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Application Deadline: April 16th 2020

The central purpose of The Mandela Rhodes Foundation is to build exceptional leadership capacity in Africa. The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship is a combination of financial support for postgraduate studies and a high quality Leadership Development Programme.

Eligibility criteria

If you are between the ages of 19 and 29, are a citizen of any African country, and have a first degree with above average academic results (70% and above), you are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Benefits

Tuition and registration fees as set by your university or institution
A study materials allowance as set by the MRF
Accommodation and meal allowances as set by the MRF
A medical aid allowance as set by the MRF
A personal allowance as set by the MRF
Research and conferencing grants can be made available on request
Economy-class flights for international scholars from their home countries to their institutions at the start and end of their studies

Selection criteria

MRF look for young Africans who have demonstrated the potential to embody our founding principles of reconciliation, education, entrepreneurship, and leadership. You must have already assumed leadership and made an impact on your campus or community.

Application Deadline:

The deadline is the 16th of April, by which time all application documentation needs to have been uploaded. Your recommenders (referees) must have uploaded their references by then in order for your application to be complete.

Step 1: Check programme requirements

Step 2: Get your documents ready

Step 3: Let’s go!

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Mandela Rhodes Postgraduate Scholarships 2020/2021

Application Deadline: 15 April 2019

Eligibility

Who can apply for a Mandela Rhodes Scholarship?

The Scholarship is open to citizens of all African countries and is for postgraduate study at South African universities or tertiary institutions.
Full funding is for Honours (maximum one year) or Masters (up to a maximum of two years) or their equivalents (MBA’s excluded).
Any individual who will be between the ages of 19 and 30 years at the time of taking up the Scholarship may apply.
Applicants must possess a first degree or its equivalent or must be in the process of completing one by 31 January 2020.
Applicants should have a history of well above average academic results and reflect in their character a commitment to the four principles of Education, Reconciliation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship.
Applicants must be able to attend all compulsory elements of our leadership development programme. These activities can occur during the week or on weekends

Application Procedure:

. Please be advised that as part of your application, three letters of recommendation are required. Your application will be considered incomplete without them. Start your application as soon as possible to give your Recommenders time to submit.

The closing date is 15 April 2019. Your Recommenders will have to upload their letters directly to our online platform by this date.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Mandela Rhodes Postgraduate Scholarships 2019/2020

Mandela Rhodes Foundation (MRF) Postgraduate Scholarships 2021 for young Africans to study in South Africa (Fully Funded)