels. 45,000 Euros per annum.

Shell Graduate Programme: You must have graduated (Bachelor’s or Master’s) before your start date. You must have less than three years of work experience. You must have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.

Scholarships

RUFORUM/Mastercard Foundation TAGDev 2.0 Scholarships: Covers tuition fees, research costs, workshop and conference costs, living expenses, including stipend and hostel, laptop, internship attachment, community engagement and field attachment, and entrepreneurship training.

International Parliamentary Scholarship Africa: The German Bundestag is inviting politically and socially engaged young university graduates to a scholarship program in Berlin in January 2027. Monthly stipend, travel, and accommodation are covered.

Marshall Institute’s Executive MSc in Social Business and Entrepreneurship (EMSBE) at the London School of Economics: Three full scholarships covering the full tuition fee (£36,700), and five match-funding scholarships covering 50% of fees. For leaders working across philanthropy, civil society, government and mission-driven organisations.

Programs & Fellowships

Kickstarting For Good Incubator: An 18-week programme designed to help mission-driven innovators create impactful initiatives that move the food system towards a plant-forward future. Up to $3500,000 distributed in seed funding, mentoring, and resources.

BUILD Nigeria Cohort Program: It provides low-income Nigerian students in SS2, SS3 or those on a gap year after secondary school with comprehensive resources, personalized guidance and mentorship through the process of applying and securing admission and financial aid to world-class universities. All for free! Alumni of the program have gone on to gain admission into top universities across North America and Africa, many on full scholarships.

Cheat Codes to Career Summer Program: A career program that empowers undergraduates and recent graduates from any Anglophone country in West Africa with real-world career skills, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The 7-week virtual program will include weekly live sessions, resources, and access to an engaged peer learning community.

Contests, Awards & Funding

Illuminating Climate Solutions: The funding will support a global community of explorers producing a portfolio of projects focused on climate resilience and solutions, creating a stunning storytelling legacy that will inspire business leaders and policymakers to take action toward a better world. Applicants can request up to $100,000.

Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize: Are you a young leader committed to the advancement of democracy? One winner will receive a place at the Athens Democracy Forum in Athens, Greece, from 29 September - 2 October, 10,000 USD, and one year’s mentorship with a recognised democracy expert. The winner and nine finalists will receive the chance to attend the One Young World Summit in Cape Town, South Africa.

FCI4Africa Open Call: This will support research and technology stakeholders in developing and testing innovative solutions that contribute to fairer and more sustainable food value chains across the continent. The total budget of €400,000 will support eight selected sub-projects, each receiving up to €50,000 in funding.

Closing Soon

Apr 20 - MTN Foundation Y’ellopreneur Program

Apr 21 - Partnerships Consultant at UN Women (Remote)

Apr 22 - Field Building & Ops Coordinator at Digital Minds (Remote)

Apr 23 - Business Development Manager at Plan International Nigeria (Abuja)

Apr 24 - CFA Society Nigeria Accelerate Scholarship

Apr 25 - Hyundai Motor Group Scholarships at SOAS University of London

Apr 26 - Standard Chartered Foundation Women In Tech Accelerator Nigeria

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A quick note

This year, I’ve curated and shared 882 opportunities on Sisterly HQ’s website. Through this, I’ve spotted many trends. Here’s some of what I’ve noticed: You need to apply fast. Roles and fellowships are closing way faster because the volume of applications is, frankly, enormous! 2026 is NOT the year to keep opportunities in your saves for a million days. By the time you’re ready, it might be gone. That said, you still need to apply well. Read the other trends here.

Also: Let this be your firm reminder to lock in, sis. The roles won’t apply for themselves, the scholarships won’t win themselves, and the funding won’t grant itself. Lock in, sis. You’ve done it before, and you can do it again.

A few opportunities I’m especially excited about this week:

• World Trade Organization Young Professionals Programme - Open to people with advanced university degrees and up to 2 years of work experience.

• Nestlé Central and West Africa Region’s Internship (Nesternship) Program - A chance to work with a multinational, gain experience, and build a strong professional profile.

• Leo Africa Institute Griots Fellowship - An eight-month journey through intensive residencies, workshops, and independent creative projects for storytellers.

• Mentoring Women in Business - You will be matched one-to-one with an experienced professional mentor from anywhere in the world.

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I hope you had a wonderful break. I am excited to be back in your inbox! We’ve added over a hundred new opportunities to our website, including jobs, internships, graduate programs, grants, and fellowships. All for you, sis.

I hope you have an incredible week.

