Scholarship
Mandela Rhodes Scholarship
This scholarship targets young African leaders to pursue postgraduate studies at recognised South African institutions. It combines financial support with a leadership development program focused on the principles of reconciliation, education, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
About this scholarship
Mandela Rhodes Scholarship is offered by The Mandela Rhodes Foundation for study in South Africa at master level. The award is valued at Covers tuition, registration fees, study materials, research, medical aid, accommodation, meals, and travel, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Covers tuition, registration fees, study materials, research, medical aid, accommodation, meals, and travel. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master level. Nationality requirements apply: Africa.
Eligibility
Citizens of any African country, under 30 years old, holding an undergraduate degree, and demonstrating strong leadership potential and academic excellence.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-04-01. 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
Africa
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- The Mandela Rhodes Foundation
- Study destination
- South Africa
- Eligible applicant countries
- African nations
- Award
- Covers tuition, registration fees, study materials, research, medical aid, accommodation, meals, and travel
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master
- Nationality
- Africa
- Deadline
- Closed · 2025-04-01
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20