Zygote Fellowship Program

22/02/2021

Last Saturday in continuation of the training sessions for the selected participants for the 2021 cohort, more members of the faculty took turns to share beautifully and add further insight to the leadership development journey of the participants.

Many thanks to Pastor Akeem Adebanjo and Barr. Mrs. Ebinimi Fiebai-Burutolu for handling the courses Structure, Systems and Processes and Understanding Gender Based Issues.

20/02/2021

It's been such a amazing time of learning and growing and yesterday session was no less. Our selected participants went through the following courses;

1. Understanding Leadership
2. Leading Change: Leveraging Technology

Many thanks to Mr. Asieri Odusi and Mr. Augustine Burutolu for handling the sessions beautifully.

Special thanks to the participants for their great disposition. We are excited about the change projects they will lead.

18/02/2021

The training sessions for the participants continue this weekend. We are convinced it will be another amazing time of learning and growing.

15/02/2021

Last weekend the training sessions for the participants of the fellowship program for the 2021 cohort started in earnest at the CXI Learning Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

Participants were taken through the following courses;
1. Effective Proposal and Grant Writing
2. Turning Passion and Creativity into a World Class Brand
3. Teamwork, Partnerships and Collaborations

It was a great time of learning as members of faculty poured out of their wealth of knowledge and experience into the participants. We are looking forward to the group and individual projects that will be embarked upon by the participants with direct impact on society.

The fellowship program is designed for the development of new breed of young leaders and we're happy the objective is on course.

Special thanks to the following distinguished members of the faculty that handled the sessions last weekend. Massive thanks to the Director and Management Team of the CXI Learning Centre, Opolo-Elebele road, Yenagoa for hosting us. Thanks to the participants for availing themselves to the process.

Looking forward to another great time of learning this weekend.

10/02/2021

MEET THE SELECTED PARTICIPANTS

After a rigorous process, the following persons have been selected for the 2021 cohort of the Zygote Fellowship Program.

1. Afenfia Comfort
2. Anita Eda
3. Kemedi Goodnews
4. Oyinkuro Garrie
5. Ovie Efemena Celyn

This weekend and next they undergo the training sessions handled by the amazing individuals that make up the faculty.

Congratulations to them.

17/12/2020

Behold some of the members of the faculty. They will be in charge of the training sessions. From Grant writing to Effective Communication to Branding, Leadership, Building businesses, Career Development, public speaking, Governance, Collaboration and Partnerships etc.

You surely should not miss being tutored by these great men and women.

If you're between 16 to 21 years, this is a great opportunity for you to learn and be groomed for leadership and life. The right way.

Apply today to be a part of the Zygote Fellowship Program. Application ends this weekend.

See first comment for the application link.

23/11/2020

It's 8 days to go before application for the Zygote Fellowship Program closes.

The desires we have for a new and great future can only come on the back of new and purposeful leadership orchestrated by a different kind of leaders.

Be a part of this move.

Share. Support. Sponsor. Donate.

16/11/2020

A P P L I E D Y E T?

The Zygote Fellowship Program which is open to young people between the ages of 16 to 21 years old includes an in-class training facilitated by a seasoned and robust faculty.

Courses in Proposal and Grant Writing, Effective Communication, Public Speaking, Peace Building, Food Security and Social Welfare, Leading Organizations, Branding, Gender Based Issues and Community Development, Research, Entrepreneurial Mindset, as well as Systems, Structures and Processes will be taken.

The Fellowship Program is structured to deliberately raise young leaders with immediate direct impact on the community.

Application for the first cohort ends 30th November, 2020. It is open to only 15 people.

Register today via the link https://bit.ly/3np4ijB

12/11/2020

C A L L F O R A P P L I C A T I O N S – THE ZYGOTE FELLOWSHIP

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME:

The Zygote Fellowship Programme is a fully funded leadership training program for young leaders instituted by Zygote and Zoe Services, a leadership development and training, publishing and enterprise support consulting firm. The Zygote Fellowship is being undertaken through its Department for Future Leaders Grooming called the TILE Centre: Teenage Innovation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship Centre.
The Programme is administered by a Steering Committee, a Selections Committee, a Faculty, and the Internship group and supported by well-meaning individuals and organizations who serve as partners.

OUR OBJECTIVE:

The Zygote Fellowship is a leadership development and social impact vehicle for the identification, training and empowerment of excellent young leaders in the areas of innovation, research, social enterprise, community leadership and governance.

WHO CAN APPLY:

Young people between the ages of 16 to 21 years

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

(i) At least, a Secondary School Certificate
(ii) Good writing and speaking skills
(iii) Be computer literate
(iv) Must be passionate about creating change
(V) Must have an internet enabled phone.
(Vi) Must be resident in Yenagoa or be able to avail themselves for the Internship in Yenagoa.

APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO:

1. Write a motivation letter stating their reasons for applying.

2. Write an essay identifying a problem they see around their community and what they can do to change it.

DURATION OF FELLOWSHIP:

6 Months (January to June 2021)

BREAKDOWN OF FELLOWSHIP:

Leadership training sessions (Weekends for a period of 1 month at a designated training hub)
The Fellowship period (3 months)
Change Project (2 months)

EXPECTED OUTCOME:

At the end of the Fellowship, successful candidates will be awarded the Fellowship and thereafter inducted into the Alumni of the Programme where further leadership skills development, mentorship, career development, linkages and networking will be provided.
Through the Fellowship Programme, sound, disciplined and model young leaders will be groomed and produced who will lead with character and champion the cause for value-based leadership and positive change at all levels which will in turn translate into a peaceful, progressive society

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Closing date of application is midnight on the 30th of November 2020.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested applicants are required to complete the simple online application form which can be accessed through the link below:

The Zygote fellowship is a fully Funded Leadership Training Program for Young Leaders between the ages of 16 and 21