A snapshot of this week’s letter

• 102 new opportunities on the website!

• An internship in Abuja, and a content role in Lagos.

• 10 million in prizes for tech innovators, a fellowship for changemakers, and an essay competition in law.

• Three fully-funded scholarships for you.

Top Picks This Week

Jobs & Internships

Research and Learning Associate at New Incentives (Remote): Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; master’s degree preferred. At least two years of applied professional experience in an NGO, research organization, or consultancy working on impact evaluation or related research. $65k - $80k.

Next Generation Internship Programme (Abuja): A 6-month internship program for new graduates and early-career professionals in international affairs, political science, public policy, law, or development studies.

Content Associate (Lagos) at ALX: 3 - 5 years of experience in video editing, graphic design, or digital content production. Strong portfolio demonstrating visual storytelling through video and graphic design. Experience working in digital marketing, media production, or creator-driven environments is an advantage.

Scholarships

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships: To study a two-year master’s degree in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country. It provides fully-funded tuition fees, a living allowance for the duration of the award, return economy flights to the host country, one-off arrival allowance, and a research support grant.

DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters Scholarship Programme: It supports Master's studies in selected, development-related degree programmes in one’s home country. It covers the monthly scholarship, study and research allowance, thesis publishing costs and tuition fees.

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (Windows 2): It covers economy class air travel between your home country and the host university, a US $600 travel allowance for each trip, tuition for your graduate program and the cost of basic medical insurance, and a monthly subsistence allowance to cover all living expenses (accommodations, food, etc., including books).

Programs & Fellowships

MTN Media Innovation Programme: A 6-week programme spread across six months for media practitioners in the Nigerian space. All accepted candidates will spend 30 days in class in the course of the training. Candidates will also receive an all-expense paid trip to South Africa for a 7-day training.

Western Union Global Fellowship: A fully funded, virtual program built for bold changemakers. Participants will build leadership and entrepreneurial skills through expert-led mentorship and workshops, and receive a $1,000 stipend to lead a Basecamp workshop in their community.

Green RISE West Africa Fellowship: Open to entrepreneurs who are driving climate solutions and solving problems of poverty by creating dignified work and green job opportunities for young rural women and youth.

Contests, Awards & Funding

HelpMum CareCode Hackathon: ₦10 Million in prize fund for tech innovators redefining maternal and infant healthcare in Nigeria. Open to students, new graduates and everyone in the tech community with proficiency in software development and AI.

UNIDROIT Essay Competition: Open to law students, graduates, researchers, and junior legal professionals (with less than five years of legal practice) of any nationality. 4000 EUR in total to be won alongside publication opportunities.

The Creativity Pioneers Fund: It provides a 5,000€ micro-grant and access to additional financial resources, in-kind support, mentorship, learning opportunities, peer-to-peer exchange, and greater visibility and networking.

Closing Soon

Apr 13 - Aspire Leaders Program

Apr 14 - PwC Graduate Recruitment Program

Apr 15 - Monitoring & Evaluation Officer at Seefar (Remote)

Apr 16 - Purorrelato Micro-story Competition

Apr 17 - Book Reviews Editor at UNESCO (Remote)

Apr 18 - GSK Africa Open Lab Postgraduate Fellowship

Apr 19 - The Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship

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A quick note

I started Sisterly HQ a few weeks before my final exams at the university. Objectively, it wasn’t the best time to start anything. A few months later, I would be in law school, navigating the most gruelling academic experience of my life.

Nearly five years later, I am so glad I chose to start Sisterly HQ on a random day in August 2021. The right time doesn’t always exist. You make it right by showing up.

A few opportunities I’m especially excited about this week:

• Nestlé CWAR AbleHire Program - An internship for persons with disabilities. Open until June 26.

• Funded traineeship at the EU Delegation to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and ECOWAS - For young grads in Abuja interested in international relations.

• CFA Society Nigeria Accelerate Scholarship - It reduces the CFA Program exam registration fee to USD 600 and offers complimentary access to the CFA Program Practice Pack.

• ARM Graduate Trainee Program - An 18-month program for recent grads interested in asset management.

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Sisterly HQ will be going on a short break for the holidays. This means there won’t be a newsletter next Monday. However, you can catch posts on all of our social media platforms from April 7!

You’ll also be able to find new opportunities on the website on Monday and throughout next week, as our website will be updated during the break.

I hope you have a wonderful week. See you on April 13.

A snapshot of this week’s letter

• 56 new opportunities on the website!

• New roles at Deloitte, McKinsey, the Mastercard Foundation and the African Union.

