AIG Scholarship

Building Africa's future leaders.

The AIG Scholarship was launched in 2017 to provide a unique opportunity for exceptional individuals interested in a career in public service to pursue a Master of Public Policy degree at the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government. Since 2017, 32 scholarships, worth over £70,000 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 world’s top universities, gaining knowledge from outstanding academic faculty and expert practitioners and interacting with other future public sector leaders from around the world. After completing their degrees, scholars return home and use their learnings to bolster policymaking, support reforms and contribute to national development.

In Partnership with University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Be employed in the federal or state public service in Nigeria.

  2. Aged between 25 and 45 years.

  3. Have a minimum of seven years’ work experience.

  4. Have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of second-class upper qualification.

Programme Details

Financial Support
Funding will be provided for tuition, living expenses, and a stipend for a summer project.

Coaching and Mentoring
Extensive coaching and mentoring will be offered to help scholars navigate their time at Oxford, plan for their future in the public service, and make the most of the experience.

Career Development
AIG Scholars will receive full support to map out their career development paths and access opportunities that are aligned with their areas of interest and that leverage the knowledge gained at Oxford.

Work Experience
AIG Scholars will embark on summer placements, during which they will gain additional knowledge and experience of their areas of interest and build their global networks.

Applications for the 2024/2025 AIG Scholarships are closed. 

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