Mandela Rhodes Scholarship: Fully Funded Opportunity. The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship will be now open for applications, welcoming qualified candidates to apply for this prestigious scholarship program. Geared towards empowering young African leaders, this scholarship aims to equip them with the skills and determination to drive positive transformations across the continent, fostering equal opportunities for all.
Mandela Rhodes Scholarship Summary
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Mandela Rhodes Foundation
- Scholarship Type: Full Funding
- Host Institution(s): South African Institutions
- Scholarship Worth: Not specified
- Number of Awards: Multiple
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Nationality: Africans
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship 2025, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Citizenship of an African country
- Age between 19 and 29 years
- Possession of an undergraduate degree with outstanding academic performance (above 70% or upper-second class honors) by January 1, 2025
- Demonstrated academic and research excellence
Required Document
- Three letters of recommendation in English.
- Degree certificates, academic transcripts, ID, and passport scans in English.
- Application for university.
- Two short essays reflecting personal experiences and Mandela Rhodes Scholarship principles.
- Do your qualifications meet the requirements for your proposed course of study?
Benefits
- Leadership development program
- Coverage of tuition and registration fees
- Allowances for study materials, research, medical aid, accommodation, and meals
- Personal stipend
- Economy-class travel to and from South Africa
Application Process
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Step 1: Check the timeline
- March: Applications open on Sunday, 16 March 2025. Candidates can add recommenders on the platform and begin uploading their documentation and working on their personal essays. See ‘requirements’.
- April: Applications close by the end of Monday, 21 April 2025 21:59 UTC. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted under any circumstances.
- June: You will be notified by the end of June whether or not you are through to Round Two.
- July: You will be notified by the end of July whether or not you are through to Round Three.
- August: You will be notified by the end of August if you are invited for an interview in the Final Round, or if you have been unsuccessful.
- October: Interviews will be conducted in South Africa in October. If you are in the final round and you are based outside South Africa, you will be flown in for an in-person interview with our selection committee. You will be notified by the end of October if you are selected as a Mandela Rhodes Scholar.
- October-December: Selected Mandela Rhodes Scholars must do their best to secure acceptance at their university of choice, and their study visa for travel to South Africa in January.
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Step 2: Check programme requirements
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Step 3: Get your documents ready
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Ready? Let’s go!
Interested candidates can apply for the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship 2024–25 by accessing the application portal and submitting required documents and essays. Recommendations from three individuals can also be uploaded directly through the portal.
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For further information and to begin your application journey, visit the Official Website.
