Mandela Rhodes scholarship invites applications for 2024-2025 scholarship. The scholarship is for young Africans who can bring change through leadership development. The program not only covers your finances but also provides support in your leadership growth. It will help young change makers to create networking. It focuses on reconciliation, entrepreneurship, education and beliefs that can help transform individuals into leaders. Overall, the program aims to keep the unforgettable legacy of Nelson Mandela. Which is delivered through a series of residential workshops for the young leaders.
The scholarship provides funding for studies. It helps students through university fee coverage. Young africans can apply for any field of one year-Honors degree or Two year-Masters program in african institutions.
Remember, the scholarship application is separate from your admission. The awarding institute will not apply for you. You must apply separately to your chosen institute. However, you do not have to have applied or been accepted to the University. You can mention any university that you are planning to apply to while applying for the Mandela Rhodes scholarship. However, it is advised that you apply for University admission as early as possible. You will not be able to accept a scholarship if awarded, if you are not able to secure admission in university. You have multiple options if you do not get admission in the first priority institution.
Benefits of the Mandela Rhodes scholarship
It is a comprehensive program that provides leadership development to the youth. Besides leadership development, the program covers:
- Tuition fee
- Registration fee
- Allowance for study materials
- Allowance for research
- Medical aid
- Accomodation and Meals
- Personal allowances
- Economy class travel from your home to your south african university
Eligibility Criteria for Mandela Rhodes scholarship
To be eligible for Mandela Rhodes scholarship, you must fulfill the following criteria below,
- Can study Postgraduate Level in English Language
- Must be citizen of an African country
- Between the ages of 19 and 29
- By 1 Jan 2025, you will have your undergraduate degree
- Excellent Academic results (Above 70% or upper-second class Honours)
- Potential leadership qualities and interest in change
Additionally, the scholarship program is looking for individuals with:
- Leadership Qualities: want to inspire others to reach their full potential
- Reconciliation: If you believe in reconciliation and start with your own internal landscape
- Education: Have excellent Academic record accompanied by character and well rounded personality
- Entrepreneurship: have demonstrated individual efforts, innovation and creativity
Also check out : MINDS scholarships for Leadership Program for Africa
Universities for Study
The Mandela Rhodes scholarship is for postgraduate study (Honors and Master degree) in any field, except MBAs. The program does not provide funding for an MBA degree. Students can apply to the following universities given below,
- AFDA, the School for the Creative Economy
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Durban University of Technology
- Mangosuthu University of Technology
- Monash University
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
- North West University
- Rhodes University
- Tshwane University of Technology
- University of Cape Town
- University of Fort Hare
- University of Free State
- University of Johannesburg
- University of KwaZulu-Natal
- University of Limpopo
- University of Pretoria
- University of Stellenbosch
- University of the Western Cape
- University of the Witwatersrand
- University of Venda
- University of Zululand
- Vaal University of Technology
- Walter Sisulu University
Deadline for Mandela Rhodes scholarship
The last date to apply for the Mandela Rhodes scholarship program is April 21,2024.
How to Apply for Mandela Rhodes Scholarship
The scholarship application is online. Young Africans can apply through an online portal creating an account. Fill all required information and upload documents.
Apply throughout the link below,
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