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Opportunities for Impact

Scholarships, fellowships, grants, internships, and volunteering positions to advance animal welfare across Africa.

50+Annual Opportunities
25+African Countries
75+Partner Organizations

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Opportunities from Our Network

University scholarships, NGO internships, research grants, and government programs shared by our partners

Makerere University

Master's Scholarship in Animal Health

Full tuition coverage for East African students pursuing veterinary medicine and animal health studies.

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FAO

One Health Research Grant

Up to $15,000 for innovative research projects addressing zoonotic diseases and One Health challenges.

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ILRI

Livestock Systems Internship

Paid 6-month internship in Nairobi, Kenya focusing on sustainable livestock development and research.

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Current Opportunities

Scholarship

Youth Leadership Scholarship 2026

Deadline: Aug 15, 2026 All Africa

Fully funded leadership program for young animal welfare advocates across Africa. Includes mentorship and networking opportunities.

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Grant

One Health Research Grant

Deadline: Sep 1, 2026 Africa-wide

Supporting innovative research at the intersection of animal, human, and environmental health. Open to early-career researchers.

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Fellowship

AWeCCA Fellowship Program

Deadline: Oct 1, 2026 Remote/Hybrid

6-month professional development fellowship for emerging leaders in animal welfare across Africa.

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Internship

Communications & Advocacy Intern

Deadline: Sep 10, 2026 Kampala, Uganda

Paid 3-month internship supporting AWeCCA's communications and advocacy initiatives.

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Our Impact

500+
Applicants Supported
100+
Scholarships Awarded
50+
Grants Funded
75+
Partner Organizations

Your Journey Starts Here

One opportunity can change your career. One grant can change a community. One decision can change Africa.

Success Stories

Sarah N.
Uganda • Former Intern → Program Officer

"Started as an AWeCCA Communications Intern and later became a Program Officer supporting animal welfare initiatives across East Africa."

James M.
Kenya • Grant Recipient

"Received a One Health Research Grant and published findings on livestock disease surveillance that are now being used by local veterinary services."

Amina T.
Tanzania • Scholarship Graduate

"Completed a leadership scholarship and launched a community-based animal welfare organization serving over 2,000 farmers."

— Our Partner Organizations —
Makerere University
COVAB
WTG
Makerere University
COVAB
WTG
Makerere University
COVAB
WTG

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