AIG-Imoukhuede Foundation 2024 - 2025 Scholarships Programme

AIG-Imoukhuede Foundation is a philanthropic organization committed to transforming public sector effectiveness and improving access to quality primary healthcare in Nigeria and Africa.

Applications are invited for:

Job Position: AIG 2024 - 2025 Scholarships Programme 

Background

• 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.

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 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

Eligibility Criteria

• Have a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of second-class upper qualification
• Have a minimum of seven (7) years (of combined private & public sector) work experience
• Be a Nigerian currently working in the public sector (Ministries, Departments, Agencies & Parastatals) at either Federal or State levels
• Aged between 25 and 45 years

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.

Schedule Date

• 31th July 2023: Admissions open for our 2024 intake
• 15th September 2023: Deadlines for applications to the AIG Scholarships
• 23rd September 2023: Invitation for Computer-Based Tests
• 5th - 12th October 2023: Essay Submissions
• 25th - 30th October 2023: Video Interviews
• December 2023: Final Selections
• 5th January 2024: Deadline for MPP Applications
• May 2024: Pre-departure Orientation