The Application Window for the 2021/22 Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships is now open.
The AIG Scholarships are targeted at graduates between the ages of 25 and 35 with strong intellectual capability, outstanding academic achievements, leadership skills and a passion to contribute to the development of Africa’s public sector.
About Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG)
Every year, Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) will fund five scholarships for outstanding individuals from Nigeria and Ghana to pursue the Master of Public Policy degree at the Blavatnik School of Government (BSG), University of Oxford. AIG Scholars will be expected, upon graduation, to return to their home country and apply their learning experience as change agents in their country’s public sector.For the 2019/2020 academic year, AIG announces winners of the Scholarship for the incoming MPP class from September: Babafemi Adebola (Nigeria), Onyekachukwu Erobu (Nigeria), Nasir Mohammed etc.
Aim and Benefits of AIG Masters Scholarship
AIG Scholarships are full scholarships covering tuition fees, accommodation and living expenses.
Requirements for AIG Masters Scholarship Qualification
- Be a citizen of Nigeria or Ghana
- Be between the ages of 25 and 35 years (must not be 36 years old by December 31, 2021)
- Have a first-class or second-class upper undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent international qualifications), as a minimum, in any discipline. For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.7 out of 4.0
- Be preferably top 10% of graduating class (First, Second or Master’s Degree) – evidence to be provided
- Provide evidence of game-changing leadership and resultant impact
- Show skills and interests outside of academics (evidence to be provided)
Application Deadline
October 15, 2021
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) on:
aigscholarship.roundstone.solutions
to apply
Please note that:
- Academic distinction and leadership potential are key priorities for selection.
- In the case of candidates with second-class upper qualifications, a Master’s, second degree or relevant professional qualification will be an advantage.
- Only applicants shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process will be contacted and any inquiries regarding individual application status are strictly prohibited.
- Applications sent via post or in person are NOT acceptable.
- Candidates who emerge as finalists in the Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) selection process will be expected to apply directly to the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, for admissions. Finalists who are offered admission to the Master of Public Policy will be considered by the School in the final selection of AIG Scholars.
For more details, visit AIG website
