Application Deadline:
2019/2020 Scholarships: September 14th 2018
The AIG Scholarships Programme is targeted at graduates between the ages of 25 and 35, some of whom may have work experience. The scholars will be exceptionally intelligent graduates who have excelled academically as well as in other areas of their lives.
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.
The AIG Scholarships are postgraduate scholarships awarded to outstanding individuals from Nigeria or Ghana to undertake the Master of Public Policy (MPP) Programme at the Blavatnik School of Government (BSG), University of Oxford. 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.
Benefits:
- The AIG Scholarships are full scholarships covering fees, accommodation and living expenses.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Citizen of Nigeria or Ghana
- Age between 25 and 35 years
- Achieved an academic standing sufficiently advanced to ensure admission to Oxford and the MPP programme. This means a first-class or strong upper second-class 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
- 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 resultant impact
- Impeccable moral character
Selection Criteria:
- Academic and analytical excellence
- Strong commitment to public service
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities and resultant impact
- Impeccable moral character
Note that:
Applicants who reach the second stage of selection will be required to furnish the following additional information.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Full Academic Transcripts
- Academic and/or Professional References (four in total). Please note that at least two of the references must be from individuals whom you studied under at university. The references should be sent directly to AIG, and should attest to the character and intellect of the applicant, including academic, personal, extra-curricular and leadership achievements. (References should not be given by people who are related to the applicant.)
- Personal Essay (no more than 1500 words) covering the following:
- Why you are interested in public service and public policy; describe the specific issue(s) or problem(s) you care about, your thoughts on how this issue can be resolved and how the resolution of this issue could impact the economy as a whole.
- Why the AIG Scholarship and the MPP Programme at BSG-Oxford are important to you and how you would utilise this opportunity.
- The description of a personal challenge you have overcome or an achievement that you believe demonstrates your leadership potential, and the impact of that achievement.
- Two passport photographs
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) 2018/19 Scholarships
511 comments
there are so many graduate with Second Class Lower Division that can perform even better than the first class student, because education is all about knowledge skills and behavior, i recommend that you should equally consider Second Class Lower Division student. you can fine the best during interviews and aptitudes processes. by the way i am also Second Class lower Division Student,and am doing very well, as a matter of fact am currently working with a Federal University in Nigeria.
Well said. Exactly what i had in mind to type.
The criteria and minimum qualifications and grade points are set… Either you fit in or look elsewhere! If you want to award people with behavior, set up your own scholarship fund and do that
Correct my dear. All these people will just be making some people feel as if they are failure forgetting that it is not about paper certificate but mental and intellectual certificate.
Take your time to study the outline, the selection is not only on academic prowess.
Fact bro, though I’m second class upper with 4.12. Your recommedation need to be considered as all graduated student would be eligible to apply.
Yes I concur…
I am interested in the scholarship. Keep on the good work. God bless you
Comment:
I’m still an undergraduate but I’m finishing by October. Can I apply ?
I what to apply how can i
Thanks for this privilege. I wish to apply and and will be glad if am considered.
Sociology nd anthropology 2nd class lower
Am from TOGO. Can l benefit this opportunity?
Sir, according to the eligibility criteria, only Nigeria and Ghana are Included.
Please where can I find the registration link
How can I apply!
I love this am interested in it
What about those who are younger
I’m a graduate of Civil Engineering.
I need a scholarship program for MSc.
Nigerian. Successfully completed an approved course of study Bachelor of science- Mass communication. I wish to apply for masters and my goal is to contribute my quota in every possible way to ensure efficient service delivery and build a reputable career.
Nigerian. Successfully completed an approved course of study Bachelor of science- Mass communication. I wish to apply for masters and my goal is to contribute my quota in every possible way to ensure efficient service delivery and build a reputable career. Here’s my phone numb 08031804800
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I am from Kenya with bachelor of Arts in Philosophy Second Class Honour Upper class… Can I be considered for this??!!!
