The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) Bridge Fellowship Program
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) in conjunction with LEAP Africa has announced a call for application for the NESG Bridge Fellowship.
The Bridge Fellowship is a merit-based fellowship powered by the NESG, a private sector-led policy advocacy group based in Nigeria, and LEAP Africa; one of the foremost youth-focused leadership development organizations in Nigeria.
Initiated in 2019, the NESG Bridge Fellowship is designed to inspire and equip a new generation of young visionary Nigerian leaders with the required skills to carry out policy-oriented research and advocacy for national transformation. Selected participants will go through a rigorous and engaging capacity development process, where they will contribute to knowledge and policy at the National level.
The selected Bridge Fellows will be matched to the Policy Commissions of the NESG to function in the areas of Policy, Research and Leadership. They will also be required to carry out a social change project.
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The Bridge Fellowship Programme will admit mid-level professionals between the ages of 22 and 35, who have demonstrated interest in research, policy, community development, social work, business and social entrepreneurship. These professionals will be accepted from the academia, as well as private and public development sectors across the six (6) geopolitical zones in Nigeria. They will undergo a stringent selection process with two levels of review, where the review panellists will assess their applications, Curriculum Vitae and Essays.
Eligibility
The Fellowship is open to all Nigerians who are:
* Between the ages of 22 and 35
* Not employees or immediate family members NESG and LEAP Africa’s employees
* Able to undergo rigorous research training for a period of 15 months
* Committed to attending online training and available for mentoring throughout the Fellowship period.
* Currently employed or self-employed.
* Proficient in reading, writing and speaking English
* Have at least a Bachelor’s degree
* Have a minimum of three years post-NYSC working experience.
Learn more about the application and selection process at www.nesgroup.org