You have a special chance as an African student to change the course of the continent. Applications are now being accepted for the MINDS Scholarship Program for Leadership Development 2024. This scholarship program, which was introduced by the Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) in 2017, is a ray of hope and change. It seeks to develop young leaders with a pan-African perspective, encouraging collaboration among African nations.
The Benefits of the MINDS Scholarship
Entire Financial Assistance
By paying for the necessary fees, the MINDS Scholarship is intended to make your academic path easier. Depending on the amount of the scholarship (full or partial), it consists of:
- Tuition: The whole or a portion of your course costs are covered.
- Meals and lodging: Make sure you have a cosy place to live and study.
- Travel: For the length of your study, one return ticket.
- Stipend: A set sum of money to cover your daily costs.
Qualifications: Are You the Perfect Applicant?
Applying for the MINDS Scholarship requires you to:
- Possess African nationality and live in any African nation.
- Obtain acceptance into a foreign university that is favoured by MINDS.
- Make plans to enrol in graduate programs in the upcoming school year.
- In the final two years of education, get at least a 70% in each subject or course.
- By the application conditions, demonstrate your leadership capacity.
- Fill out the online application completely and include any required supporting documentation.
Favored Organizations in Africa
You can go with MINDS to some of the top universities on the continent, such as:
- East Africa: Strathmore University (Kenya), Makerere University (Uganda), Carnegie Mellon University (Rwanda), and African Leadership University (Rwanda).
- Southern Africa: University of Witwatersrand (South Africa), University of Mauritius, University of Cape Town (South Africa), African Leadership University (Mauritius).
- North Africa: Mohammed V University, Université Cadi Ayyad, and Al Akhawayn University (Morocco).
- West Africa: University of Development Studies (Ghana), Pan-Atlantic University (Nigeria), and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (Ghana).
How to Submit a MINDS Scholarship Application
Essential Records: Prepare the following, each no more than two megabytes in PDF format:
- Page of passport data.
- Certified records of the previous two years’ academic performance.
- Official letter from the university confirming acceptance.
- Valid visa or study permit (optional).
- Comprehensive Resume/CV (up to 4 pages).
- Two recommendation letters emphasizing honesty, capacity for leadership, and dedication to African development.
Application Link: Click this link to begin the application process.
Go to the MINDS Scholarship webpage for more specific details.
Finally
Seize the opportunity to join an expanding group of African leaders who are dedicated to the advancement of their continent. More than just financial assistance, the MINDS Scholarship offers access to participate in Africa’s leadership revolution. Apply right away to start the process of ensuring that Africa has a better future.
Sources: Allschoolabs, Myschoolgist
