Climate Leadership Fellowship 2026 for Nigerian Youths | Cohort 3


Applications are now open for Climate Leadership Fellowship 2026’s the upcoming academic session intake, and eligible candidates are expected to follow the process described in this post.

Getting the details right on this form matters, since a missed step or an incorrect entry at this stage can delay or disqualify an otherwise qualified application.

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Below is a breakdown of who qualifies and the process candidates should follow to submit a valid application.

Climate Leadership Fellowship Program Outline

  • Provide expert training on climate change advocacy in relation to clean energy transition and leadership to promote national climate resilience.
  • Expose young people to the various opportunities within the renewable energy sector.
  • To establish Green Clubs across two hundred secondary schools in Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
  • To train and mentor two hundred young Nigerians as climate change educators in year one.
  • To train 20000 secondary school students as climate champions through the fellows Adopt a School and Teach climate change in year one.
  • To provide internship and work experience for trained climate advocates through Adopt a School.
  • To invest in and Promote a climate-resilient energy sector.
  • Build two hundred sustainability and climate-smart schools across the six geopolitical zones.

Climate Leadership Fellowship Eligibility

  • Open to youth aged between 22 – 35 years;
  • Demonstrated leadership for climate change and renewable energy;
  • Part of a growing environmental/renewable energy organization or involved/interested in a renewable energy business (serving Corp members with interest in renewable energy can apply);
  • Graduated from University;
  • Interested in clean/renewable energy solutions for electricity or for cooking;
  • Passion for promoting awareness of climate change;
  • From any part of the world but resident in Nigeria.

Climate Leadership Fellowship Benefits

  • Receive expert training from globally renowned climate activists.
  • Be trained as a climate change educator.
  • Receive a Climate Change Education toolkit to teach in secondary schools.
  • Become a part of the climate change awareness front liners.
  • Gain access to free training and upskilling programs.
  • Gain work experience in the area of climate leadership.
  • Gain recommendations for fellowships or international training.
  • Receive a Climate Leadership Certificate.

How to Apply for Climate Leadership Fellowship

Interested candidates who meet the criteria listed above should apply by clicking on the “Apply” button below:

Selected applicants should be available and willing to teach climate change within their communities using the provided toolkit, participate in the climate leadership expert training, submit a fellowship work plan, and be available for all virtual meetings.

Participants are expected to:

  • Commit 5 hours per week to expert training and LIVE calls
  • Adopt a school and complete the four-week program teaching climate change in schools
  • Demonstrate innovation during the Adopt a School

What to Do Once Your Climate Leadership Fellowship 2026 Form Is Submitted

Completing the steps above and submitting through the right channel is what keeps your Climate Leadership Fellowship 2026 application for the upcoming academic session moving forward. Details such as cut-off scores or deadlines can be revised by the school, so always confirm the current requirements on the official page before you submit.

Acting before the deadline and confirming each detail helps you avoid the delays that affect candidates who submit late or with errors.


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