2025/2026 COFP Fellowship Program
- Omran Aburayya
- Mar 31
- 2 min read
If you're passionate about peacebuilding and sustainable development in Africa, the Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace (COFP) invites you to apply for the 2025/2026 COFP Fellowship Program. This prestigious initiative offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic community dedicated to fostering dialogue, resolving conflicts, and promoting social cohesion across the continent. Everything you need to know in this article.
COFP Fellowship Summary
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Offered By: Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace
Fellowship Type: Professional Fellowship
Target Group: Individuals committed to peacebuilding and conflict resolution in Africa
Fields of Focus: Interreligious Dialogue, Conflict Transformation, Mediation
Value & Coverage: Fully funded training; Fellows cover transportation to Abuja
Duration: One year
Application Deadline: May 16, 2025
Start Date: To be announced
Eligible To: African individuals passionate about peacebuilding
COFP Fellowship Overview
Since its inception in 2018, the COFP Fellowship Program has empowered over 325 individuals from 16 African countries with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective peacebuilding. Designed by Africans for Africans, the program addresses the continent's unique peace and security challenges.
Program Structure and outcomes:
Three Learning Modules: Fellows convene quarterly for week-long, in-person training sessions in Abuja over one year.
Community Peace Project: Each Fellow receives a seed grant to implement a community-based peace initiative before graduation.
Professional Certification: Upon completion, Fellows are awarded university certificates in Interreligious Dialogue, Conflict Transformation, and Mediation.
Network Membership: Graduates join the COFP Africa Network of Peacebuilders (CANEP), a growing community committed to advancing peace across Africa.
Fellowship Benefits
Comprehensive Training: Gain practical skills in dialogue negotiation, conflict management, ethical leadership, and community peacebuilding.
Hands-On Experience: Apply learned concepts through a funded community peace project.
Professional Recognition: Earn university-accredited certificates enhancing your credentials in the peacebuilding field.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals across the continent, fostering collaborations and shared learning.
Eligibility Criteria
Demonstrated commitment to peacebuilding and sustainable development in Africa.
Ability to attend all in-person training sessions in Abuja, Nigeria.
Willingness to implement a community-based peace project.
Application Procedure
Online Application: Complete the online application form available at the COFP Fellowship Application page.
Document Submission: Ensure all required documents are submitted by the deadline.
Review Process: Only complete applications submitted by May 16, 2025, will be considered.
📂 Documents Required:
Completed online application form.
Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Personal statement outlining your commitment to peacebuilding.
Letters of recommendation.
ℹ️ For further information, contact:
Address: Plot 58 Bayelsa Court, Gaduwa Estate, Durumi, P.O. Box 18941, Garki Area 10, Abuja, Nigeria.
Phone: +234-7037388593
Email: info@cofpfoundation.org or cofpfoundation@gmail.com
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