MINDS Scholarship Programme in Leadership Development for Africans 2022

Deadline: Unspecified

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 enables 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. By broadening access to education, we see the expansion of openness to ideas and the creation of a network of like-minded leaders who will help promote the performance and tangible progress of our continent. There is no doubt that a more integrated African economy of global scale will accelerate growth, generate positive outcomes and benefit all its communities.

MINDS’ offers scholarships to Africans who wish to pursue postgraduate studies within Africa, outside of their own countries. Through tailored leadership development activities, the MINDS Scholarship Programme aims to nurture leaders who have a continental development mindset; leaders who will facilitate greater cohesion and cooperation between African countries.

MINDS Scholarships are applicable to full-time studies of a one or two-year Honours or Master’s degree at one of the MINDS preferred institutions (listed below). MINDS does not prescribe the course to be studied.

Eligibility Criteria

MINDS Scholarships are awarded to meritorious applicants following a rigorous selection process.  To be considered for a MINDS Scholarship, you must:

• Be a national of an African country, residing in any African country
• Have been formally accepted by one or more MINDS preferred institution/s outside of your country of citizenship and/ or residency
• Have been formally accepted by one or more MINDS preferred institution/s to pursue postgraduate studies within the following year
• Have obtained at least 70% in each subject/ course in the last two completed years of study
• Produce evidence of demonstrated leadership abilities or potential guided by the questions/ requirements set out in the application form
• Submit a complete online application form (see below) with the required supporting documentation.

Eligible countries and Institutions

EAST AFRICA

-African Leadership University, Rwanda

-Carnegie Mellon University in Rwanda, Rwanda

-Makerere University, Uganda

-Strathmore University, Kenya

SOUTHERN AFRICA

-African Leadership University, Mauritius

-University of Cape Town, South Africa

-University of Mauritius, Mauritius

-University of Witwatersrand, South Africa

NORTH AFRICA

-Al Akhawayn University, Morocco

-Université Cadi Ayyad, Morocco

-Université Mohammed V, Morocco

WEST AFRICA

-Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Ghana

-Pan-Atlantic University (Lagos Business School), Nigeria

-University of Development Studies, Ghana

Scholarship Benefits

-Tuition

-Accommodation and meals

-One return ticket per duration of studies

-A fixed stipend

Requirements

-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.

-A detailed Curriculum Vitae/Resume not more than four pages.

-Two reference letters

Application Registration Deadline: Not Specified

To Apply: Click here

Official Website: Click here