Lake Chad Climate Justice Youth Fellowship 2025 for African Leaders

A transformative 24-month fellowship empowering young African leaders to address climate justice and environmental challenges in the Lake Chad region.

• Table of Content
• About Africa Climate Fellows
• Lake Chad Climate Justice Youth Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of Lake Chad Climate Justice Youth Fellowship
• Requirements for Lake Chad Climate Justice Youth Fellowship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Lake Chad Climate Justice Youth Fellowship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Africa Climate Fellows

A transformative initiative dedicated to harnessing the adventurous spirit, resilience, and innovative leadership of African youth.

Lake Chad Climate Justice Youth Fellowship

Application Deadline	31 May 2025
Type	Fellowship
Sponsor	Africa Climate Fellows
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Lake Chad Climate Justice Youth Fellowship

Core Components

The comprehensive program is designed to equip fellows with the skills, networks, and resources needed for impact.

Capacity Building

Workshops on climate justice, storytelling, data visualization, and project management.

Mentorship and Faculty

Paired with seasoned African climate experts and global facilitators for guidance.

Global Representation

Participation in international and African climate forums.

Community Project Development

Grants to implement localized climate action projects.

Requirements for Lake Chad Climate Justice Youth Fellowship Qualification

• Age:Must be between 18 and 35 years old at the time of application.
• Location:Open to candidates from the Lake Chad region (Chad, Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger).
• Commitment to Climate Action:Demonstrated passion or experience in climate justice, advocacy, or environmental sustainability.
• Availability:Must commit to the full 24-month fellowship duration and all program activities.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Lake Chad Climate Justice Youth Fellowship

Application Timeline:

Application Submission

Complete the online application including personal information, statement of purpose (300-500 words), and CV highlighting relevant experience.

Initial Screening

Applications are evaluated based on eligibility criteria, relevance of experience, and innovation of proposed solutions.

Interview Round

Selected candidates participate in virtual interviews to assess communication skills and commitment to climate justice.

Final Selection

20 fellows are chosen ensuring diversity in gender, experience, and geographic representation.

Application Deadline

May 31, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Africa Climate Fellows on docs.google.com to apply

For more detils, visit Africa Climate Fellows webpage