Global opportunities
FKF Opportunity Hub
Curated opportunities — conferences, summer programs, fellowships, scholarships, and training — for young people around the world. Updated monthly.
Welcome to the FKF Opportunity Hub
Where we share opportunities, conferences, summer programs, fellowships, scholarships, and training programs for young people across the world to benefit from.
We update the hub monthly with various opportunities you can take advantage of. If you have an opportunity young people should know about, email us — we'd be glad to share it with the community.
Connect globally
Conferences & Forums
Global
UN Youth Summit 2026
Join young leaders from 180+ nations at the UN Youth Summit to shape global policy on climate, equity, and innovation.
Closes: 31 March 2026
Learn more → about UN Youth Summit 2026Africa
African Leadership Forum
Five days of masterclasses, networking, and mentorship from Africa's leading changemakers and entrepreneurs.
Closes: 15 April 2026
Learn more → about African Leadership ForumClimate
COP Youth Dialogue
Represent your generation at the annual climate conference — advocate for climate justice alongside world leaders.
Closes: 30 May 2026
Learn more → about COP Youth Dialogue
Summer immersions
Summer Programs
USA
Harvard Summer Leadership Program
Eight weeks of intensive coursework, leadership labs, and mentorship from Harvard faculty and industry leaders.
Closes: 1 February 2026
Learn more → about Harvard Summer Leadership ProgramUK
Oxford Global Summer School
Live and study in Oxford for six weeks — develop leadership skills alongside students from around the world.
Closes: 20 March 2026
Learn more → about Oxford Global Summer SchoolAfrica
Mandela Washington Fellowship Summer Institute
A prestigious six-week program bringing emerging African leaders to the USA for intensive leadership training.
Closes: 15 January 2026
Learn more → about Mandela Washington Fellowship Summer Institute
Post-graduate pathways
Fellowships (Undergrad & Masters)
2-year program
Bezos Scholars Program
Full funding and mentorship for high-potential undergraduates pursuing STEM. For US undergraduates only.
Closes: 15 March 2026
Learn more → about Bezos Scholars ProgramMaster's
Rhodes Scholarship
Pursue a Master's at Oxford. Among the world's oldest and most prestigious scholarships for global leaders.
Closes: 31 October 2025
Learn more → about Rhodes ScholarshipMaster's
Fulbright Scholarship
Fund your Master's degree anywhere in the world. Fully-sponsored exchange for academics and leaders.
Closes: 15 October 2025
Learn more → about Fulbright Scholarship
Funding your degree
Scholarships
Public service
Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship
For college sophomores committed to public service: up to $25,000 a year in last-dollar aid for junior and senior year, a $10,000 stipend and Airbnb credits to design your own Summer Voyage, and $2,000 of travel support a year for ten years after graduation — plus leadership training, mentorship and lifelong access to the Obama Foundation network. Open to any major; requires a 3.0 GPA, demonstrated financial need, and U.S. citizenship, permanent residency or DACA status.
Applications open annually — check the Obama Foundation for this cycle's dates
Learn more → about Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship
Skills & development
Training Programs
Free for students
Microsoft 365 + LinkedIn Premium for students
College students with a valid university email address may be eligible for up to 12 months of free access to Microsoft 365 and LinkedIn Premium Career — useful for internship and job searches, interview preparation and academic work alike.
Ongoing — while the offer lasts
Learn more → about Microsoft 365 + LinkedIn Premium for studentsOnline
Google Career Certificates
Earn professional certificates in data analytics, UX design, project management, and digital marketing in 3–6 months.
Ongoing enrollment
Learn more → about Google Career Certificates12 weeks
Coding Bootcamp (General Assembly)
Intensive 12-week immersive in web development, UX/UI design, or data science with job placement support.
Rolling admissions
Learn more → about Coding Bootcamp (General Assembly)8 weeks
Tech for Africa Leadership Program
Train in digital innovation, entrepreneurship, and tech leadership tailored for African contexts and challenges.
Closes: 28 February 2026
Learn more → about Tech for Africa Leadership Program
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