Opportunities
This page is dedicated to sharing scholarships, admissions, fellowships, internships, and related opportunities for the general public, with a special focus on empowering younger individuals pursuing careers in languages, technology, AI, and digital humanities.
Why This Page?
Access to information about opportunities can be transformative, especially for students and early-career professionals in Africa and other underrepresented regions. This curated list aims to:
- Democratize access to educational and professional opportunities
- Empower the next generation of language technologists and digital humanists
- Build community by sharing resources that have helped others
- Support African students and researchers in accessing global opportunities
How to Use This Page
- Check back regularly - This page will be updated with new opportunities as they become available
- Act quickly - Many opportunities have limited application windows
- Read requirements carefully - Make sure you meet eligibility criteria before applying
- Prepare in advance - Keep your CV, transcripts, and recommendation letters ready
- Don’t self-reject - If you meet most requirements, apply anyway!
Current Opportunities
This section will be regularly updated with new opportunities. Check back often!
Scholarships & Fellowships
Coming Soon
- Graduate scholarships in computational linguistics
- Fellowships for digital humanities research
- Funding for African language technology projects
- Study abroad programs
Internships & Jobs
Coming Soon
- Tech internships at leading companies
- Research assistant positions
- Remote opportunities in NLP and AI
- Entry-level positions in language technology
Conferences & Events
Coming Soon
- Conference travel grants
- Workshop opportunities
- Summer schools in computational linguistics
- Networking events for African tech professionals
Grants & Funding
Coming Soon
- Research grants for language documentation
- Project funding for educational technology
- Seed funding for language tech startups
- Open-source development grants
Resources for Opportunity Seekers
While building this opportunities database, here are some excellent resources to explore:
Scholarship Databases
- DAAD Scholarships - German Academic Exchange Service
- Chevening Scholarships - UK Government scholarships
- Fulbright Program - US educational exchange
- Commonwealth Scholarships - For Commonwealth countries
- Mastercard Foundation Scholars - African students
Tech & AI Opportunities
- Google AI Residency - Machine learning research
- Microsoft Research Internships - Research opportunities
- Meta Research - Fellowship programs
- AI4ALL Programs - AI education for underrepresented students
Digital Humanities
- DHd (Digital Humanities im deutschsprachigen Raum) - German DH opportunities
- DARIAH - European digital humanities network
- ACH (Association for Computers and the Humanities) - DH opportunities
African-Focused
- AIMS (African Institute for Mathematical Sciences) - Graduate programs
- Data Science Africa - Workshops and summer schools
- Deep Learning Indaba - African ML community
- Lacuna Fund - Data for AI in low-resource contexts
Language Technology
- ACL (Association for Computational Linguistics) - Conferences and workshops
- AfricaNLP Workshop - African NLP community
- Masakhane - Grassroots NLP for African languages
Submit an Opportunity
Do you know of an opportunity that should be featured here? I welcome submissions!
Submission Criteria:
- Must be legitimate and verifiable
- Should be relevant to languages, technology, AI, or digital humanities
- Preferably accessible to international students or early-career professionals
- Should have clear application guidelines and deadlines
How to Submit: Send details to contact@adamu.tech with:
- Opportunity name and organization
- Brief description
- Eligibility requirements
- Application deadline
- Link to official announcement
Tips for Success
For Scholarship Applications
- Start early - Give yourself at least 2-3 months
- Tailor your application - Customize for each opportunity
- Show impact - Highlight how the opportunity will help you make a difference
- Get strong recommendations - Choose recommenders who know your work well
- Proofread everything - Errors can disqualify otherwise strong applications
For Internships & Jobs
- Build a portfolio - Showcase your projects on GitHub
- Network actively - Attend conferences and join online communities
- Learn continuously - Take online courses and certifications
- Contribute to open source - Demonstrates skills and collaboration
- Practice interviews - Prepare for technical and behavioral questions
General Advice
- Stay organized - Track deadlines and requirements in a spreadsheet
- Ask for help - Reach out to mentors and previous recipients
- Be persistent - Rejection is common; keep applying
- Celebrate small wins - Each application is progress
- Pay it forward - When you succeed, help others
Stay Updated
This page is a living resource that will grow over time. To stay informed about new opportunities:
- Bookmark this page and check back weekly
- Follow me on social media for announcements:
- Twitter: @adamuwrites
- LinkedIn: Adamu Abubakar
- GitHub: @adab-tech
- Subscribe to newsletters from the resources listed above
- Join communities like Masakhane, ACL, and Data Science Africa
Contributing
I believe in community-driven knowledge sharing. If you’ve benefited from an opportunity or have insights to share, consider:
- Submitting opportunities you’ve found
- Writing success stories to inspire others
- Mentoring students who are applying
- Sharing this page with your network
Together, we can create more pathways to success for the next generation.