Applications are open for the NYSC-Policy Advocacy Lab (N-PAL) 2026 by LEAP Africa. This youth development program equips serving NYSC corps members with practical leadership, advocacy, policy research, and campaign skills. In addition, the program combines wide access through a Digital Policy Advocacy Academy with deeper engagement through an Innovation Lab.
If you are a serving corps member in Nigeria and want to build context-based solutions for your host community, this program may be relevant.
Application Deadline: 31th August 2026
Eligible Countries: Nigeria
Program Location: Nigeria
Funding/Benefits: Leadership, advocacy, policy research, and campaign skills development through a Digital Policy Advocacy Academy and Innovation Lab.
Award Provider: LEAP Africa
About this Program
The NYSC-Policy Advocacy Lab (N-PAL) 2026 is designed for serving NYSC corps members. It helps participants strengthen their ability to lead, advocate, research policy issues, and run campaigns. As a result, fellows can develop innovative and technology-driven solutions for challenges in their host communities.
The program includes two main parts. First, participants learn through a Digital Policy Advocacy Academy. Then, they engage more deeply through an Innovation Lab.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be currently serving NYSC corps members.
- The opportunity is for serving NYSC Corps Members from Batch A Stream 1 & 2, 2026 only.
- Applicants must have access to an internet-enabled device such as a smartphone, laptop, or tablet.
- Applicants must be willing to complete all modules on the Learning Management System (LMS) before the Innovation Lab.
What Fellows Receive: Leadership development, advocacy skills development, policy research skills development, campaign skills development, access to a Digital Policy Advocacy Academy, and participation in an Innovation Lab.
Program Components Digital Policy Advocacy Academy and Innovation Lab.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply through the official LEAP Africa program page. Before you apply, prepare the required document and review the participation expectations carefully.
- Required document: NYSC ID card (front and back captured)
- Participant responsibility: Complete all modules on the Learning Management System (LMS) before the Innovation Lab
👉 Visit the official fellowship page for details
