O Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) announced the MINDS Scholarship Programme for young leaders committed to facilitating greater cooperation between African countries in order to achieve the continent's future success.

The scholarship programme is designed to enable African students to study in an African country other than their country of origin and thus immerse themselves in the richness and diversity that the country and its communities have to offer. Young African scholars are encouraged to take advantage of the scholarship opportunity to advance their educational career.

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS)

Type of scholarship: Fully financed

Scholarship to be accepted: Africa

Number of awards: Various

Worshipping scholarships: See Scholarship Benefits (below)

Nationality: Africans

MINDS Scholarship Programme for Africans 2022 | Eligibility criteria:

• Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time one- or two-year Master's programme at one of MINDS' preferred institutions
• Applicants should be individuals with a pan-African perspective, demonstrated leadership skills and an excellent academic record who wish to study on the African continent, outside of their home country.
• Applicants must have obtained a bachelor's degree (licenciatura) from a recognised university, at any of the MINDS preferred institutions.
• Candidates must be formally accepted by one or more of MINDS' preferred institutions to pursue postgraduate studies.
• Candidates must provide evidence of ability or potential leadership capacity guided by the questions/requirements set out in the application form.

List of Minds' Favourite Institutions

East Africa

• African Leadership University, Rwanda
• Carnegie Mellon University in Rwanda, Rwanda
• Makerere University, Uganda
• Strathmore University, Kenya

South Africa

• African Leadership University, Mauritius
• University of Cape Town, South Africa
• University of Mauritius, Mauritius
• University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

North Africa

• Al Akhawayn University, Morocco
• Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco
• Mohammed V University, Morocco

West Africa

• Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
• Pan-Atlantic University (Lagos Business School), Nigeria
• University of Development Studies, Ghana

What scholarships include

• Lessons
• Accommodation and meals
• One return ticket for the duration of your studies
• Fixed bag

Application procedures

Candidates interested in the MINDS Scholarship Programme in Leadership Development must submit their application and ensure that they attach the necessary documents in PDF format.

Mandatory documents

• Photocopy of passport
• Certificate of Qualifications with results from the last two years of study
• A photocopy of the official letter of admission from the university
• Two Letters of Recommendation

Application Deadline: Unknown

You know more about this programme here.