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A '''Mandela Rhodes Scholarship''' provides full funding for up to a maximum of two years of postgraduate study.<ref>Mandela Rhodes Foundation (2010) [http://www.mandelarhodes.org/MRF_Award.htm The Mandela Rhodes Scholarships] Retrieved 10 October 2010</ref> The award is open to all African citizens under the age of 30 years and recipients must study towards Honours or Masters Degrees at recognised South African institutions.<ref>University of Cape Town (2010) [https://www.uct.ac.za/usr/pgfo/interapplications/2010%20MANDELA%20RHODES%20SCHOLARSHIP%20ALL%20DOCS.pdf The Principles Underpinning the Mandela Rhodes Scholarships] Retrieved 10 October 2010</ref> Although no maximum number of awards has been stipulated, the scholarships are highly competitive, with less than 30 scholarships being awarded each year since its inception in 2005.<ref>Mandela Rhodes Foundation (2010) [http://www.mandelarhodes.org/MRF_Scholars.htm#Faces The Mandela Rhodes Scholars] Retrieved 10 October 2010</ref> The scholarships cover tuition, accommodation, meals, book allowance, general allowance, and travel expenses.<ref>Stellenbosch University (2009) [http://blogs.sun.ac.za/news/2009/11/13/su-students-awarded-the-prestigious-mandela-rhodes-bursary/ SU Students Awarded the Prestigious Mandela Rhodes Bursary] Retrieved 10 October 2010</ref> Recipients of the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship are students with outstanding academic achievements who also possess leadership ability, entrepreneurial skills, and a commitment to reconciliation.<ref>Monash South Africa (2009) [http://www.monash.ac.za/research/mandela-rhodes-scholarship/ Mandela Rhodes Foundation: Scholarship] Retrieved 10 October 2010</ref> In addition to receiving funding for their studies, scholars undertake a leadership development program while in residence and are afforded the opportunity of meeting with Nelson Mandela.<ref>IOL News (2010) [http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/class-of-2010-meets-madiba-1.482741 Class of 2010 Meets Madiba] Retrieved 10 October 2010</ref><ref>IOL News (2006) [http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/scholarship-group-meet-their-patron-1.265078 Scholarship Group Meet their Patron] Retrieved 10 October 2010</ref><ref>Mail and Guardian (2008) [http://www.mg.co.za/article/2008-03-04-mandela-congratulates-scholarship-class-of-2008 Mandela Congratulates Scholarship Class of 2008] Retrieved 10 October 2010</ref> The award is named after [[Nelson Mandela]] and [[Cecil Rhodes]] and is administered by the [http://www.mandelarhodes.org/MRF_Home.htm Mandela Rhodes Foundation] which is a partnership between Nelson Mandela and the [[Rhodes Trust]].<ref>Mandela Rhodes Foundation (2010) [http://www.mandelarhodes.org/MRF_Home.htm The Mandela Rhodes Scholarships] Retrieved 10 October 2010</ref>
A '''Mandela Rhodes Scholarship''' provides full funding for up to a maximum of two years of postgraduate study.<ref>Mandela Rhodes Foundation (2010) [http://www.mandelarhodes.org/MRF_Award.htm The Mandela Rhodes Scholarships] Retrieved 10 October 2010</ref> The award is open to all African citizens under the age of 30 years and recipients must study towards Honours or Masters Degrees at recognised South African institutions.<ref>University of Cape Town (2010) [https://www.uct.ac.za/usr/pgfo/interapplications/2010%20MANDELA%20RHODES%20SCHOLARSHIP%20ALL%20DOCS.pdf The Principles Underpinning the Mandela Rhodes Scholarships] Retrieved 10 October 2010</ref> Although no maximum number of awards has been stipulated, the scholarships are highly competitive, with less than 30 scholarships being awarded each year since its inception in 2005.<ref>Mandela Rhodes Foundation (2010) [http://www.mandelarhodes.org/MRF_Scholars.htm#Faces The Mandela Rhodes Scholars] Retrieved 10 October 2010</ref> The scholarships cover tuition, accommodation, meals, book allowance, general allowance, and travel expenses.<ref>Stellenbosch University (2009) [http://blogs.sun.ac.za/news/2009/11/13/su-students-awarded-the-prestigious-mandela-rhodes-bursary/ SU Students Awarded the Prestigious Mandela Rhodes Bursary] Retrieved 10 October 2010</ref> Recipients of the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship are students with outstanding academic achievements who also possess leadership ability, entrepreneurial skills, and a commitment to reconciliation.<ref>Monash South Africa (2009) [http://www.monash.ac.za/research/mandela-rhodes-scholarship/ Mandela Rhodes Foundation: Scholarship] Retrieved 10 October 2010</ref> In addition to receiving funding for their studies, scholars undertake a leadership development program while in residence and are afforded the opportunity of meeting with [[Nelson Mandela]].<ref>IOL News (2010) [http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/class-of-2010-meets-madiba-1.482741 Class of 2010 Meets Madiba] Retrieved 10 October 2010</ref><ref>IOL News (2006) [http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/scholarship-group-meet-their-patron-1.265078 Scholarship Group Meet their Patron] Retrieved 10 October 2010</ref><ref>Mail and Guardian (2008) [http://www.mg.co.za/article/2008-03-04-mandela-congratulates-scholarship-class-of-2008 Mandela Congratulates Scholarship Class of 2008] Retrieved 10 October 2010</ref> The award is named after Nelson Mandela and [[Cecil Rhodes]] and is administered by the [http://www.mandelarhodes.org/MRF_Home.htm Mandela Rhodes Foundation] which is a partnership between Nelson Mandela and the [[Rhodes Trust]].<ref>Mandela Rhodes Foundation (2010) [http://www.mandelarhodes.org/MRF_Home.htm The Mandela Rhodes Scholarships] Retrieved 10 October 2010</ref>




