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🌍 Are you a young African with big dreams to lead change on the continent? Do you believe in the power of education, reconciliation, and entrepreneurship? Then the **Mandela Rhodes Scholarship 2026** might just be your launchpad! 💫
This prestigious scholarship gives young African leaders like you the chance to **study a fully funded postgraduate degree in South Africa** while joining a transformational leadership journey inspired by Nelson Mandela’s values. 🎓🕊️

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💡 **What’s in it for you?**
✅ Full funding for a **1-year Honours or 2-year Masters** at a recognized South African university
✅ Tuition, accommodation, travel, meals, medical aid, study materials & personal allowance – **all covered**
✅ A powerful, life-changing **leadership programme** with workshops, peer learning, and personal growth
✅ Join a tight-knit community of young African changemakers from across the continent
✅ Be part of something bigger – an ecosystem of impact, legacy, and purpose 🌟

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🧭 **Your Application Journey:**
1️⃣ **Step 1**: Check if you qualify – aged 19–29, African citizen, strong academics (70%+), English proficiency
2️⃣ **Step 2**: Visit the Mandela Rhodes Foundation site and click **Apply Now**
3️⃣ **Step 3**: Get your documents ready – including your degree transcripts, passport, and motivation letter
4️⃣ **Step 4**: Reach out to your referees early
5️⃣ **Step 5**: Submit your online application before **21 April 2025**

🔗 [Apply now at mandelarhodes.org/apply]() *(Insert actual link where applicable)*

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**🎯 Skills Youth Will Gain:**

* Transformational Leadership
* Self-awareness & personal growth
* Strategic thinking & ethical decision-making
* Public speaking & storytelling
* Community engagement
* Innovation & entrepreneurship
* Collaboration & systems thinking
* Cultural and intellectual diversity appreciation

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Ready to lead Africa’s future? 🙌
Don’t wait. Start your Mandela Rhodes journey today and join a legacy of excellence!
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Apply by 21 April 2025 for the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship and access fully funded postgraduate study plus a world-class leadership programme.

Mandela Rhodes Scholarship 2026 for African Youth💡 – Fully Funded Postgraduate Study + Leadership Development in South Africa

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Mandela Rhodes Scholarship 2026 for African Youth💡 – Fully Funded Postgraduate Study + Leadership Development in South Africa

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