Applications are now open for the TechForward Policy Fellowship 2025 for Africans.
The Africa Center for Digital Transformation (ACDT) hosts the TechForward Policy Fellowship, a three-month hybrid program that provides rising leaders with tools, expertise, and networks to impact Africa’s digital future.
This fellowship enables participants to create creative, long-term, and inclusive digital policies that propel economic and digital development 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
- Gain hands-on experience in digital policy development.
- Network with leading experts in technology and policy.
- Contribute to shaping Africa’s digital transformation.
Eligibility
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
To apply, submit the following via the official application form:
- Personal Statement (200 words or a 2-minute video) outlining your interest in digital policies and fellowship goals.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) (1-page maximum).
- 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
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