Deadline: 28 February, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Bridge Leadership Foundation Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship.
The Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship is an initiative of The Bridge Leadership Foundation.
Benefits
- Opportunity to be part of a political leadership capacity development programme on the African continent
- Access to a high-impact, six-month political leadership development training
- Opportunity to have access to, and be trained by a world-class faculty
- Group mentorship by credible and seasoned past-serving Nigerian Politicians and those currently serving at various levels across the country
- One-on-one/group meetings with, and access to influential Nigerian politicians curated across party lines
- Access to learning visits to key institutions and organisations
- Cost for local air travel, airport transfers, accommodation and feeding for the duration of the boot camp will be covered (Nigerians in Diaspora will be responsible for their travel arrangements to Nigeria)
- Opportunity to serve on subsequent cohorts as Facilitators, Program Ambassadors, Advisory Council members, and/or Mentors
- Upon completing the programme, applicants will gain membership in the Alumni Association, providing them with access to a network of credible and like-minded emerging political leaders
- Upon selection, applicants will have opportunity to implement a civic-driven impact project in their community, develop their capstone project, and collaborate with other fellows to implement civic conversations and other impactful activities across social media platforms
- Increased visibility within Nigeria’s political space and amongst its most influential stakeholders
- Social media spotlights across The Bridge Leadership Foundation, advisory and faculty member’s handles/pages
Eligibility
- Mid-senior level Technocrats
- Civil servants
- Nigerians in Diaspora interested in running for office in Nigeria
- Technical staff of past or serving politicians (Special Advisers, Technical Assistants etc.)
- Political appointees (Such as Commissioners, Executive Secretaries etc.)
- Past candidates of political parties who ran for office at local/state/national level
- Current candidates/political representatives of political parties running for office at local/state/national level
- Grassroots activists/changemakers with proven track record of impact in their communities
- Women, minorities (and other groups prone to discrimination and exclusion) with a track record of service and impact in their communities
To apply and for more information, click here.
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