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Mandela Rhodes Postgraduate Scholarships

The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship enables a Scholar to study at a South African tertiary institution registered with the South African Council on Higher Education for an accredited postgraduate degree programme. The Scholarship is awarded for one or a maximum of two years, currently for an Honours or Masters degree.

Mandela Rhodes Postgraduate Scholarships 2017/2018
Mandela Rhodes Postgraduate Scholarships 2017/2018

Eligibility Requirements:

  • 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 possess a first degree or its equivalent or must be in the process of completing one by 31 January 2018
  • 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
  • Applicants must be able to attend all compulsory elements of our leadership development programme. These activities can occur during the week or on weekends.

The Scholarship cannot be deferred once awarded. It must be taken up in the year which was applied for.

Scholarship Worth:

  • The Scholarship covers the cost of a Scholar as follows:
  • 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

Leadership development programme

The leadership development programme is made up of the following three components.

  1. Three residential workshops;
  2. Three regional group pods;
  3. Mentoring.

Application Deadline: 18 April 2017.

For more information about the scholarship and how to apply visit the official website.

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