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Mandela Rhodes Foundation Scholarship Programme in South Africa, 2021

Applications are invited for the Mandela Rhodes Foundation Scholarship to provide educational opportunities to young postgraduate students. This is open to citizens of all African countries.

The central purpose of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation is to build exceptional leadership capacity in Africa (whilst also seeking to foster better reconciliation and entrepreneurship) through its various programs and, to this end, aims to be the leading protagonist in Africa for such endeavours.

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The Mandela Rhodes Scholarships are intended as a vehicle for the sustainable and practical expression of the aim to provide exceptional educational opportunities, develop a network of leaders, and thereby help to build leadership capacity in Africa.

Application Deadline: April 16, 2021

Eligibility

  • Students from Africa (Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo-Brazzaville, Congo-Kinshasa, Ivory Coast, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, São Tomé and Príncipe, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia and Zimbabwe) can apply for this Mandela Rhodes study.
  • This is available for pursuing to postgraduate study (Honours and Masters Degrees only at present) at any recognized South African institutions of higher education.
  • This is awarded in any field.
  • The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for this scholarship:
    • This is open to citizens of all African countries
    • This 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 award may apply
    • Applicants should have a history of well above average academic results
    • Individuals that 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 program. These activities can occur during the week or on weekends.

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How to Apply

  • How to Apply: All Mandela Rhodes applicants are to apply online via the Embark application system, accessible via the link at the bottom of this page.
  • Language Requirements: Applicant must have excellent proficiency in oral and written English.

Benefits

The award 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

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