Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI) 2019 for Young Nigeria

The CYFI fellowship is built around year-long social innovation projects that are designed by fellows and supported by the U.S. Consulate and private partners. Following successful completion of their projects, fellows remain involved with CYFI and the U.S. Consulate through the CYFI Alumni Program.

Former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, was a champion of civil liberties, democracy and closer ties between the U.S. and Nigeria. CYFI invites applications from fellows who are committed to putting the ideals of Walter Carrington into practice. The CYFI Board of Directors will select fellows who demonstrate the exceptional passion, skill, experience, strategic thinking and vision necessary to implement their own innovative and impactful projects.

Benefits

Selected Fellows will

• Implement concrete, youth-oriented solutions to issues that concern them
• Access U.S. Government resources and contacts
• Catch the attention of American and Nigerian leaders in the public and private sectors
• Work alongside talented and motivated peers with diverse backgrounds, but similar visions
• Participate in CYFI Alumni Program

Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI) Eligibility

• Open to all citizens and permanent residents of Nigeria currently residing in Lagos.

Projects

• Teams of 2-4 fellows submit project proposals to the CYFI Board
• Projects should be achievable in scope and address a current issue in Nigeria
• CYFI Board supports fellows by working to connect them with resources and contacts
• Fellows work on their own time to implement projects
• End of year recognition ceremony for fellows

Expectations

• Complete CYFI Project as part of 3-5 fellow project team
• Attend monthly project status meetings with CYFI Board of Directors
• Participate in roundtables, networking events, and teambuilding events

Selection Criteria for Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI)

• Passion: You are committed to making a significant contribution to your community and country
• Skill & Experience: You have a unique set of skills and experiences that you can use to make an impact
• Strategic Thinking: You are excited about the opportunity to launch an innovative CYFI project. You know how to design a project that is based on sound research, uses resources creatively, builds or improves on existing systems, and leverages partnerships with complimentary organizations
• Vision: You know the area of social change in which you would like to work, and you can articulate the positive change that you would like to make

How to Apply for Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI)

Click here to apply

For more information, visit CYFI.

Deadline: January 13, 2019