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AIG Scholarship Programme 2025/2026 | Study in UK
AIG Scholarship Programme 2025/2026 | Fully Funded to Study in UK: Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships Programme Application Form, Eligibility, Requirements, Application Guidelines and Deadline for 2025/2026 Academic Year [Nigerians & Ghanaians].

Applications for the 2025/26 AIG Scholarships are now open for application: The AIG Scholarships were launched in 2017 to provide a unique opportunity for exceptional West Africans interested in a career in public service to pursue a Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. Since 2017, twenty-seven (27) scholarships worth over £50,000 each have been awarded to future public sector leaders who have demonstrated a passion for the public sector.


AIG Scholars spend the year at one of the world's top universities, gaining knowledge and skills from the outstanding academic faculty and expert practitioners and interacting with other future public sector leaders from around the world. After completing their degrees, scholars return to their countries and use their learning to bolster policymaking, support reforms and contribute to their nation's development.

From 2022, the AIG Scholarships will only be open to applicants already working in the civil service. Applicants should be aged between 25 and 50, with strong intellectual capacity, demonstrable leadership qualities and a passion to contribute to the development of the Nigeria's civil service.

PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES

  • Financial support - Funding will be provided for tuition, living expenses and a stipend for a summer project.
  • Mentorship - Take advantage of ongoing coaching, mentorship opportunities from our growing list of previous scholars experienced mentors.
  • Skills building - grow key technical, professional and leadership skills through highly coveted learning opportunities for public servants at the University of Oxford.
  • Career development - connect with our support for civil service partners with the design, development and facilitation of their capacity building programmes.
  • Work Experience - AIG Scholars will embark on summer placements to gather knowledge and insight in their areas of interest to further their capabilities and increase their network.


ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be eligible for consideration for the award of 2025-2026 AIG Scholarships, you must: 

  • Applicants must be a Nigerian currently working in the public sector (Ministries. Departments, Agencies & Parastatals) at both Federal and State levels
  • Aged between 25 and 45 years
  • Have a minimum of seven (7) years (combined private & public sector) work experience
  • Have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of second-class upper qualification
  • Gain admission into the Blavatnik School of Government following success in the AIG shortlisting process


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Academic distinction and leadership potential are essential priorities for selection.
  • Only applicants shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process will be contacted, and any inquiries regarding individual application status will not be responded to.
  • All applications must be submitted via the online application portal using the link below. Applications sent via post or submitted in person will NOT be accepted.
  • Candidates who emerge as finalists in the Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) selection process will be required to apply directly to the Blavatnik School of Government. University of Oxford, for admission. Finalists offered admission to the Master of Public Policy will be considered by the school for the AIG Scholarship.


HOW TO APPLY FOR AIG SCHOLARSHIP

Please visit: www.aigafrica.org/Our-initatives/AIG-Scholarships to begin your online application.

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