Officially Green Leaders Fellowship 2026
🏢 About The Fellowship
The Officially Green Leaders Fellowship, convened by The Green Institute, 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 program brings together emerging climate advocates, sustainability professionals, and community change-makers for:
- Advanced leadership training
- Strategic collaboration
- Structured action planning
🎁 Benefits
The 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
This initiative removes financial barriers, ensuring selection is based solely on merit, leadership potential, and commitment to sustainability.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be residents of one of Nigeria’s 36 states
- Demonstrate commitment to sustainability, climate action, or environmental leadership
- Show evidence of leadership potential or community engagement
- Be available to participate fully in the one-week residential program
🌟 Ideal Candidate
The fellowship seeks 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 diverse backgrounds, including:
- Civil society
- Academia
- Public service
- Private sector
- Grassroots initiatives
📅 Application Date and Process
- Application Deadline: 26 August, 2026
- Interested applicants can apply via the official application website.
ℹ️ Contact Information
For more details, visit the official website of The Green Institute or contact their team for inquiries.
- Full residential accommodation for the one-week residency
- All meals and refreshments throughout the program
- Transportation funding to and from the residency location
