About AIG Scholarships
Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships, launched in 2017, provide outstanding West African talents the chance to pursue a Master of Public Policy at Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government. These fully funded scholarships, totaling 29 and exceeding £50,000 each, empower future public sector leaders to gain knowledge at a top university. Afterward, scholars return home to drive policy improvements and national development.
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Summary
- Scholarship Sponsor: Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG)
- Host Country: United Kingdom (UK)
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Host Institution: Oxford University
- Category: Masters Degree. See other Masters degree Scholarships
- Benefits: Fully Funded + Accommodation + Living Expenses, etc
- Deadline: 15 September, 2023
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Scholarship Benefits
The AIG scholarship covers:
- Full tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Living expenses
- Couching and Mentoring
- Career Development
See Also: Other Scholarships in UK
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the AIG Scholarship program, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Nigerian Public Sector Employment: Applicants must presently hold positions in the public sector, including Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and Parastatals, either at the Federal or State level in Nigeria.
- Age Range: Candidates should fall within the age bracket of 25 to 45 years.
- Work Experience: Applicants must possess a minimum of seven years of combined work experience, encompassing both the private and public sectors.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree with at least a second-class upper qualification.
- Additional Note: For individuals with second-class upper qualifications, possessing a Master’s degree, second degree, or relevant professional qualification will be advantageous.
Key Notes
- Academic excellence and leadership potential are paramount in the selection process.
- Only shortlisted applicants proceeding to the next selection stage will receive communication. Individual application status inquiries are discouraged.
- Applications submitted by post or in person will not be accepted.
- Finalists chosen in the Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) selection process will be required to make a separate application to the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, for admission. Admission offers to the Master of Public Policy program will also influence the final selection of AIG Scholars.
Important Timeline
- Monday, 31 July 2023: Admissions open for our 2024 intake
- 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
Deadline
15 September, 2023
Method of Application
Interested and eligible candidates are required to submit their applications online.
