Mandela Institute for Development Studies Scholarship Program

The MINDS Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development in Africa was successfully launched in 2017 which vision was to  develop young leaders who have a continent-wide development mindset and leaders who can facilitate greater cooperation between African countries.



The MINDS Scholarship Programme seeks to find excellent and well- minded group of individuals who share a common goal to pursue their studies and  propel the continent forward. By connecting talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, we foster collaboration, innovation, and progress. This network will help young minds in openness and development of new ideas for promoting to the continent's performance and driving tangible growth.There is no doubt that a more integrated African economy of global scale will accelerate growth, generate positive outcomes and benefit all its communities.


In conclusion, the MINDS Scholarship Programme is more than just a scholarship initiative, it is a way of developing in the transformation, investing and empowering in the next generation of young leaders.


Benefits of MINDS Scholarship Programme:

  • The scholarship covers Fully funded Scholarship with Monthly paid Stipends for the student well being.
  • The scholarship covers Accommodation for the period of study years and Airfare Ticket from local country to the chosen scholarship country 


Eligibility Criteria for MINDS Scholarship Programme:

To be considered for a MINDS Scholarship, Candidates must have the following:

  • The candidate must be a citizen of an African country and residing in any of the African country.
  • The candidate must have been formally accepted by one or more MINDS preferred institutions outside of your country of citizenship.
  • The candidate must have been formally accepted by one or more MINDS preferred institutions to pursue postgraduate studies within the following year.
  • The candidate must have obtained at least 70% in each course in the last two completed years of study.
  • The candidate must 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 with the required supporting documentation.


Requirement documents for MINDS Scholarship Programme:

  • 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.

NOTE: MINDS scholarship programme is currently receiving applications from students who commence their studies in 2018/2019. Interested individuals are invited to submit applications as soon as they receive official acceptance from a MINDS preferred university at which they wish to study. Applications will be processed in the order they are received.

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 



List of Preferred Institutions:

To be eligible to receive a MINDS Scholarship, an applicant must have been accepted to study at one of the following 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



Host: Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS).

Eligible Country: All African Countries.

Deadline: Open all year 

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