The MINDS Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development in Africa was launched in 2017 to bring to life the vision of developing young African leaders with a continental mindset, leaders capable of fostering greater unity, collaboration, and progress across Africa.
The program enables African students to study in an African country other than their own, promoting cultural exchange, diversity, and cross-border understanding.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Region: Africa
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Master’s Scholarships | Honours Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All African Countries
- Reward: Full or Partial Scholarship | Tuition | Accommodation and Meals | Return Flight Ticket | Fixed Stipend
- Deadline: Not Specified
Scholarship Details
The MINDS Scholarship Programme provides full or partial funding for Africans who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in another African country. Through carefully designed leadership development activities, the program nurtures leaders with a Pan-African perspective, committed to building stronger cooperation between nations.
The scholarships apply to full-time, one- or two-year Honours or Master’s degree programs at one of the MINDS preferred institutions (listed below). MINDS does not specify the course of study, allowing applicants to choose a program that aligns with their personal and professional goals.
The scholarship covers:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation and meals
- One return ticket for the duration of studies
- A fixed living stipend
Individuals with a Pan-African outlook, strong leadership potential, and an excellent academic record who wish to study in another African country are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the MINDS Scholarship Programme, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of an African country, residing in any African nation.
- Have been formally accepted by one or more MINDS preferred institutions outside their country of citizenship or residence.
- Have obtained at least 70% in each subject/course in the last two completed years of study.
- Demonstrate leadership abilities or potential, as outlined in the application form.
- Submit a complete online application with all required supporting documents.
List of Preferred Institutions
East Africa
- African Leadership University, Rwanda
- Carnegie Mellon University in Rwanda, Rwanda
- Makerere University, Uganda
- Strathmore University, Kenya
- Universidade de Cabo Verde, Cabo Verde
- Université Libre de Kigali, Rwanda
Southern Africa
- African Leadership University, Mauritius
- University of Cape Town, South Africa
- University of Mauritius, Mauritius
- University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
- Universidade Agostinho Neto, Angola
North Africa
- Al Akhawayn University, Morocco
- Université Cadi Ayyad, Morocco
- Université Mohammed V, Morocco
- Cairo University, Egypt
- Ain Shams University, Egypt
- Alexandria University, Egypt
- Assiut University, Egypt
West Africa
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Ghana
- Pan-Atlantic University (Lagos Business School), Nigeria
- University of Development Studies, Ghana
- Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Ivory Coast
- Cheikh Anta Diop University, Senegal
- University of Ghana, Ghana
- University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Required Documents
Applicants must upload the following documents in PDF format (each file not exceeding 2MB):
- Data/Bio page of your passport
- Certified academic transcripts/results slips of the last two years of study
- Official acceptance letter from the university (addressed to the applicant, stating the degree, commencement year, and duration of the course)
- Valid study permit or visa, or proof of application (optional)
- Detailed CV or Resume (maximum of 4 pages)
- Two reference letters (maximum of 3 pages each) addressing the applicant’s integrity, leadership potential, and commitment to Africa’s development
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship:
- Ensure you meet all eligibility requirements.
- Prepare all required documents as listed above.
- Access the MINDS Scholarship Application Portal through the link below.
- Submit your complete online application with all necessary attachments.
Successful applicants will be contacted directly by the MINDS Scholarship Programme.
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