There are endless opportunities available today. It doesn’t matter what your area of expertise it, there is always something in the offing. In the wake of technology, everything is accessible at the comfort of our phones if not PCs.
Today, I have spent an hour applying for the Next Generation Women Leaders training workshop to be in Paris, May 24-26. This is an opportunity for young female students and professionals from Europe, Africa and the Middle East with less than 6 years experience. This is a brain child of McKinsey & Company.
A World Of Opportunities
There is no better time to live than this. Everywhere I turn there is a new opportunity availing itself. Scholarships, fellowships, internships, and call for submissions. There is something for everyone, as long as you look in the right direction.
Blogs and websites have been published with a keen focus to display new opportunities every time they arise. It is important to note that almost all applications require similar documentation except when it is an opportunity for a particular field of study.
It is not a guarantee that one will get attain the opportunity they apply to the very first time but the key is to keep at it. Other people will have luck on their side and apply only once.
Polish up your resume writing skills. Learn how to write a motivation letter. Refine you cover letter’s diction. And update your portfolio if you will be applying for a technical course/opportunity.
Available Opportunities
- ABO Capital Essay Competition 2018 – Application deadline is February 28, 2018. This is an opportunity to demonstrate one’s knowledge of Africa and explain how to tap into the potential to better Africa’s economy. Participants must be 18 years or older and be currently enrolled in a school, whether undergraduate, graduate or waiting to join one. The grand essay will win a scholarship for one semester of college up to $30,000. For more information visit The Official Webpage for ABO Capital Essay Competition 2018.
- Next Generation Women Leaders 2018 – Application deadline is March 8, 2018. McKinsey invites female students and professionals with fewer than 6 years of experience based in Europe, the Middle East and Africa to join us for our 5th Next Generation Women Leaders event. Once accepted, McKinsey & Company will cater for travel and accommodation costs from home countries to Paris and back. Visit
McKinsey Careersfor more information. - 2018 Koffi Addo Writivism Prize For Creative Non-Fiction – Application deadline March 31, 2018, at midnight GMT. If you love writing then this is your opportunity to shine. Visit the official webpage of 2018 Koffi Addo Writivism Prize For Creative Non-Fiction for more information.
- Thought For Food Challenge 2018 – Application deadline May 4, 2018. An invitation to the world’s brightest and most passionate next generation innovators. They are required to work towards providing food security for 9+ billion people by 2050. To learn more, visit Thought For Food Challenge 2018.
Here in lie just but a tip of the iceberg. Visit Opportunities for Africans to learn more.
NOTE: All roads lead to Goethe Institute this Wednesday evening.
