Teach For Nigeria is focused on developing a movement of leaders across the nation who are committed to putting an end to educational inequity. Research reports show that millions of children in Nigeria lack access to an excellent education that will give them a successful future. Thus, Teach For Nigeria exists to change this narrative and break the cycle of ignorance and impoverishment that dwindles our national development and denies us the fulfillment of our vision for a better future.
The Teach For Nigeria Fellowship is a transformational leadership program that equips Fellows with transferable leadership skills to effect change beyond the classrooms in the communities we serve. After the Fellowship, these individuals (known as “alumni”) go on to become educators, public officials, policymakers, advocates, and social entrepreneurs, building on their classroom teaching experience to drive long-term systemic changes in the educational sector in Nigeria.
The Teach For Nigeria model is based on the proven success of 61 countries and six continents, including Teach For America, Teach First UK, Lead For Ghana, Teach For Bangladesh, Teach For Armenia, and Teach For India, which are all part of the Teach For All network.
The Recruitment, Selection and Matriculation unit is one of the programs at Teach for Nigeria that is responsible for enlisting young graduates and professionals into the 2-year Fellowship program. Upon their success at the final assessment centre, we induct them as newly recruited Fellows into the fellowship through strategic matriculation engagements designed to enlighten and inform them about the fellowship program.
Eligibility Criteria
Fill out the eligibility form with your correct details; enter your email address correctly to avoid errors. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements are sent an email about the next step of the application. To be sure you are eligible, kindly read the eligibility criteria below.
The very first step to securing a spot in the Teach For Nigeria Fellowship is turning in a good application. As the saying goes, first impressions last long. Your application is your first impression before the application review team and its quality determines if you would be allowed to proceed to the next stage. While you are eager and excited to register and turn in your application, you also need to take out time to put in the work required to submit a stellar application such that you create an impression and secure a spot at the next stage of the application process.
Remember, your application will be reviewed by a team of trained assessors who will also review thousands of applications from other candidates. To help you avoid common errors applicants make and guide you through how you can successfully apply, please read through the application tips below
Tips
Read the application instructions carefully before you begin.
Teach For Nigeria is looking for individuals who are able to demonstrate their leadership potential during the application. As a result, you will be asked to write 3 essays describing your leadership experience, motivation, and your long-term goals. We advise you to use the STAR approach (Situation, Task, Action, and Result) to answer the application essays. This part requires you to reflect on your past experiences and future goals. We advise you to take the time to write this and carefully proofread your essays before submitting them.
Describe your personal achievements over the years.
Share your volunteer and job experiences.
Upload the original certificates of your credentials:
Bachelor’s degree certificate (only statement of results not more than 3 years would be accepted)
S.S.C.E (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB) certificate
NYSC certificate or discharge letter
Birth Certificate
Proofread your application to avoid grammatical errors.
“Do not exaggerate your achievements”: Never lie on your application form. If you do, you are likely to be caught during the selection process.
Applicants who scale through the registration and application stages will be invited for an online aptitude test.