I am 41 years old and highly interested, please can I apply
I have read your requirements with keen interest and wish to make some recommendations:
In Africa,some struggle to school themselves and this affects the age elegibility.
In Africa,we have few genuine first class graduates that can meet this. I therefore wish you could adjust the package for some level of second class lower graduates too. For all you know,the person with that public sector passion to make that needed impact and contribution is not within that bracket. An aptitude test through an organised institution may unearth that person you are looking for.
My food for thought.
please how do i apply
Please consider students with second class lower because there are many brilliant students who are awarded these class and many are brighter than the upper class students. Please consider especially ladies .
Am frm Nigeria, I Wil b greatful if my request is being granted
Comment:Am Sarah Amoah from ghana.Thanks for this privilege,and I will be very happy if I will be considered.
Can forestry graduates apply?
Please email I need help in want to go back to school but no help please help me
Please i need help in want to go back to school but no help please help me
Are those offering diploma awarding programme considered?If not in my candid opinion I think opportunity can be given to people who offered diploma awarding programme because some are doing great and also the scholarship is also good.So in case there are new developments concerning the scholarship they can take the diploma holding into consideration.Thank you
Joel Appiah,
Accra ,Ghana.
Thanks for this privilege.I’d like to apply.I have Bachelor of Education in Educational psychology.Second Class Honours(upper Division)
Comment:iam from sudan
study medicine
fourth year
can i benift this opportunity
Excellent
I’m interested and inspired by AIG.
I’m extremely excited and willing to have the opportunity for the scholarship. I finished with a second lower class degree but I must say I’m good at high value and impact, free imaginations and so innovative..
I did my internship training at Bank of Uganda in the department of Board Affairs.
Getting a scholarship would be undoubtedly benefit the pillar in the Africa and the world at large.
Thank you
My name is TOSSOU Judique Navaraud I’m from BENIN and I’m running my studies in GHANA especially in Accra, I just have my degree in International Business and Administration. I take this opportunity to apply because my dream was to study at one of the American universities. I am a conscious and hardworking student, I would be really happy to be part of what will be chosen.
cordially thank you !
I studied psychology…. Graduated with Second class upper division in the year 2017…..how can I apply?
I what to study that side
Comment:Please, I would love to use this medium to express my heart felt gratitude for the organizer’s of this program. I have been waiting for an opportunity like this for a very long time thank God it’s here today. The organizer’s of this program, I would love to make an plea to involve students who went to other tertiary institutions to apply. Let this opportunity shouldn’t be for university graduate alone. There are a lot of potentials imbedded in those that went to tertiary institutions that the society failed to recognize. Am a graduate of Medical Laboratory Science, doing very well in decision making, patient and diligent in what soever I do. I desire to be a beneficiary of this loaded program.
Can I get this opportunity?I’m from Suadan
I am 33yrs and will like to apply for a scholarship
I want to apply, I’m Mohamed Alie Jalloh from Sierra Leone…
help
Please am interested, I hope you people will be of help
Am interested in this scholarship, second class division graduate to be this October. Continue doing the good work for us Africans.
Please I’m Tanor Emmanuel from Ghana please do me a favor to learn at your university
How about polytechnic graduates with upper credit ,are they excluded from this program? Iam one and would love to apply.Thank u
Comment:Graduates of polytechnics are they excluded from this program? I am one with upper credit and would love to apply. Thank you
Comment:Are graduatesof polytechnics excluded from this program? I am one with upper credit and would love to apply. Thank you
Comment:I’m interested in it,I’m from Nigeria can I benefit this opportunity
I’m still undergarduate .but very excellence in academic
Am interested in the Scholarship, please consider me
I have second class in Metallurgical and materials Engineering and i have gone true some trainings that could boost my mora. I choose construction option which am doing with great joy.Can i apply?
There is no room for one to apply. Please help me, I want to apply. God bless you as you help me to benefit from this life time opportunity…… Thanks
I got a Bsc degree in mathematics and a post graduate diploma in statistics from Fourah Bay College ( University of Sierra Leone). Will be very glad, If I’m selected.