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Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships 2018/2019 for Study in the University of Oxford, UK (Fully Funded)

by OFA

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:
    1. 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.
    2. Why the AIG Scholarship and the MPP Programme at BSG-Oxford are important to you and how you would utilise this opportunity.
    3. 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

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511 comments

Ernest Mensah Martey September 6, 2018 - 2:26 pm

Wonderful opportunity:Am Ernest Mensah Martey 1st degree in procurement and supply chain management(Ghana)can I apply tanx.

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Korang kyeremeh jerome September 6, 2018 - 6:51 pm

Thanks for this programme and I wish to apply.l’m Ghanaian, I offer human settlement planning.God bless you and the fellowship. Thanks

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Anita Opoku September 6, 2018 - 10:40 pm

Am Anita.
I completed with second class lower
Can I apply please
I studied BSC Statistics
From Ghana.
How do I apply please

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AbdulHalim Abubakar AbdulRahman September 7, 2018 - 1:57 am

Comment: am so grateful about the info. and I do hope I’ll be among those to benefit from it!!!

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Ali Ibrahim September 7, 2018 - 4:54 am

Iam first class honour in Bsc Chemistry graduated with 4.86, how can I apply?

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menakaya Chukwuebuka September 7, 2018 - 7:14 am

I have HND in public administration.
very much interested in this program.

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Akanni September 7, 2018 - 8:45 pm

I read educational management and planning with second class upper division GGPA of 3.59,am I qualify to register.

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Adeyemi Toba September 8, 2018 - 10:26 am

I am from Nigeria,l love this opportunities and l graduated from sokoto polytechnics HND,with lower credit classification.l study Business Administration .l am 30 years of Age.l am totally lntrested

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Delali Sevor September 8, 2018 - 4:26 pm

Comment: This is a great initiative. I will love to apply. Bsc. Public Health and Allied Sciences. I graduated with a Second Class Upper division.

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Baffle Isaac September 9, 2018 - 6:31 am

I wish to apply. Am a Ghanaian, I graduated with second class upper division in IT Education.

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Baffoe Isaac September 9, 2018 - 6:32 am

I wish to apply. Am a Ghanaian, I graduated with second class upper division in IT Education.

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Babatunde Ayinde Sanni September 9, 2018 - 8:19 am

Pls what is the procedure

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Sanni Opeyemi Ademide September 9, 2018 - 8:25 am

Pls what is the procedure

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Morakinyo Dolapo Damola September 10, 2018 - 9:42 am

Am interested but my result is not yet ready, can I apply and how do I go about it?

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Becky Arthur September 11, 2018 - 5:14 am

Thanks for this opportunity.
I wish to apply.
I am a second class upper division degree holder in Banking and Finance from Central University in Ghana

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Agemo Michael Olawale September 11, 2018 - 8:46 am

I’m a graduate of Business Administration and Management with Distinction (3.61).
Procedure or link for registration is needed please. Thank you

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Rebecca Arthur September 11, 2018 - 12:45 pm

I am a Second Class upper degree holder in banking and Finance from Central University, Ghana.

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Maduka Blessing Chidera September 11, 2018 - 10:02 pm

I studied Educational foundations in Guidance and counselling. I had first class but yet to go for my NYSC this November. Can I apply? If yes, how?

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Justice Kongmeri September 12, 2018 - 2:19 pm

Please I hold first degree in Business Administration, Second class honours, from Ghana. May I get the process of application to start it. Many regards

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Irvine (Johncalvine) Dumba September 12, 2018 - 5:01 pm

I am from Zimbabwe, I’m pleased with this advert, however, what can be done so that we can also benefit from this amazing and wonderful programeme, I anxiously want to have this opportunity but my citizenship and nationality is Zimbabwean yet the offer is only for Nigerians and Ghananians, if I heard it well . please help

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Ezembu Samuel September 12, 2018 - 7:04 pm

Finding it difficult to confirm my email

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ROBINAH Nabasagi September 13, 2018 - 5:13 pm

Hello, ROBINAH from Uganda Kampala I need a link to apply.

Thanks

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Lugala Cosmos September 14, 2018 - 11:08 am

The age group criterion does not favor the disadvantaged bright students who struggle to make it up-to degree level at a later stage of life, I mean those above 35 years.

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obetta September 14, 2018 - 6:56 pm

why is the site always me invalid phone number

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Olubummo Aderemi Adeola September 15, 2018 - 5:53 am

I want to apply for this career impacting program, please I need link to apply for this program.

