Deadline: August 26, 2026
Applications are open for the Officially Green Leaders Fellowship 2026. Convened by The Green Institute, the Officially Green Leaders Fellowship is a prestigious, fully funded national initiative designed to identify and equip one exceptional sustainability leader from each of Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
This immersive residency brings together emerging climate advocates, sustainability professionals, and community change-makers for an intensive week of advanced leadership training, strategic collaboration, and structured action planning. The Fellowship is more than a training program — it is a coordinated national movement to institutionalize sustainability leadership across Nigeria.
Scholarship
The Officially Green Leaders Fellowship is fully supported to ensure equitable participation from all 36 states.
Selected fellows will receive:
- Full residential accommodation for the one-week residency
- All meals and refreshments throughout the program
- Transportation funding to and from the residency location
The fellowship removes financial barriers, ensuring selection is based solely on merit, leadership potential, and commitment to sustainability.
Eligibility
They are seeking visionary individuals who demonstrate:
- Proven commitment to sustainability or environmental action
- Leadership experience or strong leadership potential
- Capacity to mobilize stakeholders within their state
- Dedication to structured, measurable impact
Applicants may come from civil society, academia, public service, private sector, or grassroots initiatives.
Application
The application deadline is August 26, 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
For more information, visit Officially Green Leaders Fellowship.
