The Carrington Fellowship program is a community-based one-year-long professional development program for entry to mid-level professionals.
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 with exceptional vision, skills, and experience to design and implement projects that will have a positive impact on Nigerian society. The inspiration for CYFI, former Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, was a champion of civil liberties, democracy, and closer ties between the U.S. and Nigeria. CYFI fellows are committed to putting the ideals of Walter Carrington into practice.
CYFI’s Mission is to empower youth in Nigeria to promote civil liberties, good governance, public health, education, and entrepreneurship.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants for the fellowship:
- Are between the ages of 18 and 30 on or before the application deadline;
- Are Nigerians who live in Enugu, Delta, Edo, and Rivers 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 Enugu, Delta, and Rivers States.
Benefits
- Fellows develop core leadership, communication, and program management skills, improve their network, and get mentored.
Deadline: September 15, 2023
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