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| Study-In-UK: 2022 Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarship At Oxford University |
Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships: 2022-23 Window is now open for applications.
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.
Scholarship Summary
Host: Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG)
Study Abroad: Study in Europe
Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | Fellowships
Eligible Country: Nigeria
Reward: £50,000 each
Deadline: October 10, 2021
Scholarship Details
After completing their degrees, scholars return to their countries and use their learnings 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 public sector. Applicants should be aged between 25 and 50, with strong intellectual capacity, demonstratable leadership qualities and a passion to contribute to the development of Africa’s public sector.
Scholarship Requirements
To be eligible for consideration for the award of 2022-23 AIG Scholarships, you must:
Be a Nigerian currently working in the public service
Aged between 25 and 50 years
Have a minimum of seven (7) years of 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.
Method of Application
Please note:
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.
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