The Mauritius Scholarship by its Government is offering fully funded scholarships to qualified students who are citizens of African Union member countries.
These Mauritius Scholarship will cover tuition fees, provide support for living expenses while studying in Mauritius, and include airfare. This article will guide you through the key details needed to submit a successful application.
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Details of Mauritius Scholarship
Applicants for the scholarships must apply through the Nominating Agency in their home country, rather than sending applications directly to Mauritius.
The Nominating Agency, usually part of the Ministry of Education, will select and nominate up to five candidates for undergraduate programs, clearly specifying the level of study for each nominee.
The Nominating Agency or the Ministry of Education will then forward the application forms to Mauritius.
Requirements for Mauritius Scholarship
To be considered Eligible for the Mauritius Scholarship each candidate should feel the below requirements:
- For undergraduate programmes, applicants should be above 18 years of age and should not have reached their 26th birthday by 01 January 2026.
- For PhD programmes, applicants should not have reached 40 years by 01 January 2026.
- Applicants must have already applied for a full-time on-campus programme (Diploma, Degree, MPhil or PhD) at a public Higher Education Institution in Mauritius (listed in Section 8 in the appropriate Guidelines for Applicants) for academic year starting in 2025.
- The scholarship will be for a maximum duration as indicated in the table below or the minimum course duration whichever is lesser.
Benefits of Mauritius Scholarship
The Mauritius Government Scholarship will assist successful applicants by covering their tuition fees and providing financial support for living expenses during their studies in Mauritius.
Additionally, the scholarship includes a return airfare via the most economical route, covering travel from the applicant’s home country at the start of the studies and back upon successful completion.
Documents Required for the Mauritius Scholarship
Applicant Guidelines
This document provides key details about the terms and conditions of the Mauritius Government Scholarship, the application process, and a list of public higher education institutions in Mauritius that offer full-time, on-campus programs.
- Application Form (Applicants are encouraged to complete the form electronically before printing).
- Applications for the scholarship must be submitted using the official application form, fully completed. Section 5 of the form must be endorsed and filled out by the Nominating Agency in the applicant’s country of citizenship.
- Applications under this scheme must be submitted exclusively through the Nominating Agency responsible for handling scholarships in the applicant’s country of citizenship.
- The Nominating Agency, typically part of the applicant’s Ministry of Education, will shortlist and endorse up to FIFTEEN (15) eligible candidates (five for each category: Undergraduate, Masters, and MPhil/PhD) and submit the completed application forms as outlined in the table below.
Application for the Mauritius Scholarship
Interested and qualified applicants for the Mauritius Government Scholarship should follow the steps below;
- Applications, together with supporting documents as required should be forwarded to the Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology of the Republic of Mauritius at the address mentioned below, for a 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: studymauritius@govmu.org).
- Each of the scholarships has application forms, required documents, and application procedure.
- Candidates should download the specific application forms for their individual levels of study and send applications to;
- The Ag. 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: studymauritius@govmu.org)