The Mandela Rhodes Scholarships programme 2018 is a combination of financial support for postgraduate studies and a high quality leadership development programme, with the intention of building exceptional leadership capacity in Africa.



Eligibility Criteria:

The Scholarship is open to citizens of all African countries
The Scholarship is for postgraduate study at South African universities or tertiary institutions
Full funding is for Honours (maximum one year) or Masters (up to a maximum of two years) or their equivalents (MBA’s excluded)
Any individual who will be between the ages of 19 and 30 years at the time of taking up the Scholarship may apply
Applicants must possess a first degree or its equivalent or must be in the process of completing one by 31 January 2019
Applicants should have a history of well above average academic results
Individuals that reflect in their character a commitment to the four principles of Education, Reconciliation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Applicants must be able to attend all compulsory elements of our leadership development programme. These activities can occur during the week or on weekends.
The Scholarship cannot be deferred once awarded. It must be taken up in the year which was applied for


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