Mandela Rhodes Scholarships for Africans to study in South Africa

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:

1. Tuition and registration fees as set by the institution;
2. A study materials allowance as set by the MRF;
3. Accommodation and meal allowances as set by the MRF;
4. A medical aid allowance as set by the MRF;
5. 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;
6. Personal allowance.

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For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship