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Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2026

Deadline: 1 November 2025,  Description The Commonwealth Short Story Prize 2026 is now open for submissions, offering a unique platform to discover and celebrate the best emerging voices from across the Commonwealth. Each year, thousands of writers submit unpublished works…

Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP)

Deadline: December 1, 2025. it NGOs and the communities they serve. Eligibility The program is open to mid-career professionals such as lawyers, journalists, teachers, doctors, social workers, and grassroots activists actively employed by NGOs addressing issues like gender-based violence, minority…

Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust 100 Young Leaders Awards 2025

Deadline: Wednesday, 8 October 2025 Description In celebration of what would have been Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 100th birthday in April 2026, the Queen Elizabeth II Commonwealth Trust (QECT) proudly presents the 100 Young Leaders Awards—a landmark programme designed to honor…

START Fellowship Accelerator

Deadline: 14 September 2025.  Description The START Fellowship Accelerator connects early-stage founders from low- and middle-income countries in Latin America and Africa with Europe’s startup ecosystem. Over three months in Switzerland, Fellows receive structured content, rigorous coaching, and direct exposure…

The AFC Fellowship

Deadline:  21 September 2025. Description The AFC Fellowship, a collaboration between Common Purpose and the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), is a high-impact leadership development programme that brings together emerging leaders from Africa, the wider global South, and the global North.…