Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships at the University of Oxford

Learn to teach others, benefit from this scholarship, and study at the University of Oxford. Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships now receive applications for the 2024 academic year.

Each year, the AIG Scholarship is awarded to an individual from West Africa who has demonstrated distinguished public service.

AIG Fellows undertake a period of study, reflection, and engagement of up to 6 months with scholars and students at the Blavatnik School of Government.

To achieve the goal of being a catalyst for public sector transformation, the Africa Initiative for Governance will every year, for five years starting in 2017, fund five scholarships for outstanding West Africans from all backgrounds who are passionate about the public sector to pursue the Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford.

AIG will fund scholarships for Africans (Nigerians and Ghanaians) with high leadership potential to undertake intensive post-graduate world-class governance and public policy training.

About This Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships

Upon graduation, AIG Scholars will be expected to return to their home country and apply their learning experience as change agents in their country’s public sector.

The Scholars will be exceptionally intelligent graduates who have excelled academically and in other areas of their lives.

LEVEL/FIELD OF STUDY:

Our Scholarships Program targets graduates between the ages of 25 and 35, some of whom may have work experience. The Scholars will be knowledgeable graduates who have excelled academically and in other areas.

HOST NATIONALITY:

The scholarship is to be taken in the UK. As an international student, you need some information about scaling through your visa interview if you want to apply for this opportunity see this Top 7 Success Tips for Your Student Visa Interview.

ELIGIBLE NATIONALITY:

The scholarship is open to NIGERIANS AND GHANAIAN students who want a master’s degree in business.

Read also if you wish to study outside your home country Simple and Detailed Answers about Applying and Winning a Scholarship.

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS 

The AIG Scholarships have fully funded scholarships covering fees, accommodation, and living expenses.

Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships Eligibility

  • Applicants should be a citizen of Nigeria or Ghana
  • Age between 25 and 35 years
  • Achieved an academic standing sufficiently advanced to ensure admission to the University of Oxford and the MPP program. This means a first-class or strong upper-second-class undergraduate degree with honors (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
  • Strong commitment to public service and a willingness to commit to working for a fixed number of years in your country’s public sector
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the resultant impact
  • Impeccable moral character

How To Apply

Application

follow the link below to apply:

Click here to apply

AIG Scholarships Short-listed candidates 

AIG Scholarships 2024/22 Recipients

  • Emokiniovo Akpughe (Nigeria)
  • Efosa Trevor Edobor (Nigeria)
  • Abdul-Fatawu Z. Hakeem (Ghana)
  • Chukwunonso Iheoma (Nigeria)
  • Oluwapelumi Simpson (Nigeria)
  • Emmanuel Taiwo (Nigeria)

AIG Scholarships 2024/2024 Recipients

  • Adegbite Adetola (Nigeria)
  • Ajimoti Blessing (Nigeria)
  • Amuquandoh Prosper (Ghana)
  • Chinedu-Okeke Louisa (Nigeria)
  • Nneli Tobechukwu (Nigeria)

For more information, visit Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Applications deadline for the AIG Scholarships is September 23 yearly.

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