All African applicants from around the country can apply to the Mandela Rhodes Scholarships opened in South Africa for the 2023-2024 academic session.
All students from South Africa are also eligible to submit an application for the fully funded scholarship opportunity.
This Scholarship is basically for African students who wants to further their education in South Africa.
The Mandela Rhodes Scholarships in South Africa
The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship which was established in 2003 named after Nelson Mandela and Cecil Rhodes which are the two most influential figures in South Africa.
This Scholarship is however meant for African students to enable them have not just academic excellence but also leadership knowledge and skills. The Mandela Rhodes program has supported almost 300 scholars across Africa.
Mandela Rhodes Financial Benefits for Students
- The Scholarships will cover the full cost of tuition fees for scholars
- The scholarship will cover the cost economy class flights tickets from their country to South Africa, this helps the student not to be burden about travel expenses to South Africa
- The Scholarship students will get a well furnished accommodation
- The living expense and other utilities will also be covered for each students
- Each students will be getting a monthly stipends that will cover their transportation, food, and other personal expenses
- Student will receive annual allowance for their books and other educational materials they will need during the duration of their program
- All students should have it in mind that they will be participating in a leadership development program, which includes: workshops, mentoring, and other opportunities offered to develop their skills
The Mandela Rhodes Application Deadline
All aspiring students are expected to apply to this scholarship before the given deadline, which is on the 21st April, 2023
Important Criteria Necessary for this Scholarship Offer
You must be a citizen of any African Country
You need to be between 19 – 30 years of age
Candidates must have Bachelor’s degree or it’s equivalent to be able to apply
Candidate must have or must have demonstrated leadership skills in their school, university, workplace, or community
Candidate has to be committed to promoting reconciliation, entrepreneurship, and education in their community and or beyond
Candidate must have a record of community service, and voluntary work in the past or current
Candidate has to be willing to participate in any leadership development opportunities and community engagement activities
Required Documents Necessary For Mandela Rhodes Scholarship
- Provide a completed copy of the Application Form
- A copy of your Passport or ID is needed
- An Official academic transcript is needed
- A copy of your undergraduate degree results should be provided
- A well arranged Curriculum Vitae should be provided
- Student should provide two reference letters from the academic or professional referees
- Proof of English language result should be provided
- Students should write a personal statement detailing their academic and leadership achievements, their goals, and their involvement in the community
Applying to Mandela Rhodes Scholarship
All aspiring students interested on this scholarship should apply via an Online Application Procedure.
- Create an Account
- Upload all necessary Documents asked
- Submit your Application
- Once you are shortlisted for the scholarship offer, you will be invited to participate in an interview which is used to further assess your leadership potential
- All African applicants will be considered for this scholarship, and once successful will be notifies and offered the scholarship
