Mandela Rhodes Foundation accepts applications for fully funded scholarships to South Africa

The goal of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation (MRF) is to perpetuate the legacy of Nelson Mandela by providing future African leaders with the skills to transform the continent into one in which everyone has an equal chance to prosper.

Along with financial support, the scholarship will also offer a leadership program that will develop and connect young African changemakers who share similar values.

Naijaonpoint learnt that the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship will cover tuition and registration fees, research and conferencing grants, study materials, and medical care, lodging and food, personal allowance, and economy class airfare to and from the scholar’s home country to the South African university at the start and finish of the degree program.

The scholarship will involve attending a series of week-long residential workshops as part of the program delivery throughout the scholars stay in residence.

Applicants must meet the following requirements before being selected:

The applications timeline runs from March to November of each year, for the following year’s intake. Applications close by 21 April 2024 online.

Applications should be made here before the 21 April 2024 deadline.