Graduates between the ages of 25 and 35, some of whom may have job experience, are the target audience for the Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships Programme. They will be highly intelligent graduates who have achieved success in both their academic and extracurricular endeavors.
Application Deadline:
15th September 2023
Offered Annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Nigeria and Ghana
To Be Taken At (Country): Blavatnik School of Government (BSG), University of Oxford, UK
Field of Study: Master of Public Policy
About The Award:
Building Africa’s Future Leaders
The AIG Scholarships were introduced in 2017 to give exceptional West Africans interested in a career in public service the chance to pursue a Master of Public Policy at the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government. Since 2017, 29 prospective public sector leaders who have shown a passion for the field have received scholarships worth over £50,000 apiece.
AIG Scholars spend a year at one of the finest universities in the world where they meet with other international students who are aspiring public sector leaders and learn from exceptional academic faculty and expert practitioners. Scholars return to their home countries after completing their degrees and use what they have learned to strengthen policymaking, support reforms, and advance their nations’ development.
Type: Masters
Who Can Apply?
- You must be a Nigerian currently employed in the federal or state government (ministries, departments, agencies, or parastatals).
- Aged between 25 and 45 years.
- Possess a minimum of seven (7) years of work experience, including in the public and commercial sectors.
- Possess a bachelor’s degree with a second-class upper qualification or higher
Selection Criteria:
- Academic and analytical excellence
- Strong dedication to serving the public
- Shown leadership capability and their effects
- Absolute moral integrity
Number of Awards: 5
Value Of Award:
The AIG Scholarships are fully funded, covering tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses; they do not, however, cover travel or visa expenses.
Program Details
- Financial Support • Funding will be provided for tuition, living expenses, and a stipend for a summer project .
- Coaching and Mentoring • Scholars will receive extensive coaching and mentoring to help them get the most out of their time at Oxford.
- Career Development • AIG Scholars will receive complete assistance in laying up their career development plans and gaining access to opportunities that are in line with their areas of interest and make use of the knowledge they have acquired at Oxford.
Work Experience
AIG Scholars will begin summer internships during which they will expand their knowledge and expertise in their chosen fields and expand their networks around the world.
Duration of Program: 1 year
How To Apply:
Schedule and Application:
- Friday, 15 September 2023: Deadlines for applications to the AIG Scholarships
- Saturday, 23 September 2023: Invitation for Computer-Based Tests
- Thursday 5 – Thursday 12 October 2023: Essay Submissions
- Wednesday 25 – Monday 30 October 2023: Video Interviews
- December 2023: Final Selections
- Friday 5 January 2024: Deadline for MPP Applications
- May 2024: Pre-departure Orientation
Click the link below to apply for the 2024/2025 AIG Scholarships.
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