Cambridge, HP Open Applications for New EdTech Fellowship in Middle East and North Africa

Cambridge University Press & Assessment and HP Inc. are calling on education leaders across the Middle East and North Africa to apply for a new EdTech Fellowship aimed at accelerating digital innovation in schools.

The five-month programme helps senior policymakers and education leaders design evidence-based, scalable technology strategies, with a focus on emerging tools such as artificial intelligence. It includes a residential week in Cambridge and culminates in a final project to expand EdTech access and strengthen learning resilience.

This cohort is the Fellowship’s first in North Africa, building on previous editions in Europe, Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Gulf. The global community now includes 99 Fellows from 49 countries.

"Education systems in the Middle East and North Africa face unique opportunities and challenges," said Jane Mann, Managing Director, Partnership for Education at Cambridge University Press & Assessment. "This Fellowship brings fresh thinking and supports leaders to deliver bold solutions that strengthen equity and resilience."

Mayank Dhingra, Global Director, Education Business and Strategy at HP Inc., added: "Following our successful Gulf cohort, our expansion to the Middle East and North Africa highlights increasing demand for strategic EdTech leadership in the region and accelerates digital transformation with local policymakers and education leaders as they shape the future of learning through technology."

The Fellowship is a three-time finalist in the Bett Awards’ Transformational Impact category, and previous participants describe its influence as far-reaching. "Its impact on leaders in the Gulf region is profound and will undoubtedly influence a vast number of people and potentially future generations," said Dr Asma Alhamadi, Chief Executive Officer, Applied College, Saudi Electronic University.

Applications close on Friday 16 January 2026, with scholarships available. Apply here: https://edtechfellowship.cambridge.org/middle-east-and-north-africa/