The MediaTech Hub (MTH) Accelerator 2026 is a startup program of MediaTech Hub Potsdam that supports early-stage startups at the intersection of media and technology with personalized guidance, access to the media industry in Babelsberg, and the ecosystem needed to turn an idea into a market-ready business model.

The D-Prize Global Competition 2026 awards startup grants of up to $20,000 to entrepreneurs launching a new social impact organization - whether for-profit, NGO, or charity - in any low- or middle-income country where extreme poverty still exists. The goal is to support new organizations that can distribute an already proven product or service that improves lives where need still exists.

The IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme supports young women pursuing master's degrees in nuclear-related fields and encourages more women to enter the nuclear sector. Selected students can receive up to EUR 20,000 towards tuition and up to EUR 20,000 towards living costs, together with limited internship opportunities facilitated by the IAEA. Eligible areas include nuclear engineering, physics, chemistry, medicine, safety, security, non-proliferation and nuclear law.

The Yenching Academy at Peking University offers a fully funded interdisciplinary master's programme focused on China and its role in the world. Approximately 120 students are admitted annually, with international students making up a large share of the cohort. The scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, a monthly stipend, one round-trip travel fare and field-study costs. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree, an outstanding academic record, leadership potential, community engagement and strong English proficiency.

The Leon Levy Scholarships in Neuroscience support exceptional postdoctoral researchers conducting innovative neuroscience research at eligible nonprofit academic institutions in New York City's five boroughs. The three-year award provides an enhanced annual stipend, institutional fringe benefits, a technology and travel allowance, possible dependent-care support, mentorship, professional-development workshops and membership in the New York Academy of Sciences.

The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders 2027 is a 6-week executive-style program that will bring approximately 550 young African leaders to top U.S. institutions in summer 2027 for training in Business, Civic Engagement, or Public Management to empower them to lead in their sectors and build partnerships with American counterparts.

Applications for the Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship 2027 are now open for emerging African leaders seeking to strengthen their leadership, technical, research, and policy skills.

The Commonwealth PhD Scholarships enable candidates from eligible Commonwealth countries to undertake doctoral research in the United Kingdom. Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, the scholarships are intended to strengthen research and teaching capacity, support development-focused research and build long-term links between scholars, institutions and the wider Commonwealth. Applicants should demonstrate strong academic preparation and a research plan with clear developmental relevance.

The Interactivity Foundation's Collaborative Discussion Emerging Fellowship 2027 - now open for applications - is a year-long program that pairs Emerging Fellows with Senior Fellows who are leaders in collaborative discussion to advance awareness of and engagement in its Collaborative Discussion Project and explore how creative, culturally responsive discussion can build stronger communities.

The Commonwealth Master's Scholarships support candidates from eligible low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries to undertake full-time taught master's study at a UK university. Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, the programme is aimed at talented applicants who could not otherwise afford to study in the United Kingdom and whose proposed studies can contribute to sustainable development in their home countries. Click here to apply | Deadline: Oct. 20

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The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships promote international research cooperation and academic exchange between Switzerland and more than 180 countries. The programme is mainly intended for early-career researchers who have completed a master's degree, alongside selected opportunities for artists. Eligibility, available scholarship types and closing dates differ by country, so applicants must consult the requirements for their country of origin before applying.

The Equality Fund Journalism Fellowship 2026–2027 offers five journalists in ODA-eligible countries an opportunity to amplify local solutions to global crises, with a particular focus on gender and fact-based storytelling that can influence decision-makers.

The Gates Cambridge Scholarships support outstanding applicants from countries outside the United Kingdom to pursue postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge. Around 70 full-cost scholarships are awarded each year across eligible subjects, with a strong emphasis on academic excellence, leadership potential, commitment to improving the lives of others, and a strong fit with the chosen course. The award covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge and may include additional discretionary funding.

The Mastercard Foundation AfOx Graduate Scholarships support eligible African candidates pursuing the Oxford MBA through the partnership between the University of Oxford, the Mastercard Foundation and the Africa Oxford Initiative. Up to three scholarships are available, covering full course fees and a grant for living costs, alongside tailored training, networking and support before, during and after study. Applicants must be African citizens ordinarily resident in Africa and demonstrate commitment to the continent's development.