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The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) 2022-2023 Scholarship Programme in Leadership Development for Africans

The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) announces the MINDS Scholarship Programme for young leaders committed to facilitating greater cooperation between African countries in achieving the continent’s future success.

   

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




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About Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS)

The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) is an Africa-wide think tank which provides an inclusive platform for dialogue, information dissemination and networking. Our programmes are underpinned by rigorous research into all aspects of African Heritage, in order to shape policy and practice on critical issues of governance, integrated economic development and the evolution of African institutions. Through our programmes we seek to address the short, medium, and long-term developmental challenges facing Africa in a holistic and comprehensive manner.





Country to study: Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Uganda

School to study: African Leadership University, Al Akhawayn University, Carnegie Mellon University , Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and technology, Makerere University, Pan-Atlantic University (Lagos Business School), Strathmore University, University of Cape Town, University of Development Studies, University of Mauritius, University of the Witwatersrand, Université Cadi Ayyad, Université Mohammed V

Aim and Benefits of MIND Postgraduate Scholarship

  • Tuition
  • Accommodation and meals
  • One return ticket per duration of studies
  • A fixed stipend




Requirements for MIND Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible for the MINDS Scholarship Programme in Leadership Development:

  • Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time study of a one or two-year Honors or Master’s degree at one of the MINDS preferred institutions.
  • Applicants must be individuals with a Pan-African outlook, demonstrated leadership ability and an excellent academic record who wish to study on the African continent, outside their home country.
  • Applicants must have obtained relevant bachelor’s degree from recognized universities required for admission into any of the MINDS preferred institutions.
  • Applicants must be formally accepted by one or more MINDS preferred institution/s to pursue postgraduate studies.
  • Applicants must produce evidence of demonstrated leadership abilities or potential guided by the questions/requirements set out in the application form.




Documents Required for Application

Please have the following documents scanned, saved and ready for uploading. All documents uploaded must be in PDF format. Each attachment should not exceed 2MB in size.

  • A copy of the data/ bio page of your passport.
  • A certified academic transcript/ results slip of the last two years of study.
  • A copy of the official acceptance letter from the university. The letter must:
    • Be addressed to the applicant.
    • State the degree which the applicant has been accepted to study.
    • State the academic year at which the degree will commence.
    • State the duration of the course (e.g. one year).
  • A copy of a valid study permit or visa OR proof of application. (Optional)
  • A detailed CV/ Resume of not more than four (4) single sided pages.
  • Two reference letters (of not more than 3 pages each) addressing the applicant’s demonstration of integrity, their competency and/or potential as a leader and their commitment to the development of the African continent.




How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) on scholarship.minds-africa.org to apply

 Interested applicants for the MINDS Scholarship Programme in Leadership Development are to submit their application and ensure to attach the required documents in PDF format.

For more details, click here

Application Deadline

Not Specified

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