Connecting African youth to scholarships, internships, jobs, mentorship, and career opportunities.
Subscribe on YouTube Join WhatsApp GroupYouth Opportunities Africa (YOA) is a flagship project of the Young Farmers Organization dedicated to bridging the gap between African youth and life-changing opportunities. We provide access to scholarships, internships, career guidance, leadership workshops, and both digital and physical training sessions to empower youth across the continent.
To become Africa’s leading hub connecting youth to opportunities that transform lives and communities.
To empower African youth by providing timely access to educational, professional, and entrepreneurial opportunities while fostering skills development, mentorship, and leadership.
We connect students to global scholarship opportunities, enabling access to quality education and academic advancement across top institutions worldwide.
Access verified job opportunities across various sectors. We connect youth to employment opportunities, career openings, and professional pathways across Africa.
Access professional internships, career advice, and mentorship programs to enhance employability and growth.
Participate in leadership workshops and programs to build skills, confidence, and networks for the future.
Gain knowledge, tools, and mentorship to launch and grow your own business or innovative projects.
Youth Opportunities Africa offers both digital and physical training sessions to develop practical skills and professional growth, including:
Our physical sessions provide hands-on experience and networking opportunities with industry professionals and mentors across Africa.
Open Date: February 23, 2026
Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
Description: The ICCR Scholarship, offered by the Government of India through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), provides international students with the opportunity to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs in top Indian universities.
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Open Date: Ongoing
Application Deadline: April 6, 2026
Description: This programme supports agribusiness Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to expand trade across Africa and beyond under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Selected businesses will receive targeted support to strengthen export capacity and connect with buyers and new markets.
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Open Date: Ongoing
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
Description: The Generation Connect Young Leadership Programme, led by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in partnership with Huawei, empowers young leaders to design and implement digital development projects in their communities. The programme provides training, mentorship, and funding to support innovative solutions that promote digital inclusion and community impact.
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Open Date: Ongoing
Application Deadline: April 15, 2026
Description: A 5-month intensive digital skills training program by Hope Restoration South Sudan (HRSS) in partnership with Konexio Africa, designed to equip youth with practical IT, AI, and professional skills for the global job market and remote work opportunities.
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Open Date: Ongoing
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
Description: The Youth Empowerment Fund supports youth-led initiatives by providing funding and support to individuals, groups, and organizations working on impactful development projects.
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Open Date: Ongoing
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
Description: A global initiative supporting young innovators tackling climate change through funding, mentorship, and international exposure.
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Open Date: March 26, 2026
Application Deadline: Not Specified
Description: A professional diploma program launched by the Ministry of Finance and Planning in partnership with the World Bank Group to strengthen financial management skills in South Sudan.
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Open Date: Ongoing
Application Deadline: April 3, 2026
Description: The Youth in Action (YIA) Network is inviting applications from youth-led and youth-serving organizations in South Sudan to join its Peace Leadership Fellowship. The program focuses on strengthening collaboration in peacebuilding, good governance, and democratic citizenship. Selected participants will engage in capacity-building activities, knowledge-sharing sessions, and national-level dialogues on youth-led peace initiatives.
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Your donations help us organize training sessions, webinars, scholarships, and provide resources to empower African youth.
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