2026 MINDS Postgraduate Scholarship Program

Opportunity Description

The MINDS Scholarship Programme enables African students to study in an African country other than their home country and in this way immerse themselves in the richness and diversity that the country and its communities have to offer.

By broadening access to education, we see the expansion of openness to ideas and the creation of a network of like-minded leaders who will help promote the performance and tangible progress of our continent.

Overview

• Type: Postgraduate Scholarship
• Sponsor: Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS)
• Eligible Countries: African Countries
• Scholarship Perks: Tuition, Fixed stipend, accommodation, and meals
• Deadline: Not Specified

Eligibility Criteria for the 2026 MINDS Postgraduate Scholarship Program

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.

Benefits

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.

Application Guidelines