FELLOWSHIP AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES OPEN NOW – Keeping It Real (KIR) Foundation

This week’s spotlight features 7 outstanding opportunities currently open for applications. Are you a young person looking for trainee jobs, global fellowships, and innovation challenges? These opportunities are for forward-thinking and upwardly mobile individuals seeking personal and career development to drive impact.

1. Photography 4 Humanity / Fotografiska Global Prize 2026
This global photography competition recognises powerful visual storytelling that highlights human rights issues. It provides photographers with a platform to showcase impactful work and inspire social change.
Click here to apply | Deadline: 12th July

2. William T. Grant Scholars Program 2026 (up to $425,000)
This program supports early-career researchers conducting studies that address youth development and inequality in the United States. It provides substantial funding to advance impactful research and policy-relevant findings.
Click here to apply | Deadline: 30th June

3. Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026
The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards celebrate humorous and engaging wildlife photography while promoting conservation efforts. The competition encourages photographers to capture amusing moments in nature, helping to raise awareness about wildlife preservation through creativity and storytelling.
Click here to apply | Deadline: 30th June

4. Cascador ScaleUp Program 2026
The Cascador ScaleUp Program is a 12-week leadership and business development experience designed for growth-stage founders with proven traction who are ready to scale their businesses. Through a mix of in-person and virtual sessions, mentorship, and peer learning, participants gain strategic clarity, leadership capacity, and access to networks and funding opportunities. Selected founders receive a $5,000 stipend, fully covered travel for in-person sessions, and the chance to compete for up to $50,000 in prizes while also becoming eligible for funding from the Cascador Catalytic Fund.
Click here to apply | Deadline: 15th July

5. Google Higher Education Faculty AI Fellowship 2026
This fellowship supports university faculty working in artificial intelligence, providing resources, funding, and collaboration opportunities to advance AI research and integrate it into higher education systems.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Not Specified
6. Orange Group Job Opportunities
Orange Group is an equal opportunity organisation with unlimited possibilities for active and creative minds. Job opportunities are open for the best hands in the industry to explore new frontiers. Click on the link below to start your career in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Not Specified
7. 2026 Delans Group Graduate Trainee Programme
The 2026 Delans Group Graduate Trainee Programme in Lagos Mainland offers a full-time, structured, and paid opportunity for graduates to develop professional skills in business development, human resources, and health & wellness management.
Click here to apply | Deadline: Not Specified

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