Arewa Creative Writing and Advocacy Fellowship (ACWAF) 2026

The Poetic Wednesdays Initiative, supported by the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF), invites emerging writers from Northern Nigeria to apply for ACWAF. This first cohort trains writers to advocate on governance and democracy. Applications close on 30 November 2026.

Program Snapshot

• Host Organization: Poetic Wednesdays Initiative
• Supporter: Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF)
• Funding: Data stipends, with no amount published
• Duration: Six to eight weeks
• Format: Hybrid, with in-person sessions in Kano State
• Eligibility: Emerging writers, storytellers, and spoken word artists from Northern Nigeria
• Deadline: 30 November 2026

Focus Areas

• Governance and democracy
• Elections and voter rights
• Youth rights
• Civic storytelling and policy framing

About the Fellowship

ACWAF is a hybrid program. It equips fellows to turn creative work into advocacy. Training covers these skills:

• Creative nonfiction
• Civic storytelling
• Policy framing
• Editorial ethics
• Fact-checking
• Multimedia narrative techniques

Fellows complete online and in-person sessions. The physical part takes place in Kano State.

What Fellows Receive

• Hybrid training
• One-on-one mentorship
• Editorial and publication support
• Data stipends
• Direct networking opportunities

Who Can Apply

• Emerging writers, storytellers, and spoken word artists from Northern Nigeria
• Aspiring advocates from Northern Nigeria
• Applicants who can attend the physical sessions in Kano State
• This cohort is open only to Northern Nigerians.

How to Apply

Complete the online application form before the deadline. Confirm that you can join the in-person sessions in Kano.

Click Here to Apply

Conclusion

ACWAF gives Northern Nigerian writers training, mentorship, and publication support. Eligible writers should apply before 30 November 2026.

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