African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) Geospatial Leaders Fellowship 2027

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November 11, 2026

AWF Geospatial Leaders Fellowship 2027 for African Conservationists

Brief Description

Applications are officially open for the AWF Geospatial Leaders Fellowship 2027, hosted by the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF). This ten-month Pan-African initiative targets mid-level conservation GIS professionals working across NGOs, government agencies, research institutions, and community-based organizations. Designed to strengthen spatial data application for protecting Africa’s wildlife and wild lands, the fellowship balances remote engagement with intensive real-world practice. If you are seeking mid-career GIS Conservation Fellowships Africa offers, this program builds long-term technical and leadership capabilities while supporting a practical capstone project hosted directly by your employer.

Name of Host Institution

African Wildlife Foundation (AWF)

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Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Must 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.
Hold at least two years of hands-on GIS experience in conservation, natural resource management, or a related field.
Be currently employed by or attached to an organization (NGO, government agency, research institution, private sector, or community-based organization) that will host your capstone project.
Provide a letter of support from your employer confirming full participation.
Commit to ten months of consistent engagement, including virtual sessions, self-paced learning, mentorship check-ins, and the capstone project.
Be available to travel to Nairobi, Kenya for an in-person workshop from June 13 to June 20, 2027.

Duration

10 months

Location

Virtual engagement with an in-person workshop held in Nairobi, Kenya.

Deadline

Monday, December 14, 2026 at 9:59 PM

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Q: Which countries are eligible for the AWF Geospatial Leaders Fellowship 2027?

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

Q: What level of experience is required to apply?

You must have at least two years of hands-on GIS experience in conservation, natural resource management, or a closely related field.

Q: Is travel required for this fellowship?

Yes, candidates must be available to attend an in-person workshop taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, from June 13 to June 20, 2027.