Data Science Africa Fellowship Programme

Fellowship Partially funded Closed

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Data Science Africa Worldwide 2026

Information

The Data Science Africa Fellowship Programme is a cohort-style fellowship that trains African researchers and practitioners in machine learning and data science for development. Fellows attend annual summer schools across Africa, join a professional network of data scientists, and receive training and community support. The programme offers funded attendance including accommodation, meals, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Funded attendance at the annual summer school including accommodation and meals; training in machine learning and data science; community membership and potential living/travel support.

Eligibility

Open to students from the listed African countries studying at the eligible level.

Application

Prepare academic transcripts, recommendation letters, and a personal statement; submit an application via the official website before August 31, 2026.

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Opportunity Details

TypeFellowship

FundingPartially funded

OrganiserData Science Africa

LocationWorldwide

Study level Master / Graduate, PhD / Doctoral, Early-career professional

Open toThis scholarship is open to students from: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo (Brazzaville), Congo (DRC), Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, G

Data Science / AI Computer Science