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CyberSafe Foundation Fellowship for African Women in Cybersecurity 2026
- Deadline
- 12:00 WATApplications close September 10, 2026, 12:00 PM WAT
- Applications open
- Funding
- Partial fundingTuition
- Level
- Professionals
- Host country
- Remote
- Who can apply
- All African countries
- Language
- English
- Duration
- 9 months
- Funder
- CyberSafe Foundation
Apply on the official site (cybersafefoundation.org)
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CyberSafe Foundation’s fully funded fellowship offers African women in cybersecurity tuition-free SANS training and certification, with applications closing 10 September 2026 at 12:00 WAT.
Who can apply?
This fellowship is for African women professionals with at least three years of experience, working in any field, who speak English and currently reside in an African country; applicants from all African countries are eligible.
What does the funding cover?
The fellowship is fully funded: SANS provides the training and certification pathway as an in-kind contribution, and fellows do not pay tuition. The fellowship is remote.
When is the deadline and how does the timeline run?
Applications open on 19 August 2026 and close on 10 September 2026 at 12:00 PM WAT. The fellowship runs from 26 October 2026 to 30 July 2027 and lasts nine months.
How do I apply?
- Open the CyberSafe Foundation fellowship information.
- Apply on the official page.
Questions and answers
Who can apply for CyberSafe Foundation?
All African countries.
What does CyberSafe Foundation cover?
Tuition.
When is the deadline for CyberSafe Foundation?
10 September 2026 (WAT).
Am I eligible?
Answer a few questions and get an assessment based on the official requirements.