Bourse ISTIHQAQ

The Bourse ISTIHQAQ is a merit-based scholarship from the Fondation Mohammed VI de Promotion des Œuvres Sociales de l’Éducation-Formation, aimed at supporting the academic excellence of children of education personnel in Morocco. It rewards top baccalauréat graduates with a monthly stipend to cover their first three years of higher education in Morocco.

What it offers

• Monthly scholarship amount: 1,000 MAD (Moroccan Dirhams) per month, distributed over 10 months annually for a total of 3 years.
• Total funding: 30,000 MAD (6 payments per year, 2 per academic year).
• Eligibility renewal: Requires annual proof of enrollment in a recognized Moroccan higher education institution.

Who can apply

• Children of adherents of the Fondation Mohammed VI (must be enrolled in the foundation’s membership system).
• Age limit: Must be under 23 years old by the submission deadline.
• Academic requirement: Must have obtained a baccalauréat with "Très Bien" (Very Good) standing and a minimum weighted average of 16/20 (calculated as 75% national baccalauréat score + 25% regional score).
• Enrollment: Must be inscribed in a Moroccan public or private university recognized by the state.

What you'll do

• Study at a Moroccan university (public or private, state-recognized).
• Maintain academic eligibility by submitting annual enrollment certificates.

How to apply

1. Online registration: Submit the application form via the foundation’s platform, ensuring all details are accurate.
2. Submit digital documents: Upload scanned copies of:
   • Signed application form (adherent + candidate).
   • Front and back of candidate’s and parent’s national ID cards.
   • Baccalauréat diploma (year in progress).
   • Secondary school final year transcript.
   • University admission certificate (public/private, state-recognized).
   • Bank account details (RIB) (original or certified copy).
3. Physical submission: Deposit originals (or certified copies) at the nearest regional cell or mail securely to the designated office.

Good to know

• Exclusions: Students enrolled in university as a government trainee are ineligible.
• Redoublement/filter change: Allowed once during the 3-year period.
• No automatic approval: Dossiers undergo eligibility verification before funding.
• Bank account requirement: Must open a Bank of Africa account (free promotion via the foundation).
• Deadline: Not explicitly stated in the source (must check foundation’s platform).