2025 Mandela Rhodes Scholarship for Young Africans

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Apply for the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship 2025–2026 for African youth. Study with full support while joining a leadership programme. Keep reading for rules, benefits and how to apply.

Apply for Mandela Rhodes Scholarship for Postgraduate Study in 2025

Applications are open for the 2025 Mandela Rhodes Scholarship for study in Africa.

This offer is for young people who want to grow as leaders while studying at a postgraduate level.

The Mandela Rhodes Foundation supports those who care about fairness, freedom and equal rights.

The award includes full school support and a series of workshops.

The sessions take place during study and focus on personal growth and leadership learning.

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    Receive Full Student Benefits

    The scholarship covers the following:

    Check Who Can Apply

    To qualify, you must:

    Know What Matters in Selection

    Selection is based on four ideas:

    Leadership

    Reconciliation

    Education

    Entrepreneurship

    Use the Application Page

    Submit your form through the Mandela Rhodes online application portal.

    Learn more from the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship application guide page.

    All documents and referee letters must be sent by 21 April 2025.