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Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) Scholarship Program for African Students


Summary


MINDS is currently receiving applications from students who commence their studies in 2023/2024. Interested individuals are invited to submit applications as soon as they receive official acceptance from a MINDS-preferred university where they wish to study. Applications will be processed in the order they are received.

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.


Benefit:


The scholarship will cover some or all of the expenses below, depending on whether a partial or full scholarship is awarded:

  • Tuition,

  • Accommodation and meals,

  • One return ticket per duration of studies,

  • A fixed stipend.


Eligibility:


MINDS scholarships are awarded to meritorious applicants following a rigorous selection process. To be considered for a MINDS scholarship, you must:

  • Be a national of an African country, residing in any African country;

  • Have been formally accepted by one or more MINDS preferred institution/s to pursue postgraduate studies within the following year;

  • Have obtained at least 70% in each subject/ course in the last two completed years of study;

  • Produce evidence of demonstrated leadership abilities or potential guided by the questions/ requirements set out in the application form;

  • Submit a complete online application form (see below) with the required supporting documentation.


Deadline:


Ongoing


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