Apply for 2017 Mandela Rhodes Scholarship: Providing Exceptional Educational Opportunities!

Deadline: 2 May 2016

The Mandela Rhodes Foundation is currently accepting applications from young Africans for its 2017 Mandela Rhodes Scholarship, whose aim is to provide exceptional educational opportunities, develop a network of leaders, and thereby help to build leadership capacity in Africa.

Benefits

• Tuition and registration fees as set by the institution.
• A study materials allowance as set by the MRF.
• Accommodation and meal allowances as set by the MRF.
• A medical aid allowance as set by the MRF.
• Economy-class travel allowance for international Scholars only from the Scholar’s home to their institution at the beginning and back home at the end of their degree programme.
• Personal allowance.

Eligibility Criteria

• The Scholarship is open to citizens of all African countries.
• The Scholarship is for postgraduate study at South African universities or tertiary institutions.
• Full funding is for Honours (maximum one year) or Masters (up to a maximum of two years) or their equivalents (MBA’s excluded).
• Any individual who will be between the ages of 19 and 30 years at the time of taking up the Scholarship may apply.
• Applicants must posess a first degree or its equivalent or must be in the process of completing one by 31 January 2017.
• Applicants should have a history of well above average academic results.
• Individuals that reflect in their character a commitment to the four principles of Education, Reconciliation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship.
• The MRF leadership development activities sometimes include weekends. It is a condition of the Scholarship that attendance is compulsory.

How to Apply

Applicants must apply online via given website.

For more information, please visit Mandela Rhodes Scholarship.