A2WG WLC Admissions

Apply for WLC - Cohort 2

Are you a woman in Nigeria with a passion for leadership, civic engagement, and community change? Do you want to strengthen your voice, build your capacity, and contribute meaningfully to the future of democratic participation in Nigeria?

This is your opportunity to join a national cohort of women committed to leading change where it matters most.

Submit your application on or before 20 May 2026.

Format

4 clear steps

Profile, commitment, topic, and final submission.

Commitment

6 month focus

Show how you will stay present and accountable throughout the programme.

Focus

Civic leadership

Tell us the issue you care about and how you will contribute ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

Verification

Video link only

Share a secure video link that clearly explains your past work and the outcomes of that work.

How the form flows

Move through each step in order

Use the arrows to move forward and backward. Required fields must be completed before you continue.

WhatsApp number, date of birth, and state are required for communication and eligibility checks.

LinkedIn and portfolio details are optional. Add them only if they strengthen your application.

Your topic should clearly connect to the cohort goal, civic leadership, and intended contribution ahead of 2027.

Your video should describe past work you have done and the current outcome of that work.

Application progress

Step 1 of 4

Move forward only when the current section is complete.

Step 1

Profile and contact details

Share the contact details we will use during screening and selection.

Required here: name, email, WhatsApp, date of birth, state, role, and institution.

Full name *

Email address *

Phone number

WhatsApp number *

Current role or occupation *

Organisation or institution *

Highest education

LinkedIn URL (optional)

Portfolio or website (optional)

Date of birth *

Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

State applying from *

Step 2

Motivation, readiness, and participation

Tell us what drives you, the issue you care about most, and whether you have the practical readiness to stay fully engaged for six months.

This cohort does not provide stipends or incentives. Answer every readiness question realistically.

What leadership, civic, or community issue are you most passionate about? *

Motivation statement *

Commitment statement *

What do you hope to gain from this programme? *

Weekly time commitment *

Are you available to participate fully over the six-month programme period? *

Do you have access to a digital device and internet connection for virtual participation where required? *

How will you protect time for the cohort each week? *

What will you do when pressure increases? *

Step 3

Leadership experience, elections, and topic proposal

Show the work you have already done, how you want to contribute ahead of the 2027 General Elections, and the topic you want to bring into the programme.

Pre-submit a topic that clearly matches the cohort goal and your civic leadership focus.

Describe any community work, advocacy, civic engagement, or leadership experience you have had *

Proposed topic title *

Topic summary *

Alignment with cohort goal *

How do you hope to contribute to credible, positive, and sustainable outcomes ahead of the 2027 General Elections? *

Contribution to research development *

Collaboration and dissemination plan *

Expected outcome or impact *

Support needs or accessibility considerations

Availability notes or timing constraints

Step 4

Video link and final declarations

Share a secure video link introducing yourself, highlighting past work you have done, and explaining the current outcome of that work.

In your video, tell us who you are, what past work you have done, the current outcome of that work, why this cohort matters now, and how you will stay committed.

Motivation video link *

Use a secure or unlisted link reviewers can open without requesting permission. The video should clearly mention your past work and the current outcome of those efforts.

Submission checklist

WhatsApp number included.
Date of birth entered and age eligibility confirmed.
State selected.
Leadership and civic engagement questions answered clearly.
Availability and digital readiness confirmed.
Topic proposal and research contribution completed.
Commitment and continuity questions answered realistically.
Video shared as a secure link with past work and outcomes explained.

I understand that this cohort does not provide stipends or other incentives, and I can still commit to participating fully. I confirm that the information, topic proposal, and video link I am submitting are accurate and genuinely mine.

Review focus

Selection is holistic

Your application will be reviewed for fit, motivation, leadership readiness, civic contribution, research value, communication, and capacity to follow through over six months.

Successful applicants will later complete their WLC spotlight profiles during the programme.