The Mandela Rhodes Scholars
Since the selection of the first cohort of eight Scholars in 2005, a total of 200 Mandela Rhodes Scholarships has been awarded.
Meet the Mandela Rhodes Scholars
Class of 2013
Class of 2012
Class of 2011
Class of 2010
Class of 2009
Class of 2008
Class of 2007
Class of 2006
Class of 2005
The Mandela Rhodes experience
Class of 2011
Class of 2010
Class of 2009
Class of 2008
Class of 2007
Class of 2006
Class of 2005
Mandela Rhodes Scholars: where are they now?
Alumni: the Community of Mandela Rhodes Scholars
The Community of Mandela Rhodes Scholars is an initiative by the Mandela Rhodes Scholars themselves. All Mandela Rhodes Scholars are eligible to be members of the alumni network, and it seeks to support its members beyond their time as Scholars-in-residence. The CMRS arranged conferences and is involved in projects that further a continent-wide commitment to the principles of the Scholarship. As the number of Mandela Rhodes Scholars grows, it is expected that this network will become an important change-agent on the African continent.
I would like to take this opportunity of thanking all of you around the world who are assisting in the great project of building The Mandela Rhodes Foundation.
The central purpose of The Mandela Rhodes Foundation is to build exceptional leadership capacity in Africa.
The bringing together of these two names represents a symbolic moment in the closing of the historic circle; drawing together the legacies of reconciliation and leadership and those of entrepreneurship and education.
Already the Mandela Rhodes Scholarships are changing the lives of young Africans, who will play vital roles in the future of the continent.
The achievements of The Mandela Rhodes Foundation so far have been remarkable, but it is its future potential that is most exciting.
I urge you to help in every way you can, knowing that you have my personal appreciation.
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Johannesburg, South Africa
