Deadline: April 15, 2019.

The central purpose of The Mandela Rhodes Foundation is to build exceptional leadership capacity in Africa. The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship is a combination of financial support for postgraduate studies and a high quality Leadership Development Programme.

 

ELIGIBILITY

• The Scholarship is open to citizens of all African countries and is for postgraduate study at South African universities or tertiary institutions.
• Full funding is for Honours (maximum one year) or Masters (up to a maximum of two years) or their equivalents (MBA’s excluded).
• Any individual who will be between the ages of 19 and 30 years at the time of taking up the Scholarship may apply.
• Applicants must possess a first degree or its equivalent or must be in the process of completing one by 31 January 2020.
• Applicants should have a history of well above average academic resultsand reflect in their character a commitment to the four principles of Education, Reconciliation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship.
• Applicants must be able to attend all compulsory elements of our leadership development programme. These activities can occur during the week or on weekends.

 

BENEFITS

The Mandela Rhodes Scholarships programme is a combination of financial support for postgraduate studies and a high quality Leadership Development Programme, with the intention of building exceptional leadership capacity in Africa.

A. Financial scope of the Scholarship

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 end of their degree
• Personal allowance

B. Leadership Development Programme

The MRF Leadership Development Programme is made up of the following three components.

1. Three residential Workshops;
2. Three Regional group Pods;
3. Mentoring.
4. Second Year Programme

 

OFFICIAL LINK

 

Mandela Rhodes Scholarship