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A Mandela Rhodes Scholarship provides full funding for up to a maximum of two years of postgraduate study.[1] The award is open to all African citizens under the age of 30 years and recipients must study towards Honours or Masters Degrees at recognised South African institutions.[2] Although no maximum number of awards has been stipulated, the scholarships are highly competitive, with less than 30 scholarships being awarded each year since its inception in 2005.[3] The scholarships cover tuition, accommodation, meals, book allowance, general allowance, and travel expenses.[4] Recipients of the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship are students with outstanding academic achievements who also possess leadership ability, entrepreneurial skills, and a commitment to reconciliation.[5] In addition to receiving funding for their studies, scholars undertake a leadership development program while in residence and are afforded the opportunity of meeting with Nelson Mandela.[6][7][8] The award is named after Nelson Mandela and Cecil Rhodes and is administered by the Mandela Rhodes Foundation which is a partnership between Nelson Mandela and the Rhodes Trust.[9]


References

  1. ^ Mandela Rhodes Foundation (2010) The Mandela Rhodes Scholarships Retrieved 10 October 2010
  2. ^ University of Cape Town (2010) The Principles Underpinning the Mandela Rhodes Scholarships Retrieved 10 October 2010
  3. ^ Mandela Rhodes Foundation (2010) The Mandela Rhodes Scholars Retrieved 10 October 2010
  4. ^ Stellenbosch University (2009) SU Students Awarded the Prestigious Mandela Rhodes Bursary Retrieved 10 October 2010
  5. ^ Monash South Africa (2009) Mandela Rhodes Foundation: Scholarship Retrieved 10 October 2010
  6. ^ IOL News (2010) Class of 2010 Meets Madiba Retrieved 10 October 2010
  7. ^ IOL News (2006) Scholarship Group Meet their Patron Retrieved 10 October 2010
  8. ^ Mail and Guardian (2008) Mandela Congratulates Scholarship Class of 2008 Retrieved 10 October 2010
  9. ^ Mandela Rhodes Foundation (2010) The Mandela Rhodes Scholarships Retrieved 10 October 2010
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