HP Cambridge Partnership for Education EdTech Fellowship
Middle East and North Africa

Gain HP and Cambridge certification and drive education technology transformation

Welcome to our global network of education changemakers

Through a five-month study programme, including a residential week in Cambridge, the Fellowship will equip you with the skills to design forward-looking, evidence-based and scalable solutions for your national education system.

You will join our distinguished network of changemakers in education: our alumni come from all over the world and include state secretaries, directors-general and senior technology leaders shaping education policy and digital transformation.

Applications close: 16 January 2026

Programme starts: April 2026

Who is the Fellowship for?

The Fellowship is designed for leaders in the Gulf and North Africa who are committed to shaping the future of education through technology.

• Senior policymakers or civil servants in ministries of education, with responsibility for digital transformation, curriculum innovation or education strategy.

• Leaders in public or non-profit organisations that support education delivery, teacher training, curriculum development or technology integration.

How the Fellowship works

You will engage in formats including:

Tutor-led online learning, with real case studies, small group collaboration and expert guest speakers.

An applied, long-term project that will support an EdTech challenge in your country or region.

Professional, personalised coaching to grow your leadership confidence and skills.

Peer-to-peer discussions with other Fellows to understand and overcome shared challenges.

Benefits of joining our Fellowship

Gain certification from HP and Cambridge University Press & Assessment.
Explore how emerging technologies, such as AI, can support strategic innovation in education.
Through a residential week in Cambridge, UK, experience one of the world's leading academic centres.
Benefit from hands-on activities and content adapted to your real-world challenges.
Connect with fellow EdTech leaders in a trusted, confidential environment.

Reflections from HP Cambridge Partnership for Education Gulf EdTech Fellows

Its impact on leaders in the Gulf region is profound and will undoubtedly influence a vast number of people and potentially future generations.

— Dr Asma Alhamadi, Chief Executive Officer, Applied College, Saudi Electronic University, Saudi Arabia

This Fellowship created long-term professional relationships that will continue beyond the programme.

— Radouane Monhem, Senior Technical Advisor, Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Qatar

Fees and funding

The Fellowship offers scholarships to cover full or partial programme fees for selected applicants. Read our prospectus for more information about fees, funding and how to apply.

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