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.

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.

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 and 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.