Applications are currently being accepted for the Bridge Leadership Foundation Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship 2024. This program, serving as the flagship Fellowship initiative of The Bridge Leadership Foundation, is a fully-funded, non-partisan Political Leadership development project.
Its purpose is to nurture and equip young Nigerians for leadership roles at the local, regional, and national levels, to enhance the quality of Nigeria’s leadership pool and to amplify the impact of developmental interventions.
Throughout the year-long duration of the fellowship, participants will have the privilege of gaining access to customized content presented by a thoughtfully curated group of individuals, including Politicians, Development Experts, Historians, Civil Society Leaders, Religious Figures, Advisors, and Mentors.
Additionally, the Emerging Political Leaders Fellowships offer a unique opportunity for fellows to gain insights into and demystify Nigerian politics. This is achieved through a well-structured program that pairs fellows with credible past and present politicians, facilitating hands-on experiences and shadowing opportunities in various locations.
Program Highlights
- Duration: Over a year
- Access to tailored content from Politicians, Development Experts, Historians, Civil Society Leaders, Religious Figures, Advisors, and Mentors.
- Location-based Internship/Shadow Program with credible past and serving Politicians.
Who Qualifies?
Emerging Leaders who are:
- Active in mainstream politics in Nigeria.
- Possess a proven track record of service within a community, region, and Nigeria.
- Demonstrate accountability, integrity, strategy, and resilience.
- Aged between 25 and 35.
- Meet all statutory requirements to run for office at all levels in Nigeria.
- Have no criminal record or ongoing criminal case/investigation with national or international security bodies (e.g., Interpol, EFCC).
Benefits
- Political leadership capacity development program on the African continent.
- Access to a high-impact 6-month political leadership development training.
- Training by a world-class Faculty.
- Group mentorship by seasoned Nigerian Politicians serving at various levels.
- One-on-one/group meetings with influential Nigerian politicians across party lines.
- Learning Visits to Key Institutions and Organizations.
- Covered costs for local air travel, airport transfers, accommodation, and feeding during the boot camp (Nigerians in Diaspora responsible for travel arrangements to Nigeria).
- Opportunities to serve on subsequent cohorts as Facilitators, Program Ambassadors, Advisory Council members, and/or Mentors.
- Increased visibility within Nigeria’s political space and among influential stakeholders.
- Social media spotlights across The Bridge Leadership Foundation, Advisory, and Faculty member handles/pages.
How to Apply
- Fill in the application form and upload your CV in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.
- Application Submission Deadline: March 28, 2024, 11:59 pm (WAT).
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a 3-5-minute application video answering the question ‘Why should you be selected for the fellowship and how your vision will catalyze the kind of change Nigeria needs?’
Application Deadline
The application deadline is 28th March 2024, 11:59 pm (WAT)
How to Apply
To apply, click here. You can also click here for more information.
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