Apply to the RaySCALE fellowship

Nurturing Ethical Leadership in Kaduna South

RaySCALE bridges the leadership gap by equipping vibrant young minds with practical exposure, elite mentorship, and modern tools to influence grassroots public policy, institutionalize accountability, and drive local economic development.

🎯 Vision & Strategic Inspiration

In Kaduna South, systemic barriers often limit youth participation and reduce grassroots influence on public policy and service delivery. RaySCALE addresses this challenge by nurturing a new generation of skilled, ethical, and community-rooted leaders.

Drawing inspiration from leading leadership models such as the Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI) and the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), RaySCALE blends:

• Grassroots leadership ethics
• Enterprise and policy development skills
• Real-world governance exposure

🧭 Programme Goal

To empower a pool of ethical leaders, entrepreneurs, and advocates committed to transparency, accountable leadership, and sustainable development—from the ward level upward.

🤝 An Elite Tripartite Partnership

RaySCALE operates through a strategic collaboration between:

• Kaduna South Local Government Council
  Host, Institutional Sponsor & Policy Access
• FollowTaxes
  Technical Design & Budget Tracking Expertise
• Raycare Foundation
  Progress Tracking & Long-term Sustainability

🧠 Thematic Specializations

After the Foundation Module, fellows specialize in one of three development tracks:

1️⃣ Civic Engagement & Social Accountability

Empowering fellows to mobilize citizens and strengthen accountability systems.

Key Areas:

• Budget Literacy (FollowTaxes Framework)
• Citizen Mobilization & Scorecards
• FOI & Public Hearings Advocacy

Practical Output:
✔️ Community Civic Action Project

2️⃣ Entrepreneurship & Local Economic Development

Equipping fellows to build sustainable enterprises and tackle youth unemployment.

Key Areas:

• Business Design & Market Feasibility
• Financial Literacy & Bookkeeping
• Sub-national Value Chain Analysis

Practical Output:
✔️ Bankable Business Plan

3️⃣ Grassroots Public Policy & Governance

Building capacity to influence policy and governance processes.

Key Areas:

• Policy Formulation & Bylaws
• Advocacy & Communication Strategies
• Open Government Partnership (OGP)

Practical Output:
✔️ Policy Brief or Advocacy Memo

🏗️ Fellowship Structure

A dynamic blend of theory, mentorship, and field engagement:

📘 Phase 1: Core Foundation Module (Months 1–2)

• Leadership development
• Governance systems
• Public speaking
• Conflict resolution

⚙️ Phase 2: Specialization & Fieldwork (Months 3–5)

• Mentorship by public sector experts
• Budget and policy analysis
• Field immersion within LGA institutions

🚀 Apply for the Fellowship

Take the next step toward becoming a transformative leader in your community:

👉  Apply to RaySCALE Fellowship: Link https://rayscale.com.ng/apply.html