About this opportunity
A government scholarship for students in African Union member states and African Commonwealth countries, to study full time on campus in Mauritius. The Mauritius Africa Scholarship Scheme is issued every year by the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research, and the 2027 edition covers Diploma, National Diploma in Nursing, Degree, MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD programmes at public higher education institutions.
The support is not a token. Tuition fees are met, there is a contribution to living expenses for the duration of your studies, and return airfare by the most economical route is covered both at the start and back to your country of origin on successful completion. Duration follows the programme table, three years for an undergraduate diploma, three years and six months for the nursing diploma, four years for a degree, two years plus six months for an MPhil and three years plus six months for a PhD, or the minimum course duration, whichever is shorter.
The route is the part most applicants miss. You must already have applied for a full-time on-campus place at a public higher education institution in Mauritius, then complete the ministry application form electronically and have Section 5 endorsed by the nominating agency in your own country of citizenship, which is typically part of your Ministry of Education. Each agency shortlists and endorses a maximum of 15 candidates, and the ministry states plainly that applications not processed through a nominating agency will not be considered. For Nigeria that agency is the Federal Scholarship Board in Abuja.
Age limits are firm. Undergraduate applicants must be above 18 and must not have reached their 26th birthday by 1 January 2028. MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD applicants must not have reached their 40th birthday by the same date. Soft copies of all documents are due by 17 March 2027 and hard copies by 31 March 2027, forwarded to the Permanent Secretary of the ministry at Level 12, SICOM Tower, Ebene Cybercity.
What you receive
- Tuition fees at a public higher education institution in Mauritius
- A contribution to living expenses for the duration of your studies
- Return airfare by the most economical route at the start and back to your country of origin on completion
- Diploma, National Diploma in Nursing, Degree, MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD programmes
- Duration set by programme, from three years for an undergraduate diploma to four for a degree
- A list of public higher education institutions in Mauritius published in the applicant guidelines
Who can apply
- Resident citizen of an active member state of the African Union or an African Commonwealth country
- Already applied for a full-time on-campus Diploma, Degree, MPhil or PhD programme at a public higher education institution in Mauritius
- Undergraduate applicants above 18 and not yet 26 years old by 1 January 2028
- MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD applicants not yet 40 years old by 1 January 2028
- Application endorsed by the nominating agency in your country of citizenship
Who should not apply
- Applications not processed through a nominating agency or other authorised institution will not be considered
- Each nominating agency endorses a maximum of 15 eligible candidates, with the split between undergraduate and postgraduate nominees resting with the agency
- The Government of Mauritius reserves the right not to offer any scholarship following this call
Documents to prepare
- Mauritius-Africa Scholarship application form for your level, filled in electronically before printing
- Section 5 of the application form endorsed and completed by your nominating agency
- National Endorsement Form
- Evidence that you have applied for a full-time on-campus place at a public higher education institution in Mauritius
- Soft copies of all documents by 17 March 2027 and hard copies of all documents by 31 March 2027
How to apply
- Apply for a full-time on-campus place at a public higher education institution in Mauritius.
- Download the 2027 call for applications, the applicant guidelines and the application form from the ministry MASS page.
- Fill in the application form electronically, then print it, since applications are only accepted on the official form.
- Have Section 5 endorsed and completed by the nominating agency in your country of citizenship, for Nigeria the Federal Scholarship Board in Abuja.
- Your agency shortlists and endorses its candidates and submits the completed application forms.
- Forward soft copies by 17 March 2027 and hard copies by 31 March 2027 to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research, Level 12, SICOM Tower, Ebene Cybercity, Republic of Mauritius.
Selection process
- Nominating agencies shortlist and endorse up to 15 eligible candidates and decide how those nominees split between undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
- Applications and all supporting documents are forwarded to the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research of the Republic of Mauritius for the final selection
- The final decision on the award of a scholarship rests with the Ministry
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Questions applicants ask
Can I send my own application?
No. The call states that an application under this scheme is to be made through the nominating agency or any authorised institution responsible for processing scholarships in your country of citizenship, and applications not processed that way will not be considered.
Which countries can apply?
Deserving students who are resident citizens of active member states of the African Union or African Commonwealth countries. The ministry publishes the 2027 list of nominating agencies by country.
Is there an age limit?
Yes. Undergraduate applicants must be above 18 and must not have reached their 26th birthday by 1 January 2028. MPhil, MPhil/PhD and PhD applicants must not have reached their 40th birthday by 1 January 2028.
What are the two deadline dates?
Soft copies of all documents are due by 17 March 2027 and hard copies of all documents by 31 March 2027.
How long does the scholarship last?
The maximum duration shown for your programme of study or the minimum course duration, whichever is shorter, from three years for an undergraduate diploma to four years for a degree and three years plus six months for a PhD.
Is the award guaranteed?
No. The Government of Mauritius reserves the right not to offer any scholarship following this call for applications.
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