Scholarships

1. Australia Awards Scholarships (2025–2026)

• Website: dfat.gov.au

• Description: Prestigious international scholarships funded by the Australian Government, offering individuals from developing countries the chance to undertake full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and TAFE institutions.

• Deadline: 30 April 2025 at 11:59 PM AEST​australiaawardsbangladesh.org

2. Youth Off The Streets National Scholarship Program

• Website: youthoffthestreets.com.au

• Description: Provides financial assistance, mentoring, and other support to young people engaged in training or further education, aiming to help them pursue their professional ambitions and education goals.

• Deadline: 16 May 2025​- https://www.linkedin.com/company/youth-off-the-streets/ 

3. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Makerere University 

• Deadline: June 6, 2025

• Description: Scholarships for talented African students to pursue graduate studies (Master’s degrees) at Makerere University (Uganda). This program aims to train the next generation of African leaders by providing comprehensive support (tuition, mentorship, leadership development) to 1,000 young people from Africa, enabling them to contribute to national and regional development

• Website: ​opportunitydesk.org. Official website: Makerere University – Mastercard Scholars

Conferences & Summits

4. Connecting Hydrogen APAC 2025

• Dates: July 17–18, 2025

• Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

• Description: Asia-Pacific's largest hydrogen event, bringing together over 5,000 attendees, including industry leaders and government officials, to discuss hydrogen energy developments.

• Website: Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre​Energy Australia+6Eco-Business+6globalhydrogenhub.com+6Eventbrite+10AIE+10aga.asn.au+10Energy Australia+5globalhydrogenhub.com+5Only Melbourne+5

Global Peace Forum 2025 (Canada)

• Dates: May 2025

• Deadline: March 5, 2025

• Description: Fully funded forum in Vancouver focusing on peacebuilding and cultural diplomacy.

Youth Assembly by AFS Intercultural Programs (New York)

1. Dates: August 2025

2. Eligibility: 18–32 years old

3. Description:  This event utilises engaging sessions, networking with peers from around the world, and ideation challenges, to foster the skills and connections required to create lasting impact, guided by experts and practitioners.

4. Website: www.youthassembly.org

Youth Programs & Grants

Ashoka Young Changemakers Program

• Deadline: Rolling

• Eligibility: Under 20, leading social change initiatives

• Description: Ashoka Young Changemakers is a carefully selected network of young people who have found their power to create change for the good of all, and who are engaging their peers and the entire society in realising a world where everyone is a Changemaker.

• Website: www.ashoka.org

Black Artists Grant (BAG) 2025 

• No deadline – rolling monthly grants) – 

• Description- A micro-grant initiative by Creative Debuts offering no-strings-attached funding for Black artists. Each month, recipients receive a small grant (approximately £500) to spend on anything that supports their creative practice – from producing new work or buying materials to covering travel or living expenses

• Website:https://www.creativedebuts.co.uk/bag?srsltid=AfmBOor9d0hVEyfPcOLOMeNigLdsEZu8tRoF3jio87tpiHSHUCQj8n4q  

Internships and Fellowships 

UNICEF Internships (Global)

• Deadline: Rolling applications

• Eligibility: Students or recent graduates

• Paid: Yes

• Description: The UNICEF Internship Programme offers students and recent graduates from diverse academic backgrounds the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with UNICEF through global internship opportunities.

• Requirements: At least 18 years old, Enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or PhD programme, or have graduated within the past two years, Proficient in at least one of UNICEF's working language

• Website: www.unicef.org/careers/internships 

OECD Internship Programme (France, remote options)

• Deadline: Ongoing

• Eligibility: Enrolled students (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) 

• Description: OECD internships aim to bring curious and motivated students from diverse backgrounds into the Organisation to support the work of the OECD. It is an opportunity for successful candidates to work alongside policy experts and other specialists and build on their analytical and technical skills in an international environment. 

• Selection process: 

• Online application and cover letter: fill in your application details on the SmartRecruiters online application platform. Please provide your cover letter in the “Message to Hiring Manager” box.

• Pre-screening: all applications are screened by the Internship Office and suitable candidates placed on a shortlist made available to OECD Directorates.

• Interview and/or written test: hiring teams may invite candidates to an interview and/or to complete a written test.

• Internship agreement: selected candidates receive an internship offer and will be asked to sign an internship agreement.

• Website: www.oecd.org 

African Union (AU) Internship Program 2025 (Deadline: December 31, 2025) – 

• A year-long internship programme for young professionals from African Union member states to gain hands-on experience within the AU’s institutions. 

• This full-time program allows interns to develop professional skills in an international, pan-African environment, promoting unity and development across Africa

Website: ​opportunitiesforafricans.com. Official website: African Union Careers

HELPFUL RESOURCES AND ORGANISATIONS

• APS Youth Networking Agency

• IndigenousX

• AFYN Academy

• IEFA

• internationalscholarships.com

• Absolute Internship

• 10,000 Interns Foundation

• 10,000 Black Interns

• 10,000 Able Interns

• Opportunities for Youth

• International Alliance of Grassroots Youth Organisations

• Youth Service Organisation

• People’s Association (Singapore)

• Palestinian Youth Association for Leadership and Rights Activation

• Yung Prodigy

NEEDING HELP?

• International Therapist Directory https://internationaltherapistdirectory.com/

• Lifeline (Australia) 13 11 14

• Young Workers Centre (Melbourne) provides free advice and representation for youth

YOUTH NETWORKS

• Gen Z Abroad

• Pacific-Australia Youth Association

• Gen Z Club

• Young Australians in International Affairs