National Service 2026/2027 Applications Now Open
August 7, 2026
Build Products. Build Companies. Build Yourself.
Most National Service placements prepare you for a job. The Eight Fellowship prepares you to build the future.
The Eight Fellowship is Node Eight Foundation’s flagship talent development programme for exceptional National Service personnel who want to become software engineers, product builders, startup operators and innovation leaders.
For one year, Fellows work alongside experienced founders, engineers and product teams to design, build and launch real technology products that solve meaningful problems across education, healthcare, finance and youth development.
About Node Eight
Node Eight Foundation is an innovation venture studio based in Ho, Ghana. We build technology ventures, support entrepreneurs and implement innovation programmes across Africa.
Our products span AI, education technology, digital health, fintech and civic technology, while our programmes have been supported by organisations including UNICEF, GIZ, Mastercard Foundation, and the Botnar Foundation.
Fellowship Tracks
We are recruiting outstanding National Service personnel for the following tracks:
💻 Software Engineering Fellowship
Build production-ready web and mobile applications.
You will:
- Develop modern web applications
- Build backend APIs and databases
- Work with cloud infrastructure and DevOps
- Contribute to AI-enabled digital products
- Collaborate using professional software development practices
Ideal for graduates in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related disciplines.
🎨 Product Design Fellowship
Design products people genuinely love to use.
You will:
- Conduct user research
- Create user journeys and wireframes
- Design intuitive mobile and web interfaces
- Build interactive prototypes
- Develop design systems and product branding
Ideal for designers passionate about UX, UI and human-centred design.
📦 Product Management Fellowship
Learn how great products are conceived, built and scaled.
You will:
- Work with founders and engineering teams
- Conduct customer discovery and market research
- Prioritise product features
- Define product roadmaps
- Coordinate product development from idea to launch
- Analyse user behaviour and product metrics
Ideal for graduates interested in technology, business, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Who Should Apply?
We’re looking for ambitious graduates who:
- Have been posted for National Service in the 2026/2027 service year
- Are passionate about technology and innovation
- Learn quickly and enjoy solving difficult problems
- Take initiative and ownership
- Communicate and collaborate effectively
- Aspire to build world-class products and companies
Previous work experience is not required.
Potential, curiosity and determination matter more.
What Fellows Receive
Every Eight Fellow receives:
- A structured learning pathway throughout the service year
- Daily mentorship from experienced product leaders and engineers
- Hands-on experience building real products used by real customers
- Exposure to AI, product development and startup operations
- Access to modern development tools and workflows
- Leadership and professional development sessions
- Opportunities to contribute to nationally and internationally recognised innovation projects
- A strong portfolio of practical work
- Membership in the Eight Fellowship Alumni Network
Outstanding Fellows may receive employment offers, venture-building opportunities or continue working with Node Eight after completing National Service.
Why Join the Eight Fellowship?
Unlike traditional National Service placements, the Eight Fellowship is designed to accelerate your career.
By the end of the programme, you won’t just have work experience—you’ll have built products, solved real-world challenges, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and developed the skills employers and startups value most.
Whether your ambition is to become a world-class engineer, a product leader, a startup founder or an innovation professional, the Eight Fellowship provides the environment to help you get there.
How to Apply
Submit:
- A two-page CV
- A one-page statement explaining why you want to join the Eight Fellowship
- Portfolio, GitHub, Behance or any relevant work samples (where applicable)
Application Deadline: Aug 30, 2026
Location: Node Eight Foundation, Ho, Volta Region
Apply Here: https://shorturl.at/xFH9C
Build products that matter. Become an Eight Fellow.
