Mandela Institute for Development Studies Scholarship is now open for applications from suitably qualified students. It is a fully funded scholarship for all students sponsored by Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS).
About the Scholarship
The management of (MINDS) is currently offering scholarships to Africans who wish to pursue their post-graduate studies within Africa, outside of their own countries.
Through tailored leadership development activities, the MINDS Scholarship Program aims to nurture leaders who have a continental development mindset.
Moreso, they aim at nurturing leaders who will facilitate greater cohesion and cooperation between African countries.
The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) scholarships apply to full-time studies of a one or two year Honors or Master’s degree at one of the MINDS preferred institutions (listed below).
MINDS does not prescribe the course to be studied.
The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship will cover some or all of the expenses below, depending on whether they award a partial or full scholarship:
1. Tuition,
2. Accommodation and meals,
3. One return ticket per duration of studies,
4. A fixed stipend.
Individuals with a Pan-African outlook demonstrated leadership ability and an excellent academic record who wish to study on the African continent outside their home country are invited to apply for the scholarships.
Eligibility for Scholarship
They awarded MINDS’ scholarships to meritorious applicants following a rigorous selection process. To be considered for a MINDS Scholarship, you must:
1. Be a national of an African country, living in any African country;
one or more MINDS has formally accepted 2 preferred institutions outside of your country of citizenship and/ or residency;
one or more MINDS preferred institution/s to pursue postgraduate studies within the following year has formally accepted 3.
4. Have got at least 70% in each subject/ course in the last two completed years of study;
5. Produce evidence of showed leadership abilities or potential guided by the questions/ requirements set out in the application form;
6. Submit a complete online application form (see below) with the required supporting documentation.
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Documents Required to Apply
All documents uploaded must be in PDF format. Each attachment should not exceed 2MB in size.
1. A copy of the data/ bio page of your passport.
2. A certified academic transcript/ results slip of the last two years of study.
3. A copy of the official acceptance letter from the university. The letter must:
4. Be addressed to the applicant.
5. State the degree to which the applicant has been accepted to study.
6. State the academic year at which the degree will begin.
7. State the duration of the course (e.g. one year).
8. A copy of a valid study permit or visa OR proof of application. (Optional)
9. A detailed CV/ Resume of not over four (4) single-sided pages.
10. Two reference letters (of not over 3 pages each) addressing the applicant’s demonstration of integrity, their competency and/or potential as a leader and their commitment to the development of the African continent.
Application Deadline
Currently Ongoing.
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