2026 African Economic Scholars Program (AESP)
Are you a final-year student or recent graduate from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, or South Africa with a background in social sciences and an interest in policy and development?
Applications are now being accepted from all qualified and interested candidates for the African Economic Scholars Program (AESP) 2026.
The African Economic Scholars Program (AESP) is designed to equip young policy enthusiasts with practical, hands-on knowledge of policy design and implementation, while providing mentorship from seasoned economists and policy experts, as well as opportunities to connect with like-minded scholars across Africa.
Summary of the 2026 African Economic Scholars Program
- Type: Training
- Country: Nigeria
- Eligible Countries: Selected African Countries
- Benefits: Training, Mentorship, Career Development
- Deadline: April 19, 2026
Requirement for the 2026 African Economic Scholars Program
- have studied or be studying:
- Economics
- Political Science
Or any related Social Science discipline
- Be Final-year undergraduate students or Recent graduates
- Be from one of the following countries:
- Nigeria
- Ghana
- Kenya
- South Africa
- Have graduated or be on track to graduate with a First Class or Second Class Upper (2:1)
- must not have graduated before 2025
Benefits
- 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.
Application DocumentsÂ
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- School ID Card
- Academic Transcripts from 100 level to final year
- CV maximum of 2 pages
Method of ApplicationÂ
- Fill out the form to apply and connect with peers and firms, learn from experts, and develop your skills.
- Ensure to also upload all required attachments and submit by the deadline.
For inquiries: aesprogram2023@gmail.com
Deadline: 19th April, 2026