About this opportunity
ALCHE states that one of its objectives is to make education accessible to potential future leaders across the continent from disadvantaged backgrounds by reducing the barriers between prospective students and their post-secondary education. The Mastercard Foundation Scholarships offered at ALCHE are described as full-ride scholarships covering full tuition and additional financial support throughout the scholars' journey at ALCHE, awarded to students who demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, and great leadership potential in using the scholarship opportunity as a valuable tool in making a meaningful impact in their community.
The award basis is stated as a principle rather than a formula. The provider writes that the Scholars Program at ALCHE is based primarily on demonstrated financial need and high academic achievement but is also subject to meeting all other
Eligibility
and availability, and that to be eligible to apply for a scholarship, one must first meet the ALCHE Admissions requirements. Applicants who are eligible for admission then provide additional information during the scholarship application.
Capacity is deliberately honest about scarcity. The programme page carries the note that very limited scholarships are available per intake, so an applicant should treat the award as competitive rather than automatic.
The study location is Mauritius and the route to studying there is part of the criteria. The requirement list states that an applicant must be eligible to study in Mauritius, either as a Mauritian citizen or as someone readily eligible for a student residence permit, which is the international track an African applicant outside Mauritius follows.
The provider also records that its degree programs are accredited by the Higher Education Commission of Mauritius, with degrees including Computer Science and Entrepreneurial Leadership. Applications run in five visible steps on the apply page: an
Eligibility
check, your personal details, programme fit, and the supporting submissions. The narrative submission asks applicants to provide videos and essays on selected themes to display their capabilities better, and all applications will be required to provide referral letters from persons in good standing in their community to support their application.
What you receive
- Full tuition coverage for an accredited ALCHE degree
- Additional financial support throughout the scholar's journey at ALCHE
- Study at an African campus of the African Leadership education family in Mauritius
- Degrees accredited by the Higher Education Commission of Mauritius
Who can apply
- Meet the ALCHE Admissions requirements first, because scholarship eligibility follows admission eligibility
- Demonstrate financial need, academic excellence and leadership potential in using the scholarship to make a meaningful community impact
- Be eligible to study in Mauritius, either as a Mauritian citizen or as someone readily eligible for a student residence permit
- Provide referral letters from persons in good standing in your community
- Complete the narrative submission with videos and essays on selected themes
- International applicants apply by 14 November 2026 for the February 2027 intake, while Mauritian students apply by 23 January 2027
Who should not apply
- The provider states that very limited scholarships are available per intake, so qualifying does not guarantee an award
- Applicants who cannot secure eligibility to study in Mauritius, whether as citizens or through a student residence permit, cannot take up the place
Documents to prepare
- Admission application details for the chosen ALCHE degree
- Referral letters from persons in good standing in your community
- Narrative submission videos and essays on the selected themes
- Documents supporting financial need and academic record
How to apply
- Open the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program page at ALCHE and read the requirement list
- Start the application on the ALCHE apply page, beginning with the eligibility check
- Enter your personal and programme details for the chosen degree
- Upload the referral letters and complete the narrative submission with video and essays
- Submit as an international applicant by 14 November 2026, or by 23 January 2027 if you are a Mauritian citizen
Sources and verification
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Questions applicants ask
Can an African applicant who is not Mauritian apply?
Yes, on the international track. The provider requires applicants to be eligible to study in Mauritius, either as a Mauritian citizen or by being readily eligible for a student residence permit, and international students apply by 14 November 2026 for the February 2027 intake.
How many scholarships are available?
The provider does not publish a number but states plainly that very limited scholarships are available per intake.
What does the scholarship cover?
The programme page describes full-ride scholarships covering full tuition and additional financial support throughout the scholars' journey at ALCHE.
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