Solar Power Nigeria National Youth Competition 2026 – Win ₦390,000 Grant, Mentorship and Fellowship

Solar Power Nigeria National Youth Competition 2026 – Win ₦390,000 Grant, Mentorship and Fellowship

Applications are now open for the Solar Power Nigeria National Youth Competition 2026, a nationwide opportunity for young Nigerians interested in promoting clean energy, improving electricity access and driving community development.

The competition provides seven successful applicants with a ₦390,000 project grant each, expert mentorship, media exposure and an opportunity to become Solar Power Nigeria Fellows.

Important Opportunity Details

• Programme: Solar Power Nigeria National Youth Competition 2026

• Organiser: Solar Power Nigeria Coalition

• Lead Organisation: Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP)

• Implementation Partner: Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs)

• Eligible Countries: Nigeria

• Eligible Age: 18–35 years

• Number of Winners: 7 Fellows

• Grant Amount: ₦390,000 per Fellow

• Project Duration: 3 Months

• Application Opens: 11 November 2026

• Application Deadline: 24 November 2026

• Location: Nationwide

What Successful Applicants Will Receive

Seven selected candidates will benefit from:

1. ₦390,000 project implementation grant each.

2. Expert mentorship and professional guidance.

3. Access to clean-energy sector partners.

4. Media exposure and visibility.

5. Opportunities to engage with policymakers.

6. Admission into the Solar Power Nigeria Fellowship.

Additional Benefit: Two outstanding Fellows will each nominate a public primary school or public health facility in their community to receive a complete solar photovoltaic (PV) installation.

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must:

• Be Nigerian citizens.

• Be between 18 and 35 years old.

• Reside in any state of Nigeria.

• Have an innovative idea addressing electricity challenges in their communities.

• Be willing to implement a three-month project or advocacy campaign.

Important: Applicants do not need an engineering or energy-related academic background. Young people from all educational and professional backgrounds are encouraged to participate.

Areas of Interest

Applicants can submit proposals under either of these categories:

1. Advocacy Campaign: Campaigns designed to encourage policymakers and communities to support improved electricity access and clean-energy solutions.

2. Practical Community Solutions: Innovative projects demonstrating how solar energy can improve education, healthcare, entrepreneurship and community development.

Selection Process

Applications will undergo technical assessment by a five-member Competition Review Panel.

The process includes:

• Application submission and technical review.

• Shortlisting of qualified applicants.

• Pitch presentations by shortlisted candidates.

• Announcement of successful Fellows, expected in late December 2026.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the official competition application portal.

Application Deadline: 24 November 2026.

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Important Notice

This is a competitive national opportunity with only seven fellowship positions available. Interested young Nigerians are encouraged to develop practical, measurable and community-focused proposals and submit their applications before the deadline.

Don't miss this opportunity to secure funding, mentorship and national recognition for your clean-energy initiative.