A Community That Recognizes, Supports, and Grows Educators
AFFiT’s Membership and Fellowship Programs are the heart of our work. They are designed to recognize excellence, support professional growth, and develop leadership among educators and education stakeholders across Africa.
Whether you are a student preparing to enter the classroom, a practicing teacher, a lecturer, an education leader, or an institutional partner, AFFiT provides a structured pathway to belong, grow, and make meaningful impact throughout your career.
AFFiT Student Membership (ASM)
Preparing Tomorrow’s Educators Today
AFFiT Student Membership is designed for student teachers in Colleges of Education, Polytechnics, and Universities. It gives aspiring educators an early start into professional teaching, leadership, and innovation.
Student members benefit from:
- Early exposure to professional teaching standards
- Training in modern and innovative teaching methods
- Mentorship from experienced educators
- Leadership opportunities through campus chapters
- Structured induction and continuous learning support
Through this membership, AFFiT helps student teachers graduate with confidence, skills, and a strong professional identity, ready to succeed in classrooms and beyond.
Fellows of AFFiT (FAF)
Recognizing Excellence in Classroom Practice
The Fellows of AFFiT program honors outstanding primary and secondary school teachers, as well as school leaders, who demonstrate dedication, innovation, and positive impact on learners and communities.
Fellows of AFFiT receive:
- Professional recognition at national and continental levels
- Access to advanced training and professional development
- Opportunities to mentor student teachers and early-career educators
- Platforms to share best practices and successful teaching models
- Inclusion in a respected network of education professionals
FAF members serve as role models and leaders, helping to raise the quality and status of teaching across Africa.
Research Fellows of AFFiT (RFA)
Strengthening Teaching Through Research and Policy Influence
The Research Fellowship is designed for lecturers and teacher educators in Colleges of Education, Universities, and related institutions. It connects academic professionals to a continental community of researchers and education leaders.
Research Fellows benefit from:
- Access to research grants and funding opportunities
- Support for academic publishing and knowledge sharing
- Research collaborations with institutions across Africa
- Leadership and mentorship opportunities
- Engagement with education policy and reform initiatives
This fellowship helps bridge the gap between research, classroom practice, and education policy, ensuring research leads to real impact.
Honorary & Ambassador Fellowships
Leadership That Shapes Education Systems
AFFiT awards honorary and ambassador fellowships to leaders whose roles and influence help shape education systems at national, regional, and global levels. These fellowships are strategic and impact-focused.
They include:
1. Honorary Research Fellows (HRFA):
Senior academic leaders such as Provosts, Rectors, and Vice-Chancellors who support institutional reform, mentorship, and research excellence.
2. Honorary Ambassador Fellows (HAFA):
Senior officials and administrators in ministries and agencies who promote policy alignment and system-level collaboration.
3. Distinguished Ambassador Fellows (DAFA):
Ministers and Commissioners of Education who champion national education transformation and policy adoption.
4. Executive Ambassador Fellows (EAFA):
State Governors and Deputy Governors who support large-scale, sustainable education initiatives.
5. Honorary Fellows (HFAA):
Non-educators who contribute to education through advocacy, funding, partnerships, or mentorship.
6. Global Ambassador Fellows (GAFA):
International and diaspora partners who strengthen global collaboration and support AFFiT’s mission beyond Africa.
These fellows help position AFFiT within decision-making spaces, ensuring education reform is supported at the highest levels.
7. Institutional Fellowships
Partnering to Transform Education at Scale
AFFiT works closely with institutions that share a commitment to improving education through innovation and collaboration.
8. Institutional Fellows of AFFiT (IFA):
Local schools, colleges, and education organizations that implement AFFiT programs, host trainings, and support innovation.
9. Global Institutional Fellows of AFFiT (GIFA):
International institutions and development partners that support cross-border research, innovation, and education reform.
Through these partnerships, AFFiT builds strong ecosystems that allow ideas, programs, and best practices to scale sustainably.
A Pathway for Every Educator and Partner
AFFiT’s Membership and Fellowship Programs are designed to meet people where they are and partner for growth. Each level offers recognition, learning, connection, and opportunities to contribute to Africa’s education transformation.
Belong. Grow. Lead. Make Impact.