Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI) Program 2024/2025 for young Nigerians

Applications are now open for the 2024 Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI) Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

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About Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI) Program 2024/2025

Opportunity Details

The CYFI program is an early to mid-career development program for Nigerian-based young professionals across sectors. 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.

Benefits of Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI) Program 2024/2025

  • Free development programme

Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI) Program 2024/2025 Requirments

  • Are between the ages of 18 and 30 on or before the application deadline;
  • Are Nigerians who live in any of the 36 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 both virtual and physical boot camp.

Application Date and Process

  • Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

17 June, 2024

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