{"id":164,"date":"2025-12-01T23:30:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T23:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=164"},"modified":"2025-12-03T14:56:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T14:56:07","slug":"mauritius-africa-scholarship-scheme-2026-call-for-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theopportunitygiver.co.za\/?p=164","title":{"rendered":"Mauritius Africa Scholarship Scheme 2026 \u2013 Call for Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Government of the Republic of Mauritius<\/strong> invites applications for the <strong>Mauritius Africa Scholarship Scheme 2026<\/strong>. This programme provides talented students from <strong>African Union member states<\/strong> and <strong>African Commonwealth countries<\/strong> the opportunity to pursue higher education in Mauritius. The scholarship aims to support access to quality education while fostering stronger ties between Mauritius and the African continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undergraduate Programmes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must be at least <strong>18 years old<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must not have reached <strong>26 years<\/strong> by 01 January 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Postgraduate Programmes (MPhil, MPhil\/PhD, PhD)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must not have reached <strong>40 years<\/strong> by 01 January 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Additional Requirement:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Candidates must have applied for a <strong>full-time, on-campus programme<\/strong> (Diploma, Degree, MPhil, or PhD) at a public higher education institution in Mauritius.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eligible institutions are listed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/tertiaryeducation.govmu.org\/te\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Guidelines-for-Applicants-undergraduate-2026.pdf\">Guidelines for Applicants 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Duration of Scholarship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Programme<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Undergraduate Diploma<\/td><td>3 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Undergraduate Degree<\/td><td>4 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MPhil<\/td><td>2 years + 6 months (thesis defence)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MPhil\/PhD<\/td><td>3 years + 6 months (transfer report approval) + 1 year + 6 months (thesis defence)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PhD<\/td><td>3 years + 6 months (thesis defence)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarship Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Successful candidates will receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tuition fees<\/strong> at public higher education institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Living expenses<\/strong> during studies in Mauritius<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Return airfare<\/strong> (economical route) to and from the country of origin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applications must be submitted through the <strong>nominating agency<\/strong> in your country of citizenship.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Typically part of the Ministry of Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each agency may shortlist and endorse up to <strong>15 candidates<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure that <strong>Section 5 of the application form<\/strong> is completed and endorsed by the nominating agency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare all required documents as outlined in the <a href=\"https:\/\/tertiaryeducation.govmu.org\/te\/index.php\/mass\/\">Guidelines for Applicants<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit completed applications and supporting documents to:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Permanent Secretary<\/strong><br>Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Technology<br>Level 12, SICOM Tower, Ebene Cybercity, Ebene, Republic of Mauritius<br><strong>Email:<\/strong> studymau<a>ritius@govmu.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Applications not processed through the nominating agency will <strong>not<\/strong> be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required Documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants should prepare the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tertiaryeducation.govmu.org\/te\/index.php\/mass\/\">Completed Application Form<\/a><\/strong> \u2013(filled electronically before printing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting documents as outlined in the Guidelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Endorsement from the nominating agency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Apply?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This scholarship offers more than financial support:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access <strong>world-class education<\/strong> in Mauritius<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build <strong>academic and professional networks<\/strong> across Africa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribute to the <strong>development of your home country<\/strong> after graduation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience 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