Mandela Rhodes Scholarship
Provided by The Mandela Rhodes Foundation
These details have not yet been verified against the official source.
They are based on publicly reported information and may be incomplete or out of date. Check the official website before you apply.
Key facts
Reported deadline: (passed)
Not yet verified — confirm on the official website.
Applications for the 2027 cohort were reported to have closed on 14 April 2026. The next cycle's dates have not been confirmed.
- Status
- Unverified
- Education level
- Master's
- Eligible nationality
- Ghana; Other African countries
- Where you study
- South Africa (Study elsewhere in Africa)
- Field of study
- Not restricted to specific fields in our records — check the official page
- Last verified
- Not yet verified
You apply directly with the provider. We are not affiliated with The Mandela Rhodes Foundation and never charge for applications.
Overview
Postgraduate scholarships (Honours or Master's) at South African universities for young African leaders, combined with a leadership development programme.
Eligibility
- Citizen of an African country
- Planning Honours or Master's study at a recognised South African higher education institution
- Able to study in English
Meeting these criteria does not guarantee selection.
What the scholarship covers
- Tuition for a one-year Honours or two-year Master's degree
- Leadership development programme
Required documents
The document list has not been recorded yet. Check the official website for the full list of required documents.
Guide: documents commonly needed for scholarship applications
How to apply
- Apply online through the Mandela Rhodes Foundation website when applications open.
Guide: how to apply for a scholarship · Guide: writing a personal statement
Source and verification
Source: https://www.mandelarhodes.org/scholarship/
Not yet verified against this source.
Listing updated on 28 September 2026.