TechForward Policy Fellowship 2025 for Africans

Applications are open for the TechForward Policy Fellowship 2025 for Africans. 

The TechForward Policy Fellowship, hosted by the Africa Center for Digital Transformation (ACDT), is a transformative three-month hybrid program designed to equip emerging leaders with the tools, knowledge, and networks necessary to shape Africa's digital future.

This fellowship empowers participants to develop innovative, sustainable, and inclusive digital policies that drive economic and digital transformation across the continent. The Spring 2025 cohort will include 15 fellows from diverse African countries. Participants will engage in:

°Expert workshops

°Policy clinics

°Mentorship sessions

°A capstone project implementation

°A fully funded in-person policy conference

Benefits of TechForward Policy Fellowship

- Gain hands-on experience in digital policy development.

- Network with leading experts in technology and policy.

- Contribute to shaping Africa's digital transformation.

- TechForward Policy Fellowship Requirements

Applicants must:

- Be 18-30 years old at the time of application.

- Hold a Bachelor's degree or relevant IT certification.

- Be citizens of an African country (residents abroad are eligible).

- Demonstrate proficiency in English (written and verbal).

- Have experience or interest in digital policies, advocacy, or related fields.

- Commit to participating in fellowship activities (4+ hours per week).

Application Date and Process

You will need to submit the following:

1. Personal Statement (200 words or a 2-minute video) outlining your interest in digital policies and fellowship goals.

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) (1-page maximum).

3. Project Abstract (1 page) addressing a digital-policy issue in Africa under one of the fellowship's tracks:

Legal and Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

Cybersecurity and Data Protection

Digital Public Infrastructure & ICT Infrastructure

Green and Digital-Twin Transition

Application Deadline: 24 January, 2025

Apply using the link below 👇

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepsYMTqkX865vR7ZX2RsGTWPCffdLNZe-OePbZunUehcPSqQ/viewform