The Government of Mauritius is offering scholarship opportunities to African students who want to undergo a degree program at any Mauritius institution.

The Scholarship will support successful candidates in meeting tuition fees and contribute to their living expenses during their studies in Mauritius. Furthermore, the airfare, by the most economical route, from the country of origin at the beginning of studies and back to the country of origin at the end of the studies will be covered.

Eligibility: To be eligible for this scholarship program, applicants must:

  • be citizens of an African country
  • have applied for full-time on-campus undergraduate studies at any public Tertiary Education Institution in Mauritius for the academic year starting in 2023
  • have completed their secondary school education and have 24 points at GCE A – Level
  • be proficient in English Language
  • above 18 years of age and should not have reached their 26th birthday at the closing date of application;
  • not have reached 35 years {For Master’s programmes}
  • not have reached 45 years by the closing date of application {for Ph.D. programmes}

To be taken at (country): Mauritius

Eligible Countries: Countries in the African Union

Type: Undergraduate, Masters & PhD

Number Of Awardees: Not specified

Value Of Scholarship: The Scholarship will support successful candidates in meeting tuition fees and contribute to their living expenses during their studies in Mauritius. Furthermore, the airfare, by the most economical route, from the country of origin at the beginning of studies and back to the country of origin at the end of studies will be covered. This will be valid for travel from the country of origin at the beginning of the studies and back to the country of origin upon successful completion of the studies.

Duration of Scholarship:

  • Undergraduate Diploma Three (3) years
  • Undergraduate Degree Four (4) years
  • Master’s Two (2) years
  • PhD Three (3) years

Method of Application:

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)

Application Deadlines: 

  • Deadline for electronic submission – 19 May 2023
  • Deadline for submission of hard copy – 26 May 2023