• $5K prize for young Africans, $50K for scientists who can write, and grants for Nigerian women.

• Scholarships, a fellowship from Google, and book deals for Black writers.

Top Picks This Week

Jobs & Internships

Deloitte Nigeria Graduate Programme - Tax and Legal: Graduated from a university or polytechnic with a minimum of a 2.1 degree or upper credit or its equivalent in any discipline. Must have completed NYSC.

Junior Associate at McKinsey (Lagos): Excellent organization capabilities, including the ability to initiate tasks independently and see them through to completion. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English, among others.

Mastercard Foundation Associates Program (West Africa) or (Remote): A 12‑month internship with hands-on work experience, a monthly stipend, leadership, employability, and entrepreneurship skill‑building, mentorship, and career transition support for recent graduates.

Scholarships

Karen Chukwu Scholarship Fund: 10 spots available for women who are hungry to grow, whether you’re pursuing digital skills training or you’re currently enrolled in a Nigerian tertiary institution (or both!).

Niger Delta Development Commission Foreign Post-Graduate (Master’s Degree) Scholarships: Fully-funded for graduates of specific courses who are from the Niger Delta region and have a 2.1 or first class. Fully funded covering the full fees of tuition, flight, visa, accommodation, and living expenses.

Sandoz Scholarship to attend the One Young World Summit: To support five young leaders driving positive change in healthcare. These scholars will join the global Sandoz delegation at the One Young World Summit in Cape Town, South Africa (fully-funded) from 3 to 6 November 2026.

Programs & Fellowships

African Union Youth Volunteer Corps: Provides an economy round-trip ticket, a monthly stipend, an opportunity to engage at the highest continental policy and programs at the African Union, training, and mentorship opportunities.

Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship: Offers candidates in the early-to-mid stages of their career the opportunity to spend 10 months at Chatham House working on an individual research project of their choosing. Fully-funded to London, and provides a monthly stipend of £2,565 for living expenses.

Google PhD Fellowship Program: To recognise outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. Fellowships support promising PhD candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence the future of technology.

Contests, Awards & Funding

The Flourish Africa Grant Cohort 5: Flourish Africa is designed to equip Nigerian women with the knowledge, funding, and support required to grow what they’ve started.

The Nelson Mandela Essay Prize: This competition invites young Africans to address pressing continental issues and propose innovative solutions for global governance. USD 5,000 for up to 3 - 4 winning essays, mentorship, and presentation of winning essays at the Yale Global Justice Program conference.

2026 Essay Competition - Astera: An essay competition inviting active scientists from any sector to share concrete research challenges that you hypothesize are caused by broad structural or systemic bottlenecks in science, and experimental strategies to fix them. $30,000 for first prize, 15,000 for second prize, and $5,000 for third prize.

Closing Soon

Mar 30 - What Does Peace Mean to You?

Mar 31 - Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme

Apr 1 - NNPC OANDO Scholarship

Apr 2 - Program Manager, Digital Policy and Innovations at African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET) (Remote)

Apr 3 - Human Resources Manager at Global Resilience Partnership (GRP) (Remote)

Apr 4 - Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking and OSINT Fellowship

Apr 5 - LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers

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A quick note

What’s fear stopping you from achieving? Who would you be if you could push through the fear and do it anyway?

Last year, I went parasailing. I sat in a sky-high parachute being pulled by a boat in the middle of the sea. Was I scared? Yes. Did I do it? Yes. Did it feel incredibly amazing after? Absolutely!

The point is… Losing the fear before doing isn’t always the key. Sometimes, you lose the fear by doing. What is it that you are sitting on, sis?

A few opportunities I’m especially excited about this week:

• International Analyst Program at Voluntās Advisory - For grads of law, political science, econs, and development. Provides ~ EUR 900 per month.

• Internships at the African Development Bank - Open to Master’s students of various degrees.

• Call For Submissions at Ankara Press - Book deals for selected full-length commercial fiction and nonfiction by Black writers.

• Backend Engineer at The Bloom (Remote) - 5+ years of backend or full-stack engineering experience.

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I’ll keep it short and simple. I hope this week is much lighter. I hope you can finally release the breath you’ve been holding. I hope you remember that you are loved, you are enough, and you are seen.

A snapshot of this week’s letter

• 58 new opportunities on the website!

• Interested in storytelling, design, climate justice, healthcare, media, energy, finance, economics, food and more? Keep reading.

• A $10K award, a €25K grant, or a $7.5K award, what’s your pick?

