Applications are now open for the AIG Fellowship Programme 2024/2025. The AIG scholarships were launched in 2017 to provide a unique opportunity for exceptional West Africans interested in a career in public service to study for a Masters in Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. Since 2017, twenty-nine 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 best universities in the world, acquiring knowledge from excellent academic faculty and specialised professionals and interacting with other future public sector leaders from around the world. After completing their degrees, academics return to their countries and use their learnings to strengthen policy-making, support reforms and contribute to their nation's development.

VALUE

• Financial support: Funding will be provided for tuition fees, living expenses and a grant for a summer project.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Extensive coaching and mentoring will be offered to help scholars navigate their time in Oxford and make the most of the experience.
• Career development: AIG fellows will receive full support to chart their career development paths and access opportunities that are aligned with their areas of interest and that leverage the knowledge acquired at Oxford.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be Nigerians currently working in the public sector (Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Parastatals) at Federal or State level.
• Aged between 25 and 45.
• Have a minimum of 7 (seven) years' professional experience (combined private and public sector).
• Have a bachelor's degree with a minimum upper second-class qualification.

DEADLINE: 15th September 2023

To sign up and find out more, sign up here.