The MINDS Scholarship Program for Leadership Development in Africa was successfully launched in 2017, bringing to realization our vision of developing young leaders who have a continent-wide development mindset and leaders who can facilitate greater cooperation between African countries.
The Scholarship Program 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.
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.
The MINDS’ vision, is to have African societies attain democracy, economic prosperity, social inclusiveness as well as their rightful place in the global community on a basis of a keen self-awareness.
Informed by our vision, our mission is to provide a forum for dialogue, information dissemination and networking, underpinned by rigorous research on the different elements of African Heritage.
Benefits
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Tuition
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Accommodation and meals
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One return ticket per duration of studies
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A fixed stipend.
Requirements
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Be a national of an African country, residing in any African country.
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Have been formally accepted by one or more MINDS preferred institution/s outside of your country of citizenship and/ or residency.
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Have been formally accepted by one or more MINDS preferred institution/s to pursue postgraduate studies within the following year.
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Have obtained at least 70% in each subject/ course in the last two completed years of study.
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Produce evidence of demonstrated leadership abilities or potential guided by the questions/ requirements set out in the application form.
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Submit a complete online application form (see below) with the required supporting documentation.
EAST AFRICA
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African Leadership University, Rwanda
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Carnegie Mellon University in Rwanda, Rwanda
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Makerere University, Uganda
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Strathmore University, Kenya
SOUTHERN AFRICA
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African Leadership University, Mauritius
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University of Cape Town, South Africa
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University of Mauritius, Mauritius
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University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
NORTH AFRICA
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Al Akhawayn University, Morocco
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Université Cadi Ayyad, Morocco
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Université Mohammed V, Morocco
WEST AFRICA
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Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Ghana
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Pan-Atlantic University (Lagos Business School), Nigeria
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University of Development Studies, Ghana
Interview date, Process and Venue for MINDS Scholarship Program in Leadership Development
- Ensure that you meet ALL of the requirements set out and upload ALL of the required documents. Applications that do not meet requirements or for which all required documentation has not been provided are immediately disqualified. Do not get yourself disqualified because you’re in a hurry to submit an application. Rather take the time to ensure that you meet the requirements and to gather all of the required documents before submitting an application.
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We are looking for individuals with a Pan-African outlook, strong leadership potential and a track record of academic excellence. Your application must demonstrate these elements convincingly.
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We encourage applicants to consider universities that are outside of South Africa. Most applications received to date have been for South African institutions and there are limited numbers that can be awarded to each university. This means that competition is stiffer for South African institutions.
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There are two scholarships available for South African citizens wishing to study elsewhere in Africa.
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We have set aside scholarships for studies that relate to Actuarial Sciences, Business Sciences and Accounting. If you wish to conduct such studies at any of the South African, Kenyan and Nigerian institutions that are on our preferred list, do not miss the opportunity to apply. Ensure that you meet the requirements before submitting an application.
Documents Required for Application
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A copy of the data/ bio page of your passport.
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A certified academic transcript/ results slip of the last two years of study.
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A copy of the official acceptance letter from the university. The letter must:
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Be addressed to the applicant.
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State the degree which the applicant has been accepted to study.
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State the academic year at which the degree will commence.
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State the duration of the course (e.g., one year).
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A copy of a valid study permit or visa OR proof of application. (Optional)
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A detailed CV/ Resume of not more than four (4) single sided pages.
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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
Application Deadline
visit MINDS website for more details.