• Don’t miss the opportunities I’m especially excited about this week.

Top Picks This Week

Jobs & Internships

Lead Designer at Teach for All (Remote): At least 5 years of experience in a design role working across diverse mediums (including but not limited to pitch decks, social media graphics, documents and reports, logos/visual identities, event collateral, web and digital design, etc.)

The National Geographic Society & The Nature Conservancy Marine and Community Conservation Externship: An 8-week, part-time, fully remote experience where you’ll investigate the health of our oceans and translate global marine challenges into local action. $500 stipend.

Medintech Africa Internship Program: To provide early-stage healthcare professionals with hands-on experience and exposure at the intersection of healthcare, innovation, and technology across Africa.

Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria Graduate Trainee Programme: Applicants must be graduates with a minimum of a second-class upper degree and have completed NYSC.

Scholarships

Lee Schipper Memorial Scholarship for Sustainable Transport and Energy Efficiency: $12,500 to up to five extraordinary young scholars to advance transformative research in efficient and sustainable transport and energy.

Z Zurich Foundation Scholarship - One Young World: This will support 25 young African leaders working on enabling social equity through education, employability or entrepreneurship solutions, to participate in the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa, from 3 - 6 November. Fully funded.

Programs & Fellowships

GreenCheck Solidarity Academy: Training and paid internship program designed to empower the next generation of climate leaders. Applicants must be 18 - 24 years old, with less than 1 year of involvement in grassroots climate justice actions.

Rhizome: Pathways for Regenerative Futures: Are you a narrative practitioner, artist, journalist, storyteller, or activist working at the intersection of culture change & regenerative solutions? This is a nine-month journey designed to equip you with tools for narrative-led systems change.

African Economic Scholars Program (AESP): The program will train the scholars for two months on research, policy making, personal and professional development and an opportunity to publish their capstone project. Open to final year students or recent graduates of Economics, Political Science, International Relations and related courses.

Contests, Awards & Funding

UNEP Young Champions of the Earth: Each winner will have the chance to grow their skills and business, including receiving US$10,000, mentorship, workshops and access to a worldwide community of environmental experts, and competing in a pitch competition for a grant of up to US $100,000.

Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award: A 6-month accelerator for women founders building proven solutions in health and food security. Receive €25,000 in non-dilutive funding to grow your business, expand your reach, and invest in what comes next with confidence.

WFF Startup Innovation Awards (SIA): To spotlight and elevate young entrepreneurs using technology to transform agrifood systems, end global hunger and advance the Sustainable Development Goals. Award winners will receive at least USD 7500 per category, with USD 2500 awarded to runners-up. The overall winner will receive an additional USD 10000.

Closing Soon

Mar 23 - dsm-firmenich Progress Foundation Scholarship to One Young World Summit

Mar 25 - Media Analysis Lead at Meliore Foundation (FUP) (Remote)

Mar 26 - 12th Youth Leadership Workshop on GCED

Mar 27 - Government of Mauritius Africa Scholarships Scheme

Mar 28 - Graduate Internship Program - Bakery Division at Sundry Foods (Port Harcourt)

Mar 29 - Alan W. Heston Fellowship

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A quick note

Hey, sis. This is a reminder that you should put your best foot forward when applying for opportunities. This could look like reading job descriptions and doing your research before applying for an opportunity, speaking to someone or attending an info session where possible, and preparing a standout application. This could also mean applying with ample time to run it by a friend, or rereading and editing your essay.

Sometimes, it looks like turning down opportunities that don’t align with your experiences, values, and journey. Some opportunities are meant to be bookmarked for later; there’s nothing wrong with that. As long as you’re not letting fear make the decisions for you. Intentionality matters now, more than ever. You’ve got this.

A few opportunities I’m especially excited about this week:

• Editorial Assistant at Narrative Landscape Press (Lagos) - If you’re passionate about literature and storytelling, this is closing soon.

• World Trade Organization Young Trade Leaders Programme - For young people with a strong interest in international trade.

• Google for Education Higher Ed Faculty AI Fellowship - For university faculty who are integrating AI into teaching, research, and institutional innovation.

• Visual Storyteller at Talent Mine Academy - You love telling stories, care about education, and want to make an impact.

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I hope you have a wonderful new week! Today’s newsletter has it all: from new jobs and fellowships to scholarships and grants. As always, we’ve got even more on the website.

Here’s a tip to get the best of the website: Use our search bar or filter tool to find specific opportunities. Or scroll through new opportunities; it’s up to you. Personally, I recommend scrolling first (because the best opportunities aren’t always what you expect), then using the tools.

