Application Deadline: December 31st 2017
Applications for the 2018 Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative program are now being accepted
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 have a positive impact on Nigerian society. Former Ambassador to Nigeria, Walter Carrington, was a champion of civil liberties, democracy and closer ties between the U.S. and Nigeria.
- 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 : December 31, 2017
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:
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- 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.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI) 2018