Girl Up Project Awards 2026
Girl Up
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The Girl Up Project Awards provide trust-based grants, mentorship, and resources to empower young activists and youth-led groups advancing gender justice in their communities. Applicants can apply for funding tiers ranging from US$500 to US$1,000 depending on their level of prior activism experience.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Grant funding up to US$500 for individuals (Leader of Self tier) or up to US$1,000 for groups/Clubs+ (Leader of Peers tier)
- Access to mentorship and a global community
- Participation in the Innovation Lab onboarding
- Funding for project needs such as materials, venue, transport, food, printing, digital tools, stipends, and accessibility costs
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a youth leader aged 13 to 25.
- 2 Must have an idea or project to advance gender justice in their community.
- 3 Individuals and new groups apply for Leader of Self; existing Clubs+ with at least one prior action apply for Leader of Peers.
- 4 If under 18, must have authorization and co-signature from an adult or guardian.
- 5 Must not be based in restricted countries due to international funding compliance requirements.