MINDS Scholarship Programme in Leadership Development For Africans 2022/2023 – Apply Here
The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) is inviting young African leaders for its Scholarship Programme in Leadership Development to facilitate greater cooperation between African countries in achieving the continent’s future success.
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About Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS)
The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) is an Africa-wide think tank that 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.
Aim of MIND Postgraduate Scholarship
The scholarship programme is to enable African students to study in an African country other than their home country and in this way, immerse themselves in the richness and diversity that the country and its communities have to offer. Young African scholars are encouraged to take advantage of the scholarship opportunity to advance their educational careers.
Benefits Of MIND Postgraduate Scholarship
- Tuition
- Accommodation and meals
- One return ticket per duration of studies
- A fixed stipend
Requirements For MIND Postgraduate Scholarship
Below are the requirements to meet before you can be eligible for the MINDS Scholarship Programme in Leadership Development:
- Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time study of a one or two-year Honors or Master’s degree at one of the MINDS preferred institutions.
- Applicants must be individuals with a Pan-African outlook, demonstrated leadership ability, and an excellent academic record who wish to study on the African continent, outside their home country.
- Applicants must have obtained relevant bachelor’s degrees from recognized universities required for admission into any of the MINDS preferred institutions.
- Applicants must be formally accepted by one or more MINDS preferred institution/s to pursue postgraduate studies.
- Applicants must produce evidence of demonstrated leadership abilities or potential guided by the questions/requirements set out in the application form.
Documents Required for Application
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 size.
- 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.
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Deadline For Application
Not Specified
How to Apply for MINDS Scholarship Programme in Leadership Development
All interested and qualified applicants should kindly visit https://scholarship.minds-africa.org/ to apply
Interested applicants for the MINDS Scholarship Programme in Leadership Development are to submit their applications and ensure to attach the required documents in PDF format.