Applications are now open for the 2026 African Economic Scholars Program (AESP).
The African Economic Scholars Program (AESP) offers young students and graduates, a comprehensive hands-on training on economic policy, career opportunity, networking and invaluable knowledge.
This post explain all the details of the AESP, its requirements, benefits, and how interested and qualified candidates can apply.
African Economic Scholars Program (AESP) Summary
- Host Country: Nigeria
- Category: Internships | Training
- Eligible Countries: Selected Countries
- Reward: Training | Mentorship | Career Development
- Deadline: April 19, 2026
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African Economic Scholars Program (AESP) Details:
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.
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Requirements for African Economic Scholars Program (AESP) 2026
To be considered for the African Economic Scholars Program (AESP), you must:
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
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Benefits of African Economic Scholars Program (AESP) 2026
- 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.
Required Documents for AESP 2026
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
How to Apply for African Economic Scholars Program (AESP) 2026 (Step by Step)
To apply for the African Economic Scholars Program (AESP), interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to go to the AESP Application Form.
- 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: April 19, 2026
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