Opportunity Desk

Founded in 2012, Opportunity Desk (OD) is the leading digital media platform dedicated to connecting young individuals to educational resources and growth opportunities worldwide. Our mission is to empower youth by sharing valuable information that helps them exchange ideas and prepare for their futures. Opportunity Desk aims to make global experiences accessible to everyone by offering a range of opportunities, including study abroad programs, scholarships, training sessions, conferences, fellowships, grants, job openings, internships, and volunteer activities. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background, age, abilities, education, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, or economic situation, should have the chance to gain international experiences. In addition to providing opportunities, OD is passionate about showcasing the journeys and achievements of young changemakers. We offer mentoring, financial assistance, and a platform for their voices through our Mentorship Program, the annual Impact Challenge, and our Young Person of the Month feature. Since our launch, Opportunity Desk has connected with thousands of young people from over 200 countries. Our website attracts more than 1,000,000 views each month, and we engage with over 500,000 followers across our social media channels. What sets us apart from other youth opportunity platforms is our commitment to working closely with our audience, offering practical advice, direct support, and guidance to help them succeed.

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LEAP Africa Leadership Accelerator Programme 2025 for Young African Women

1 week ago | opportunitydesk.org | Jude Ogar

Deadline: April 17, 2025Applications are open for the LEAP Africa Leadership Accelerator Programme 2025 for Young African Women. The Leadership Accelerator Programme is a capacity-building initiative designed to address the gender disparity in women’s leadership on the African continent. Specifically tailored for high-potential young African women in corporate settings, this program aims to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to ascend to leadership positions.
Building Tomorrow Scholarship to Attend the One Young World Summit 2025 (Fully-funded to Munich, Germany)

1 week ago | opportunitydesk.org | Jude Ogar

Deadline: May 27, 2025Applications are open for the Building Tomorrow Scholarship to Attend the One Young World Summit 2025. Holcim is pleased to partner once again with One Young World to offer the Holcim Scholarship, this year focusing on broadening the conversation around AI and its uses in promoting sustainability and urban resilience.
Internet Society Peering Fellowship 2025

1 week ago | opportunitydesk.org | Jude Ogar

Deadline: May 2, 2025Applications are open for the Internet Society Peering Fellowship 2025. In today’s world, where challenges are intertwined, navigating the complexities of the Internet requires a deep understanding of the dynamics of peering and traffic exchange.
Africa Epidemic Services (AES) Fellowship 2025 - Public Health Informatics Track (Fully-funded)

1 week ago | opportunitydesk.org | Jude Ogar

Deadline: May 21, 2025Applications are open for the Africa Epidemic Services (AES) Fellowship 2025. Africa CDC launched the Africa Epidemic Services (AES) fellowship. The AES has three tracks: Epidemiology, Laboratory Leadership, and Public Health Informatics (PHI).
Institute for AI Policy & Strategy (IAPS) AI Policy Fellowship 2025 (Fully-funded)

1 week ago | opportunitydesk.org | Jude Ogar

Deadline: May 7, 2025Applications are open for the Institute for AI Policy & Strategy (IAPS) AI Policy Fellowship 2025. The IAPS AI Policy Fellowship is a fully-funded, three-month program for professionals from varied backgrounds seeking to strengthen practical policy skills for managing the challenges and opportunities of advanced AI. The program will run from September 1 to November 21, 2025, in Washington, D.C., and remotely.
UpTide Accelerator 2025 for Non-profits in the U.S. ($5,000 grant)

1 week ago | opportunitydesk.org | Jude Ogar

Deadline: June 2, 2025Applications are open for the UpTide Accelerator 2025 for Non-profits in the U.S.. UpTide is a transformative accelerator launched by 92nd Street Y’s Belfer Center for Innovation & Social Impact. It is designed for nonprofit leaders addressing the Crisis of Community — the rising tide of disconnection, disaffiliation, and civic disengagement in American life.
Reckitt Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 6 ($50,000 grant)

1 week ago | opportunitydesk.org | Jude Ogar

Deadline: May 26, 2025Applications are open for the Reckitt Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 6. Reckitt is proud to have supported the Lead2030 SDG6 challenge since 2019, working with 11 WASH entrepreneurs to date. They want to build on this success in 2025, by supporting innovations that create measurable impact by enabling access to clean water, sanitation or hygiene, and are particularly interested in innovations with a focus on children or women/girls.
ARUA Early-career Research Fellowships 2025 (Stipend available)

1 week ago | opportunitydesk.org | Jude Ogar

Deadline: May 15, 2025Applications are open for the ARUA Early-career Research Fellowships 2025. The African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA), with support from the Mastercard Foundation and the Carnegie Corporation of New York, is launching this Early-Career Research Fellowship program. The initiative will fund up to forty-two (42) early-career researchers to conduct globally competitive research at the host and affiliated institutions of ARUA’s thirteen (13) Centres of Excellence (CoEs).
Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Internship 2025

1 week ago | opportunitydesk.org | Jude Ogar

Deadline: April 30, 2025Applications are open for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Internship 2025. Through a conducive training and career development environment, IGAD is seeking to place 14 young professionals, (2) per country who are interested in advancing gender equality in different fields of their careers.
Teach for Liberia Fellowship Program 2025 (Stipend available)

1 week ago | opportunitydesk.org | Jude Ogar

Deadline: May 9, 2025Applications for the Teach for Liberia Fellowship Program 2025 are now open. The Fellowship is a Leadership Development Program. Teacher Fellows gain professional training and support while they expand opportunities for students in the highest-need schools.