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MINDS Scholarship Program for Leadership Development

Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS)
Fully funded

MINDS funds African students to do postgraduate study at partner universities in an African country other than their own. Scholars also get leadership training and support after graduation.

Deadline
Annual call, check the MINDS portal
Funding
Tuition, housing, one return flight, living stipend, and medical cover
Where
Multiple countries in Africa
Who it's for
African postgraduate students
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Applicants must be African nationals living in Africa, ages 18-45, with an offer from a MINDS partner university outside their home country. They need at least 70 percent in each subject over their last two years of study.
Field of study
Any field
Length
1-2 years

Details like deadlines and eligibility can change from year to year, so check the official program page before you apply.

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