Who Teach For Nigeria is Looking For

If you have shown a commitment to leadership through a personal project or teamwork, they are looking for you. Join the movement of outstanding young Nigerian graduates influencing learning in low-income schools through this two-year fellowship.

Teach For Nigeria Fellowship (How to be a Successful Applicant).

- Leadership: They are looking for exemplary leaders. Individuals who have taken action to lead change. In your application, talk about a time you made a difference or were a part of a solution to a challenge.

Talk about the role you played. Remember the STAR:
S- Situation
T- Target
A- Actions
R- Result

- Purpose: the application requires a thorough understanding of the organization. The fellowship is a full-time, two-year program, they want individuals who understand the education crisis in Nigeria, and can highlight how they intend to contribute to addressing this challenge.

- Career Plan: In your application, talk about how being a part of Teach For Nigeria aligns with your long-term plan. Explain your commitment to the movement by telling them how you hope to continue impacting change within the education ecosystem in Nigeria.

Before you begin your registration, please click the link below to see the impact stories of some alumni of the program in their classrooms:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZvRvDMWWJM


HOW TO APPLY FOR TEACH FOR NIGERIA?

Wondering how you can successfully apply for the Teach For Nigeria Fellowship? Below are some suggestions that would help guide you through your online application process.

Teach For Nigeria is a leadership program that recruits and trains Nigeria’s most outstanding graduates from varied disciplines to teach in under-served schools in low-income communities for 2 years. It is a full-time paid fellowship, that is focused on putting an end to the problem of educational inequity in Nigeria.

As an applicant, you Must meet the following requirements before you can proceed with your application.
• Applicant must be a Nigerian citizen

• Applicant must not be more than 35 years’ old

• The applicant must be a university graduate with a minimum of second-class upper grade.

• The applicant must have completed the mandatory NYSC scheme.

How to Complete the Teach For Nigeria Online Form

• Click the link to apply: https://teachfornigeria.org/apply/

• Read carefully as you fill the eligibility test and submit the form.

• Check your inbox/spam for an email from Teach For Nigeria confirming the next step of your application.

• If eligible, click on the online application link attached to the email.

• Read the instructions carefully, before you fill the form.

• State your name and surname carefully as stated on your official ID card. Also, enter your email address correctly to avoid any errors.

• Read the questions properly to understand what skills and experiences Teach For Nigeria is looking for. Research the organization for more information about the applicant who would be successful.

• Take your time. It could take several hours and a lot of concentration to complete an application form.

• Think about what's behind each question. What is Teach For Nigeria looking for?

• Use a word processor document to write longer answers so you can edit and spell check them first.

• Keep all your certificates with you to fill in the academic information correctly. If you have work experience, have them all stated.

• Keep your application consistent with your resume.

• Proofread your application to avoid grammatical errors and make sure you do not miss out on any part of your application. Also, read the acknowledgment emails carefully after submitting the form.

• Last but not the least, “Do not lie, or exaggerate the truth”: Never lie on your application form. You are likely to be caught out in the interview or later in the selection process. If they offer you a place in the program, they will require you to provide references and original certificates of your qualifications.

What Happens Next After You Apply?

• If you have successfully submitted your online application form, congratulations! Teach For Nigeria would take some time to review all applications and thereafter shortlist successful candidates for the Online Aptitude Test.

• They would contact all candidates to know the status of their application.

• After taking the test, candidates who meet the Teach For Nigeria Fellowship benchmark would be shortlisted for the Final Evaluation Assessment exercise.