The MINDS (Mandela Institute for Development Studies) Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development in Africa, launched in 2017, aims to cultivate young leaders with a pan-African development perspective, promoting greater cooperation among African nations.

This scholarship allows African students to pursue their studies in an African country other than their own, offering them the opportunity to experience the cultural richness and diversity of different communities.

By expanding educational access, the program fosters openness to new ideas and builds a network of like-minded leaders dedicated to advancing the continent. A more integrated African economy is expected to accelerate growth, produce positive outcomes, and benefit all communities across the continent.

To qualify for a MINDS Scholarship, applicants must be accepted to study at one of the following institutions:

EAST AFRICA
- African Leadership University, Rwanda
- Carnegie Mellon University, Rwanda
- Makerere University, Uganda
- Strathmore University, Kenya

SOUTHERN AFRICA
- African Leadership University, Mauritius
- University of Cape Town, South Africa
- University of Mauritius, Mauritius
- University of Witwatersrand, South Africa

NORTH AFRICA
- Al Akhawayn University, Morocco
- Université Cadi Ayyad, Morocco
- Université Mohammed V, Morocco

WEST AFRICA
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Ghana
- Pan-Atlantic University (Lagos Business School), Nigeria
- University of Development Studies, Ghana

The application deadline is on a rolling basis.