AIG Scholarship 2018/2019 Apply Now Application Guideline www.aigscholarships.org

Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships 2018 – 2019

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. Apply Now.

Scholarships Requirements

  • Must be a citizen of Nigeria or Ghana
  • The ages of 25 and 35 years
  • Have 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

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Note that:

  • 2  passport photographs
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Full Academic Transcripts
  • Four Academic and/or Professional References. Please note that at least 2 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 writing (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 utilize 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.

How To Apply

Click Here To Apply

Application Closing Date:

Monday, 2 October, 2017

AIG Selection Criteria:

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

Note:

  • All candidates who emerge as finalists in the AIG selection process will be expected to apply directly to the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford for admissions. Finalists who are offered admission to the Master of Public Policy will be considered by the School in the final selection of AIG Scholars.
  • Only applicants selected for the 2nd round of the AIG Scholarships selection process will be notified, and asked to provide further information
  • Scholarship winners must be prepared to undertake to return to their country of origin and work in the public sector of that country for a minimum period of three years, and be willing to sign a Bond to that effect

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