Call For Applications: Eight Fellowship 2024 

Are you a recent graduate passionate about social impact, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving? If so, the Eight Fellowship in Ghana is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. 

The Eight Fellowship is a one-year, full-time program that brings together a talented cohort of young fellows like yourself to work on impactful projects for institutional partners. This initiative aims to provide you with meaningful professional experiences by matching you with high-impact projects that benefit nonprofits, government entities, healthcare organizations, districts, and corporate institutions. 

Who Should Apply? 

We seek young professionals from diverse backgrounds, including developers, designers, engineers, social scientists, and entrepreneurs. Ideal candidates are passionate about social impact, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving. They should possess strong analytical and creative skills and be committed to contributing to the development of Ghana. 

Why You Should Join 

Joining the Eight Fellowship offers you a unique chance to work on projects that make a real difference in local communities. As a Fellow, you will gain valuable professional experience, develop new skills, and expand your professional network. The program also provides a platform for you to contribute to social innovation and make lasting contributions to Ghana’s development. 

Benefits for Fellows 

• Project Ownership: Fellows lead and manage significant projects, gaining hands-on experience. 

• Mentorship and Guidance: Daily access to experienced managers and mentors for continuous support and development. 

• Professional Development: Participation in a structured curriculum, training, and certifications through professional development stipends. 

• Networking Opportunities: Attend workshops and events to connect with professionals and industry leaders. 

• Diverse Experiences: Collaborate with various organizations, gaining insights from different sectors. 

• Career Pathways: Opportunities for Fellows to be recruited by partner organizations, start their ventures, or become highly valuable job candidates due to their experience. 

Program Breakdown 

The Eight Fellowship is designed to provide you with a holistic and impactful experience. The program includes: 

• Orientation and Training: An initial orientation will introduce you to the program, expectations, and partners, as well as training sessions to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge. 

• Project Design & Matching: Collaborate with nonprofits, government entities, and corporate organizations to develop projects, and be intentionally matched with high-impact projects based on your skills and interests. 

• Project Execution: Work in teams to solve problems and build capacity for innovation, engaging with civic institutions, regional businesses, and local entrepreneurs. 

• Mentorship and Support: Benefit from regular meetings with project managers and mentors and receive continuous feedback and guidance throughout the project duration. 

• Professional Development: Participate in workshops and networking events, and access training and certification programs through professional development stipends. 

• Entrepreneurial Training: Engage in structured sessions on entrepreneurial skills and mindset and receive support if you’re interested in starting your venture. 

• Evaluation and Reflection: Participate in regular assessments to track progress and impact, and reflection sessions to discuss your learnings and experiences. 

• Innovation Incubation: Collaborate with researchers and organizations to discover and develop new ideas out of your projects and incubate new products and services for local impact. 

Application Process 

The application deadline is 31st August. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. 

Click here to apply now.