- The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship is an initiative of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation, which offers young leaders from Africa an opportunity to become part of Nelson Mandela’s transformative legacy.
Scholarship Overview
- The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship offers financial support for studies as well as a leadership program that challenges and grows young African students into changemakers.
- This scholarship offers comprehensive funding for all the core costs associated with the recipient’s studies.
- Young leaders who ascribe to the principles of leadership, reconciliation entrepreneurship, and education and aspire to live them out are welcome to apply for this scholarship.
Host School(s)
- Any recognized South African institution of higher education.
Fields of Study
- Postgraduate study (Honors and Master’s degrees) in any field, except for MBAs.
What does the scholarship cover?
- Tuition
- Registration fees
- Allowances for study materials
- Research
- Medical aid
- Meal and accommodation allowances
- Economy class travel to and from one’s home country to the South African University
- A personal allowance
- Research and conferencing grants on request
How many scholarships are given?
- Not stated
Which countries are targeted?
- Citizens of African countries
Am I Eligible to Apply?
To qualify for this scholarship, you must:-
- Be between the ages of 19 and 29 at the time of application.
- Be a citizen of any African country.
- Have a first degree with above-average academic results (70% or upper second).
- Be able to study at postgraduate level in English.
How Do I Apply – Next Steps
- First, check the timeline for applications.
- Next, check the program requirements for your intended course of study.
- Get your documents ready as follows:
- Three recommendation letters submitted by your recommenders through the application platform.
- Certificates of completion for your degrees, transcripts of your academic results, and scans of your ID and passport.
- Two short essays, one on a specific question relating to the scholarship principles, and the other on your personal journey.
- University application indicating your proposed course of study.
- SAQA accreditation (if required)
- After this, apply for the scholarship online using the application platform at the website below.
Selection Criteria
- Potential to embody the founding principles of education, reconciliation, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
- You should already have taken up a leadership role or display leadership qualities.
- You should have made an impact on your campus or community.
Closing Date
- 20 April 2024
How do I get more information?
- Website: Mandela Rhodes Scholarship