Hurry and apply now for the Africa Initiative for Governance Masters Scholarships for at University of Oxford, eligible persons are welcome to apply for this program and submission of applications must be completed before the stated deadline.

About the Award: 

Application Deadline: 

The deadline for application of this scholarship is September 14, 2018.

Offered Annually? 

Yes, this scholarship is offered annually.

Eligible Countries: 

Interested candidates who are citizens of Nigeria and Ghana can apply for the Africa Initiative for Governance Masters Scholarships.

To Be Taken At (Country): 

This scholarship is to be taken at the Blavatnik School of Government (BSG), University of Oxford, UK

Field of Study: 

The field of study available to pursue using the Africa Initiative for Governance Masters Scholarships is the Master of Public Policy.

Type: 

Any candidate can pursue any course in the Master’s degree program.

Eligibility: 

• Citizen of Nigeria or Ghana
• Age between 25 and 35 years
• 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
• Strong commitment to public service and a willingness to commit to working for a fixed number of years in your country’s public sector
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and resultant impact
• Impeccable moral character

Selection Criteria:

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

Number of Awards: 

The total number of awards to be given through the Africa Initiative for Governance Masters Scholarships is 5.

Value of Award: 

The AIG Scholarships are full scholarships covering fees, accommodation and living expenses.

Duration of Program: 

The program that can be pursued will span for 1 year.

How to Apply: 

New applicants should click on “Start Application” and provide their basic information.

Start Application

Applicants who reach the second stage of selection will be required to furnish the following additional information in the Program Webpage (See Link below)

Visit the Program Webpage for Details

Award Providers: 

The providers of this scholarship award is the Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG).

Important Notes: 

Only applicants shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process will be contacted and any inquiries regarding individual application status are strictly prohibited. Applications sent via post or in person are also NOT acceptable.

• An AIG Scholarship is confirmed when a successful candidate has been offered a place by BSG for the MPP programme
• Only applicants selected for the second 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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