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Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development at Mandela Institute For Development Studies (MINDS) 2018-19

Awarded by Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Masters

Funding Type

Partial Funding · tuition + accommodation + other benefits

Eligible Courses

Courses offered by the universities

Eligible Nationalities

Open to African nationals

Can Be Taken At

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & TechnologyUniversity of Cape TownUniversity of Witwatersrand

Provider

Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS)

Last Verified On

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Overview

The MINDS Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development in Africa was successfully launched in 2017, bringing to realization our vision of developing young leaders who have a continent-wide development mindset and leaders who can facilitate greater cooperation between African countries. The Scholarship Programme enables African students to study in an African country other than their home country and in this way immerse themselves in the richness and diversity that the country and its communities have to offer. 

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicant must be a national of an African country, residing in any African country.
  • Applicants should have been formally accepted by one or more MINDS-preferred institutions outside of the country of citizenship.
  • Applicants must be pursuing postgraduate studies in one of the MINDS-partner institutions within the following year.
  • Applicants must have obtained at least 70% in each subject in the last two completed years of study.
  • Applicants must exhibit exceptional leadership abilities.

Application Process:

  • Interested candidates must submit an online application to be considered for the scholarship.
  • Candidates are required to submit the following documents:
    • A copy of the data/ bio page of the passport.
    • A certified academic transcript slip of the last two years of study.
    • A copy of the official acceptance letter from the university.
    • A copy of a valid study permit or visa or proof of application. (Optional)
    • A detailed CV of not more than four single-sided pages.
    • Two reference letters of not more than three pages each.

Value of the Scholarship: 

  • Selected candidates are awarded the following benefits in the mode of Full or Partial Scholarship:
    • Tuition,
    • Accommodation and meals,
    • One return ticket per duration of studies,
    • A fixed stipend.
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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development at Mandela Institute For Development Studies (MINDS) 2018-19 is Expired.
  • Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development at Mandela Institute For Development Studies (MINDS) 2018-19 is offered to Masters degree.
  • Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development at Mandela Institute For Development Studies (MINDS) 2018-19 is offered for Courses offered by the universities.
  • Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development at Mandela Institute For Development Studies (MINDS) 2018-19 is open for: Open to African nationals.
  • Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development at Mandela Institute For Development Studies (MINDS) 2018-19 is offered by Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS).
  • Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development at Mandela Institute For Development Studies (MINDS) 2018-19 covers Partial Funding, tuition + accommodation + other benefits.