Applications now open for the Mandela Scholarship Fund. The scholarship is for Exchange and Study Abroad students from South Africa who would like to come to Leiden University to pursue their studies for 1 semester. The scholarship will be awarded for a maximum of 5 months.
Scholarship ValueExchange students
- International travel costs: €1000
- Living allowance : €800 per month (max. 5 months)
- Insurance: will be sponsored by AON Student Insurance (https://www.aonstudentinsurance.com/index.jsp?language=en) and arranged by Student and Educational Affairs
Study Abroad Students
- Tuition fee: actual fee
- International travel costs: €1000
- Living allowance: €800 per month (max. 5 months)
- Insurance: will be sponsored by AON Student Insurance (https://www.aonstudentinsurance.com/index.jsp?language=en) and arranged by Student and Educational Affairs
RequirementsApplicants must be:
- Permanent residents of South Africa
- Enrolled at a South African University
- Accepted for a semester program at Leiden University as an exchange or Study Abroad student
- Willing to upgrade or extend their knowledge in order to make a contribution towards the development of South Africa
- Committed to returning to their country after their study period at Leiden University
For more information,
click here (http://www.prospectivestudents.leiden.edu/scholarships/scholarship/mandela-scholarship-fund.html).