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The Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative, CYFI, is a dynamic youth-based initiative launched in 2011 by the U.S. Consulate General, Lagos.
The Carrington Fellowship program 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.
The Fellowship is an unparalleled opportunity to:
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.
NOTE: The Carrington Fellowship Executive Board reserve the right to verify all information included in the application. In the event of a discrepancy, or if the information is found to be false, the application will immediately be declared invalid and the applicant ineligible, even when Fellows have been inducted into the program.
Application Timeline
July 18 | Application Opens (Oyo/Ogun states)
July 30 | Application Closes (Oyo/Ogun states)
August 15 | Finalist Announced (Oyo/Ogun/Lagos states)
Who is eligible to apply?
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.
What are the criteria for selection?
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;
NB: Due to the high volume of applications that we receive every year, we are unable to provide feedback on individual applications.
Deadline:
The application closes 30th of July, 2022.