Africa IGF 2023 Youth Travel Support for African Students

Published: 28 Jul 2023 1,277 views

The African Internet Governance Forum Secreteriat is thrilled to extend a warm invitation to all passionate African youths to participate in the highly anticipated Africa Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2023, set to take place at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton in Abuja. As we prepare for this momentous event, we are excited to announce the Call for Travel Support, aimed at fostering inclusive participation and enabling aspiring attendees to contribute actively to the future of Internet governance in Africa.

We strongly believe the Africa IGF should be a space where all voices are heard, especially those of the continent’s vibrant youth. To this end, we are pleased to announce the Call for Travel Support to facilitate the participation of deserving Youths who might face financial constraints in attending the event.

If you are enthusiastic about contributing to the Africa IGF 2023 and require travel support, we encourage you to complete the application form here. The application process is designed to gauge your passion for Internet governance, your potential contributions to the forum, and your financial needs to ensure a more inclusive representation.

Africa IGF Youth Travel Support

Application Deadline	August 7, 2023
Funding Type	Partially Funded
Type	College School
Sponsor	African Internet Governance Forum (African IGF)
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of Africa IGF Youth Travel Support

We are pleased to offer two types of travel support:

• Full Support: This comprehensive support package includes travel, accommodation, and local transportation.
• Partial Support: This support package covers either travel or accommodation.

Requirements for Africa IGF Youth Travel Support

• Applicants must be African residents.
• Applicant must be a youth ( Persons between the ages of 15 and 35 years )
• Demonstrated interest in Internet governance, policy, or related fields.
• Clear explanation of how attending the Africa IGF will benefit both the applicant and the continent.
• Willingness to cover visa expenses independently.

Selection Process

Important Dates:

• Application Deadline: 7th August 2023
• Announcement of Selected Participants: 18th August 2023 ( via Emails )

Application Deadline

August 7, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to African Internet Governance Forum (African IGF) on igf.africa to apply