The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) GIS Fellowship is now open for applications! This prestigious 10-month fellowship is designed to empower the next generation of African geospatial professionals committed to conservation and sustainable development across the continent.

In partnership with ESRI, the fellowship offers high-impact technical training, real-world project experience, and personalized mentorship. Fellows will gain hands-on exposure to modern GIS tools and develop innovative, data-driven solutions to Africa’s most pressing environmental and development challenges—ranging from ecosystem mapping to climate adaptation and biodiversity protection.

If you are passionate about using spatial data to drive conservation impact, this fellowship is your opportunity to advance your skills and contribute meaningfully to Africa’s landscapes and communities.

🌍 What the Fellowship Offers

Participants will benefit from:

• Advanced GIS technical training delivered in collaboration with ESRI
• Practical, hands-on experience through real conservation projects
• One-on-one mentorship from experienced geospatial and conservation professionals
• Opportunities to apply GIS solutions to biodiversity conservation, land-use planning, and climate resilience initiatives

Scroll down for more details and click on the official link attached below to apply for this opportunity