Mandela Rhodes Foundation 2022 Scholarship for African Students

The scholarship combines financial support with a leadership programme that will challenge you, grow you, and connect you to young African changemakers - just like you.

• Table of Content
• About Mandela Rhodes Foundation
• Mandela Rhodes Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Mandela Rhodes Scholarship
• Requirements for Mandela Rhodes Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Mandela Rhodes Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Mandela Rhodes Foundation

The Mandela Rhodes Foundation is one of Nelson Mandela’s three official legacy organisations, founded in 2003 in partnership with the Rhodes Trust. Our purpose is to build exceptional leadership capacity in Africa. We find, fund, and empower young Africans who aspire to use their talents to serve their societies and our continent. We do this by providing a postgraduate scholarship for young leaders to study in South Africa and participate in a residential Leadership Development Programme. Our programme is built on Nelson Mandela’s belief that leadership begins with inner transfo... continue reading

Mandela Rhodes Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Mandela Rhodes Scholarship

• Tuition and registration fees as set by your university or 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
• A personal allowance as set by the MRF
• Research and conferencing grants can be made available on request
• Economy-class flights for international scholars from their home countries to their institutions at the start and end of their studies

Requirements for Mandela Rhodes Scholarship Qualification

If you are between the ages of 19 and 29, are a citizen of any African country, and have a first degree with above average academic results (70% or upper second), you are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Mandela Rhodes Scholarship

We look for young Africans who have demonstrated the potential to embody our founding principles of reconciliation, education, entrepreneurship, and leadership. You must have already assumed leadership and made an impact on your campus or community.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

You must apply online. You can log onto our applications platform to access your application and upload your documents and essays. The three people who write your recommendation letters must also log onto the platform to upload their letters directly. You must give them plenty of time to write their letters, sign onto the platform, and upload them. Your application cannot be submitted without the letters and will not be considered.

For more details, visit Mandela Rhodes Foundation website.