Mandela Rhodes Scholarships for Africans

Application Deadline: 15 June 2015.

The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship enables a Scholar to study at a South African tertiary institution registered with the South African Council on Higher Education for an accredited postgraduate degree programme. The Scholarship is awarded for one or a maximum of two years, currently for an Honours or Masters degree.

Requirements:

The scholarship is open to citizens of all African countries;
The scholarship is for postgraduate study at a South African university or tertiary institution (Honours and Masters degrees only);
Any individual between 19 and 30 years of age may apply;
Individuals that reflect in their character a commitment to the four principles of Education, Reconciliation, Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship;
Applicants should have a history of well above average academic results.

Scholarship Worth:

The Scholarship covers the cost of a Scholar as follows:

Tuition and registration fees as set by the 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;
Economy-class travel allowance for international Scholars only from the Scholar’s home to their institution at the beginning and back home at the end of their degree programme;
Personal allowance.

Apply Now for the 2015/2016 Mandela Rhodes Scholarship

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship

Application Deadline: June 12 2014

The Mandela Rhodes Foundation offers young Africans who exhibit academic prowess as well as broader leadership potential an educational opportunity unique on the continent. While pursuing their chosen post-graduate degree, each Scholar benefits from access to leadership development programmes, rooted in the principles underpinning the Foundation.

In addition to the opportunity to interact with a diverse group of fellow-Scholars that spans the continent and academic disciplines, they become part of a wide-ranging network of young Africans of excellence who are expected to play leadership roles in their fields and societies in the years following their time ‘in residence’.

Eligibility

An African programme to address the needs of Africa
Open to citizens of all African countries.
For postgraduate study at a recognised South African university or tertiary institution (Honours and Masters degrees only at this stage).
Open to individuals holding a recognised first degree, and who would be under the age of 30 at the time of taking up the Scholarship.
Designed for individuals that reflect in their character a commitment to the principles of education, reconciliation, leadership and entrepreneurship.

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2015/2016 Mandela Rhodes Postgraduate Scholarships for Africans to study in South Africa

2015 Mandela Rhodes Scholarships for Africans.