Transforming education by empowering leaders: EdTech Fellowship by Cambridge and HP opens in South and Southeast Asia

Cambridge and HP have now launched a third cohort of the HP Cambridge Partnership for Education EdTech Fellowship. Senior government and organisation leaders working on digital education transformation in South Asia and Southeast Asia are invited to apply. There are 10 scholarships available.

As technology is rapidly changing the face of teaching and learning around the world, the latest UNESCO reports show that now is a crucial moment for education in South and Southeast Asia. Technology is widely recognised as an empowering tool that can improve access to and quality of education, but to be effective, it needs to be approached strategically. 

Collaboration across borders

The fellowship aims to help leaders improve education access, quality, and relevance. Studying in person and online, leaders explore evidence-based approaches, user-centric design principles, and collaborative learning. 

Current fellow Dr Dalal Alabbasi, General Manager for E-Learning at Talemia, Saudi Arabia, said: "The learning experience is rich and engaging. What is even more fascinating is discovering how similar the challenges we face are across borders. This programme is equipping us with valuable knowledge and experiences that will help us overcome obstacles and thrive in the future.”

Since its launch in 2023, the fellowship has welcomed over 40 participants. The first graduates’ projects are set to impact over 200,000 teachers and almost 18 million students in sub-Saharan Africa alone. 

Building a network of innovators 

The fellowship emphasises a knowledge-sharing culture among its alumni. "The community our fellows have created is something truly special," said Jane Mann, Managing Director at Partnership for Education. "Leaders from South and Southeast Asia will bring new depths to this network."

Mayank Dhingra, Senior Education Business Leader, HP, said: “The fellowship helps leaders sharpen their toolbox to use education technology impactfully and equitably. I am excited to see the new fellows working in South and Southeast Asia, where there is so much innovation, in action.”

Applications for the fellowship are open until 28 April 2024. Visit the HP Cambridge EdTech Fellowship website for more information and to apply.