Applications are now open for the African Economic Scholars Program (AESP) 2026, a valuable chance for final-year students and recent graduates thinking about financial policy, research, and advancement across Africa.
The program is developed to offer young scholars with useful training, mentorship, networking opportunities, and career development support in the policy area.
Program Introduction
- Host Nation: Nigeria
- Program Type: Internship/ Training
- Qualified Nations: Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa
- Due date: April 19, 2026
What Individuals Will Gain
Chosen candidates will take advantage of:
- Hands-on training in economic policy and research study
- Mentorship from financial experts and policy professionals
- Personal and professional development assistance
- Connecting with scholars across Africa
- Chance to publish a capstone task
- Possible 2-month internship positioning with partner believe tanks for exceptional individuals
Eligibility Requirements
To apply, candidates need to:
- Be a final-year undergraduate trainee or recent graduate
- Have actually studied Economics, Political Science, or a related Social Science course
- Be from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, or South Africa
- Have a First Class or Second Class Upper (2:1) result, or be on track to finish with it
- Not have graduated before 2025
Needed Files
Candidates need to prepare the following:
- School ID card
- Academic records (from 100 level to last year)
- CV (optimum of 2 pages)
How to Apply
Intrigued and qualified prospects need to finish the official AESP application form, upload all needed files, and submit before the due date.
If you are enthusiastic about public policy, economics, research, and advancement, this program is a strong opportunity to construct practical experience and broaden your network throughout Africa.