Scholarships for African Students in Mauritius

The Mauritian government has announced a call for applications for its scholarships for the 2025/2026 academic year. This program is reserved for citizens of African Union member states and African Commonwealth countries. The scholarships will fund studies at the undergraduate (three years), diploma (four years), master's (two years), combined master's-doctorate (four years and six months), and doctorate (three years) levels. Candidates must apply before the deadline of April 23, 2025.

The common language in Mauritius is Mauritian Creole. However, most Mauritians speak French, while English is used in government and education.

 
Opportunity Details

DEADLINE: April 23, 2025

LEVEL OF STUDY: Bachelor’s, Diploma, Master’s, Doctorate

FUNDING: Full coverage

ELIGIBLE COUNTRIES: African Union member states and African Commonwealth countries

Scholarship Amount and Duration

The Mauritian scholarship will support selected candidates by covering their tuition fees and contributing to their living expenses during their studies in Mauritius.

Additionally, the scholarship includes a round-trip airfare ticket via the most economical route. This will be valid for travel from the home country at the start of studies and return after successful completion.

• The scholarship duration is as follows:
• Three years for a Bachelor’s degree.
• Four years for a Diploma.
• Two years for a Master’s degree.
• Four years and six months for a combined Master’s-Doctorate.
• Three years for a Doctorate.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for a Mauritian government scholarship, you must:

 
Be a citizen and resident of an African Union member state or African Commonwealth country.

 
For undergraduate programs, be over 18 years old and not have reached your 26th birthday by January 1, 2026.

 
For Master's and Doctorate programs, not have reached your 40th birthday by January 1, 2026.
List of Mauritian Universities

Before applying for a Mauritian scholarship, you must apply for a study program of your choice at one of the following institutions. The deadline to apply is generally in May 2025:

• University of Mauritius
• University of Technology
• Design and Innovation Academy
• University of Mascareignes
• Mahatma Gandhi Institute
• Rabindranath Tagore Institute
• Mauritius Institute of Training and Development
• Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd
• Mauritius Institute of Education

Application Procedure for Mauritian Scholarships

To submit your application for a Mauritian scholarship, follow these steps:

 
Apply for admission to one or more study programs of your choice at the Mauritian higher education institutions.

 
Contact the nominating agency in your country (download the list of nominating agencies) for details on the application process specific to your country.

 
Submit your scholarship applications to the nominating agency in your home country. Do not send them directly to the Ministry of Higher Education in Mauritius. The nominating agency, usually part of the Ministry of Education, will handle the selection process and forward the application forms to Mauritius.

Contact

For any questions about the Mauritian government scholarships, send an email to the nominating agency in your country or to studymu@govmu.org.

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