Government of Mauritius Africa Scholarships Scheme 2027
About this opportunity
Fully funded scholarships for African students to study in Mauritius. Applications open for 2027 intake with deadline 31 March 2027.
The Mauritius-Africa Scholarship Scheme 2027 is a government-funded initiative supporting students from African countries to pursue studies in Mauritius. This scheme covers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including diploma, undergraduate, MPhil, and PhD degrees. It aims to foster academic exchange and collaboration between Mauritius and African nations through financial support and educational opportunities.
What it offers
Fully funded scholarships covering tuition fees, accommodation, monthly stipends, travel allowances, and health insurance. Additional support includes guidance for conference attendance and supervision for postgraduate students.
Who can apply
African students of any nationality (no age or residency requirement explicitly stated) who are nominated by an approved Nominating Agency in Mauritius. Eligible programmes include diploma, undergraduate, MPhil, and PhD degrees.
What you'll do
Scholars receive comprehensive support for their academic journey, including:
- Tuition fee coverage for enrolled programmes.
- Monthly stipend (amount not specified).
- Accommodation (details on type/location not provided).
- Travel allowances for domestic and international travel during the scholarship period.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Guidance on attending conferences/seminars (if applicable).
- Supervision support for postgraduate students.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through an approved Nominating Agency in Mauritius. Required steps include:
- Complete the official application form (provided by the nominating agency).
- Submit supporting documents (exact list below).
- Obtain national endorsement from the nominating agency.
- Submit the completed National Endorsement Form to the Ministry of Tertiary Education.
Good to know
- Deadline: Applications for 2027 are open through the Nominating Agencies (no explicit calendar date provided).
- Duration: Scholarships are awarded for the duration of the programme (e.g., 3–5 years for PhD).
- Language: No explicit language requirement, but programmes may have language prerequisites.
- Language: No explicit language requirement, but programmes may require proficiency in English or French (depending on the institution).
Key details
MauritiusWhat you get
- Fully covered tuition fees
- Monthly stipend
- Accommodation support
- Travel allowances
- Health insurance
- Guidance for conference/seminar attendance (if applicable)
- Postgraduate supervision support
Documents needed
- Completed official application form (provided by the nominating agency)
- National endorsement form from the nominating agency
- Proof of nomination from an approved agency
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Passport or national ID
- Proof of language proficiency (if required by the programme)
- Conference/seminar attendance guidelines (if applicable)
How to apply
- Complete the official application form from the nominating agency.
- Submit supporting documents (as listed).
- Obtain national endorsement from the nominating agency.
- Submit the completed National Endorsement Form to the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science, and Research (MTESR).
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