"You can’t truly call yourself “peaceful” unless you are capable of great violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful, you’re harmless."
- Stef Starkgaryen
There’s a €50,000 grant for African founders building innovative technology solutions.
No equity. No repayment.
Funding per project not per company.
Open to tech innovators and researchers across Africa.
Projects in digital innovation, health, agriculture and financial inclusion prioritised.
It’s called FCI4Africa Open Call 1.
Most African tech founders have never heard of it.
Deadline June 30. Apply at https://t.co/bd8n147B2O
176,750.
That’s the number of polling units in Nigeria. I’m not here to tell you to vote for a specific candidate. It’s your duty to think and do your research, but I’ll make your voting experience easier and better.
It’s important to know exactly where you’ll be voting and to register beforehand, but the official government website doesn’t show the closest polling unit to your home.
So go to https://t.co/3R1Swk2dhj and find the closest PVC centre and polling unit to you.
This is my contribution to our society.
I help students from over 190 countries and territories secure fully funded scholarships to study at world-class universities. Our community has helped students win over $3 billion in funding across four continents.
Last year, I won the City of Calgary Award for Education, given to an individual who has enhanced learning opportunities for Calgarians or brought recognition to Calgary through outstanding academic achievement.
The recognition was for my work in democratising access to scholarships and educational resources, particularly for students from underserved communities.
Throwback to 2021 when I was invited to Channels TV to discuss strategies for improving access to scholarship opportunities and supporting students through @Scholarshipscaf
Woke up feeling strong and excited to have my usual Sunday call with Dad. This time last year, the day ended with the heartbreaking news of his passing.
Dad, I love you, and I am here living your legacy every day. Life has never been the same without you, but I am grateful for the values, strength, and guidance you gave me. Thank you for raising me to be the man I am today.
Forever in my heart. ❤️
"Your application does not have to be perfect. It has to be true. It has to be personal. And it has to tell your story in a way that makes a committee feel like they already know why you belong there."
This is the kind of insight you get when you are in the room.
The next cohort waitlist is now open. You do not want to miss what is coming.
‘You can have all of the information and resources but he who takes action actually wins’’.
The fireside for the May challenge is currently ongoing and our scholars from all over the world are dropping gems for the participants.
Registration for our next Scholarship Accelerator cohort will open soon. In the meantime, you can join the September Waitlist using the link below to receive priority updates, early access, and important information about the program:
https://t.co/yzByDQOZul
This is what happens when you are part of a community that wants you to succeed.
Two fully funded US PhD scholarships secured. Now pivoting to Finland and Germany. This student is unstoppable — and neither are we.
Your free personalized scholarship dashboard is just 47 seconds away.
👉 Sign up now: https://t.co/NlyYzlRJYW
6 months ago, HackingAPIswithDami was just an idea.
Today, it’s a global community helping developers, engineers, and security professionals build practical API Security skills.
I was scared to start, but I’m grateful I did.
Thank you to everyone who believed in the vision.
400+ applications, 36 countries, 180 selected.
After 14 weeks of learning, hacking, building, presenting projects, and live challenges, we’re celebrating the first graduates of the HackingAPIswithDami API Security Series. 🎓
The future of API & AI security is in good hands.
We are excited to have signed partnership agreements with three universities in Nigeria to ensure that their students and staff have greater access to global scholarships, admissions, research opportunities, fellowships, and career development resources.
At Scholarships Cafe, our mission is to democratize access to global opportunities and empower institutions to better support their academic communities.
If your institution is interested in exploring a similar partnership, we would be happy to schedule a call to discuss how we can work together.
For inquiries, please contact [email protected].
Together, we can help more students and staff access opportunities beyond borders.
30 Day Challenge – Day 28 ✅
A rejection letter contains more useful information than most applicants ever extract from it.
Not because the feedback is always explicit, but because the gap between your application and the standard the committee was holding reveals exactly where your positioning broke down.
The scholars who improve cycle after cycle are the ones who sit with the rejection long enough to understand what it is actually saying about their application.
Finally, the university you’ve been waiting for.
An @AltSchoolAfrica university degree pathway with an updated curriculum that guarantees you a better future. No strikes, no learning Pascal and Cobol in 2026, and a university in Nigeria built on a global model that focuses on learning and credits, not just time spent in school.
A university that rewards your effort and dedication to learning and building, and isn’t designed to limit you to 4 or 5 years before earning a degree.
If Harvard and other top global universities can complete a bachelor’s degree in 3 years, Nigeria should not be left behind, your timeline depends on how much time and effort you put in.
We reduced the number of diploma courses from 10 to 6 because my goal is not to hand out certificates left and right, but to give you an in-depth education. And after years of planning, we’re at the final stage of launching our degree pathway, a fully accredited and licensed degree pathway at @AltSchoolAfrica.
Both current and past students can benefit from this. So if you’ve completed a diploma with AltSchool before, you can come back and complete a degree.
The amount of time you’ll spend depends on whether you already have an ND, HND, or BSc alongside your AltSchool diploma.
And if you don’t have an AltSchool diploma, it doesn’t matter. You can still enroll for the degree.
I’m putting up a form to get your thoughts as we prepare for the launch. Please check the first comment for the link and help fill out the form.
My DM is open to all questions :
Voting is ongoing 👏🏿
Every scholarship. Every open door. Every late night, building something the world needed. It all led here. I have been nominated for Top 25 Canadian Immigrant 2026, and I need YOUR vote.
If I have ever inspired you, pay it forward today. Vote 3X with 3 devices! 🎓
https://t.co/gcYbT4tUa7
To mark the conclusion of our May 30-Day Scholarship Challenge, I am excited to host an incredible panel of scholars who are also alumni of Scholarships Cafe.
From Italy to the United States, South Korea, and Canada, they will share practical insights, strategies, and real-life experiences on how they secured fully funded scholarships and admission opportunities abroad.
This is your opportunity to learn directly from individuals who have successfully navigated the process and are now thriving in their respective programs.
Missed the May cohort? Not to worry.
You can join the waitlist for our September Scholarship Accelerator Program (https://t.co/yj0tJjIi7F) and be among the first to receive updates when registration opens.
See you at the session!
Excited to speak at the Canadian Society of Microbiologists Conference in Edmonton!
📅 June 16, 2026 | 9:00–10:30 MST
📍 Career Development Workshop
I will be presenting on “How to Craft an Effective Academic CV” and joining a panel on “Navigating Scholarships and Job Applications in the AI Era.”
Looking forward to sharing strategies for strong applications, interviews, and responsible AI use with trainees and researchers.
https://t.co/1SUDV2dFhs