Youth Vanguard for Education Fellowship Program 2026
Job Description
Youth Vanguard for Education Fellowship Program 2026
Are you a young, passionate Nigerian eager to advance education reform in Nigeria?
QEDA, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Unveiling Africa and SEED Care & Support Foundation, is excited to announce the Call for Applications for our Youth Vanguards for Education (YVE) Fellowship Program.
The YVE Fellowship is a six-month program designed to empower young Nigerians to drive impactful reform in the field of education.
Youths will be empowered with evidence-based knowledge, skills, resources and opportunities that will enable them to make informed decisions about their roles as agents of education development in Nigeria, especially through advocacy and innovation to gain first-hand experience.
Through a 2-month comprehensive virtual training, and a school immersion internship, fellows will become equipped to drive education reform at scale.
This fellowship aims to bridge these demand and supply gaps by empowering a generation of young change-makers with the knowledge, skills and opportunities to advocate for education reform in Nigeria.
Overview
- Type: Fellowship
- Sponsor: Federal Government of Nigeria + QEDA
- Duration: 6months
- Benefits: Comprehensive virtual training, School immersion internship, etc
- Deadline: 31st July, 2026
Eligibility Requirement for the Youth Vanguard for Education Fellowship Program 2026
- Availability to fully engage in all aspects of the program (6 hours online sessions per week) , including a full-term school immersion program.
- Demonstrated interest and commitment towards education reform.
- Strong commitment to hands-on leadership and career advancement.
- Great communication and interpersonal skills.
- You must have minimum of a degree or equivalent.
Successful applicants will be notified via mail.
Benefits of Participating
- Successful candidates would engage with mentors, and fellow youth vanguards to collaboratively build capacity to effect change within the education sector.
- In Phase One of the program, you will undergo a 2-month virtual training covering soft skills development, Africanization, Leadership, School Safeguarding, Climate Education, advocacy, and Early Grade Reading.
- This training will facilitate your smooth transition into Phase Two consisting of a school immersion program and a pet project of your choice.
For inquiries or assistance, contact: +234 08087850194, Erhu@qeda.ng, Erhu@qeda.ng