Deadline: Ongoing

The Teach for Nigeria Fellowship program is a two-year, full-time, paid commitment in which we place outstanding graduates and professionals to teach in Nigeria’s under-served schools in low-income communities. It’s a transformational leadership program that equips fellows with the transferable leadership skills they need to drive change beyond the classroom in the communities they serve.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

YOUNG GRADUATE PATHWAY

This pathway is meant for highly motivated young graduates and mid-level professionals from diverse academic backgrounds. The eligibility criteria are as follows:

• A Nigerian between the ages of 18 and 35 at the time of application.
• A university graduate with a minimum of 2:2.
• Must have at least 5 O’Level credits with Mathematics and English.
• Completed NYSC on or before July 2025

EXISTING TEACHER PATHWAY

This pathway is for experienced teachers already employed as public school teachers, either under SUBEB or TESCOM in Ogun State. The eligibility criteria are given below:

• Must be a full-time employee with Ogun State TESCOM or SUBEB.
• Not older than the age of 50 at the time of application.
• A university graduate or NCE holder with a minimum of 5 years of teaching experience.

BENEFITS

As a Teach for Nigeria fellow, you’ll be part of a movement of young leaders that are working to eliminate educational inequity. Some of the key benefits to being a TFN fellow include:

• Real responsibility from day one
• The opportunity to be part of a movement that’s changing lives and society
• Extensive leadership development training and intensive teacher training
• The chance to be part of a global network of change agents from across 60 countries
• Access to a mentoring programme, offering a unique opportunity for professional and personal development
• Access to professional development, coaching, business training, skill workshops and a network of supporters
• The opportunity to participate in a sponsored professional diploma in education program
• The chance to design and implement a social change project
• A stipend for two years including during the school holidays.
• Teach for Nigeria will provide all fellows with a certificate of participation. In addition, Teach for Nigeria is working with universities to provide fellows with teaching qualifications.

Find more information on the OFFICIAL LINK