AfriGEO Youth Community of Practice Scholarships Webinar Series

The AfriGEO Youth Community of Practice (CoP) has launched a dedicated webinar series aimed at empowering African youth with the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to successfully apply for international scholarship opportunities. This series features representatives from universities, scholarship boards, and funding institutions outside Africa who actively offer scholarships to African students and young professionals and African students who have been recipients of these scholarships. Through direct engagement with these institutions and students, participants will gain first-hand insights into what selection committees are looking for and how to prepare competitive applications. Purpose of the Session The AfriGEO Youth CoP Scholarship Webinar Series aims to equip African youth with accurate, first-hand information on international scholarship opportunities. Sessions are designed to demystify application processes and help participants prepare strong, competitive applications while bridging the information gap that often limits access for African youth.Target Audience University students (GIS, Remote Sensing, Environmental Sciences, Geomatics) Early-career geospatial professionals Lecturers and academic coordinators AfriGEO Youth Community of Practice members Partner institutions The first webinar session was held on 26 February 2026 with Speakers: Patrick Ken Kalonde - Malawi (Fulbright Program) Abdul Fuseini - Ghana (DAAD EPOS) The webinars will continue throughout the year, with a minimum of one webinar per 2 months. If you want to get involved or keep updated, register for the series through this link.