🇦🇪International Award for Sustainable Development Projects

The Zayed Sustainability Prize is an international award from the UAE that supports organizations, startups, and schools with innovative solutions in the field of sustainable development. The total fund of the program is $7.2 million.

What the award offers

🔵 $1,000,000 for winners among organizations
🔵 $150,000 for winners among schools
🔵 $100,000 for finalists (organizations)
🔵 $25,000 for finalists among schools
🔵 international recognition and access to a global network of innovative projects

Competition categories

🔵 Health
🔵 Food
🔵 Energy
🔵 Water
🔵 Climate Action
🔵 Global High Schools

Who can apply

🔵 small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs)
🔵 non-profit organizations (NPOs)
🔵 schools and educational projects
🔵 teams with innovative solutions in the field of sustainable development

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🇦🇹 Scholarship to participate in the European Forum Alpbach in Austria

The European Forum Alpbach has opened a call for an international program with a scholarship for students and young professionals. Participants spend almost two weeks in the Alps, attending seminars, discussions, and conferences with the participation of politicians, experts, and industry leaders.

What the program offers

🔵 participation in the European Forum Alpbach
🔵 scientific and professional seminars
🔵 conferences and discussions with international leaders
🔵 networking with students and experts from all over the world
🔵 access to the international community of the Forum Alpbach Network

Every year, about 350 participants receive a scholarship to participate in the forum.

Who can apply

🔵 students and young professionals from any country
🔵 any academic field
🔵 English language — minimum B2
🔵 age 18–30 years (up to 35 for applicants from the Global South)
🔵 first participation in the program

⏰ Deadline — March 22, 2026
🔗 More details and application

➡️ Free admission consultations with the StudyQA team. 910 offers from leading universities, over 10 years in the higher education market

🇩🇪Master's Degree in International Development Economics in Germany

Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Berlin offers an English-language master's program in International and Development Economics (MIDE). The program focuses on international economics, country development, and global economic processes.

What the program offers

🔵 Master of Arts (M.A.) degree
🔵 Full-time English-language instruction
🔵 International student groups (20+ nationalities)
🔵 Focus on development economics and international trade
🔵 Career opportunities in NGOs, international organizations, and government agencies

Around 85% of graduates work in fields related to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Who can apply

🔵 Bachelor's degree graduates (in economics or related fields)
🔵 Knowledge of English
🔵 Interest in international economics and development

🔗 More information and application

🇯🇵Free online courses from Osaka University

Osaka University offers free online courses (MOOCs) for students and professionals interested in science, medicine, and engineering. The courses are available in an audit format for free, with the option to obtain a verified certificate for an additional fee.

Study areas

🔵 Biostatistics and medical research
🔵 Immunology and life sciences
🔵 Computational & Materials Science
🔵 Robotics and Cognitive Neuroscience

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⚡️Free online courses from Georgetown University

Georgetown University offers free online courses (MOOCs) in various fields. You can take the courses for free in an audit format, and you can obtain a certificate for an additional fee.

What the courses offer

🔵 free access to lectures and materials
🔵 learning from Georgetown University instructors
🔵 the opportunity to obtain a university certificate
🔵 a flexible online learning format

Course topics

🔵 international relations and politics
🔵 business and global economics
🔵 quantum physics
🔵 bioethics and medicine
🔵 data analysis and computational methods
🔵 linguistics

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🇩🇪Einstein Fellowship with a grant of €10,000 for a research project in Germany

The Einstein Fellowship is an international research program from the Einstein Forum and the Wittenstein Foundation for young scientists and researchers. The fellowship supports interdisciplinary projects that go beyond the candidate's main field of research.

What the program offers

🔵 a grant of €10,000 for the duration of the program
🔵 5–6 months of accommodation in Einstein's summer house
🔵 compensation for travel expenses
🔵 access to the academic environment of Berlin and Potsdam
🔵 the opportunity to present the project at a public lecture

Who can apply

🔵 candidates up to 35 years old
🔵 university graduates
🔵 fields: humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences

The deadline for applications is May 15, 2026
🔗More details and application

🇺🇳Communications Internship at the UN in New York (Public Information Internship)

The UN Department of Safety and Security is opening a recruitment for the Public Information Internship in the Strategic Communications Division. Interns work on creating media content and promoting the UN's activities.

What do interns do

🔵 create content: texts, videos, audio, and visual materials
🔵 develop communication products (Adobe Suite, Microsoft 365, AI tools)
🔵 update websites and digital platforms
🔵 help organize events and communication campaigns

Who can apply
🔵 undergraduate students (final year), master's or PhD students
🔵 university graduates
🔵 a study direction related to communications, media, or related fields
🔵 fluent English

Deadline for applications — March 24, 2026

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🇲🇹 Scholarship for studying in Malta

The University of Malta offers Postgraduate Scholarships for international students for Master by Research and PhD programs.

The scholarship is designed to attract strong international researchers and can cover up to 100% of the tuition fee.

What the scholarship covers

🔵 exemption from tuition fees for 40–100%
🔵 support for the entire standard period of study
🔵 participation in the university's research programs

Important: the scholarship only covers tuition fees, the student pays for accommodation and travel expenses themselves.

