Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development at Mandela Institute For Development Studies (MINDS) 2018-19

The MINDS Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development in Africa was successfully launched in 2017, bringing to realization our vision of developing young leaders who have a continent-wide development mindset and leaders who can facilitate greater cooperation between African countries. The Scholarship Programme enables African students to study in an African country other than their home country and in this way immerse themselves in the richness and diversity that the country and its communities have to offer. 

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicant must be a national of an African country, residing in any African country.
• Applicants should have been formally accepted by one or more MINDS-preferred institutions outside of the country of citizenship.
• Applicants must be pursuing postgraduate studies in one of the MINDS-partner institutions within the following year.
• Applicants must have obtained at least 70% in each subject in the last two completed years of study.
• Applicants must exhibit exceptional leadership abilities.

Application Process:

• Interested candidates must submit an online application to be considered for the scholarship.
• Candidates are required to submit the following documents:
  • A copy of the data/ bio page of the passport.
  • A certified academic transcript slip of the last two years of study.
  • A copy of the official acceptance letter from the university.
  • A copy of a valid study permit or visa or proof of application. (Optional)
  • A detailed CV of not more than four single-sided pages.
  • Two reference letters of not more than three pages each.

Value of the Scholarship: 

• Selected candidates are awarded the following benefits in the mode of Full or Partial Scholarship:
  • Tuition,
  • Accommodation and meals,
  • One return ticket per duration of studies,
  • A fixed stipend.