Set up in 2022, the fellowship is a unique platform for cybersecurity experts from Commonwealth countries in Africa to exchange knowledge, foster partnerships and influence the policy work of the Commonwealth Secretariat.
Selected experts will serve as fellows for a year. They get exclusive access to academic research opportunities, networking events and annual conferences, with a focus on enhancing cybersecurity policies and institutions across Commonwealth countries in Africa.
About The Commonwealth
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 54 independent and equal countries. It is home to 2.4 billion people, and includes both advanced economies and developing countries. 32 of our members are small states, including many island nations. Our member governments have agreed to shared goals like development, democracy and peace. Our values and principles are expressed in the Commonwealth Charter. The Commonwealth's roots go back to the British Empire. But today any country can join the modern Commonwealth. The last country to join the Commonwealth wa... read more
Commonwealth Africa Cyber Fellowships
| Application Deadline | 10 Dec 2023 |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Sponsor | The Commonwealth |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Requirements for Commonwealth Africa Cyber Fellowships Qualification
Any citizen of a Commonwealth country in Africa, between the age of 21 and 65, can apply to join the fellowship. Applicants must also have at least five years of work experience in cybersecurity in the fields of law, policymaking, telecommunications, academia or related sectors.
Announcing the fellowship, Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, encouraged all eligible candidates to apply.
Application Deadline
December 10, 2023How to Apply
To apply, applicants must submit the following documents to [email protected] by 23:59 GMT on 10 December 2023:
- Their resume;
- A cover letter; and
- A letter of support from their respective organisation.
This is the second cycle of the Commonwealth Africa Fellowship programme, supported by the United Kingdom’s International Development Office.
For more details, visit The Commonwealth website.
