Mauritius Scholarship for African Students 2027-2028 (Fully Funded)

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The Mauritius scholarship for African to deserving students who are resident citizens of African Union member states or African Commonwealth countries. This scholarship is intended for deserving students who are nationals of African Union member states or African Commonwealth countries and wish to pursue higher education at public institutions in Mauritius. If you dream of an international academic experience in Africa, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

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What is the Mauritius Scholarship for African – Mauritian Government Scholarship Programme?

The Mauritius Scholarship for African is an initiative of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Research of Mauritius. It aims to support African talent by covering a significant portion of the costs associated with studying in the country.

The scholarship benefits include:

• Coverage of tuition fees.
• A contribution towards living expenses (day-to-day costs).
• A return air ticket from the home country, via the most economical route.

Eligibility requirements for the Mauritius Scholarship for African

The Mauritian Government proposes to award scholarships to deserving students who are resident citizens of African Union member states or African Commonwealth countries, based on the following criteria :

1. Age:
   • For undergraduate programmes (Diploma, Bachelor’s degree): applicants must be over 18 and must not have reached the age of 26 by 1er janvier 2027.
   • For postgraduate programmes (MPhil, MPhil/PhD, PhD): applicants must not have reached the age of 40 by 1er janvier 2027.
2. Academic admission : Applicants must have already applied for a full-time, on-campus programme (Diploma, Bachelor’s degree, MPhil or PhD) at one of the public higher education institutions in Mauritius listed in the guide, for the 2026 academic year.
3. Scholarship duration : The scholarship is awarded for a maximum period, which varies according to the programme (see table below), or for the minimum duration of the course, whichever is shorter.

For undergraduate programmes under the Mauritian Government Scholarship Programme for Africa

• applicants must be over 18 and must not have reached their 26th birthday by 1er janvier 2026.

For PhD programmes, Mauritius Africa Scholarship Scheme

• applicants must not have reached the age of 40 by 1er janvier 2026.
• Applicants must have already applied for a full-time on-campus programme (diploma, diploma, master’s degree or PhD) at a public higher education institution in Mauritius.

The Mauritius Scholarship for African will cover the maximum duration indicated in the table below or the minimum course duration, whichever is shorter.

SN	Study programme	Maximum duration
1	Undergraduate diploma	Three (3) years
2	Undergraduate diploma	Four (4) years
3	MPhil / PhD	Four (4) years + 6 months for the transfer from MPhil to PhD
4	PhD	Three (3) years

Eligibility criteria for the Mauritius Scholarship for African

• Nationality
  • Applicants must be resident citizens of African Union member states or African Commonwealth countries. Mauritian nationals and foreign nationals residing in Mauritius are NOT eligible to apply under this scheme.

• Age limit
  • For undergraduate programmes, applicants must be over 18 and must not have reached their 26th birthday by 1er janvier 2025.
  • For master’s degree/PhD programmes, applicants must not have reached the age of 40 by 1er janvier 2026.

Benefits of the Mauritius Africa Scholarship Scheme

• The Mauritius Scholarship for African will help successful applicants pay their tuition fees and contribute towards their living expenses while studying in Mauritius. In addition, the scholarship covers a return air ticket via the most economical route. This will apply to travel from the home country at the start of the studies and the return to the home country upon successful completion of the studies
• Tuition fees and course-related fees
• This scholarship provides for the annual payment of fees and other study-related charges (for example, general / annual fees and miscellaneous fees, etc.) according to the schedule below: SN Beneficiaries Applicable rate Total fees payable up to
  • SADC countries Local fees 100 000 MUR
  • Non-SADC countries International fees 160 000 MUR (as at 15 novembre 2022, 1 USD = 44,25 MUR)

Living allowance under the Mauritius Scholarship for African

Scholarship holders must arrive in Mauritius with sufficient funds (approximately 1 000 USD) to cover expenses during the initial stage of their stay (approximately three (3) months), while formalities are being completed locally.

A monthly living allowance of MUR 14,200 will be paid to scholarship holders to help cover their living expenses. Students must supplement this amount to cover the cost of living in Mauritius. This allowance will be credited to the scholarship holder’s bank account in Mauritius on a monthly basis, subject to the HEI providing proof of enrolment and satisfactory participation in the study programme.

Allowance payments during the final year of enrolment in the study programme will cover, on a pro rata basis, a period of two (2) weeks following the last day of examinations.
Scholarship holders must inform the Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology in writing, preferably two (2) weeks in advance, if they need to leave Mauritius for any reason.

Mauritian Government Scholarships will NOT be awarded for :

• Top-up degree programmes ;
• Foundation programmes ;
• Part-time courses; or
• distance learning programmes ;
• Mixed / blended modes (distance learning and on-campus learning)

Application requirements for the Mauritius Scholarship for African

• Scholarship applications must be submitted to the nominating agency in the applicant’s home country and must NOT be sent directly to Mauritius by the applicant.
• The nominating agency, which is usually part of the Ministry of Education, will select and nominate up to five (5) candidates for undergraduate programmes (clearly indicating the level of study of each nominated candidate).
• The nominating agency in the applicants’ country of citizenship, or the Ministry of Education, will then forward the application forms to Mauritius.

Applications, together with the required supporting documents, must be forwarded to the Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology of the Republic of Mauritius at the address below for final selection.

The Senior Chief Executive,
Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology
(Attn: Tertiary Education and Scientific Research Division)
Level 2, MITD House, Pont Fer, Phoenix 73544.
Republic of Mauritius (Email: [email protected] )

Application procedure for Mauritian Government Scholarships for Africa

The application procedure for Mauritius Scholarship for African is crucial and must be strictly followed. No individually submitted applications will be considered.

1. Downloading the documents : Download the application pack from the official website : https://tertiaryeducation.govmu.org/te/index.php/mass/. You will find the “Applicant’s Guide” and the “Application Form” there.
2. Completing the form : The form must be completed electronically before being printed.
3. Mandatory submission through the National Agency : This is the most important step. You must submit your application to the nominating agency in your country of citizenship (usually within the Ministry of Education). Section 5 of the form must be completed and validated by this agency.
4. National shortlisting : Each national agency shortlists and endorses a maximum of 15 eligible candidates (allocated between bachelor’s degree and postgraduate levels as it sees fit).
5. Submission deadline : Complete applications, validated by the national agencies, must be sent to the Mauritian Ministry no later than 31 March 2027..

The Mauritius Scholarship for African 2027 offers an exceptional opportunity for African students to receive a quality education in a multicultural environment. By covering the main expenses, it makes this goal achievable. If you meet the criteria, do not delay: start taking steps now to secure a place at a Mauritian university and contact your national scholarship agency to follow the nomination procedure.

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