LEAP Africa is calling for applications for the 8th Annual Nigerian Youth Leadership Awards (ANYLA). The award is aimed at showcasing the amazing efforts of young people and their impact in communities across Nigeria.
These awards will recognize outstanding young Nigerians who have initiated social change projects in their local communities.
Objectives:
The objectives of the 8th Annual Nigerian Youth Leadership Awards are:
– To identify young people in Nigeria who have initiated change projects that are focused on improving the lives of others.
– To encourage and support these young people in their efforts
– To showcase their impact on local communities and to demonstrate that the youth can effectively serve as change leaders in Nigeria
Award Highlights:
The awards would recognize youth in the following categories:
Secondary school students in LEAPs Leadership, Ethics and Civics (LEC) programme in Anambra, Lagos and Ogun State.
Call for application is open for only the second category.
The finalists will receive a cash prize award to support their initiative. The ceremony which will be held in Lagos will receive huge media attention and also provide the finalists with network opportunities
Eligibility:
The candidates must:
– Be between 18 and 30 years old
– Have played a leadership role in creating positive changes in their local communities
– Be able to show tangible evidence of impact
– Demonstrate that their initiative has potential for growth or further replication
– Demonstrate high-level of integrity and the willingness to serve as role models for other youth
The finalist will be recognized during a nationally publicized event that will be held on November 10, 2011 in Lagos.
Deadline for receiving the application is June 30th, 2011
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