🔗More details
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⚡️Free online courses from Delft University of Technology

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) offers dozens of free online courses in engineering, technology, and sustainable development. The courses can be taken for free, and a certificate can be obtained for a small fee.

What the courses offer

🔵 Learning from teachers of one of Europe's leading technical universities
🔵 Access to lectures and practical assignments online
🔵 The opportunity to obtain a TU Delft certificate
🔵 Short courses for developing engineering and analytical skills

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⚡️Remote marketing internship in Germany

The company greentech.training has opened a recruitment for the Ecosystem Marketing & Outreach Intern internship as part of the Global Green Leader Program.

The internship is dedicated to the launch of a new product on the market and the development of a marketing ecosystem around it.

What will the interns do

🔵 research the market and build partnerships with bars, artists, and venues
🔵 develop an Instagram strategy with collaborations
🔵 participate in the product's market launch strategy
🔵 work with visual marketing materials
🔵 use AI tools and digital marketing

What will you gain

🔵 experience in market entry and ecosystem marketing
🔵 skills in building partner networks
🔵 practice in working with AI tools and visual marketing
🔵 mentorship from the founder with experience in innovation management

Who can apply

🔵 students or recent graduates of a master's program
🔵 in the following fields: marketing, communications, management, design
🔵 English C1 (German would be a plus)
🔵 the opportunity to work about 15 hours per week

Format - remote (preferably Berlin)
Duration - 3 months
Deadline for application - March 24, 2026

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🇹🇷 Scholarship for studying in Turkey

Bilkent University (Ankara) offers international students partial and full scholarships for undergraduate studies. Financial aid is awarded based on school grades, exam results, and the candidate's academic profile.

🔵 Coverage: tuition fee exemption from 20% to 100%
🔵 Additionally: accommodation on campus may be provided for the best students
🔵 Duration: up to 10 semesters for undergraduate studies

To maintain the scholarship, students must study on a full-time program and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00 (for accommodation - 2.50). Additionally, the university annually awards Merit Scholarships to students in the top 5% for academic performance.

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🇸🇰 Slovak Government Scholarship for Students and Researchers

The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic (NSP) is funded by the Slovak Ministry of Education and supports students, PhDs, teachers, and researchers for study and research internships at universities in the country.

What the programme offers:

🔵 620 € per month for master's students
🔵 1025.50 € per month for PhDs
🔵 up to 1470 € per month for researchers and teachers
🔵 an additional travel grant of up to 1500 € depending on the distance

Duration of the internship:

— students: 1–2 semesters
— PhDs and researchers: 1–10 months

Candidates from any country (except Slovakia) can apply for study or research mobility at Slovak universities and scientific institutions.

Next deadline: April 30

🔗 More details and application

➡️ Free admission consultations with the StudyQA team. 910 offers from leading universities, 10+ years in the higher education market

🇦🇹 Summer Art School in Austria

The Salzburg International Summer Academy of Fine Arts is now accepting applications for summer intensive courses in contemporary art.

The program has been running since 1953 and brings together artists, curators, and students from all over the world.

What the program offers
🔵 Intensive courses lasting 2–3 weeks
🔵 Learning from international artists and curators
🔵 Working in a creative international environment
🔵 Participating in art projects and workshops
🔵 Developing a portfolio

Areas of focus

🔵 Painting and sculpture
🔵 Photography and video
🔵 Performance and theatre
🔵 Architecture and urbanism
🔵 Art criticism and writing
🔵 Mixed media and sound

Scholarships

🔵 Approximately 100 scholarships are awarded annually
🔵 Some cover tuition fees
🔵 Some also cover accommodation and travel expenses

Who can apply

🔵 Students and emerging artists
🔵 Creative professionals
🔵 Anyone working in the art field

⏰ The deadline for scholarship applications is April 7, 2026
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🌱Internship at the UN (UNEP) in Geneva / remotely

The United Nations Environment Programme has opened a recruitment for the position of Administrative Intern within the UNEP Finance Initiative - a global initiative on sustainable finance.

This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of ecology, finance, and international politics.

What the program offers
🔵 experience working in the UN system
🔵 participation in international projects on sustainable development
🔵 development of HR, administration, and coordination skills
🔵 work with international teams and experts
🔵 format: Geneva or remotely

Duties

🔵 support HR processes
🔵 assistance in the onboarding of interns and consultants
🔵 coordination of tasks and reporting
🔵 work with contracts, payments, and databases
🔵 organization of meetings and internal sessions

Who can apply

🔵 students of the last courses or master's programs
🔵 graduates (up to 1 year after graduation)
🔵 fields of study: business, HR, or related
🔵 fluent English (French is a plus)

⏰ Deadline - April 5, 2026 🔗More details

🇮🇹 Summer School in Economics in Italy

An intensive one-week program for graduate students in Economics on the theme “The New Global Economic Order.” Participants will attend lectures and discussions with leading international economists and Nobel Laureates, explore global challenges such as AI, trade, geopolitics, and inequality, and connect with a small international cohort.

Who can apply

🔵 Master’s and PhD students, young researchers, or recent graduates in Economics
🔵 Strong academic background in the field
🔵 Fluency in English

The fee includes accommodation (7 nights), full board, lectures, materials, certificate, local activities, and networking events.

Deadline: May 1, 2026
Apply early — places are limited