Mandela Rhodes Foundation Scholarships 2026

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Mandela Rhodes Foundation is pleased to invite South African students to apply for its Scholarship Programme for the 2025 academic year.

Application Closing: 21 April 2025.

Coverage: Registration fees, tuition, study material, meal and accommodation allowances, personal allowance, medical aid, economy-class flights (for non-SA students), and potential research and conference grants.
Duration:
- Honours students: 1 year
- Master’s students: 1-2 years
Payment Structure: Allowances are paid twice a year; tuition/registration fees are paid directly to the university.

Nationality: Must be a citizen of any African country (including South Africa).
Age: Between 19 and 29 years old.
Study Location: Must be willing to study at one of the listed South African institutions.
Educational Requirements: Must have completed or will complete an undergraduate degree by January 2026, with at least a 70% overall average or upper-second class Honours.
Language: Proficiency in English at a postgraduate level.
Leadership Skills: Must have demonstrated leadership in campus or community settings.
Ethical Commitment: Must aim to advance equality, freedom, and human dignity in Africa.
Additional Requirements: No other scholarship funding, and a commitment to the leadership development program, which includes workshops and mentoring.

Applicants will be required to Register an Account before they can Login and apply.

Online Application: Register and apply online at the official Mandela Rhodes Foundation website.
Required Documents:
- ID/passport
- Degree certificate or proof of ongoing studies
- Transcripts
- 3 letters of recommendation
- 2 short essays
Selection Process:
- Application window: 17 March – 21 April 2025
- Shortlisted candidates will progress through rounds with interviews scheduled for October 2025.