Teach For Nigeria Fellowship Program Cohort 2026

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Applications are open for Teach For Nigeria Fellowship Program Cohort 2026. The Teach For Nigeria Fellowship Program Cohort 2026 is a transformative leadership initiative that empowers passionate young Nigerians to teach in under-resourced communities and drive long-term improvements in education quality and equity.

The Teach For Nigeria Fellowship is built on the belief that every child deserves access to excellent education, regardless of their background or circumstances. Through this program, emerging leaders gain hands-on experience addressing educational challenges, developing as educators, and contributing meaningfully to community development.

Nigeria faces persistent educational disparities, with millions of children lacking access to quality learning opportunities. The Teach For Nigeria Fellowship equips committed early-career leaders with the training, coaching, and community support needed to improve learning outcomes, strengthen classrooms, and inspire future generations. By investing in talented individuals who choose to teach where the need is highest, the program helps build a stronger education system and fosters leaders who will influence positive change across sectors.

Teach For Nigeria Fellowship Benefits

Selected Fellows will receive:

Extensive training and professional development in teaching and leadership
Placement in partner schools in underserved communities across Nigeria
Ongoing coaching, mentoring, and peer support throughout the Fellowship
A living stipend and support to assist with professional and personal needs
Access to a powerful alumni network and future career development opportunities

Teach For Nigeria Fellows join a growing network of change agents dedicated to improving education and expanding opportunity for all children. Many alumni continue to lead innovations in education, public policy, social enterprise, and community development after the fellowship.

Eligibility Criteria

The Teach For Nigeria Fellowship is open to talented Nigerian citizens who are passionate about education and leadership. Eligible candidates should meet the following requirements:

Be a Nigerian citizen
Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized tertiary institution
Demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to social impact
Have leadership potential and a desire to work in underserved communities
Be available to participate fully in the full duration of the Fellowship program

Tips for Your Application

They are looking for ambitious, resilient, and committed individuals who are passionate about joining a movement of leaders that’s working towards transforming the Nigerian education system. If you’re ready to join us, here’s how to begin your application.

Structure
- Teach for Nigeria is looking for people who demonstrate leadership potential during their application. As a result, you’ll be asked to write three essays describing your leadership experience, motivation, and your long-term goals.
- This requires you to reflect on your past experiences and future goals. Describe your personal achievements over the years and share your career aspirations. We want to know how the fellowship will propel you to your desired career path. We advise you to use the STAR approach (situation, task, action, and result) to write the application essays.
- Be sure to share your volunteering and job experiences, but never lie or exaggerate your achievements. If you do, you’ll be caught out during the selection process.
Documentation
- They are looking for people with high academic achievements, and so we’ll only consider people with a minimum of five credits in their O’level and a minimum grade of 2:2 at university level.
- When you’re ready to submit your application, you’ll be asked to provide BSc certificates (we accept statements of results from 2019- 2023), S.S.C.E (WAEC, NECO or NABTEB), NYSC, and your birth certificate. Ensure that the documents are error-free.
- They advise you to take your time with your application and to carefully proofread your essays before submitting them. Check for spelling and grammar errors, avoid unprofessional language, and always ensure that your responses are relevant to the questions.
Register Your Interest
- The Teach for Nigeria recruitment, selection and matriculation team regularly organizes sessions that provide additional information about how to create and submit your application. You can register your interest here to be notified of any upcoming programs or events. We strongly encourage you to attend an information session before submitting your application so that you have the best chance of success. Register Here