The MINDS 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.
The MINDS (Mandela Institute for Development Studies) Scholarship programme – launched back in 2017, is aimed for supporting and encouraging leadership development by broadening access to education in hopes to 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 Africa.
About MINDS
The Mandela Institute for Development Studies was established in 2010 as an Africa-wide think tank which provides an inclusive platform for dialogue, information dissemination and networking.Their 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.
Mandela Institute for Development Studies has no doubt that a more integrated African economy of global scale will accelerate growth, generate positive outcomes and benefit all its communities, so by broadening access to education, MINDS hopes to 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 Africa.
Scholarship benefits
The scholarship will either cover full or partial of the expenses listed below:
- Tuition
- Accommodation and meals
- One return ticket per duration of studies
- A fixed stipend
Eligibility
Applicants must me the following criteria to be considered for a scholarship:
- 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.
- Produce evidence of demonstrated leadership abilities or potential guided by the questions/requirements set out in the application form.
- Have obtained at least 70% in each subject/ course in the last two completed years of study.
- Submit a complete online application form with the required supporting documentation.
How to apply
Interested applicants are to apply online via the link provided on the website (linked below). Documents that will be required (each attachment should not exceed 2MB in size and must be in PDF format):
- 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 ( this is optional).
- A detailed CV/Resume of not more than four 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.
Application deadline is not specified.
For more details visit the official MINDS Scholarship programme page.
