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Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program: 2026 Closed, 2027 Not Yet Dated

Qualcomm Make in Africa registration is closed for 2026, and the official program page says to stay tuned for 2027. The next application date, award terms, eligibility details, and materials have not yet been published.

Status: Deadline Unknown Type: Prize Amount: 2027 amount not announced; 2026 benefits are historical context only Deadline: Not announced for 2027

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) 2027-2028: Cycle 1 Opens 18 November 2026

The Association of Commonwealth Universities lists QECS 2027-28 cycle 1 as opening on 18 November 2026 and closing on 13 January 2027. The award supports a two-year Master's degree at a participating ACU member university in a low- or middle-income Commonwealth country. A second cycle is scheduled for 3 March to 27 April 2027.

Status: Open Type: Scholarship Amount: Fully funded: tuition fees, living allowance (stipend) for the duration of the award, return … Deadline: Jan 13, 2027

Queen's Commonwealth Writing Competition 2026: Closed Reference

A reference guide to the closed 2026 Queen's Commonwealth Writing Competition, including its deadline, theme, eligibility, prizes, and official route for future-round updates.

Status: Historical Type: Prize Deadline: Historical reference

Remarkable 2026 Mentorship Program for Young Nigerians: Historical Reference

The Remarkable 2026 Mentorship Program was a free, application-based 12-month mentorship for 50 Nigerian professionals and entrepreneurs. Its April 8, 2026 deadline has passed, and no next cycle is announced on the official program page.

Status: Historical Type: Funding Opportunity Deadline: Historical reference

Reuters Institute Journalist Fellowship Programme: 2026-27 Cycle Closed; Reopening Expected January 2027

An archive and preparation guide for the closed Reuters Institute Journalist Fellowship 2026-27 cycle, with verified eligibility, funding, materials, and preparation guidance for the January 2027 reopening.

Status: Historical Type: Fellowship Amount: Most journalists receive covered programme fees, a £2,000 monthly stipend, and travel and visa … Deadline: Historical reference

Riegelman GNAPH Fellowship 2026: Closed Call and Historical Reference

The 2026 Riegelman GNAPH Fellowship was a one-year, part-time, fully remote paid role for an early-career public health professional. The call closed on January 9, 2026, and this page now serves as a factual archive of that cycle.

Status: Historical Type: Fellowship Amount: Paid position; compensation amount not published by GNAPH. Deadline: Historical reference

Rise Up Together Leadership and Advocacy Program South Africa 2026 - Applications Closed

The Rise Up Together South Africa 2026 Leadership and Advocacy Program closed applications on January 22, 2026. This guide records the published cycle, its eligibility and funding pathway, and what to watch for when Rise Up announces another opportunity.

Status: Deadline Unknown Type: Grant Amount: Up to $17,000 in seed funding after completing the Accelerator; no current application is open. Deadline: Closed - applications closed January 22, 2026; no replacement deadline announced.

ROGEAP Regional Solar Business Plan Competition 2026: Historical Reference for the Closed Call

A verified historical reference for the ROGEAP 2026 business plan competition for off-grid solar SMEs. Applications closed on 2026-03-21; no later round is announced in the official guide.

Status: Historical Type: Prize Amount: $5,000 first prize; five $2,500 awards; $4,000 equalisation award for the best woman leader Deadline: Historical reference

RSF Berlin Fellowship for Journalists at Risk: 2026 Call Closed, New Opportunities Expected in Fall 2026 (Stipend, Visa and Housing Covered)

The 2026 call closed on 15 January 2026 and the current cohort is in Berlin until November. RSF says the next fellowship opportunities will be announced in Fall 2026.

Status: Historical Type: Fellowship Amount: Monthly stipend plus a furnished Berlin studio, visa and travel costs, health and travel … Deadline: Historical reference

Rwanda IGNITE Challenge 4.0 (2026): Historical Reference for Up to $24,000 in Equity-Free Funding

Historical reference for the closed Impact Hub Kigali and World Food Programme IGNITE Challenge 4.0, which offered up to $24,000 in equity-free funding and five months of support to growth-stage agrifood ventures in Rwanda.

Status: Historical Type: Grant Amount: Up to $24,000 in equity-free funding per selected venture. Deadline: Historical reference