The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) is offering a great opportunity through its Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development.
This bursary provides financial support for postgraduate studies in another African country, fostering a continent-wide perspective and nurturing the next generation of African leaders.
If you’re ready to expand your horizons and contribute to Africa’s development, MINDS invites you to apply.
MINDS Scholarship Details
Bursary Name: MINDS Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development
Provider: Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS)
Eligible Fields: Any field (Postgraduate studies – Honours or Master’s degree)
Application Deadline: Open throughout the year
Funding Amount: Partial or full cover, including tuition fees, meals, accommodation, and one return ticket per duration of studies. Scholars will also receive a fixed stipend, calculated based on various factors (final value disclosed to scholarship beneficiaries).
Apply Here: MINDS Scholarship Application
About the Bursary Provider
MINDS is an organization that works across the whole African continent to solve problems that affect Africa’s development.
They have different programs that focus on things like African history, making economies work better together, helping young people participate in elections, and giving scholarships to future leaders.
One of their main programs is the MINDS Scholarship. It started in 2017 to help create young leaders who understand the whole continent.
This scholarship lets students study in an African country that’s different from their own, so they can learn and build connections with people from other parts of Africa.
MINDS Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the MINDS Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a national of any African country.
- Reside in any African country.
- Have been accepted to study at an approved institution outside their country of citizenship and/or residence.
- Be pursuing a full-time postgraduate qualification (Honours or Master’s degree) in the following year.
- Have achieved a minimum of 70% in each subject/course within the last two years of completed studies.
- Demonstrate leadership abilities or potential, as per the application questions and requirements.
Approved Institutions:
- Southern Africa: University of Cape Town (South Africa), University of Witwatersrand (South Africa), African Leadership University (Mauritius), University of Mauritius (Mauritius).
- East Africa: African Leadership University (Rwanda), Carnegie Mellon University (Rwanda), Makerere University (Uganda), Strathmore University (Kenya).
- North Africa: Al Akhawayn University (Morocco), Université Cadi Ayyad (Morocco), Université Mohammed V (Morocco).
- West Africa: Pan-Atlantic University (Lagos Business School) (Nigeria), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (Ghana), University of Development Studies (Ghana).
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online at the MINDS Scholarship Application portal.
Required Supporting Documents:
- Passport bio/data page (copy only).
- Certified academic transcripts for the last two years of study.
- Official university acceptance letter, specifying the degree, academic year, and course duration.
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (maximum 4 pages).
- Valid study permit or visa OR proof of application.
- Two reference letters addressing leadership potential, integrity, and commitment to African development (maximum 3 pages each).
All documents must be in PDF format and not exceed 2MB in size.
Application Deadline & Contact Details
There is no deadline; applications are open throughout the year.
For queries, contact the Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS): info@minds-africa.org
As applications are accepted throughout the year, seize this opportunity to advance your education and leadership skills.
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