Apply Now: Teach for Nigeria Fellowship Program 2024 for Future Leaders
Are you driven by a desire to tackle educational inequity in Nigeria and ready to embark on a journey that transforms both you and society? The Teach for Nigeria Fellowship Program 2024 is now open for applications, offering a unique two-year, full-time, paid opportunity for graduates and professionals to make a significant impact in under-served schools across low-income communities. But what sets this fellowship apart, and how can it shape your path as a leader?
The Teach for Nigeria Fellowship Program 2024 is now welcoming applications from passionate graduates and professionals who are keen to make a significant impact in Nigeria’s education sector. This esteemed two-year, full-time, paid fellowship aims to address the educational inequity in under-served schools across low-income communities in Nigeria. By placing exceptional individuals in these challenging environments, the program not only seeks to improve the quality of education but also to cultivate leadership skills that fellows can use to effect change outside the classroom.
Programme 🚀 Teach for Nigeria Fellowship 2024
Duration 🕒 2 Years, Full-Time
Benefits 🌟 Leadership Training, Stipend, Global Network, Social Change Project
Eligibility 🎓 Graduates 18-35, 2:2 Min, 5 O’Levels, Completed NYSC (Young Graduate Pathway)
Special Pathway 👩🏫 Existing Teachers in Ogun State with 5+ Years Experience
Application Deadline 🗓 29 March 2024
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Addressing Educational Inequity in Nigeria
In Nigeria, the stark reality is that nearly 70% of children completing primary education lack basic reading and writing skills. Teach for Nigeria is at the forefront of tackling this crisis by mobilising the nation’s brightest minds to lead the charge against educational inequity. The fellowship is a call to action for those who envision a future where every Nigerian child has access to quality education.
Fellowship Benefits
As a Teach for Nigeria fellow, you will gain:Immediate Impact Opportunity: Take on real responsibility from day one, changing lives and communities for the better.
Leadership Development: Receive extensive training designed to enhance your leadership and teaching skills.
Global Network: Become part of a worldwide network of leaders committed to educational equity, spanning across 60 countries.
Mentorship and Support: Benefit from a comprehensive mentoring programme, along with professional development coaching and skill workshops.
Certification and Stipend: Participate in a sponsored professional diploma in education programme and receive a stipend throughout the two-year fellowship, including school holidays.
Who Can Apply?
Young Graduate Pathway
Ideal for dynamic young graduates and mid-level professionals from various academic backgrounds who meet the following criteria:A Nigerian aged between 18 and 35 years at the time of application.
Possess a university degree with a minimum of a Second Class Lower (2:2).
Have at least 5 O’Level credits, including Mathematics and English.
Must have completed the NYSC programme on or before July 2024.
Existing Teachers Pathway
Specially designed for experienced teachers currently employed in Ogun State’s public schools, under either SUBEB or TESCOM. Eligibility includes:Full-time employment status with Ogun State TESCOM or SUBEB.
Not older than 50 years at the time of application.
A university graduate or NCE holder with at least 5 years of teaching experience.
Selection Process
Teach for Nigeria selects fellows through a highly competitive process, looking for candidates who:Are committed to ensuring equitable and excellent education for all children.
Show leadership potential and a willingness to learn.
Can dedicate two full years to teaching full-time.
How to Apply
Ready to make a difference? Apply now to embark on this transformative journey:Young Graduates: Apply here
Existing Teachers: Apply here
For further details about the fellowship and the application process, please visit Teach for Nigeria Fellowship.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is March 29, 2024. Don’t miss out on this life-changing opportunity to contribute towards shaping a better future for Nigeria through education. Apply now and be the change you wish to see in the educational landscape of Nigeria.
