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Technology has the potential to improve education at scale, but only when it is approached holistically and strategically. To achieve quality education for all children, we must invest in the key decision makers and implementers leading digital programmes across nations. We must support them to foster the knowledge, skills and network to drive transformational change.
The Fellowship is open to government and organisation leaders driving national and regional technology programmes to transform education for 3 – 18 year olds. Extensive scholarships are available to support them to join us.
The Fellowship comprises five months of study, both online and in an intensive academy week in Cambridge, UK and lasting global alumni network. This includes weekly online sessions, fireside chats with thought leaders, group work, individual assignments and presentations, and 1:1 coaching.
With the support of experts from leading NGOs, universities and technology companies, Fellows explore:
- latest research
- practical case studies
- user-centred design
- mobilising and inspiring different stakeholders
- adaptive leadership.
Fellows also develop a prototype EdTech solution and explore how to successfully scale it.
Throughout, Fellows create strong connections with one another which support continuous learning and potential collaborations.
In early 2023, we welcomed our very first Fellows: 27 exceptional leaders from 13 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. We opened a second wave for applicants from the Gulf region later in the year, with 15 top innovators joining us from five additional countries. In 2024, a further 14 Fellows working across 6 countries in South Asia and Southeast Asia joined the programme. In early 2025, we welcomed an additional 24 Fellows from 14 nations in Europe and Central Asia to the programme.
As of 1 May 2025, we are now inviting leaders working in Latin America and the Caribbean to join us.
For every regional cohort that joins the Fellowship, we tailor programme content to ensure it is meeting the most urgent needs and addressing relevant contexts for those nations involved. We also continually review and refine course content to ensure up to date material is covered, and themes reflect changing international dialogue - for example, introducing sessions on AI.
As more Fellows graduate from the initial study programme, we have added to the programme with a series of alumni events. Our first events have explored AI for accessible textbooks and the future of assessment.
We regularly invite applications for new Fellows to join us, and you are very welcome to apply. We announce new application windows for different regions on our website: edtechfellowship.cambridge.org.
