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The Government of Mauritius invites applications from deserving students who are resident citizens of African Union or African Commonwealth member states for the Mauritius Africa Scholarship Scheme for the 2026 academic year.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have already applied for a full-time, on-campus program (Diploma, Degree, MPhil, or PhD) at a public Higher Education Institution in Mauritius.
* For undergraduate programmes, applicants must be above 18 years old and not have reached their 26th birthday by 1 January 2027.
* The scholarship will be offered for a maximum duration as indicated below, or the minimum course duration, whichever is lesser.
Duration of Study
Programme of Studies Maximum Duration
Undergraduate Diploma 3 years
Undergraduate Degree 4 years
MPhil 2 years + 6 months for thesis defence
MPhil/PhD 3 years + 6 months for transfer report approval + 1 year + 6 months for thesis defence
PhD 3 years + 6 months for thesis defence Benefits
The scholarship will cover:
* Tuition fees
* Living expenses during the study period in Mauritius
* Return airfare by the most economical route (from the applicant’s home country at the start of the studies and back upon successful completion)
Application Procedure
* Applications must be completed electronically before printing the application form.
* Submissions can only be made through the Nominating Agency responsible for processing scholarships in the applicant’s country of citizenship (usually part of the Ministry of Education).
* Section 5 of the application form must be endorsed and completed by the Nominating Agency.
* Each Nominating Agency may shortlist and endorse up to 15 eligible candidates, deciding the mix of undergraduate and postgraduate nominees.
Deadline for submission: 27 March 2026
All completed applications and supporting documents should be sent to:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Technology
Level 12, SICOM Tower, Ebene Cybercity, Ebene,
Republic of Mauritius
Email: studymauritius@govmu.org
Important Notes
* Applications not processed through the Nominating Agency will not be considered.
* The final decision for the award of scholarships rests with the Government of Mauritius.
* The Government reserves the right **not to offer any scholarships under this call.
Required Documents
* Application Form
* List of Nominating Agencies (2026)
* Guidelines for Nominating Agencies (2026)
* National Endorsement Form
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Government of Mauritius Africa Scholarship Scheme