{"id":2438,"date":"2026-03-19T06:27:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T06:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.makeoverarena.com\/?p=2438"},"modified":"2026-08-19T07:32:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T07:32:21","slug":"minds-scholarship-programme-for-leadership-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makeoverarena.com\/scholarships\/minds-scholarship-programme-for-leadership-development\/","title":{"rendered":"MINDS Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development in Africa | Fully Funded"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u200bThe Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS) Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development in Africa is a fully funded opportunity designed to nurture young African leaders.<\/p>\n

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MINDS Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development in Africa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Launched in 2017, the programme enables African students to pursue postgraduate studies (Honours or Master’s degrees) in an African country other than their own, fostering cross-cultural understanding and a pan-African development mindset.<\/p>\n

MINDS Scholarship 2026: Quick Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/strong><\/td>\nDetails<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scholarship Name<\/strong><\/td>\nMINDS Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development in Africa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Launched<\/strong><\/td>\n2017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Host Countries<\/strong><\/td>\nVarious African countries (excluding applicant’s home country)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eligible Applicants<\/strong><\/td>\nCitizens of African countries residing anywhere in Africa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Study Level<\/strong><\/td>\nFull-time Honours or Master’s degree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fields of Study<\/strong><\/td>\nAny field at MINDS-preferred institutions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scholarship Coverage<\/strong><\/td>\nTuition fees, accommodation and meals, one return flight ticket, fixed stipend<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Application Deadline<\/strong><\/td>\nNot Specified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Preferred Institutions<\/strong><\/td>\nUniversities in Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Mauritius, South Africa, Morocco, Ghana, Nigeria, among others<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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About the MINDS Scholarship Programme<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The MINDS Scholarship Programme aims to develop young African leaders with a continental development mindset. By studying in a different African country, scholars are immersed in diverse cultures and perspectives, promoting greater cohesion and cooperation between African nations.<\/p>\n

Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/h3>\n

To be considered for the MINDS Scholarship, applicants must:<\/p>\n