About this program
Fellows get paid time to analyze public datasets and publish work that policymakers and communities can reuse.
Deliverables
• A reproducible notebook (or equivalent analysis)
• A short policy / impact brief written for non-experts
• A Passport update linking both artifacts
Why this fellowship matters
Impact data work is a career signal. You practice statistics, storytelling, and ethics — the same skills Career Explorer highlights for Data Science and AI paths.
Remote-friendly
Cohorts are designed for students across Africa with reliable async check-ins. Kenya is the primary base; strong applicants elsewhere are considered.
What you get
- Paid fellowship time to analyze real datasets
- Published notebook + policy brief as proof of work
- Mentorship toward data/AI career milestones
Who should apply
- University learners are the primary audience.
- Geography focus: Kenya.
- Best fit for: University Student.
- Career alignment: Data Science.
- Career alignment: Artificial Intelligence.
- Career alignment: Machine Learning.
- A Builder Passport with at least one project or challenge link strengthens every application.
Career OS alignment
Personas
University Student
Careers
Data Science
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
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