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Chioma September 15, 2018 - 6:22 am

Am a Nigerian, graduated with 2:1, just got the information recently….. Can l still apply? I would really love to

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Esther Yakubu Balami September 15, 2018 - 1:08 pm

Am from Nigeria, and am a graduate from the university of Maiduguri Borno State Nigeria, Faculty Of Veterinary Medicine with distinction in Theriogenology. I Am interested how do I apply.

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Symon kumwenda September 15, 2018 - 8:35 pm

I wish to apply……am a Malawian

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Ebo Koomson September 15, 2018 - 9:43 pm

I HAVE A SON WHO HAS STARTED ON A VERY GOOD NOTE ENTERING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. ARE THERE ANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING WITHIN THE MEDICAL FIELD.

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aliyu nasir kaita September 15, 2018 - 11:16 pm

Absolutely I am interested with this opportunity may allah helps us to be among .I have all the requirement needed I am Nigerian with National certificate in education

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Nicholas Ochieng September 17, 2018 - 4:36 am

Comment:
Am a committed reformist from Kenya, I graduated in August with Degree in Finance, 64.893 points, second class upper division.
can you consider me please since am only seeing Nigerians and Ghanaians in here.

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Ajiborishade oluwafemi adeniyi September 17, 2018 - 7:19 am

Ajiborishade oluwafemi adeniyi… I’m a Nigerian i graduated with second class upper,( division) in medical micro biology.
I have experienced in both medical line and food industry…(7up) company and lagos state general hospital. I will be glad to be award this opportunity in order for me to prove my logic and my experience. Thank you sir/ma

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Nakabuubi zam September 17, 2018 - 3:09 pm

AM only seeing Nigerians and Ghana students how about Ugandans we need the scholarships. I have fast class degree in social work and social Adminstration. Do u offer that course. Thanks need scholarship

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Gilbert Habihirwe September 17, 2018 - 5:08 pm

Just , not fair only Nigeria and Ghana , why not other rest Africa countries

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Paabu Ibrahim Ishaya September 17, 2018 - 8:45 pm

I am a graduate of international relations with second class upper division, 4.37 and I’m interested. I have a strong passion to see my country Nigeria move forward. How can I apply?

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IRADUKUNDA chazelle September 17, 2018 - 9:18 pm

I’m a burundian girl…i finished my secondary school and i wish to study at your university because it’s a good university and has excellent professor

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Bobaikuu Eugene September 18, 2018 - 11:00 am

Am a Ghanaian.
This is a good scholarship opportunity.
I have a first degree in BSc. Development planning, second class upper division and I will like to apply for this opportunity.

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Bahati Allan September 18, 2018 - 1:47 pm

Iam a Ugandan and graduated with a second class upper with BSC.Agriculture can I be considered?

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Linus peace September 18, 2018 - 4:11 pm

I wish to apply am a Nigerian, I graduated with second class upper BSc.in accounting and am eligible for this scholarship opportunity and I pray that i should be among the chosen ones thanks

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Michael Okechukwu Nwachukwu September 18, 2018 - 10:03 pm

I am a Nigerian graduate with second class upper in Economics Education from the University, Nsukka how do I apply to this noble opportunity?

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Ntakirutimana jean claude September 19, 2018 - 4:00 am

I studied accountancy with second class upper,pls can l apply?

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Tajudeen Salihu Balogun September 19, 2018 - 5:47 am

Thanks for the opportunity…. I am a Nigerian. A graduate from Cyprus International University, with a First Class Honor of 3.97. I am interested in this offer, kindly inbox me on how to apply.

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Ahmad Aliyu September 20, 2018 - 1:48 pm

I want apply for masters in psychology I graduated with second class upper in Bsc.Ed chemistry I’m from Nigeria and I’m 25 years old

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Catherine September 20, 2018 - 4:06 pm

Interested.. i had second class upper

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Ojone Ukwubile September 21, 2018 - 7:10 am

Good day.
I am Ojone Ukwubile from Nigeria, a graduate of Business Administration, I graduated with a 2:2 (second class lower division).
I’d really love to be a part of this.
Thanks for the opportunity.

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Jennifer Ebhodaghe September 21, 2018 - 5:21 pm

Am interested thanks.

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Ngene Mary chidimma September 23, 2018 - 4:34 pm

I graduated with a second class upper from ESUT, Law faculty precisely but made a pass in the Nigerian law school, please am I eligible and if yes, how do I apply?

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fatou m soley September 25, 2018 - 10:12 pm

Comment:hi guys am from the Gambia and just graduated from high school this year, how about that…

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Issa Bangura September 26, 2018 - 9:03 am

I am a First Class Honours Degree Holder from the University of Sierra Leone. Can I apply for this programme…?
Hope hearing from you.
Best!

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Priscilla September 27, 2018 - 1:40 pm

Comment:please am now doing my national service .
how do I appy?

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