Government of Mauritius Africa Scholarships Application Update – 2022

Government of Mauritius is now accepting applications from suitably qualified students for their Government of Mauritius Africa Scholarships. It is a fully-funded scholarship for all students.

About Government of Mauritius

The Objective of the Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology is to ensure that all students are given the opportunity to embark on and complete higher secondary education for employability and higher and further education and training with the required maturity and confidence.

To make Mauritius an intelligent island, a Knowledge Hub to serve the Region and a Centre for Higher Learning and Excellence.

Aim and Benefits of Government of Mauritius Africa Scholarships

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.

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 studies.

Requirements for Government of Mauritius Africa Scholarships 

1. Applicants for Mauritius Africa Scholarships should be above 18 years of age and should not have reached their 26th birthday at the closing date of application;

2. For Master’s program, applicants should not have reached 35 years.

3. PhD program, applicants should not have reached 45 years by the closing date of application.

4. Applicants must have applied for full-time on-campus studies at any public Tertiary Education Institution in Mauritius for academic year starting in 2022.

5. The scholarship will be for a maximum of four (4) years or the minimum course duration whichever is lesser.

Qualification Entry Requirements

Mauritius Africa Scholarships’ candidates should have successfully completed end of secondary school to be eligible and should satisfy the minimum grade requirements as indicated below:

(i) 24 points at GCE A – Level which will be computed on the basis of the following grades obtained in three Principal subjects: A+=10, A=9, B=8, C=7, D=6 & E=5;

(ii) at least an overall average of 70% or an overall average of, 14/20;

(iii) criteria equivalent to (i) or (ii) above.

In case the language of instruction is not English in the qualifying examination, the candidate will have to provide a valid TOEFL or IELTS test results with a minimum score not less than 550 or 5.5 respectively, or an appropriate proof of English Language proficiency.

Candidates who are already holders of an undergraduate degree will NOT be eligible under this scholarship scheme.

Self-financing candidates already studying in Mauritius in will NOT be eligible under this Scholarship scheme.

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Application Deadline

October 30, 2022