Apply to YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN GOVERNANCE & POLICY (YEGP) FELLOWSHIP
YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN GOVERNANCE & POLICY (YEGP) FELLOWSHIP
The Foundation for Integrated Care (FIC) invites applications from young changemakers across North Central Nigeria for the Youth Engagement in Governance & Policy (YEGP) Fellowship.
The fellowship is designed to strengthen young people’s capacity to meaningfully participate in governance, engage with government systems, generate and use evidence, influence policies and budgets, and promote accountability for improved public service delivery.
NUMBER OF FELLOWS: 35
Five (5) fellows will be selected from each of the seven North Central states and the FCT:
- Benue
- Kogi
- Kwara
- Nasarawa
- Niger
- Plateau
- Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should:
- Be 18–35 years old at the time of application.
- Live, work, study, or actively engage within one of the seven North Central states or FCT.
- Demonstrate an interest, experience, or involvement in youth participation, governance, accountability, civic action, advocacy, community development, or related areas.
- Demonstrate willingness to learn and actively participate in fellowship activities.
- Be willing to collaborate with young people, civil society organisations, community actors, and relevant government stakeholders.
- Be available to participate in the required fellowship activities throughout the programme period.
- Demonstrate commitment to undertaking practical, evidence-informed social accountability actions during or after the fellowship.
APPLICATION LINK
