Explore top fellowships & internships this February

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Welcome to Green Jobs Rising!

This is the 2026 fellowships and internships edition. 

Are you wondering how to apply for and secure a fellowship?

Here are a few tips:

• Start early and research thoroughly - Carefully review eligibility criteria, application requirements, and deadlines so you can tailor your application effectively.

• Align your goals with the programme - Show how your academic interests, career goals, or projects connect with the fellowship’s mission. Selection panels want candidates whose work clearly supports their objectives.

• Build a strong personal statement - Clearly explain your passion, achievements, leadership experience, and the impact you want to create. Use real examples to demonstrate your commitment and potential.

• Secure strong recommendations - Choose referees who know your work and character well. Give them enough time and share your goals so they can write detailed and supportive recommendations.

• Showcase relevant skills and experience - Highlight skills related to the fellowship focus area.

• Follow instructions carefully - Ensure you submit all required documents, answer all questions, and formatting guidelines. Review your application multiple times and ask mentors or peers to provide feedback before submission.

Here is the list of open calls:

• King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme Climate Resilience Fellowships – Mentors and supervisors details
  This fellowship supports advanced study and research focused on climate resilience challenges affecting Commonwealth nations. It connects fellows with academic institutions and expert mentors while providing funding, research support, and opportunities to contribute to climate adaptation and sustainability solutions.

• Max Thabiso Edkins Youth Ambassador Program
  This programme empowers young climate leaders to advocate for climate action through storytelling, campaigns, and global engagement. Selected ambassadors receive training, networking opportunities, and a platform to promote climate awareness and sustainable development initiatives.

• Accelerating African Women’s Leadership in Climate Action
  This fellowship supports African women leaders working in climate and environmental sectors. The programme focuses on leadership training, mentorship, networking, and capacity building to strengthen women’s roles in climate policy, advocacy, and project implementation across Africa.

• Amahoro Fellowship – Cohort 4 (2026)
  The Amahoro Fellowship supports displaced and refugee entrepreneurs in Africa by providing leadership training, business development support, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help fellows grow social and business ventures that create impact.

• Innovate for Impact Challenge: Driving AgTech Innovation
  This challenge supports innovators developing agricultural technologies that improve food security, sustainability, and farming efficiency. Participants present innovative solutions, receive mentorship, and gain visibility among global agriculture and food security stakeholders.

• Global Green Finance Hub – Climate Policy Analysis & Mentorship Program 2026
  This program trains participants in climate finance and policy analysis. Fellows gain mentorship, practical research experience, and exposure to climate finance frameworks, helping them build careers in sustainable finance and climate policy development.

• OECD Internship Programme
  The OECD Internship Programme allows students and recent graduates to work with international policy experts on global economic, environmental, and social development issues. Interns gain research experience, policy exposure, and professional development in an international environment.

Ever scored an internship or fellowship and thought, ‘I wish I knew this sooner’? Drop your advice under the video, your tip could make someone’s journey a whole lot easier!