Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) 2021-2022 Scholarships for African Students (UK)

The Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships Programme is targeted at graduates between the ages of 25 and 35, some of whom may have work experience. The 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.

• Table of Content
• About Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG)
• AIG Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of AIG Scholarships
• Requirements for AIG Scholarships Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG)

The Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) works with governments, academic institutions and other partners to improve governance and transform public sector performance. This pioneering initiative brings proven private sector innovation, leadership and funding in a private-public partnership to attract, inspire and support future leaders of the public sector. With their continuing support, these high-calibre individuals will drive best practice standards of governance across Africa, ensuring sustainable economic growth and social justice.... continue reading

AIG Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of AIG Scholarships

The AIG Scholarships are fully funded covering fees, accommodation and living expenses, does not cover travel or visa expenses however. 

Requirements for AIG Scholarships Qualification

• Be a citizen of Nigeria or Ghana
• Be between the ages of 25 and 35 years (must not be 36 years old by December 31, 2020)
• Have a first-class or second-class upper 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
• Be preferably top 10% of graduating class (First, Second or Master’s Degree) – evidence to be provided
• Provide evidence of game-changing leadership and resultant impact
• Show skills and interests outside of academics (evidence to be provided)

Selection Criteria:

• Academic and analytical excellence
• Strong commitment to public service
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and resultant impact
• Impeccable moral character

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit AIG website.