Fully Funded: Mandela Rhodes Postgraduate Scholarship Program 2022/2023

The Mandela Rhodes Foundation is pleased to announce the commencement of applications for the Mandela Rhodes Postgraduate Scholarship Program 2022/2023 for eligible young Africans. Candidates of African descent (aged 19 – 29) are able to apply for this scholarship and stand a chance of being selected to study in South Africa fully funded.

   

The scholarship combines financial support with a leadership programme that will challenge you, grow you, and connect you to young African changemakers – just like you.

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Mandela Rhodes Foundation

Scholarship Type: Fully Funded Scholarships

Host Institution(s): South African Higher Institutions

Scholarship Worth: Full Funding, Amount may vary

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Postgraduate

Nationality: Africans

Eligibility Criteria

If you are between the ages of 19 and 29, are a citizen of any African country, and have a first degree with above average academic results (70% or upper second), you are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Scholarship Benefits

• The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship offers comprehensive funding for the core costs associated with your studies.
• It covers tuition for a one-year Honours degree or a two-year Masters degree in any field at a recognised South African institution of higher education.
• This includes tuition and registration fees, allowances for study materials, research, and medical aid, accommodation and meals, personal allowance and economy class travel to and from your home country to your South African university at the beginning and end of your degree.
• You will also receive a personal allowance.

Application Procedures

How to Apply: The applications timeline runs from March to November of each year, for the following year’s intake. Applications open on 22 March 2022 and close 21 April 2022. You will apply online, and access the application platform through the official website.

Application Deadline: 21 April 2022

Visit the Official Website for Further Details