postgraduate Scholarships Sponsored by Mandela Rhodes Foundation , 2025 - 2026

About Mandela Rhodes Foundation

The Mandela Rhodes Foundation Scholarship is a transformative program for young African leaders pursuing postgraduate studies. It offers full financial support for one-year Honours or two-year Master’s degrees at recognized institutions in South Africa. The scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, meals, study materials, a personal allowance, and travel. Beyond financial support, recipients undergo a rigorous leadership development program rooted in reconciliation, education, entrepreneurship, and leadership.

Open to students from across the African continent, the scholarship seeks individuals who exhibit academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to using their talents to serve others. Applicants must be between the ages of 19 and 29 and have a first degree with above-average academic results.