Mandela Scholarship Fund at Leiden University in Netherlands 2024-25

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Leiden University

Rapenburg 70, Leiden, Rapenburg, 2311 EZ, Netherlands

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Deadline

15 October 2024

Study in

Netherlands

Providers

Leiden University

Introduction

The Mandela Scholarship Fund at Leiden University in Netherlands is open to South Africans. The Leiden University Mandela Scholarships are for Exchange and Study Abroad students from South Africa who would like to study at Leiden University for one semester. The scholarship will be awarded for a maximum of five months.

The Leiden University Mandela Scholarship is intended for South African students who want to study at Leiden University for one semester to extend their knowledge and contribute to the development of South Africa.

On March 12, 1999, his Excellency President Nelson Mandela of South Africa received an Honorary Doctorate from Leiden University, the Netherlands. To mark this memorable event, Leiden University founded the Mandela Scholarship Fund. On receiving the award, President Mandela stated that it brought him not only a great honor but also great responsibility.

Benefits

Tuition fees for a one-semester study abroad program (if applicable)
Note: exchange students are exempted from tuition fees based on the exchange agreement
Living allowance: € 1000 per month
Insurance is sponsored by AON Student Insurance and arranged by Leiden University’s Scholarships Team.

Eligibility

Permanent residents of South Africa.
Enrolled at a South African University.
Motivated to upgrade or extend their knowledge to contribute towards the development of South Africa.
Applicants should be willing to return to South Africa after their studies.

Others

How to Apply

Submit an online application for admission to an exchange/study abroad course at Leiden University.
Once you have been admitted to an exchange/study abroad course, complete the Mandela scholarship application form.
Submit your completed scholarship application form as a scanned email attachment to [email protected]. Make sure to attach all required documents, namely:
- Exchange/study abroad admission letter from Leiden University
- Scholarship motivation letter
- Recent transcript of records from your South African University
- Up-to-date CV
- Photocopy of your valid passport(s)
- Two original letters of recommendation (one of which should be from an academic staff member)
- Documentation showing the status of any other grants you have applied for
- Proof of sufficient funds to support yourself in the Netherlands (the Mandela scholarship does not cover all expenses). This can take the form of:
  - A student grant letter showing the exact amount and duration of your grant or
  - A recent bank statement in your name or
  - A notary statement declaring that your parents have sufficient financial means to support you.