Plateau Emerging Leaders Fellowship (PELF) 2025

Are you a young leader from Plateau State eager to drive change in your community? Applications are now open for the Plateau Emerging Leaders Fellowship (PELF) 2025, a six-month intensive leadership development program designed to equip 34 young leaders—two from each of Plateau State’s 17 Local Government Areas—with the knowledge, skills, and networks necessary to influence policies, drive sustainable development initiatives, and implement solutions for community transformation. Details in this article.

Plateau Emerging Leaders Fellowship Summary

Location: Plateau State, Nigeria
Host Institution: African Jewels Development Initiative (AJDI)
Fellowship Type: Leadership Development
Target Group: Young leaders from Plateau State
Fields of Focus: Leadership, Policy Advocacy, Governance, Community Development
Value and Coverage: Comprehensive leadership training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and practical project implementation experience
Duration: Six months
Application Deadline: April 10, 2025
Start Date: To be announced
Eligible to Apply: Indigenes of Plateau State aged 20 to 35 years with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree or current enrollment in a degree program

Plateau Emerging Leaders Fellowship Overview

The Plateau Emerging Leaders Fellowship (PELF) is structured to provide participants with:

Leadership Training and Development: Enhancing leadership capabilities through structured training sessions.
Mentorship and Networking: Connecting fellows with experienced mentors and a network of like-minded peers.
Policy Advocacy and Governance Training: Building skills to effectively engage in policy-making processes and governance.
Community-Based Project Implementation: Applying learned skills to design and execute impactful community projects.
Structured Learning Visits: Exposure to successful initiatives and organizations for practical insights.
Leadership Bootcamp: An intensive session to consolidate learning and foster team building.

Fellowship Benefits

By participating in PELF, fellows will benefit from the following:

Gain leadership and policy development skills to drive community transformation.
Implement community projects addressing key challenges in Plateau State.
Build a strong youth network for collaborative development initiatives.
Develop practical action plans for community engagement and impact.
Enhance youth representation in policy dialogues and decision-making processes.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for Plateau Emerging Leaders Fellowship Applicants must:

Be between the ages of 20 and 35 years.
Have a minimum academic qualification of a Bachelor's degree or be a current student.
Be an indigene of Plateau State, Nigeria.
Demonstrate a track record of leadership or community engagement.
Show commitment to policy influence, governance, and sustainable development.
Have a passion for creating positive change in their communities.

Application Procedure

Interested applicants should submit their applications before April 10, 2025 by filling this online application form. Late applications will not be considered.

📂 Documents Required:

Completed application form.
Proof of academic qualifications.
Evidence of leadership or community engagement experience.
Personal statement outlining commitment to policy influence, governance, and sustainable development.

ℹ️ For more information and to apply, visit the Plateau Emerging Leaders Fellowship page or contact [africanjewelsinitiative@gmail.com]

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