2024 MINDS Scholarship Program for Leadership Development in Africa: Eligibility, Benefits, and Application Process

2024 MINDS Scholarship Program for Leadership Development in Africa: Eligibility, Benefits, and Application Process

The MINDS Scholarship Program for Leadership Development in Africa was successfully launched in 2017, fulfilling the vision of developing young leaders with a continent-wide development mindset and facilitating greater cooperation between African countries.

MINDS Scholarship Summary

• Host: Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS)
• Study Abroad: Study in Africa
• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships, Masters Scholarships, Fellowships
• Eligible Countries: All African Countries
• Reward: Full Scholarship, Accommodation, Monthly Stipends, Airfare Ticket
• Deadline: Not Specified

Scholarship Details

The MINDS Scholarship Program offers opportunities to Africans who wish to pursue postgraduate studies within Africa, but outside of their own countries. The program includes tailored leadership development activities to nurture leaders who can facilitate greater cohesion and cooperation between African nations.

Eligibility Requirements for 2024 MINDS Scholarship

To be eligible for the MINDS Scholarship, applicants must:

1. Be a national of an African country residing in any African country.
2. Have been formally accepted by one or more MINDS preferred institutions outside their country of citizenship or residency.
3. Have obtained at least 70% in each subject/course in the last two completed years of study.
4. Demonstrate leadership abilities or potential, as guided by the questions/requirements in the application form.
5. Submit a complete online application form with the required supporting documentation.

Preferred Institutions

Applicants must be 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

Benefits of 2024 MINDS Scholarship

The Scholarship covers some or all of the following expenses, depending on whether a partial or full scholarship is awarded:

• Tuition
• Accommodation and meals
• One return ticket per duration of studies
• A fixed stipend

Required Documents for the MINDS Scholarship

Applicants must submit the following documents, each not exceeding 2MB in size and 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, stating:
• The degree the applicant has been accepted to study.
• The academic year the degree will commence.
• 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 single-sided pages.
• Two reference letters (each not more than three pages), addressing the applicant’s integrity, competency/potential as a leader, and commitment to the development of Africa.

How to Apply for the 2024 MINDS Scholarship

Interested and qualified applicants should click the "CLICK HERE TO APPLY" button to proceed to the application page and submit their applications online.

The MINDS Scholarship Program aims to develop leaders with a pan-African perspective, fostering greater unity and progress across the continent.