Thank you for your interest in joining the Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI)!
The 2021 application is open to all citizens and permanent residents of Nigeria currently residing in Lagos.
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CYFI Fellowship
Aim and Benefits of CYFI Fellowship
- Implement concrete, youth-oriented solutions to issues that concern you
- 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
Requirements for CYFI Fellowship Qualification
- 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
Interview date, Process and Venue for CYFI Fellowship
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.
Application Deadline
February 5, 2021How to Apply
For more details, visit CYFI website.
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