LOCATION: Rwanda
The Scholarship Programme enables African students to study in Carnegie Mellon University Africa, an African institution in a country other than their home country, and immerse themselves in the richness and diversity that the country and its communities have to offer.
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
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.
MINDS is currently receiving applications from students who commence their studies in the coming academic year. Interested individuals are invited to submit applications as soon as they receive official acceptance from a MINDS preferred university at which they wish to study. Applications will be processed in the order they are received.
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.
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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