Are you a young African leader ready to shape the future of the continent? The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) is offering an incredible opportunity for postgraduate study across Africa — and it’s fully funded.
About the MINDS Scholarship
Launched in 2017, the MINDS Scholarship for Leadership Development aims to nurture African leaders with a pan-African development vision. The program supports talented young people to pursue postgraduate studies at top universities within Africa but outside their home country, encouraging cross-border collaboration and integration.
🗺️ Host Institution
Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS)
🎓 Level of Study
Postgraduate (Masters)
🌍 Study Locations
Selected institutions across East, West, North, and Southern Africa
🌐 Eligible Applicants
Citizens of any African country residing within the continent
💰 Scholarship Benefits
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Full tuition coverage
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Accommodation and meals
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Return airfare (one ticket per study duration)
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Monthly stipend for living expenses
📚 Eligible Universities
EAST AFRICA
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African Leadership University – Rwanda
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Carnegie Mellon University – Rwanda
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Makerere University – Uganda
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Strathmore University – Kenya
SOUTHERN AFRICA
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African Leadership University – Mauritius
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University of Cape Town – South Africa
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University of Mauritius – Mauritius
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University of Witwatersrand – South Africa
NORTH AFRICA
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Al Akhawayn University – Morocco
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Université Cadi Ayyad – Morocco
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Université Mohammed V – Morocco
WEST AFRICA
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Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology – Ghana
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Pan-Atlantic University (Lagos Business School) – Nigeria
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University of Development Studies – Ghana
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Be a national of an African country and reside within Africa
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Be accepted into a MINDS-preferred institution outside their country of citizenship/residence
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Have scored at least 70% in each subject over the past two years of study
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Demonstrate leadership potential and commitment to Africa’s development
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Submit a complete online application with all supporting documents
📄 Required Documents
All documents must be in PDF format and under 2MB:
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Passport bio-data page
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Certified transcripts/results from the last 2 academic years
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Official university acceptance letter (with course name, year, and duration)
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Proof of visa/study permit application (optional)
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Detailed CV/Resume (max. 4 pages)
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Two reference letters (max. 3 pages each)
🚀 How to Apply
Click the button below to visit the official application portal and begin your journey:
👉 Apply Now for the 2025 MINDS Scholarship
No application deadline has been specified, so early submission is encouraged.
Don’t miss this chance to study, lead, and grow — for Africa, in Africa.
