Mandela Rhodes Scholarship 2027
Fully funded postgraduate scholarship combining a one-year Honours or two-year Masters degree in any field at a recognised South African institution with a compulsory leadership development programme.
Apply for the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship 2027
Overview
Requirements
- ✓African citizenship (open to young African leaders across the continent)
- ✓Aged 19-29 at the time of applying
- ✓Strong undergraduate results - above 70% / upper-second-class, attained by 1 January 2028
- ✓Postgraduate-level English proficiency (written and verbal)
- ✓Demonstrated aspiration to ethical leadership and commitment to personal growth aligned with Nelson Mandela's reconciliation values
⚠️ Good to Know
Fully funded postgraduate scholarship (Honours: 1 year; Masters: up to 2 years) plus a compulsory residential leadership development programme. Covers tuition and registration, study materials allowance, accommodation and meal allowances, medical aid, personal allowance, research/conference grants…
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Head to the official The Mandela Rhodes Foundation portal to submit your application.
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