Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo States Government 2022/2023 Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI) Application Portal Open

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 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.

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.

Eligibility Criteria

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, Ogun, and the Oyo States 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 the 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.

Benefits

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.

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)

How To Apply

Interested applicants can apply via the below link address

https://carringtonfellows.org/dashboard/applicant/sign-up/