Application Instructions
Thank you for your interest in joining the Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI)!
The 2019 application is open to all citizens and permanent residents of Nigeria currently residing in Lagos.
What we’re looking for:
- 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
Timeline
Application Deadline
January 19, 2019
Interviews
February 2019
Notification of Admission
March 2019
Applicants selected for an interview will be notified by the CYFI Board. Interviews will be held at the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos.
Please follow these steps to apply online:
- In addition to providing biographical information, applicants will be asked to complete a hypothetical scenario. All fields are required.
- You may save the application and return to it at a later time. Please note however that incomplete applications will not be considered.
- To start the application, proceed to the form below.
Thank you for your interest in the Carrington Fellowship. The 2019 fellowship application has now closed.