Commonwealth Africa Cyber Fellowship programme.

Citizens of Commonwealth countries in Africa can now Apply to join the prestigious Commonwealth Africa Cyber Fellowship programme.

Established since 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.

Eligibility Criteria for Commonwealth Africa Cyber Fellowship

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.

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Application process

To apply, applicants must submit the following documents to cyber@commonwealth.int by 23:59 GMT on 10 December 2023:

1. their resume;
2. a cover letter; and
3. a letter of support from their respective organisation.

Learn more about the Commonwealth Africa Cyber Fellowship programme and apply online

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