AIG Scholarships for West Africans to Study at Oxford University
AIG Scholarships for West Africans : We have provided the link to the official website of the awarding institution for applicants to deal directly with the institution. However, applicants can also independently Google search for the official website of the awarding institution to start the application process.
This scholarship is open to all students from all over the world, and qualified applicants are required to apply for this scholarship. This scholarship enables you to study for a master’s degree.
The AIG Scholarships for West Africans is fully funded and covers your Visa, air tickets, tuition fee, textbooks, living allowance, accommodation, health insurance.
All applicants must submit their application form and required documents online through the institution’s official website before the deadline.
Summary of scholarship
1. Name of Scholarship:
AIG Scholarships for West Africans
2. Scholarship type/Amount: Fully funded, accommodation, stipends, air tickets etc.
3. Application/processing fee: No application fee and no processing fee
4. Eligible country of applicants: West Africans
5. Host tertiary institution and/or country: Oxford university,United Kingdom
6. Application deadline:
15 September 2023
7. Degree covered: Master’s degree
8. Visit the official website for the scholarship at: aigimoukhuedefoundation.org
Full Details of the AIG Scholarships for West Africans
The AIG Scholarships were launched in 2017 to provide a unique opportunity for exceptional West Africans interested in a career in public service to pursue a Master of 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 world’s top universities, gaining knowledge from the outstanding academic faculty and expert practitioners and interacting with other future public sector leaders from around the world.
After completing their degrees, scholars return to their countries and use their learnings to bolster policymaking, support reforms and contribute to their nation’s development.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Be a Nigerian currently working in the public sector (Ministries, Departments, Agencies & Parastatals) at either Federal or State levels
2. Aged between 25 and 45 years
3. Have a minimum of seven (7) years (combined private & public sector) work experience
4. Have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second-class upper qualification.
Programme Details of the AIG Scholarships for West Africans
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 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./ AIG Scholarships for West Africans
Monday, 31 July 2023
Admissions open for our 2024 intake
Friday, 15 September 2023
Deadlines for applications to the AIG Scholarships
Saturday, 23 September 2023
Invitation for Computer-Based Tests
Thursday 5 – Thursday 12 October 2023
Essay Submissions
Wednesday 25 – Monday 30 October 2023
Video Interviews
December 2023
Final Selections
Friday 5 January 2024
Deadline for MPP Applications
May 2024
Pre-departure Orientation
Click here for more details and apply: aigimoukhuedefoundation.org
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