MINDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

MINDS’ offers scholarships to Africans who wish to pursue post-graduate studies within Africa, outside of their own countries. Through tailored leadership development activities, the MINDS Scholarship Programme aims to nurture leaders who have a continental development mindset; leaders who will facilitate greater cohesion and cooperation between African countries.

ELIGIBILITY:

MINDS Scholarships are awarded to meritorious applicants following a rigorous selection process.  To be considered for a MINDS Scholarship, you must:

Be a national of an African country, residing in any African country

Have been formally accepted by one or more MINDS preferred institution/s outside of your country of citizenship and/ or residency

Have been formally accepted by one or more MINDS preferred institution/s to pursue postgraduate studies within the following year

Have obtained at least 70% in each subject/ course in the last two completed years of study

MINDS Scholarships are applicable to full-time studies of a one or two-year Honors or Master’s degree at one of the MINDS preferred institutions (listed below). MINDS does not prescribe the course to be studied.

Produce evidence of demonstrated leadership abilities or potential guided by the questions/ requirements set out in the application form

Submit a complete online application form (see below) with the required supporting documentation.

BENEFIT:

The Scholarship will cover some or all of the expenses below, depending on whether a partial or full scholarship is awarded:

Tuition

Accommodation and meals

One return ticket per duration of studies

A fixed stipend.

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CHARLES R. WALL CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIP

Application Deadline: 3rd February, 5pm EAT

LOCATION: Kenya

Are you interested in becoming part of a community of young African
professionals who are leading systemic change in the environmental space? Apply Now!

ELIGIBILITY:

They seek to engage young African leaders and professionals in the
environment space who have:

Have a demonstrated interest in conservation and environmental
sustainability.

Have a minimum of 3 years experience working in the environmental space. Can be employed, a freelancer, a volunteer, or a founder of an entity. (Areas of practice considered include but are not limited to, conservation biology, enterprise development, tourism, communications, human resources, finance, community development, etc.)

Have a proven inclination to supporting communities that you either live or work with.

Proven creativity skills to make meaningful contributions in the sphere of work.

Are an African living and working in an African country.

Are between age the ages of 20 and 35.

Minimum of a diploma in any field. Applicants with compelling applications based on experience may be considered regardless of academic qualification.

Can demonstrate management skills.

Have a good command of the English language. The training is open to

candidates from francophone countries in the continent but should have basic English writing and speaking skills. Some training materials and sessions may be translated to French.

BENEFIT:

This is a fully funded fellowship that caters for the following:

Air travel to and from home country and ground transport for the physical workshop in Nairobi in May

Accommodation during in-person workshops and any program-related activity that requires relocation, like the placement

Stipend to cover data bundles for the virtual sessions

Personalised coaching support during the program to deliver the innovation project

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