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Ford Philanthropy — Ford Philanthropy Fellowship

The Ford Philanthropy Fellowship invites applications from entrepreneurs and community leaders developing solutions in community development, education, and disaster preparedness and response. Eligible applicants are adults aged 18 or older leading ventures or organizations that have operated for one to five years with fewer than 10 team members and demonstrated impact. The fellowship is open to applicants creating impact in Brazil, Germany, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand, and Vietnam, with priority given to those working in Ford plant communities and areas affected by recurring disasters. The fully funded program includes entrepreneurial training, expert mentorship, leadership workshops, access to financial tools and networks, and a community development stipend to support a local Basecamp event. The priority application deadline is 26 July 2026. Philanthropy Fellowship

The New York Climate Exchange — Climate Tech Fellowship

The New York Climate Exchange invites applications for its Climate Tech Fellowship, a six-month hybrid programme supporting early-stage innovators developing technologies at the intersection of energy and urban resilience. The fellowship is open to researchers, scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and teams from any country working on innovations at the prototype, early pilot, or early commercialization stage; university affiliation and company incorporation are not required. Selected fellows receive a US$10 thousand non-dilutive stipend per team, one-to-one mentorship, commercialization training, investor introductions, and travel and accommodation for one team member to attend Climate Week NYC. The application deadline is 01 August 2026. Climate Tech Fellowship

Irish Aid — Ireland Fellows Programme 2027/28

Irish Aid offers scholarships to qualified candidates from Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America to undertake Master’s degrees at universities and colleges in Ireland. Awards are made in the fields of development studies, rural development, biodiversity conservation, and many other subject areas relevant to the Terra Viva Grants Directory. The scholarship covers course fees, flights, accommodation, monthly allowances, insurance, and other incidental expenses. The deadline for applications is 26 July 2026. Application Information

Canon Collins Trust — Ireland Fellows Program for Africa

The Canon Collins Trust invites applications for the Ireland Fellows Program Africa to support early to mid-career professionals with leadership potential. The fellowship provides a fully funded one-year master’s degree at a higher education institution in Ireland for citizens of Lesotho and Zimbabwe. The award covers all tuition and university fees, return economy flights, accommodation, an entry visa, and a monthly personal living stipend. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree obtained in 2015 or later and possess two to three years of relevant work experience. The deadline for applications is 27 July 2026. Fellows Program for Africa

Canon Collins Trust — Ireland Fellows Program for Small Island Developing States

The Canon Collins Trust, in partnership with the Irish Government, invites applications for the Ireland Fellows Programme – SIDS to support early to mid-career professionals with leadership potential. The fellowship provides a fully funded one-year master’s degree at a higher education institution in Ireland for nationals of Mauritius. The award covers university application and tuition fees, economy flights, accommodation, visa costs, and a monthly personal living stipend to study fields like sustainable development, climate change, and marine life protection. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree obtained in 2014 or later and have at least three years of directly relevant work experience. The deadline for applications is 27 July 2026. Fellows Program SIDS

Canon Collins Trust — Fellowships for South Africans

The Canon Collins Trust, in partnership with the Embassy of Ireland in South Africa, invites applications for the Kader Asmal Fellowship Programme to support early-career professionals with leadership potential. The initiative provides 12 fully funded scholarships for South African citizens to pursue a one-year master’s degree in Ireland in fields including climate change, sustainable technology, and agricultural engineering. The award covers university application and tuition fees, economy flights, accommodation, visa costs, and a monthly personal living stipend. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree obtained in 2015 or later and possess at least two years of relevant work experience. The deadline for applications is 27 July 2026. Fellowships for South Africans

SUNx Malta — Climate Friendly Travel Scholarships

SUNx Malta provides 50 full scholarships for a two-year online diploma program. The program aims to train young graduates from Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, and other developing nations to become Climate Friendly Travel Champions, leading sustainable tourism initiatives in their home countries. Applicants must have a background in travel and tourism, and be fluent in English. The application deadline is 31 July 2026. Details

Pulitzer Center — Rainforest Reporting Grant

The Pulitzer Center provides short-term project support to journalists reporting in tropical forests. The Rainforest Reporting Grant supports journalists in three main rainforest regions—the Amazon, Congo Basin, and Southeast Asia. The supported journalism projects will focus on the tropical forests’ role in the overall climate equation and weather patterns, deforestation drivers, and solutions to halt deforestation. The Pulitzer Center will fund costs associated with reporting projects on tropical rainforests in the range of US$8 thousand to US$15 thousand. Grants are made to local journalists based in the tropical rainforest region. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. More

UN Food Systems Coordination Hub — Youth Leadership Program

The UN Food Systems Coordination Hub invites applications for the second cohort of its Youth Leadership Program to build a global network of emerging leaders driving food systems transformation. This two-year fellowship is open to individuals between 18 and 35 years old who are proficient in English and hold nationality in a low- or middle-income country, with particular emphasis on Africa, Asia and the Pacific, or Latin America and the Caribbean. Applicants must demonstrate experience leading or contributing to initiatives in food systems, sustainable development, or climate action. The program provides comprehensive leadership development, peer mentorship, and direct exposure to global United Nations partners and expert networks. The deadline for applications is 13 July 2026. Youth Leadership Program

Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum — Gender Responsive Research for Optimized Women Fellowship

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) invites applications for its GROW Fellowship. This two-year, immersive non-residential program strengthens the leadership pipeline of women professionals working in plant breeding, livestock breeding, and related fields across Africa. Eligible applicants must be female citizens of any African country who hold at least a master’s degree in plant or livestock breeding and possess a minimum of five years of experience in crop or livestock improvement research. Eligible candidates must also be affiliated with a university, national agricultural research institution, private company, or other relevant organization. The fellowship provides customized leadership, negotiation, and mentoring training, though specific monetary funding amounts are not disclosed. The deadline for applications is 24 July 2026. Women Fellowship