Talented students from member states of the African Union can receive fully financed awards through the Mauritius Government Scholarship. This scholarship pays for living expenses, education, and airfare to and from Mauritius. Instead of sending their applications straight to Mauritius, candidates must submit them through the Nominating Agency of their home country, which is typically the Ministry of Education. Up to five applicants may be chosen and nominated by each Nominating Agency for undergraduate programs, with each nominee’s level of study explicitly stated. The relevant Ministry or Agency then formally sends the chosen applications to Mauritius. Through this initiative, African students have a great chance to pursue higher education in Mauritius with full government funding.
Eligibility Criteria :
- For undergraduate programs, applicants must be over 18 years old and under 26 years of age by 1 January 2027.
For PhD programs, applicants must be under 40 years of age by 1 January 2027. - Applicants must have applied for a full-time, on-campus program (Diploma, Degree, MPhil, or PhD) at a public Higher Education Institution in Mauritius listed in Section 8 of the official Guidelines for Applicants for the 2026 academic year.
- The scholarship duration will be for the maximum or minimum course duration, whichever is shorter, as specified in the official table of guidelines.
Mauritius is the host nation.
Africa is the study destination.
Scholarship Categories: Master’s, PhD, Postgraduate, and Undergraduate
Citizens of all African nations are eligible to apply.
Language Requirement: IELTS is not necessary.
Benefits of the scholarship include travel, stipends, and full tuition coverage.
Benefits :
- For certain students, the Mauritius Government Scholarship pays for their entire tuition.
- offers a living allowance to assist with everyday costs while studying in Mauritius.
- includes a round-trip ticket on the most cost-effective route.
- Travel from the applicant’s home country to Mauritius at the beginning of the program and return to the home country upon successful completion of studies are covered by airfare.
Deadline: March 27, 2026
