Applications are currently being accepted for The Mandela Rhodes Foundation Scholarship 2027. Interested applicants are enouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About The Mandela Rhodes Foundation Scholarship
The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship is widely recognized as one of Africa’s most prestigious postgraduate scholarships.The programme aims to equip young leaders with the skills, values, and networks needed to drive positive change across the continent.
Benefits of The Mandela Rhodes Foundation Scholarship
The Mandela Rhodes Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support covering the core costs of postgraduate study at a recognized South African university.
The scholarship covers:
- Tuition and registration fees
- Study materials and research allowances
- Medical aid
- Accommodation and meals
- A personal allowance
- Economy-class travel to and from the scholar’s home country to South Africa at the beginning and end of the programme
The scholarship supports the following study options:
- One-year Honours degree
- Two-year Master’s degree
The Mandela Rhodes Foundation Scholarship Requirements
Applicants must meet several requirements to qualify for the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship.
Eligible candidates must:
- Be citizens of an African country
- Be between 19 and 29 years old at the time of application
- Have an undergraduate degree with excellent academic results (typically above 70% or equivalent) by 1 January 2027
- Be able to study at a postgraduate level in English
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
14 April, 2026
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