African Economic Scholars Program (AESP) 2026

The African Economic Scholars Program (AESP) is a training and mentorship initiative aimed at developing young African policymakers. It targets highly skilled final-year students or recent graduates in Economics, Political Science, and International Relations with strong academic records. The program provides hands-on training in economic policy, research, and development, plus career opportunities and networking with experienced economists and policy experts.

Two-month training on research, policy-making, and professional development; two-month internship placement with partner think tanks; mentorship and networking with economists and policy experts; possibility to publish a capstone project.

Applicants must be final-year undergraduate students or recent graduates from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, or South Africa, with a First Class or Second Class Upper (2:1) and not have graduated before 2025, showing interest in policy, research, and development.

Click the official application form link, fill out the form with accurate details, upload required documents (ID, transcripts, CV), and submit before the stated deadline.