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International Data Week (IDW): Digital Frontiers of Global Science

Data professionals and researchers from all disciplines and from across the globe will convene for International Data Week (IDW). The theme of this landmark event is ‘Digital Frontiers of Global Science’.

The International Data Week will bring together data scientists, researchers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, policy makers and data stewards to explore how best to exploit the data revolution to improve our knowledge and benefit society through data-driven research and innovation.

Gaborone, Botswana

Jobs

Are you a passionate about education? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young Africans? ESSA, an exciting new initiative in the sector, is looking for talented individuals to join our team.

There are no job roles currently available.

Opportunities

Are you looking for a call for scholarship applications? Take a look at this section for updates.

The Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program (CADFP) is a scholar fellowship program for educational projects at African higher education institutions. Offered by IIE in collaboration with the United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa), the program is funded by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY). A total of 335 African Diaspora Fellowships have been awarded for scholars to travel to Africa since the program’s inception in 2013.

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Program

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ESMT Business School Berlin offers a fully funded MBA program and looking for young professionals from Africa to apply

One of Germany's best business schools, European School of Management and Technology (ESMT) are offering full scholarships for their MBA program, a general management program for early-to-mid career professionals with a strong focus on personal growth and development.

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Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)

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Carnegie Mellon University Africa is now accepting applications for their Master of Science in Information Technology degree program starting 2019 in Kigali, Rwanda.

The 16-20 month MSIT program strikes a fine balance between technology, business and innovation, preparing the next generation of ICT leaders in Africa. This program is for students interested in an interdisciplinary curriculum that covers key topics in data science, cyber security, software engineering and telecommunications among others.

More information on how to apply.