Deadline: November 30, 2026
Applications are open for the Arewa Creative Writing and Advocacy Fellowship (ACWAF) 2026. The Arewa Creative Writing and Advocacy Fellowship (ACWAF) is an initiative by the Poetic Wednesdays Initiative, supported by the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF).
For Cohort 1, this edition is open exclusively to emerging writers, storytellers, and spoken word artists from Northern Nigeria. The fellowship is a 6-8 week hybrid program designed to equip participants with skills in creative nonfiction, civic storytelling, policy framing, editorial ethics, fact-checking, and multimedia narrative techniques to advocate on governance, democracy, elections, voter rights, and youth rights. The physical aspect will be held in Kano State.
Benefits
- Hybrid training
- 1-on-1 mentorship
- Editorial/publication support
- Data stipends and direct networking opportunities
Eligibility
- Open to emerging writers and aspiring advocates from Northern Nigeria.
- Should be available for the physical part of the program in Kano State.
Application
For more information, visit ACWAF.
