The Dr. Fola Aina Fellowship empowers young leaders in Nigeria to drive growth, enhance governance, and promote peace and security.
This fellowship brings together seven young leaders for a comprehensive leadership program designed to improve skills and empower participants to lead in their respective sectors and communities.
Benefits of Dr. Fola Aina Fellowship Program
The fellowship will bring together 7 young leaders for a comprehensive leadership program that is designed to build skills and empower Fellows to lead in their respective sectors and communities. The Dr. Fola Aina Fellowship includes
A six-week Leadership Development Experience: Fellows participate in immersive leadership development experiences with focus on skills development in one of three themes: Leadership in Business, Leadership in Social Development, or Leadership in Governance. The intensive six-week model uses leadership development as the framework to create links between academic sessions, a strengths-based Common Leadership Curriculum, and cultural activities. Fellows in all three themes will acquire relevant knowledge and practical skills that empower them for impact in their respective sectors and communities.
A Colloquium in Abuja, Nigeria: All Fellows will participate in the Dr. Fola Aina Annual Colloquium on Youth, Leadership and Nation Building. The high-level colloquium offers an opportunity for fellows to participate in a variety of sessions, with selected fellows delivering talks at the event. They will have the opportunity to network with each other and with Nigerian leaders from the public, private, and non-profit sectors. The Summit will take place in December.
Volunteering Activities: Fellows will be tasked to embark on volunteering activities with Programme Partners, offering fellows firsthand and practical experience of the insights gained during the Leadership Development Experience.
Networking: Fellows will have the opportunity to network with other fellows from around the country, as well as become part of a growing alumni body of young leaders that are transforming Nigeria across diverse sectors.
Requirements for Dr. Fola Aina Fellowship Program
Must be a Nigerian citizen;
Must have been resident in Nigeria for at least six months prior to application;
Must be between ages 21 and 35 years on or before the application deadline, although exceptional applicants ages 18-21 will be considered;
Must be male or female;
Must be able and willing to commit at least 3 hours weekly to the fellowship activities, webinars, case studies, team activities and assignments.
Are not employees or immediate family members of employees of the Triola Aina Foundation;
Are proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English; and
