Applications are now open for the 2026 Heinrich Böll Stiftung (hbs) Nigeria Green Academy. The Nigeria Green Academy, is an annual programme that offers young and aspiring civil society activists, journalists, academic scholars, artists and social entrepreneurs the opportunity to enrich their knowledge, ‘tool-box’ and networks to tackle some of Nigeria’s most pressing governance and development challenges.
Working with a mix of formats such as visioning exercises, fireside chats, and advocacy skill sessions, the Green Academy offers participants the opportunity to receive inputs on socially relevant topics and discussions, and develop their vision for Nigeria’s future, think outside of the box of how to achieve it, and generally enrich their knowledge, ‘tool-box,’ and networks.
The academy is a vehicle to build a community of young Nigerians who associate with the foundations’ agenda. After completing the Academy, fellows would be part of an alumni network and would continue to benefit from having access to events, mini-grants, and information on funding opportunities through an alumni network.
WORTH
- There will be no fees charged to participants. All programme related travel, catering and accommodation costs will be covered by hbs.
ELIGIBILITY
- The academy is looking for civil society activists, journalists, academic scholars, artists and social entrepreneurs between the ages of 20-35 years old who have shown determination, passion, innovation and resilience in pursuing societal and political change in relation to the economic, social and political development of Nigeria.
DEADLINE: JUNE 17, 2026
To apply and for more information, visit here
