African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) Geospatial Leaders Fellowship 2027 For Conservation GIS Professionals

November 10, 2026

African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) Geospatial Leaders Fellowship 2027

Brief Description

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) Geospatial Leaders Fellowship is a ten-month Pan-African programme designed to empower mid-level conservation GIS professionals. Organized by the African Wildlife Foundation, this initiative brings together practitioners from NGOs, government agencies, research institutions, and community-based organisations who are passionate about using spatial data to protect Africa’s wildlife and wild lands. If you spend your days working with spatial technology for conservation, you’ll find this fellowship offers the ideal blend of virtual sessions, self-paced learning, mentorship check-ins, and a dedicated capstone project to sharpen your leadership edge.

Name of Host Institution

African Wildlife Foundation (AWF)

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Be a national of, and currently working in, one of eleven eligible countries: Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia or Uganda.
Have at least two years of hands-on GIS experience in conservation, natural resource management, or a related field.
Be currently employed or attached to an organisation (NGO, government agency, research institution, private sector, or community-based organisation) that will host your capstone project, complete with a letter of support confirming your full participation.
Commit to ten months of consistent engagement, including virtual sessions, self-paced learning, mentorship check-ins, and a capstone project.
Be available to travel to Nairobi, Kenya for the in-person workshop running from 13th to 20th June 2027.

Deadline

December 14, 2026 at 3:59 PM

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The fellowship runs for ten months, featuring virtual sessions, self-paced learning, mentorship check-ins, and a capstone project.

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Q: Which countries are eligible for this fellowship?

Applicants must be nationals of and working in Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, or Uganda.

Q: Is there an in-person workshop component included in the program?