- Provider: Government of Mauritius
- Host country: Mauritius
- Study level: Undergraduate, Postdoctoral
- Funding: Fully funded: Covers tuition fees, living expenses, and return airfare.
- Who can apply: Citizens of active African Union member states or African Commonwealth countries.
- Fields of study: Various fields offered by public Higher Education Institutions in Mauritius.
- Deadline: 31 March 2027
About the scholarship
The Government of Mauritius offers the Africa Scholarships Scheme to support deserving students from African Union member states and African Commonwealth countries. This fully funded opportunity allows students to pursue full-time on-campus programmes at public Higher Education Institutions in Mauritius.
What it covers
- Tuition fees
- Living expenses
- Return airfare by the most economical route
Who can apply
- Citizens of active African Union member states or African Commonwealth countries.
- 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.
- Undergraduate applicants must be above 18 years old and not reach their 26th birthday by 01 January 2028.
- Postgraduate applicants (MPhil/PhD) must not reach their 40th birthday by 01 January 2028.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through the nominating agency or authorised institution in the applicant’s country of citizenship. The nominating agency will shortlist and endorse a maximum of 15 eligible candidates. Soft copies of documents are due by 17 March 2027, and hard copies must be received by 31 March 2027. Applications are sent to the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research of the Republic of Mauritius.
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