Ps: You’ll definitely want to check out today’s quick note. See you next week, sis.

A snapshot of this week’s letter

• 55 new opportunities on the website!

• A video content role with a €55K pay and a graduate role at EY.

• Fully funded post-graduate scholarships to South Africa and 750 euros for writers.

• Grants of up to 5000 euros for youth-led organisations.

Top Picks This Week

Jobs & Internships

Graduate Trainee at EY: For graduates from any discipline with a 2.1 minimum, who have completed NYSC. Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in computer application tools, including Microsoft Office.

Social Media & Video Content Producer at WePlanet (Remote): Minimum 2 years of experience working in social media, with demonstrated experience producing short-form video content for social platforms. Salary is €47,000 - 55,000.

Data Analyst - Network Measurement and Platform Security at eQualitie (Remote): Advanced knowledge of common Internet protocols (HTTP1/2/3, TCP/IPv4+6, UDP, DNS), and experience with open source intelligence gathering, platforms and methods. 40 - 50 USD per hour.

Scholarships

Mandela Rhodes Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships: Fully funded studies in South Africa covering tuition and registration fees, allowances for study materials, research, and medical aid, accommodation and meals, personal allowance and economy class travel to and from home country.

The Micsion Global Scholarship & Fellowship: This scholarship will invest $1,000 in a changemaker driving real impact in education, technology, global health, or research.

Gbemisola Olowolafe Miva Scholarship: Funded studies at Miva Open University for students who demonstrate financial need, academic potential, and a commitment to making a positive impact.

Programs & Fellowships

Mentees - HerSynergy Mentorship Program: An 8-week virtual mentorship program for women building careers in tech through guidance from experienced professionals in the industry.

Animal Advocacy Africa Nigeria Fellowship: To support individuals who want to build serious careers, ventures, and policy pathways for farmed animal welfare in Nigeria. Participants receive a total stipend of $500 - $1,000.

The LGT Impact Fellowship Program: For 12 months, fellows work on the ground with non-profit organisations or for-profit companies to strengthen their organisational capacity and contribute to their success. An undergrad degree and a minimum of two years of full-time work experience after university are required.

Contests, Awards & Funding

Purorrelato Micro-story Competition: To promote literary creation that encourages us to feel and think about Africa and to continue showing different realities that approach us to the continent, away from the stereotypes that have marked it for so long. The 1st award is 750 euros, the 2nd award is 375 euros, and the 3rd award is 225 euros.

Youth Empowerment Fund: An individual or an informal group of young people can apply to get small-scale micro-grants for their projects between 500 and 1500 EUR, while a registered youth-led organization may apply for funding up to 5000 EUR. Projects addressing global challenges aligned with the SDGs are eligible.

African Plant Nutrition Scholar Award Program: For current students within African graduate student programs specializing in the sciences of plant nutrition and management of crop nutrients. M.Sc. and M.Phil students must be in the second year of study.

Closing Soon

Mar 16 - AIICO Capital Graduate Trainee Program

Mar 18 - Asset & Resource Management (ARM) Young Talent (Internship) Program

Mar 19 - Three Dot Dash Program - We Are Family Foundation

Mar 20 - Moremi Initiative Leadership Empowerment and Development (MILEAD) Fellows Program

Mar 21 - Prosperis Graduate Trainee Programme

Mar 22 - Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation Program

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A quick note

Oftentimes, we label ourselves because of experiences, observations from others, fears, and even successes. You ‘struggle with numbers’, ‘don’t have a head for creative ideas’, or ‘can never speak in public’. The problem isn’t just the label; it’s also letting it decide who and what you can’t be.

So what if you struggled with numbers before? It is 2026, and you will attend the University of YouTube or hire a tutor to land that role, complete that certification or do that MBA. You will join Toastmasters and record yourself speaking over and over again, so you can start that YouTube channel you’ve always dreamt of starting. You will journal, sing, dance, paint, learn, be still, and collaborate with others to nurture your creativity. Sure, it won’t be easy. But staying the same is even harder.

A few opportunities I’m especially excited about this week:

• Mentors at HerSynergy Mentorship Program - For women with 4+ years of experience in tech who want to guide others navigating their early careers or transitions into tech

• Treford Women’s Day Scholarship - 50% scholarships for women in non-engineering tech career paths, including design, product management, etc

• Social Media for Good Pilot Project - Building skills in content creation for public benefit

• The Policy Compete - Win up to NGN 500,000 in this contest by Borg. Open to students, professionals and researchers

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