Program Overview

  • High-impact technical coaching on trendy GIS instruments and functions.
  • Hands-on challenge expertise addressing pressing environmental and improvement challenges.
  • Personalized mentorship from conservation and geospatial specialists.
  • Exposure to modern options for mapping ecosystems, supporting local weather adaptation, and advancing sustainable improvement.

  Fellowship Objectives

  • Empower African geospatial professionals to turn out to be leaders in conservation.
  • Bridge the hole between know-how and sustainability, guaranteeing GIS functions instantly profit biodiversity and native communities.
  • Foster innovation by encouraging fellows to design inventive options for urgent environmental challenges.
  • Strengthen institutional capability by supporting organizations that depend on GIS for conservation, analysis, and policy-making.

  Eligibility Criteria

  • Be between 18 and 35 years outdated.
  • Hold citizenship in one of many following African nations:
    • Tanzania
    • Rwanda
    • Ethiopia
    • Uganda
    • Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
    • Cameroon
    • Sierra Leone
    • South Africa
    • Senegal
    • Tunisia
    • Kenya
  • Work with a company that demonstrates clear wants and alternatives for GIS functions, similar to:
    • Government businesses
    • NGOs
    • Conservancies
    • Research establishments
  • Possess a diploma in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a associated subject.
  • Have a minimum of two years {of professional} expertise in GIS or the environmental sector.
  • Be actively engaged in conservation efforts, whether or not via initiatives, analysis, coverage initiatives, or direct motion.

  Application Process

  1. Create an account on the application portal utilizing your official title and a legitimate electronic mail tackle.
  2. Log in to start your application.
  3. Save your progress at any time and return later utilizing your electronic mail and password.
  4. Submit your accomplished application earlier than the deadline.

Important Dates:

  • Opening Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM
  • Deadline: Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 9:59 AM

  Why This Fellowship Matters

  • Map ecosystems and observe biodiversity.
  • Support local weather adaptation methods.
  • Guide sustainable improvement planning.
  • Strengthen conservation insurance policies with data-driven insights.

  Impact Beyond Training

  • Contribute to real-world initiatives that profit African landscapes.
  • Strengthen the capability of their organizations to make use of GIS successfully.
  • Build a community of geospatial leaders throughout Africa.
  • Inspire future generations by demonstrating how know-how can serve conservation.

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