Bourses Nationales Tunisie – Study Abroad Scholarships

The MESRS (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Tunisia) offers national scholarships for Tunisian students pursuing master’s or PhD degrees abroad under the MESRS-MITACS “Globalink” research internship program for the 2026–2027 academic year. These scholarships provide exemption from additional tuition fees for the Winter 2026 session and support research internships abroad. The program is part of a broader initiative to fund international study and research opportunities for eligible students.

What it offers

• Exemption of additional tuition fees for the Winter 2026 session only.
• Funding for master’s and PhD programs abroad under the MESRS-MITACS “Globalink” framework.
• Support for research internships abroad (as part of the broader 2026–2027 academic year call).

Who can apply

This scholarship is open to Tunisian students who have been selected for PFE (Professional Project or Thesis) research bourses under the MESRS-MITACS 2025–2026 convention and are pursuing master’s or PhD degrees abroad for the 2026–2027 academic year. Preference may be given to those aligned with the Globalink research internship program.

How to apply

The application process is not explicitly detailed in the provided text. However, applicants must have been previously selected for the MESRS-MITACS PFE bourses (2025–2026) and be enrolled in a master’s or PhD program abroad for 2026–2027. The exemption of tuition fees is tied to the Winter 2026 session only.

Good to know

• The scholarship is limited to the Winter 2026 session for tuition fee exemption.
• The 2026–2027 academic year scholarships are announced separately under the MESRS-MITACS “Globalink” call.
• No explicit deadline is provided for this specific exemption; applicants must confirm eligibility through prior selection for the 2025–2026 PFE bourses.