Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative 2022/2023

Deadline:July, 30,2022

Deadline:July, 30,2022

Applications for the Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative 2022/2023 are open. Are you a Nigerian youth, get empowered to promote civil liberties, good governance, public health, education, and entrepreneurship.

The Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative, CYFI, is a dynamic youth-based initiative launched in 2011 by the U.S. Consulate General, Lagos. CYFI brings together Nigerian youth of exceptional vision, skills, and experience to design and implement projects that will have a positive impact on Nigerian society.

The Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative 2022/2023 is a community-based one-year-long professional development program for entry to mid-level professionals. Fellows develop core leadership, communication and programs management skills, improve their network, and get mentored.

Benefits

  • Participate in a year-long professional development program
  • Strengthen your work through new connections, skills and ideas.
  • Get mentored by experienced Nigerians and Americans
  • Join the U.S. Consulate General network in Nigeria.
Eligibility
  • Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, religion, socioeconomic status, or disability.  The Carrington Fellowship program is open to all Lagos-based Nigerians who meet the following criteria:
  • Are between the ages of 21 and 35 on or before the application deadline;
  • Are Nigerians who live in Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo States;
  • Are proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English;
  • Are not alumni of the Carrington Fellowship.
  • Are available to participate in the one-year long program in Lagos, Nigeria.
 Selection criteria

The following criteria will be used to evaluate applications (not in order of importance):

  • A proven record of leadership in your community
  • A demonstrated commitment to public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship.
  • The ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and to respect the opinions of others.
  • Strong social and communication skills.
  • An energetic, positive attitude.
Application Timeline

July 18 | Application Opens (Oyo/Ogun states)

July 30 | Application Closes (Oyo/Ogun states)

August 15 | Finalist Announced (Oyo/Ogun/Lagos states)

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