THE 2016 CARRINGTON YOUTH FELLOWSHIP INITIATIVE (CYFI)

The Carrington Youth Fellowship Initiative (CYFI) seeks to develop a select group of young Nigerians into ethical and impactful leaders by connecting them with mentorship, networking, training and funding opportunities over the course of an intensive fellowship year. The CYFI fellowship is built around year-long social innovation projects that are designed by fellows and supported by the U.S. Consulate and private partners. Following successful completion of their projects, fellows remain involved with CYFI and the U.S. Consulate through the CYFI Alumni Program.
You are committed to making a significant contribution to your community and country


Skill & Experience

You have a unique set of skills and experiences that you can use to make an impact

Strategic Thinking

You are excited about the opportunity to launch an innovative CYFI project.

You know how to design a project that is based on sound research, uses resources creatively, builds or improves on existing systems, and leverages partnerships with complimentary organizations
Vision

You know the area of social change in which you would like to work, and you can articulate the positive change that you would like to make

PRIZE: 
Implement concrete, youth-oriented solutions to issues that concern you
 Access U.S. Government resources and contacts
Catch the attention of American and Nigerian leaders in the public and private sectors
Work alongside talented and motivated peers with diverse backgrounds, but similar visions
Participate in CYFI Alumni Program: http://www.cyfinigeria.org/apply/

DEADLINE:  January 11, 2015