The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship offers comprehensive funding for the full costs associated with applicants’ studies in universities in South Africa.
The scholarship is for postgraduate study (Honours and Masters degrees) in several study and research fields.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: South Africa
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Stipends | Accommodation | Travel Costs | Meals
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: April 21, 2025
Scholarship Details
The Mandela Rhodes Foundation Scholarship aims to support the studies of students who are curious about doing the personal, internal work of leadership.
The scholarship requires a commitment to self-development, an openness to learning from the diversity and differences, and a willingness to explore and embrace complexity.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be between the ages of 19 and 29
- Be citizens of any African country
- Have a first degree with above average academic results (70% or upper second)
- Have assumed leadership and made an impact on your campus or community.
- Attendance at the residential workshops and regional pods is mandatory, and a condition of the scholarship. Participating in the Mentoring Programme is optional.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of The Mandela Rhodes Foundation Scholarship will receive:
- Tuition and registration fees as set by the university or institution
- 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
- A personal allowance as set by the MRF
- Research and conferencing grants can be made available on request
- Economy-class flights for international scholars from their home countries to their institutions at the start and end of their studies.
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare:
- Recommendation Letters: Applicants’ recommenders must submit their letters through the application platform.
- Documentation: Applicants will be required to upload certificates of completion of their degrees, transcripts of their academic results, and scans of their ID and passport documents.
- Essays: Applicants will be asked to write two short essays, one on their personal journey, and one on a specific question relating to the scholarship’s principles.
- Application for university: Applicants will be asked to fill in their proposed course of study on their application.
- South African Qualification Agency Certificate: non-South African applicants will have to evaluate the equivalence of their degree with a South African degree. SAQA accreditation can take 4-8 weeks.
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship:
- Visit the application page
- Ensure to meet the scholarship eligibility criteria
- Apply to a South African university of your choice
- It is advisable to apply as soon as possible. If you do not get accepted into a South African institution, you will not be able to accept the scholarship if awarded
- Fill the application form on the Mandela Rhodes Foundation Page
- Upload your essays, recommendations and other documents
- Submit your application as soon as possible.
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