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
Pls what is the procedure to apply
Comment: The class of degree should not be matter if the programme want favour those that are capable. The class of degree does not mean you are better ,some may not depend it. let test the ability of interested candidate to find out who is who and who is not. thanks
Thank God someone is thinking along this line.
If Africa is gonna move forward, I believe we need to start thinking differently, a step ahead of those we are looking at.
When we base the selection criteria on two upper part of result scale, it begs the questions: is that the end of their race to achieving a brighter future?
The approach in my opinion is discriminatory. We cannot continue to work like this.
I have Degrees in Journalism, Literature and Law. I am interested in the programme and sincerely desire to be a beneficiary of this programme for the purpose of impacting Nigeria, Africa and the world at large.
Please sir/ma…..how do one apply for the scholarship, am a 2.1 student….Bs.c nutrition and Dietetics……Thanks
To be very candid, from my observations,. Most of the first class and holders of second class upper bribed their way to that position. Try the Second Class Lower students in any field, you will find out they perform creditably. I have good reputation even with my 2:2 Give us the opportunity too. Thanks
you’re drunk, what do you mean by First Class students bribed their way, someone made lot of sacrifice, read day and night to achieve an outstanding result and you’re here discrediting them. if it was that easy, why didn’t you bribe your way too?
This assertion is not true bro. I don’t agree with it. Am an exception to that. And I have a hand full of us.
lol, i beg to differ, u would say that because you are 2.2 grad.
Peter may God honour ur plead .but there are still wonderful first class and second class upper division.
To be candid, I’ll say your judgement is wrong. First class students don’t buy their to the top. Neither do Second Class Students. And if there is anyone who does that. Such person and the lecturers involved are not worthy to be called bonafide Graduates and Academicians respectively.
Why not give the 2nd class lower a trial too,an opportunity to proof that they can do better than some first class and 2nd class upper out there?….I have interest in d program, I applied and I was shortlisted presently, I couldn’t proceed because i filled my class of degree as 2nd class upper (3.5) but am a 2nd class lower candidate (3.13)…..and the aptitude test is on the 13th Oct,2018. Pls can I go for the test?
Thanks . I’m interested
Pls I am a second class upper graduate with 3.7 CGP .How can I apply
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First class
Thanks
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i am also, a first class graduate
B.sc Information Technology.
Currently working as ICT Lead/Senior System Develeper
at Archmism.com
I have all the requirements except for the SSCE that my English language is on NECO while Mathematics on WAEC. All the other relevant subjects are on WAEC as well. Both results in the same year (2009). yet, I cannot proceed with the application because you want only one sitting. I consider it one sitting, but different exams. Please do something about this. Thank you.
Comment:i am graduate from Nigerian I graduated with second class upper in B.s.c Biology and I am 24 years old
Iam from Sierra Leone can I also benefit from this scholarship.
Hope to hear from you soon
May God Blessed you all.Aameen.
Thanks for the info, I need a link to apply for this opportunity. I’m interested.
My boy graduated from IMO State University with First Class honours in education accountancy but yet to do his youth service. Is he qualified? and if so please how do we start
I’m 38 years old graduated with second class lower can i apply. From Borno state Nigeria
Lol…..always read instruction before you comment ,
I’m a Nigerian, studied Nursing in a reputable School of Nursing …have worked for two years now
Have no certificate indicating as to whether first-class or second-class qualifications
Please can I benefit from this offer?
Pls where is the site to register i am interested. I am a registered nurse graduated from oauthc ife. Bnsc in view. Thanks. I work in UNIMED teaching hospital ondo
Am interested, more grace.
I studied geography and environmental management with second class upper. Pls can I apply?
It has been my dream right from the first day I started my degree program to do my masters outside nigeria. I believe this is an huge opportunity for me to actualized my dream .
I’m interested and I lived in Calaba, please how can I access the website. Thanks!
Comment:pls am a graduate of polytechnic, science lab technology, precisely Microbiology option with upper credit. plz can I apply for this scholarship.
First of all, I want to appreciate the organiser of this programme.more power and grace.I’m interested.my result is not yet out.can I apply for it?
I read your advert with much enthusiasm and willingness to apply and gain this opportunity. Am a Nigerian, studied Economics (upper 2nd class division) in UNN. Kindly reply me details of application Procedure. Thank you.
I made upper credit in OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT ( Abia State polytechnic, Aba. I have years of working experience and I am within the required age bracket as listed above. How can I apply please?
I’ll love to study in that field but have a first degree linguistics and communication studies.
Comment: Uniport??
Thanks for this amazing opportunity to acquire more knowledge to help our various countries. I’m teacher in a public school.I’m a Bed degree holder in mathematics with a first class honour. I’m I also eligible please?
Can a distinction in computer science and information technology in Nigeria polytechnic apply?
Does it means if you have not worked for at least seven years you can’t apply?
I am interested and I wish to apply.
BSc. in Development Studies first class. How do I apply?
I am 25. A Nigerian,studied Biochemistry with 2nd class upper
Wonderful initiative, but I would like the coordinator(s) to include other African countries and also give older people a chance. Experience, no doubt, goes with age. Thanks.
This is a wonderful opportunity and, I wish I could benefit from it. I would like to inquire if a Polytechnic graduate with a GGPA of 3.27 (upper credit) in Electrical/Electronics Engineering is eligible for this scholarship opportunity? Thanks.
I wish to apply…. Am a Nigerian, I graduated with second class upper division In Educational Administration and planning.
I read this an optimistic mind, I’m a graduate of Godfrey Okoye University Enugu, Nigeria with second class honors (upper division) and i’ll Love to apply for this golden opportunity. Please kindly assist me on how to apply
I read this with an optimistic mind, I’m a graduate of Godfrey Okoye University Enugu, Nigeria with second class honors (upper division) and i’ll Love to apply for this golden opportunity. Please kindly assist me on how to apply
With no link to application, how can applicants apply?
Dis is a wonderful opportunity to grab..I graduated with 2:2 ,from a very reputable university in Nigeria (Abu Zaria). I studied Library and information science.. I am interested and wish to apply…
I am a first class graduate of Soil Science and a potential benefactor from this initiative. How can I apply?
I studied political science and looking at eligibility am qualified. I do i apply.
I’m a graduate of Religion and African Culture with 3.9 ….How do I apply??
I have lower credit in Accountancy from State Polytechnic, can I apply as well?. Thanks.
very interested. Please how can I apply .
my mail: [email protected]
I’m interested, my cgpa is 3.8 I am a Nigerian , studied sociology
I’m interested, my cgpa is 3.8 I am a Nigerian , studied sociology how can I apply please
Am fully interested i have d requirements, pls how can i apply?
Am a Nigeria citizen, I graduated with second class lower division. Can I apply.
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I studied Mass communications at AAUA and graduated with a second class upper,I hope and await your positive response, thank you.
Thanks for this opportunity. Iam from Uganda can I also apply?