With technologies such as AI bringing about opportunities to enhance teaching and learning within the educational sector, Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge) and HP Inc. are inviting education leaders in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to participate in the Education Technology (EdTech) Fellowship to explore technological innovations in education. The last date to apply for the fellowship is January 16, 2026.
The programme builds on and exchanges senior policymakers’ and education leaders’ skills to design forward-looking, evidence-based and scalable technology strategies. At the end of the five-month course, which includes a residential week in Cambridge, the Fellows will work on a final project with the objective of expanding EdTech access and building more resilient learning opportunities for all students.
This cohort marks the Fellowship’s first expansion into North Africa, following strong engagement in Europe, Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Gulf. The growing Fellowship community has 99 Fellows across 49 countries.
Mayank Dhingra, Global Director, Education Business and Strategy at HP Inc., said in a statement: “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.”
During the Fellowship, leaders in the educational field investigate how emerging technologies such as AI can underpin strategic innovation; build practical expertise to design and implement EdTech strategies that expand access and foster equity; and enhance their professional development.
“Education systems in the Middle East and North Africa face unique opportunities and challenges,” said Jane Mann, Managing Director, Partnership for Education, Cambridge University Press & Assessment. “This Fellowship brings fresh thinking and supports leaders to deliver bold solutions that strengthen equity and resilience.”
Underscoring the key benefits of the Fellowship programme, Dhingra said in a social media post –
“Through a five-month study programme, Fellows gain:
• strategic insight into EdTech policy and implementation
• practical tools to design scalable, evidence-based solutions
• a residential week in Cambridge and access to a global alumni network.”
Previous Fellows went on to highlight the programme’s transformative effect. “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, Saudi Arabia.
Prospective applicants can find more information and submit applications through the programme’s official website before the January 16, 2026 deadline. https://edtechfellowship.cambridge.org/
