Deadline: February 28, 2026
Applications are open for The Bridge Leadership Foundation (TBLF) Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship 2026. The Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship (EPLF) is a non-partisan political leadership development programme of The Bridge Leadership Foundation (TBLF). The Fellowship is designed to identify, nurture, and prepare young Nigerians for ethical, competent, and people-centred leadership at the local, state, and national levels.
Through a structured six-month learning journey, Fellows receive leadership training, mentorship, and practical exposure to Nigeria’s political and governance ecosystem.
Fellowship Tracks
Applicants must select one of the following tracks:
Track 1: Scholarship Track (Fully Funded)
- Highly competitive and merit-based
- Covers full or partial tuition
- Bootcamp travel, accommodation, and feeding are covered only for scholarship beneficiaries, subject to availability
Track 2: Paid Track (Partial Funded)
- Fellows pay 50% of the approved tuition fee in full and receive 50% partial scholarship alongside other logistics covered.
- Fellows on this track will bear the cost of Bootcamp travel, while the foundation covers accommodation, and feeding.
Track 3: Self-Sponsored & Fully Paid Track
- Fellows independently cover:
- Full tuition fee
- All Bootcamp-related costs (travel, accommodation, feeding)
- Suitable for applicants with personal, employer, institutional, or third-party sponsorship
Benefits
- Access to a high-impact political leadership development programme
- Training by a distinguished Faculty of political leaders and experts
- Group mentorship from past and serving Nigerian political leaders
- Opportunity to design and implement a civic engagement project
- Capstone Project development and policy brief development presentation
- Membership in the EPLF Alumni Network
- Increased visibility within Nigeria’s political ecosystem
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be Nigerian and actively engaged or interested in mainstream politics
- Demonstrate leadership, service, and civic responsibility
- Have a proven track record of integrity and accountability
- Be aged 25–35 years (Applicants aged 36–45 with strong applications may be considered)
- Meet statutory requirements to run for public office in Nigeria
- Have no criminal record or ongoing investigation with any security agency
Application
A complete application includes:
- A completed online application form
- An up-to-date CV (PDF only, maximum of 3 pages)
- Longlisted applicants will submit a 3–5 minute video application
For more information, visit TBLF Emerging Political Leaders Fellowship.
