The CyberSafe x SANS AI Security Fellowship is a fully funded opportunity for experienced cybersecurity professionals across Africa to build specialised expertise in AI security through advanced SANS training, hands-on learning and industry-recognised certifications.
We’re looking for women who are ready to deepen their technical expertise, explore the evolving security challenges of AI, and position themselves for the opportunities emerging at the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. This application is your opportunity to tell us about your cybersecurity experience, your interest in AI security, and your readiness to commit to the fellowship. Take your time, read each question carefully, and provide clear, accurate and thoughtful responses.
Please answer all application questions in your own words and based on your own experiences. We want to hear your voice and understand your individual journey, perspectives and motivations. Please do not use ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Microsoft Copilot or other generative AI tools to generate, write or substantially rewrite your responses. Basic spelling and grammar checking is acceptable, but the substance and wording of your responses should be your own. Applications that are found to contain substantially AI-generated responses, or that misrepresent the applicant’s own experience or thinking, may be disqualified.
Before beginning your application, please read the Application Guide carefully. It contains important information about the fellowship, eligibility requirements, application process, time commitment, learning pathway, certifications, key dates and what to expect if you are selected.
Deadline: September 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM WAT.
Ready to begin? Start your application below.