Application submissions are currently being accepted for the CyberGirls Fellowship Programme 2024.
The CyberGirls Fellowship is a free initiative that lasts for one year and teaches young women and girls between the ages of 18 and 28 highly sought-after cybersecurity skills. For a future in cybersecurity, this prepares them, and they can take advantage of good job opportunities in Africa and around the world.
The programme aims to improve the social and economic situation of African girls by giving them training, mentoring, and job chances. As a fellow, you will learn about hacking through hands-on experience, prepare for certification, and maybe even get paid internship or job shadowing opportunities during the year.
While you’re in the CyberGirls Fellowship, you’ll learn a lot, but you’ll also grow and learn new things. The programme starts with the basics of cybersecurity and then moves on to more specialized topics like Cloud Security, DevSecOps, and Vulnerability Assessment. The curriculum is flexible enough to change based on the fellows’ hobbies, so that they can get a personalized and in-depth education.
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CyberGirls Fellowship Application
Step1: Complete application form
Step 2: Complete the Cybersecurity Essentials Course
Step 3: Complete Identity Verification and Recommendation Form
Step 4: Review personal statement and application video
Cost
The CyberGirls Fellowship is provided at no cost. There is no requirement for pre-admission or charges associated with the programme.
When attendees are required to attend international conferences, the Foundation will cover the costs of their visas, travel, and accommodations. Fellows are expected to foot the bill, although they may offer assistance obtaining visas for voluntary in-person meetings.
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Join the fellowship if;
To qualify for the fellowship, you must be a woman between the ages of 18 and 28 as of March 25, 2024, be a citizen or resident of an African country, have a strong command of the English language, have graduated from high school or secondary school, be able to handle intensive hands-on technical training, have internet access, and be jobless. Users with disabilities that do not prevent them from using computers are also welcome to apply.