Open call to apply for the Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI) for young Nigerians interested in pursuing a training and fellowship program. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications before the deadline through http://www.cyfinigeria.org/……
The Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI) 2024 aims to provide mentorship, networking, training, and funding opportunities to young entrepreneurs in Nigeria for social innovation projects. The primary goal is to develop the selected group into ethical and impactful leaders based on their passion, skills, experience, strategic thinking, and vision necessary for implementing innovative projects.
Candidates are invited for interviews at the US Consulate in Lagos, Nigeria. Fellows are expected to complete their projects within the specified time frame. The CYFI Board of Directors evaluates candidates based on the innovative ideas and creative thinking exhibited during the interview.
Course Offered: CYFI offers fellowships to entrepreneurs in Nigeria for social innovation projects.
Value of Award: Selected fellows have the opportunity to implement concrete, youth-oriented solutions to issues, access US Government resources, gain attention from American and Nigerian leaders, and participate in the CYFI Alumni Program.
About the award
| Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative 2024 | Details |
| Name of the Scholarship | Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI) |
| Number of Scholarships | limited |
| Education Qualification | not specified |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Nationality | Nigeria |
| Name of Origination | An Initiative of the U.S. Consulate General, Lagos |
| Official Website | http://www.cyfinigeria.org/ |
| Deadline | Expected on December 31, 2024 |
Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must demonstrate a passion for contributing to their community and country, possess skills and experience to make an impact, submit a project based on sound research and creative resource utilization, and have a positive vision for changing their country. Interviews are conducted by the CYFI Board at the US Consulate General in Lagos.
Target Group: Permanent citizens of Nigeria meeting all eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply.
Application Procedure: Applicants must provide personal information and complete a hypothetical scenario. All fields in the form are mandatory. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Candidates should begin the application process promptly, fill out the form, and submit the application without delay.
Application Deadline: The application deadline is expected to be December 31, 2024. Interviews will be conducted in February 2024. Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline. For further information, please visit the official website at http://www.cyfinigeria.org/.
From the Source on Fellowship: Scholarship and Fellowship
