African Wikipedian Alliance (AWA) is excited to receive your applications for any of the 3 fellowships below. Kindly apply or  share with eligible Wikimedians in your network!

1️⃣ AWA EmpowerHer 2026  to increase visibility of African women on Wikipedia and its sister’s projects (Sahel, neighbouring West Africa & Horn) during the International Women’s celebration month in March.

• Duration: 1 month | Stipend: $500

• Number of awards: Up to 4 Fellows (2 Anglophones and 2 Francophones)

• Apply ▶️ https://forms.gle/M6h2X8de77Z3ZRds5 

2️⃣ AWA Inclusion Fellowship 2026 to promote gender equity, LGBTQ+ rights & democracy (Southern Africa + neighbours).

•  Duration: 6 months | Stipend: $575

•  Number of awards: Up to 4 Fellows 

• Apply ▶️ https://forms.gle/EjmfDNPL8nqqPv3H7  

3️⃣ AWA DDI Fellowship 2026 to digitalise youth voices & strengthen civic tech/SDG16 content (Sahel, neighbouring West Africa & Horn).

• Duration: 5 months | Stipend: $500

• Number of awards: Up to 4 Fellows 

• Apply ▶️https://forms.gle/K58BuEq1YshNufwC6 

🔎 Common eligibility: Registered Wikimedian with ≥2 years’ editing experience, active portfolio, no history of blocks/sanctions. Regional ang gender priority given and exceptional applicants from elsewhere in Africa may be considered.

🗓 Deadline: 07 January 2026, don’t miss it!

If you have questions, kindly send an email to bukola.james@codeforafrica.org . Please share widely with Wikimedians across these regions! 🌍✍️