AWF Geospatial Leaders Fellowship 2027 | Call for Applications

Applications are open for the AWF Geospatial Leaders Fellowship 2027. The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) runs this ten-month Pan-African programme. It brings together mid-level conservation GIS professionals. Participants use spatial data to protect Africa’s wildlife and wild lands.

Program Snapshot

• Host Organization: African Wildlife Foundation (AWF)
• Funding: Programme-related travel, accommodation, and an internet stipend, as reported
• Duration: Ten months
• Workshop: Nairobi, Kenya, June 13 to 20, 2027
• Eligibility: Conservation GIS professionals from eleven African countries
• Application Deadline: December 14, 2026

Focus Areas

• Conservation GIS and spatial data
• Wildlife and natural resource management
• Leadership through geospatial work
• Capstone projects with host organisations

About the Fellowship

The programme supports professionals who are growing in their GIS careers. Applicants need not be GIS experts. AWF wants applicants who can honestly describe where they are and where they want to go. They should see geospatial work as a way to lead change. Fellows come from NGOs, government agencies, research institutions, and community organisations.

What Fellows Receive

Fellows join virtual sessions, self-paced learning, and mentorship check-ins. They complete a capstone project with a host organisation. They also attend an in-person workshop in Nairobi. Reported funding covers programme travel and accommodation. It also includes an internet connectivity stipend.

Who Can Apply

Applicants must be nationals of, and work in, one of eleven countries. These are Cameroon, DRC, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, and Uganda. They need two years of hands-on GIS experience in conservation or a related field. They must have an organisation that will host their capstone project. They must commit to all ten months of activities.

Required Materials

Applicants create an account on the application portal. They can save progress and return later. They must upload an employer letter confirming their full participation. They should read the application brochure carefully first.

How to Apply

Submit your application before December 14, 2026, at 8:59 PM.

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Conclusion

This fellowship offers African conservation GIS professionals structured training and mentorship. Only nationals of eleven countries qualify. Employer support is essential. Review the application brochure on AWF’s official page before starting.

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