African Economic Scholars Program (AESP) 2026

The African Economic Scholars Program (AESP) is an initiative tailored towards building the next generation of policy makers in Africa by exposing them to avid tools and training. Our Scholars consist of highly-skilled final year students or recent graduates of Economics, political Science, International Relations and other related courses. These individuals possess a broad range of abilities and have proven their excellence in academic performance, extracurricular involvement, and professional endeavours. The Scholars program will enable them to gain a thorough understanding of the place of policy makers and the importance of developing wholly. 

About African Economic Scholars Program

African Economic Scholars Program

Aim and Benefits of African Economic Scholars Program

• The program will train the scholars for two months on research, policy making, personal and professional development and an opportunity to publish their capstone project.
• At the end of the training, outstanding scholars may be placed on a 2 months internship with our partner firms (Think Tanks) where they will gain practical insights on policy making and advocacy. 

Requirements for African Economic Scholars Program Qualification

Applicants must:

• Have demonstrated interest in policy, research, and development. 
• Have studied or is studying Economics, Political Science, International Relations or other related courses. 
• Be a final year student or a recent graduate from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya or South Africa. 
• Not have graduated before 2025 
• Have graduated or is set to graduate with a first class or second-class upper. 

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

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