The general public is hereby informed that the 2026 Teach For Nigeria (TFN) Fellowship recruitment application is now open. This highly impactful fellowship offers passionate and purpose-driven Nigerians the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to nation-building by improving access to quality education for underserved children and communities.
The Teach For Nigeria Fellowship is a two-year, full-time leadership and teaching program that equips fellows with essential skills in leadership, classroom instruction, problem-solving, and community engagement. Fellows are placed in public schools where they work directly with students while also developing solutions to address systemic challenges in education. According to the organisation, the fellowship is designed to build a pipeline of leaders committed to long-term educational reform across Nigeria.
Under the Young Graduate Pathway, the programme is targeted at highly motivated young graduates and mid-level professionals from diverse academic backgrounds. The eligibility criteria state that applicants must be Nigerian citizens between the ages of 18 and 35 at the time of application, hold a university degree with a minimum of second class lower, and possess at least five O’Level credits including Mathematics and English. Applicants are also required to have completed NYSC on or before July 2026.
Fellows are selected through a rigorous and competitive process. Prospective applicants are to apply if they believe in equitable, excellent education for all children, demonstrate leadership potential, and show openness to learning. Other requirements include willingness to relocate to an underserved location in Nigeria to lead positive change and readiness to commit to spending two years as a full-time teacher in an underserved community.
Candidates should dedicate adequate time to preparing a strong application. Applications are reviewed by trained assessors alongside thousands of submissions from other candidates.
The application process requires candidates to demonstrate leadership capacity through written essays. Applicants will be asked to write three essays focusing on leadership experience, motivation, and long-term goals. Candidates are to reflect on past experiences, personal achievements, and future career aspirations, and should explain how the fellowship aligns with and supports their desired career path. Use the STAR approach, which stands for situation, task, action, and result.
On documentation, only candidates with strong academic records would be considered. Applicants must upload relevant documents, including BSc certificates or statements of results from 2019 to 2023, S.S.C.E results from WAEC, NECO or NABTEB, NYSC certificates, and birth certificates. All submitted documents must be accurate and free from errors. Remember to proofread submissions carefully and avoid unprofessional language at all times.
Careful preparation increases chances of success and reflects commitment to educational leadership nationwide.
To apply for Teach for Nigeria recruitment, interested applicants should visit https://teachfornigeria.org/apply/ and apply.
