Nelson 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.

Nelson Mandela South Africa Scholarships - Requirements

Eligibility:

You must be:
Permanent residents of South Africa;
Enrolled in at South African University;
Accepted for a semester programme at Leiden University as an Exchange student or Study Abroad student;
Motivated to upgrade or extend their knowledge in order to make a contribution towards the development of South Africa;
Committed to return to South Africa after their study period at Leiden University

Nelson Mandela Scholarships - Scholarship Amount

The scholarship amount differs for Exchange students and Study Abroad students:

Exchange students

International travel costs: € 1000
Living allowance: € 800 per month (for a maximum of five months)
Insurance: will be sponsored by AON Student Insurance and arranged by the Scholarships Department of Leiden University.

Study Abroad Students

Tuition fee: the actual fee
International travel costs: € 1000
Living allowance: € 800 per month (for a maximum of five months)
Insurance: will be sponsored by AON Student Insurance and arranged by the Scholarships Department of Leiden University.

Deadline

1 April for programs starting in September
1 October for programs starting in February