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About the Fellowship
The Muriel Alapini Fellowship honours the legacy and service of Muriel Alapini — a dedicated communicator, community builder, and advocate for inclusive Internet governance and digital empowerment in West Africa.
This fellowship recognizes exceptional leaders — especially women — whose work advances:
✔ digital inclusion
✔ stakeholder engagement
✔ community capacity building
✔ amplification of underrepresented voices
within Internet governance spaces.
Why This Fellowship Matters
he fellowship exists to:
- Celebrate Muriel Alapini’s contributions in community awareness, policy dialogue, and digital inclusion;
- Support emerging leaders whose work reflects her commitment to education and inclusion;
- Build capacity for Internet governance participation across West Africa;
- Enable fellows to participate fully in WAIGF, national IGFs, and global forums.
By focusing on inclusion and leadership, this fellowship aims to strengthen regional engag
About Muriel Alapini
Muriel Alapini is a Beninese internet governance professional and communications specialist. She has played active roles in regional dialogues, training, and outreach on critical topics including responsible online behaviour, policy communication, and stakeholder engagement. Her work has spanned radio, television, and community training, and she has participated in forums such as WAIGF and DNS community events.
Her leadership reflects a deep commitment to:
- Inclusion and diversity in digital spaces
- Education and capacity building
- Amplifying underrepresented voices in governance processes
This fellowship continues that legacy by supporting the next generation of leaders.
Fellowship Award Benefits
Fellows will receive:
✔ Full registration to WAIGF 2026 (conference pass)
✔ Travel stipend to cover transportation costs
✔ Accommodation support for the duration of the event
✔ Mentorship and networking with regional leaders
✔ Visibility across WAIGF partner networks
(Final benefits are subject to sponsor confirmation)
Who Should Apply
The Muriel Alapini Fellowship seeks applicants who are:
- Women leaders with demonstrated commitment to digital policy, inclusion, or governance
- Advocates for stakeholder engagement across sectors
- Emerging professionals from civil society, academia, tech communities, and public policy
- Individuals whose work supports equity and diversity in Internet governance
Applicants do not need prior IGF participation to be eligible.
Application Criteria
To apply, candidates must submit:
Impact Vision (max 300 words):
Outline how the fellowship would enhance your ability to contribute to regional or global digital governance.
Motivation Statement (max 500 words):
Explain why you are applying and how your goals align with the values of the Muriel Alapini Fellowship.
Leadership Statement (max 300 words):
Describe your experience with digital governance, community engagement, or inclusive policy.
How to Apply
Click the Apply Now button below to start your application.
📌 Application Deadline: 17 février 2026 à 23h59 UTC
Need prior IGF participation to be eligible.
APPLYSelection Process
Applications will be reviewed by the WAIGF Fellowship Committee based on:
- Alignment with fellowship values
- Leadership potential and community impact
- Relevance to Internet governance challenges in West Africa
- Contribution to inclusion and diversity in digital policy dialogues
Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email and may be invited to a short interview.