Written by Education technology (EdTech) is reshaping how students learn — but impact depends on smart leadership, policy, and design. The HP Cambridge EdTech Fellowship invites senior education stakeholders and organisation leaders from the Middle East and North Africa to join a five-month programme that equips them with the tools to design, implement, and scale EdTech interventions for equitable learning.
This is a chance to learn globally-proven EdTech strategies, pilot innovative solutions, and join a global network driving education transformation.
What the Fellowship Offers (Benefits)
- Intensive five-month hybrid programme combining online learning, practical projects, and one week living on-campus at University of Cambridge.
- Training across three key domains: EdTech (AI, digital tools, learning outcomes), Policy (governance, scaling, regulation), and Leadership (stakeholder management, coalition building, adaptive strategy) to enable effective, systemic change.
- Hands-on project work: Fellows design a prototype EdTech solution or policy intervention tailored to their region’s needs, with coaching from experienced experts.
- Personalised 1-on-1 coaching to build leadership confidence, refine strategy, and navigate local challenges for digital education reforms.
- Membership in a global alumni network — opportunities to collaborate internationally, share lessons, influence policy, and drive scalable EdTech solutions.
- Scholarship support: The Fellowship offers full or partial scholarships to selected applicants to help cover programme fees.
Who Should Apply (Eligibility & Target Participants)
This Fellowship is tailored for:
- Senior education policymakers, advisers, government officials, heads of education organisations (public or private), NGO or civil-society leaders focused on education reform or digital learning.
- Leaders from entities working to implement or scale EdTech solutions, policy reforms, digital content, or infrastructure for 3–18 year-old education systems.
- Candidates who are committed to improving equity, access, and quality in education via technology, design, and evidence-based policy.
Note: The Fellowship is not a typical open-enrolment course — it targets people already in positions to influence education systems (not individual students looking to learn code or basic skills).
Format & Timeline
- Duration: 5 months (hybrid format: online + one residential week at University of Cambridge)
- Learning commitment: Approx. 4 hours per week during online study (including live sessions and independent work), plus participation in a national-level project and the residential academy.
- Deliverable: A proposed EdTech intervention or policy reform plan tailored to your country or community — developed with support from experts and fellows globally.
- Alumni status: Graduates join a global network of leaders shaping EdTech policy and innovation worldwide.
How to Apply & Deadline
Application link: Visit the official Fellowship page: edtechfellowship.cambridge.org and choose the “Middle East & North Africa” track.
Deadline: The current call closes on 16 January 2026 for MENA applicants.
You will need to provide: background on your role/organisation, a summary of your education-innovation goals, and any track record of work in education or EdTech. Scholarships available for eligible applicants.