Mauritius Africa Scholarship Scheme 2026
Government of the Republic of Mauritius
(Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Technology)
Location:
Mauritius 🇲🇺
The Mauritius Africa Scholarship Scheme 2026 is a fully funded scholarship offered by the Government of Mauritius to deserving students from African Union member states and African Commonwealth countries. The program aims to support talented African students in accessing quality higher education in Mauritius while strengthening academic and cultural ties across Africa.
This scholarship supports undergraduate and postgraduate (MPhil and PhD) studies at public higher education institutions in Mauritius, covering tuition fees, living expenses, and return airfare.
Eligibilita
*Who can apply (degree, country, age, etc.)
*Applicants must be citizens of African Union member states or African Commonwealth countries
*Must have applied for a full-time, on-campus programme at a public Higher Education Institution in Mauritius
Age Requirements
Undergraduate Programmes (Diploma & Degree):
*Minimum age: 18 years
*Must not be older than 26 years by 01 January 2027
*Postgraduate Programmes (MPhil, MPhil/PhD, PhD):
*Must not be older than 40 years by 01 January 2027
Funding / Coverage
What’s covered (tuition, travel, stipend)
*Full tuition fees at public Higher Education Institutions
*Monthly living allowance
Return airfare (economy class):
*From home country to Mauritius at the start of studies
*Return to home country upon successful completion of studies
Duration of Scholarship
*Undergraduate Diploma: 3 years
*Undergraduate Degree: 4 years
*MPhil: 2 years + 6 months (thesis defence)
*MPhil/PhD: 3 years + 6 months (transfer report) + 1 year + 6 months (thesis defence)
*PhD: 3 years + 6 months (thesis defence)
Submission Address:
The Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Technology
Level 12, SICOM Tower, Ebene Cybercity
Republic of Mauritius
Applications must be submitted through the nominating agency in the applicant’s country (usually the Ministry of Education).
Submission Email (for endorsed applications):
studymauritius@govmu.org
27 maart 2026