The Government of Mauritius invites applications from deserving students who are resident citizens of member states of the African Union or African Commonwealth countries for the Mauritius Africa Scholarship Scheme.
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When is the Application Deadline:
📅 27 March 2026
Tell Me About The Award:
The Government of Mauritius invites applications for the Mauritius Africa Scholarship Scheme 2026, designed to support bright and deserving students from African Union and African Commonwealth member countries.
This fully funded program provides opportunities to pursue undergraduate, MPhil, MPhil/PhD, and PhD studies at recognized public universities in Mauritius.
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The scheme underscores Mauritius’ commitment to strengthening educational cooperation across Africa by empowering young talents to contribute to their countries’ socio-economic growth.
Which Fields are Eligible?
All full-time, on-campus academic programs (Diploma, Degree, MPhil, MPhil/PhD, or PhD) offered by public Higher Education Institutions in Mauritius are eligible.
Applicants must have already applied for admission to one of these institutions before submitting their scholarship application.
Type:
🎓 Undergraduate, MPhil, MPhil/PhD, and PhD Scholarship
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants must:
- Be citizens and residents of an African Union or African Commonwealth country.
- Be over 18 and under 26 years old as of 1 January 2027 for undergraduate programs.
- Be under 40 years old as of 1 January 2027 for MPhil, MPhil/PhD, or PhD programs.
- Have applied for a full-time, on-campus program at a recognized public university in Mauritius for the 2026 academic year.
How Are Applicants Selected?
Applications are processed through the official Nominating Agency in each applicant’s country (usually within the Ministry of Education).
Each agency may endorse up to 15 candidates across undergraduate and postgraduate categories.
Final selection is made by the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research of Mauritius.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
🌍 Citizens of African Union or African Commonwealth member states are eligible to apply.
Where Will the Award Be Taken?
📍 Mauritius — at any recognized public Higher Education Institution listed in the official guidelines.
How Many Awards?
Each nominating agency may shortlist up to 15 candidates, with final selections made by the Mauritian government.
(The exact number of total awards is not specified.)
What is the Benefit of the Award?
The scholarship covers:
✅ Full tuition fees
✅ Living expenses
✅ Return airfare (by the most economical route)
Duration of financial support:
| Programme of Study | Maximum Duration |
| Undergraduate Diploma | 3 years |
| Undergraduate Degree | 4 years |
| MPhil | 2 years + 6 months for thesis defense |
| MPhil/PhD | 3 years + 6 months for transfer approval + 1 year + 6 months for thesis defense |
| PhD | 3 years + 6 months for thesis defense |
How Long Will the Award Last?
The award lasts for the entire duration of the approved academic program (see table above), including the thesis defense period for postgraduate candidates.
How to Apply:
1️⃣ Download the Guidelines and Application Form from the official portal:
👉 https://tertiaryeducation.govmu.org/te/index.php/mass/
2️⃣ Fill out the form electronically before printing.
3️⃣ Submit through your country’s Nominating Agency (usually within your Ministry of Education).
4️⃣ The Nominating Agency will endorse and forward applications to:
The Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research,
Level 12, SICOM Tower, Ebene Cybercity, Ebene,
Republic of Mauritius.
📧 studymauritius@govmu.org
Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
🔗 https://www.utm.ac.mu/mauritius-africa-scholarship-scheme-mass-2026/
