With great pleasure, the Fellowship Program for TransparencIT Civic Changemakers 2024 is to engaged community advocates, assisting them in creating and implementing innovative approaches to improve social justice, governance, and civic engagement. In order to empower community champions who are working or aspire to work on solving civic and governance concerns, the Civic Changemakers Fellowship program offers civic innovation and governance training.
TransparencIT Fellowship Overview
- Sponsor: TransparencIT, Nigeria
- Host Institutions: All Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions
- Funded Count: Multiple Awards
- Study Levels: Doctorate, Masters, Undergraduate
- Nationality: Nigerian.
TransparencIT Civic Changemakers Fellowship Overview
- Aims to improve community quality and civic space.
- Empowers changemakers with knowledge, skills, values, and passion.
- Uses Sustainable Development Goals for positive influence.
- Includes instruction in experiential learning, management framework, innovation, leadership development, and inclusivity.
Civic Changemakers Fellowship Program Qualifications
- Candidates must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Applicants must be Nigerian citizens and residents at the time of application.
- Passionate about resolving governance and social justice issues in local communities.
- Ability to participate in both in-person and virtual program events.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
- Applications welcome from women and individuals with disabilities.
Fellowship Benefits for Changemakers
- Engage in dialogue with international authorities on social justice and equity.
- Gain peer group learning, professional growth, networking, and mentoring.
- Receive assistance from TransparencIT and affiliated partners.
- Learn to use technology to enhance governance.
Selection Standards for Changemakers
- Demonstrated dedication to volunteerism or community service.
- Desire to cultivate civic engagement and leadership skills.
- Capability to collaborate with diverse groups.
- Strong interpersonal and analytical abilities.
Civic Changemakers Fellowship Application Process
- Fill out the application by June.
- Submit essays on social justice and inequality issues.
Deadline for application: June 30, 2024