Kashim Ibrahim Fellowship 2022 Fellowship Program for Young Nigerian(Funded)

Published: 20 Feb 2022

The Kashim Ibrahim Fellowship (KIF) is a one-year non-partisan leadership training program for young Nigerians between the age of 25-35 years.

The one-year Fellowship aims to create a network of high potential young Nigerians who are expected to rise to top leadership positions in the public sector and other spheres of activity over the next decade.

Established in 2018, KIF is an initiative of the Kaduna State Government (KDSG). The Fellowship is named after Sir Kashim Ibrahim, the first post-independence Governor of the Northern Region (1962-1966) who was known for his passion for education and selfless leadership which he demonstrated not only as Governor, but also as a Minister at various times.

KIF Fellowship Program

Application Deadline	March 14, 2022
Funding Type	Fully Funded
Country to study	Nigeria
Type	Fellowship
Sponsor	Kashim Ibrahim Fellows

KIF Fellowship Program Benefits

• Successful applicant will receive salary and benefits equivalent to that of Special Assistant to the Governor.
• Accommodation: Boarding (and breakfast) is provided in a nicely furnished one-bedroom apartment for the duration of the Fellowship.

Requirements for KIF Fellowship Program

• Open to young Nigerians;
• Applicants should be between the age of 25-35 years;
• Be a graduate from an accredited University;
• Must have completed NYSC.

Application Documents

•  Personal Statement where you have the opportunity to demonstrate what you have accomplished and what your goals are for the future as they want to see people who have had a track record of imbibing change and are looking forward to making change as they move forward.
• Write an essay based on the relevant essay topic (1000 words maximum),
• Résumé/Curriculum Vitae (maximum 3 pages), and
• Details of two (2) referees.

Application Deadline

March 14, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Kashim Ibrahim Fellows on kifellow.azurewebsites.net to apply