AIG Visiting Fellowship Programme 2026
Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
The AIG Visiting Fellowship is awarded to exceptional Nigerian public sector executives who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and made significant contributions to the public sector. Through access to Oxford’s academic resources and global networks, Fellows are equipped to explore complex governance challenges, refine their reform ideas, and develop practical solutions that strengthen institutions and enhance public sector performance in Nigeria.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Travel costs
- Stipend
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must hold a position within the leadership cadres of Director Generals and Chief Executive Officers in the Public Service
- 2 Minimum of six years of service before mandatory retirement age
- 3 Must demonstrate measurable impact in public service delivery within the past five years with quantifiable evidence of implementing successful reforms
- 4 Must oversee strategic initiatives in at least one of the following sectors: Health, Education, Agriculture, Finance, Energy, Justice, Defence, and Security
- 5 Demonstrate experience in cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
- 6 Minimum of a master's degree or equivalent professional qualification
- 7 Evidence of continuous professional development in the last three years
- 8 Must obtain formal endorsement from a respected Public Sector Leader (Head of the Civil Service, Minister, Governor, etc.)
- 9 No pending disciplinary actions
- 10 Clean and outstanding record of service
- 11 Must pass security clearance