Grants Writing Intern

About the job

💡 Are you detail-oriented, love writing with purpose, and eager to contribute to impactful work in education and development?

Here’s your chance to gain real-world grant writing experience while supporting meaningful initiatives across Africa.

💼 About Us

Wale University is a dynamic Open and Distance Learning institution focused on making Christ-centered, high-quality education accessible across Africa. We innovate, educate, and empower through programs that develop change agents, entrepreneurs, and future leaders.

Wale University is a pioneering Open and Distance Learning institution dedicated to transforming education across Africa through innovation, accessibility, and Christ-centered leadership. We are redefining learning by equipping students with the tools, mindset, and opportunities to thrive in today's world.

Wale Lab is the innovation hub of Wale University, where ideas meet action. It's more than just a lab-it's a dynamic ecosystem designed to incubate talent, drive research, and solve Nigeria's pressing challenges. From addressing brain drain to creating employability solutions, Wale Lab serves as the bridge between academia and industry.

Through cutting-edge research, collaboration with industry experts, and entrepreneurial mentorship, Wale Lab transforms theoretical knowledge into practical, scalable solutions. Whether it's pioneering technologies, redefining educational practices, or fostering startups,

Wale Lab is at the forefront of change.

Our goal? To retain Africa's brightest minds, foster global competitiveness, and make "Made in Nigeria" a badge of pride in every sector. Wale Lab is where innovation thrives, and the future is built.

🎯 Role Overview

We’re looking for a motivated and research-savvy Grant Writing Intern to support the development of proposals and funding applications. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their writing skills while contributing to the sustainability and expansion of transformative educational projects.

📌 Key Responsibilities

Research potential grant opportunities, donor organizations, and funding programs.

Assist in writing and editing grant proposals, concept notes, and letters of inquiry.

Help maintain a grants calendar and track deadlines, submissions, and outcomes.

Support the preparation of reports and supporting documents for grant applications.

Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary information and project data.

Assist in maintaining donor and grantor databases.

✅ What We’re Looking For

Strong writing, editing, and research skills.

Background in English, Communications, Development Studies, or related field.

Familiarity with nonprofit work, fundraising, or academic writing is an advantage.

Ability to synthesize information and write clearly and persuasively.

Detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated.

Eagerness to learn the grant writing process from concept to submission.

🎁 What You’ll Gain

Focuses on building your portfolio, growth, and learning on the go.

Unpaid, but has numerous benefits (to be disclosed upon interview.

Hands-on experience with professional grant writing and proposal development.

Mentorship and feedback from experienced fundraisers and writers.

Monthly data/internet stipend.

Sponsored access to one Wale University short course.

Opportunity to co-author real grant submissions.

Certificate of Completion and public recognition of your contributions.

Industries:Higher Education

Function: Content Writing