Scholarship
Mandela Institute MINDS Scholarship Program for Leadership Development
The MINDS Scholarship Programme supports African students to pursue postgraduate studies within Africa, but outside of their home countries. It includes leadership development activities to foster a continental development mindset.
About this scholarship
Mandela Institute MINDS Scholarship Program for Leadership Development is offered by Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) at master level. The award is valued at Varies, provided as other support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as other funding. Applicants selected receive Varies. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master level. Nationality requirements apply: African.
Eligibility
African citizens wishing to pursue postgraduate studies in an African country other than their own.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-04-29. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master
Nationality requirements
African
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS)
- Award
- Varies
- Funding type
- other
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- master
- Nationality
- African
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-04-29
- Verification
- Not yet manually verified
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20