ALU Mandela Scholarships
Merit-based tuition scholarships of USD 3,000 to 5,000 a year for ALU bachelor's students, chosen through the normal ALU application.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Rwanda (Kigali) and Mauritius campuses
Funding
Tuition only, per year: USD 3,000 (Rwanda, Entrepreneurial Leadership and Software Engineering), USD 4,000 (Rwanda, International Business and Trade), USD 5,000 (Mauritius, all listed programmes).
Eligible applicants
Top-performing ALU applicants with leadership and Africa-impact focus
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Overview
ALU Mandela Scholarships is offered by African Leadership University for Undergraduate study in Rwanda (Kigali) and Mauritius campuses. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
May be included
Accommodation
Not included
Meals
Not included
Laptop
Not included
Health insurance
Not included
Tuition only, per year: USD 3,000 (Rwanda, Entrepreneurial Leadership and Software Engineering), USD 4,000 (Rwanda, International Business and Trade), USD 5,000 (Mauritius, all listed programmes). Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Top-performing ALU applicants with leadership and Africa-impact focus.
- International eligibility
- About 20 scholarships. Living costs, laptops, insurance and transport are not covered.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Top academic performers (A students or equivalent).
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Not need-based.
Official eligibility summary
Merit-based, not need-based. Typical candidates are top academic performers who show leadership or initiative, entrepreneurial thinking and a plan to make impact in Africa. Applicants must meet ALU admission requirements and be able to fund their own living costs.
Applicant profile
- Top-performing ALU applicants with leadership and Africa-impact focus
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Rwanda (Kigali) and Mauritius campuses
Current-cycle criteria
- Merit-based, not need-based. Typical candidates are top academic performers who show leadership or initiative, entrepreneurial thinking and a plan to make impact in Africa. Applicants must meet ALU admission requirements and be able to fund their own living costs.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Standard ALU application documents
- Extra academic or leadership evidence
How to apply
- 1
Apply to ALU for your programme and intake through the application portal.
- 2
Select the Mandela Scholarship option in the Financial Aid section.
- 3
Shortlisted candidates may be asked for more information.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Page mentions intakes in September and October 2026 and states no deadline.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
African Leadership University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.