Emerging creatives who are passionate about civic engagement, accountability, transparency, and making governance work for the people through their content can apply for the 2026 Creative Changemakers Fellowship (CCMF).
The Creative Changemakers Fellowship is designed to nurture creatives who use storytelling, media and art to drive civic engagement, democratic participation, and social change.
This fellowship will bring together 15 fellows and blend virtual learning, in‑person creative labs, mentorship, and hands-on production to ensure fellows not only learn but also actively produce evidence-based work that speaks to real social issues.
Applicants must be Nigerians, passionate about social and civic issues in the country and be ready to commit to a 3-month hybrid fellowship and 8 hours of weekly sessions.
Benefit includes:
- In-depth training on social issues, civic engagement, and navigating the complexities of development in Nigeria
- Advance capacity building on content creation, research, data, and media ethics,
- Mentorship opportunities with leading creators in Nigeria;
- Monthly stipend during the fellowship period;
- Soft Grant to outstanding fellows to support content development
- Induction into the Creative Change Makers Fellowship
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