The Minds Scholarship Program For Leadership Development – Africa

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Fully funded scholarship for Africans interested in studying in other African countriesWho: Must be an African national living and working on the continent, Must have been formally accepted by one or more MINDS preferred institution/s* outside of your country of citizenship and/ or residency

Deadline:

Rolling The MINDS Scholarship Program for Leadership Development in Africa was successfully launched in 2017, bringing to realization the vision of developing young leaders who have a continent-wide development mindset and leaders who can facilitate greater cooperation between African countries.

The program enables African students to study in an African country other than their home country and in this way immerse themselves in the richness and diversity that the country and its communities have to offer.

Individuals with a Pan-African outlook, demonstrated leadership ability, and an excellent academic record who wish to study on the African continent, outside their home country are invited to apply for the scholarships.

Benefits This scholarship for Africans will cover some or all of the expenses below, depending on whether a partial or full scholarship is awarded:
TuitionAccommodation and mealsOne return ticket per duration of studiesA fixed stipend. Eligibility criteria MINDS Scholarships are awarded to meritorious applicants following a rigorous selection process.

To be considered for a MINDS Scholarship, you must:

Have been formally accepted by one or more MINDS preferred institution/s to pursue postgraduate studies within the following yearHave obtained at least 70% in each subject/ course in the last two completed years of studyProduce evidence of demonstrated leadership abilities or potential guided by the questions/ requirements set out in the application formApplication requirementsIndividuals who meet the eligibility criteria should have the following documents available for their application:
A copy of the data/ bio page of your passport.
A certified academic transcript/ results slip of the last two years of study.
A copy of the official acceptance letter from the university.

The letter must:
Be addressed to the applicant.
State the degree to which the applicant has been accepted to study.
State the academic year at which the degree will commence.
State the duration of the course (e.g. one year).A copy of a valid study permit or visa OR proof of application. (Optional)

A detailed CV/ Resume of not more than four (4) single-sided pages.

Two reference letters (of not more than 3 pages each) addressing the applicant's demonstration of integrity, their competency and/or potential as a leader, and their commitment to the development of the African continent.

*Some of the preferred institutions include:

African Leadership University, RwandaAl Akhawayn University, MoroccoUniversity of Cape Town, South AfricaPan-Atlantic University (Lagos Business School), NigeriaFor the full list, visit the scholarship website.

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