We are pleased to announce that the application for the 2024 MINDS Scholarship Programme is now open.
The African continent, in all its grandeur and potential, is on the cusp of a significant transformation. Central to this transformation is the nurturing of leaders with a continental mindset—those who can steer the ship towards inter-country collaboration, growth, and prosperity. Launched in 2017, the MINDS Scholarship Programme is a visionary endeavour, aiming to mould such leaders by providing them with an immersive educational experience within Africa.
MINDS Scholarship Programme Eligibility
To ensure that the scholarship reaches those who are truly poised to make a difference, there are specific eligibility criteria:
- Must be an African national residing in any African country.
- Formal acceptance by one or more of MINDS’ preferred institutions outside your country of citizenship and/or residence
- Formal acceptance to pursue postgraduate studies within the forthcoming year at the preferred institutions.
- Academic excellence with a minimum of 70% in each subject or course in the last two completed years of study
- Demonstrable leadership abilities or potential will be assessed based on the application form’s questions and requirements.
- A complete online application submission accompanied by the necessary supporting documents
MINDS Scholarship Programme Application Procedure
Ready to take the leap and be a part of this transformative journey? Follow this step-by-step application guide:
- Documentation Preparation: Before commencing with the application, ensure that you have the following documents scanned, saved, and ready for uploading in PDF format (each not exceeding 2MB):
- Data/bio page of your passport.
- Certified academic transcript/results slip of the last two years
- Official acceptance letter from the university. This letter should be addressed to the applicant and specify the degree, academic year of commencement, and course duration.
- A valid study permit or visa or proof of application (optional but recommended)
- A comprehensive CV or resume (maximum of four single-sided pages)
- Two reference letters (maximum three pages each) that elaborate on your integrity, leadership potential, and commitment to Africa’s development
- Application Submission: After gathering all necessary documents, proceed to the MINDS Scholarship Application Portal. Ensure you fill in all required fields accurately and upload the previously mentioned documents.
- Ensuring Success:
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- Make sure all requirements are met and that you’ve uploaded all required documentation. Incomplete or non-compliant applications are instantly disqualified.
- Emphasise your Pan-African perspective, robust leadership potential, and notable academic achievements in the application.
- Diversify your university preferences. Given the stiff competition for South African institutions, considering universities outside of South Africa can be advantageous.
- Special scholarships are available for South African citizens aiming to study elsewhere in Africa and for those interested in actuarial sciences, business sciences, and accounting at select institutions.
Application Date
The current application cycle focuses on students commencing their studies in the 2024 academic year. Applications are processed in the order in which they are received. Therefore, potential candidates are urged to submit their applications promptly upon receiving their official acceptance from a MINDS-preferred institution.
