Apply Now: 2025 MINDS Scholarship for African Students | Fully Funded Postgraduate Study in Africa
The Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) is currently offering its fully funded 2025 MINDS Scholarship Program to outstanding African students who wish to pursue postgraduate studies at top institutions across Africa—outside of their home countries.
Launched in 2017, the MINDS Scholarship for Leadership Development in Africa aims to develop young African leaders with a pan-African vision. The goal is to promote greater unity, cooperation, and socio-economic growth across the continent through education and leadership training.
MINDS Scholarship Program Summary
- Host Institution: Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS)
- Study Location: Across selected African universities (outside your home country)
- Level of Study: Postgraduate (Masters)
- Eligible Countries: All African nations
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Benefits: Tuition, accommodation, airfare, monthly stipend
- Deadline: Not Specified
About the MINDS Scholarship 2025
The MINDS Scholarship is designed to support African nationals who are passionate about leadership and development in Africa. The program provides funding for postgraduate studies within Africa but strictly outside the applicant’s home country.
Through structured leadership development activities, MINDS aims to nurture a generation of leaders who will champion continental cooperation and innovation.
Eligible Universities for the MINDS Scholarship
You must be admitted into one of the MINDS-preferred universities listed below:
East Africa
- African Leadership University – Rwanda
- Carnegie Mellon University – Rwanda
- Makerere University – Uganda
- Strathmore University – Kenya
Southern Africa
- African Leadership University – Mauritius
- University of Cape Town – South Africa
- University of Mauritius – Mauritius
- University of Witwatersrand – South Africa
North Africa
- Al Akhawayn University – Morocco
- Université Cadi Ayyad – Morocco
- Université Mohammed V – Morocco
West Africa
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology – Ghana
- Pan-Atlantic University (Lagos Business School) – Nigeria
- University of Development Studies – Ghana
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MINDS Scholarship 2025 Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a national of an African country and currently reside in an African country
- Have received formal admission into one or more of the MINDS-preferred institutions (outside your country of residence or citizenship)
- Have obtained a minimum of 70% average in each subject over the last two years of study
- Demonstrate strong leadership potential or experience
- Submit a complete online application with all supporting documents
Scholarship Benefits
The MINDS Scholarship covers:
- Full or partial tuition fees
- Accommodation and meals
- One return flight ticket for the duration of your study
- A fixed monthly stipend for living expenses
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents (in PDF format, each under 2MB):
- Passport bio/data page
- Certified academic transcript for the past two years
- Official university acceptance letter that includes:
- Your name
- Degree title
- Start date
- Duration of the program
- Study visa or permit (optional, but recommended)
- Updated CV (maximum 4 pages)
- Two reference letters (maximum 3 pages each), discussing:
- Your integrity
- Leadership capabilities
- Commitment to Africa’s development
How to Apply for the MINDS Scholarship 2025
Interested and eligible applicants should apply online via the official scholarship portal.
Click here to apply for the MINDS Scholarship 2025
There is no application deadline specified, but early application is encouraged due to the competitive nature of the program.
Don’t miss this opportunity to study, grow, and lead in Africa with full financial support. Apply today and be part of Africa’s next generation of leaders!
