CyberSafe Foundation AI Security Fellowship 2026 | Fully Funded Opportunity for African Women
Job Description
The CyberSafe Foundation, in partnership with the SANS Institute, is inviting applications from African women interested in advancing their careers in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence security through the AI Security Fellowship 2026.
The fellowship is designed to equip participants with specialised knowledge, practical skills, and industry exposure at the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. It aims to help women strengthen their careers and prepare for emerging opportunities in the rapidly evolving digital security landscape.
What the Fellowship Offers
Selected fellows will have access to a fully funded learning and professional development opportunity, including:
- Advanced training in AI security and cybersecurity
- Access to SANS learning resources and training
- Practical and industry-relevant cybersecurity knowledge
- Professional development and career support
- Networking opportunities with cybersecurity professionals and other women in the field
- Exposure to emerging challenges, trends, and opportunities in AI security
Who Can Apply?
The fellowship is designed for African women interested in cybersecurity who want to develop specialised expertise in AI security and advance their professional careers.
Applicants should demonstrate an interest in:
- Cybersecurity
- Artificial intelligence
- Technology
- AI security
- Related fields
Candidates should also be committed to applying their knowledge and skills to contribute to a safer and more secure digital ecosystem.
Why Apply?
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the cybersecurity industry, creating new career opportunities while introducing new and evolving security risks.
This fellowship provides African women with an opportunity to:
- Develop highly relevant AI security skills
- Gain practical and industry-focused knowledge
- Access quality learning resources
- Expand their professional networks
- Strengthen their cybersecurity careers
- Prepare for emerging opportunities in the AI security field
Opportunity Details
- Funding: Fully Funded
- Location: Africa
- Field: Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence & AI Security
- Target Group: African Women Interested in Cybersecurity
- Programme: AI Security Fellowship 2026