2025 EDITION OF MAURITIUS - AFRICA SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME SUMMARY

Posted by scholarshipanduniversities on  2024-12-09 08:07:56 👍

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The Government of Mauritius is pleased to announce the opening of scholarship applications to deserving students who are resident citizens of member states of the African Union or African Commonwealth countries. This initiative aims to provide an opportunity for students to pursue higher education in Mauritius, foster academic excellence, and promote regional integration within Africa. The scholarship program is designed to support individuals with a strong academic track record, a commitment to their community, and the potential to contribute to developing their home countries.

These scholarships offer an excellent opportunity for students to study in a dynamic academic environment, where they will benefit from world-class education, diverse cultural exchanges, and personal development. As part of Mauritius' ongoing efforts to strengthen ties with African nations, the scholarships seek to empower young leaders and equip them with the skills and knowledge to address global challenges. Applications are now open for eligible students to seize this life-changing opportunity.

2025 EDITION OF MAURITIUS - AFRICA SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME  SUMMARY

Host Country: MAURTIUS

Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships 

Eligible Countries*:* All Countries

Reward*: Full Scholarship/Return Airfare/Living Expenses

No IELTS Required 

Deadline:*  23rd April 2025

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS:
The Government of Mauritius scholarship offers several benefits for successful applicants, including:

1. Tuition Fees: The scholarship covers the cost of tuition fees for full-time on-campus study at a public Higher Education Institution in Mauritius.
2. Living Expenses: The scholarship provides a contribution toward living expenses to help cover costs like accommodation, food, and other daily needs while studying in Mauritius.
3. Return Airfare: The scholarship covers return airfare for travel to and from Mauritius by the most economical route. This includes travel from the student's home country at the start of the studies and back to their home country after completing their studies.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS:
The scholarship opportunities offered vary by university and level of study. Please find the details below:

Undergraduate Level: The following universities are participating in this scholarship program for undergraduate studies:
1. University of Mauritius
2. University of Technology, Mauritius
3. Academy of Design and Innovation, University of Technology, Mauritius
4. Université des Mascareignes
5. Mahatma Gandhi Institute
6. Rabindranath Tagore Institute
7. Mauritius Institute of Training and Development
8. Polytechnics Mauritius Ltd
9. Mauritius Institute of Education
For more information about the undergraduate programs on scholarships offered at these universities, please check point 8 on this document 

Graduate Programs (Masters and PhD):
The following universities are participating in this scholarship program for graduate studies:
1. University of Mauritius
2. University of Technology, Mauritius
3. Université des Mascareignes
4. Mauritius Institute of Education
For details on the graduate programs available through the scholarship offer, 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The eligibility Criteria also depends on the level of study you are applying for,

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS:
1. Nationality:
Applicants must be resident citizens of African Union member states or African Commonwealth countries. Mauritian nationals are not eligible for this scheme.

2. Age Limit:
Applicants must be over 18 years of age and should not have reached their 26th birthday by 1st January 2026.

3. Language Proficiency:
If the language of instruction in the applicant's qualifying examination was not English, a valid English proficiency test score is required. Acceptable scores include:
• TOEFL: Minimum 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based).
• IELTS: Minimum 5.5 score.
Alternatively, an acceptable proof of English language proficiency can be provided. Selected candidates will also be required to participate in a virtual verbal interaction before the scholarship is awarded.

4. Exclusion for Self-financing Students in Mauritius:
Self-financing African students currently studying in Mauritius are not eligible to apply for the same level of program under this Scholarship Scheme.

5. Program Exclusions:
Scholarships will not be awarded for:
• Top-up degree programs
• Foundation programs
• Part-time courses
• Distance education programs
• Mixed/blended modes (combination of distance learning and on-campus learning)
For detailed information on required qualifications, 

GRADUATE PROGRAMS:
1. Nationality:
Applicants must be resident citizens of African Union member states or African Commonwealth countries. Mauritian nationals are not eligible for this scheme.

2. Age Limit:
Applicants must not have reached 40 years of age by 1st January 2026.

3. Required Qualifications:
• For PhD Program: Direct entry is allowed provided applicants meet the specific requirements (outlined in Section 1.6) of the respective Higher Education Institution.
• For MPhil/PhD Program: A recognized undergraduate degree with at least an upper second-class degree (or CPA/GPA greater than 60%), preferably accompanied by a Master's degree, and meeting the specific requirements (outlined in Section 1.6) of the Higher Education Institution.
• For MPhil Program: A recognized undergraduate degree with at least an upper second-class degree (or CPA/GPA greater than 60%), meeting the specific requirements (outlined in Section 1.6) of the Higher Education Institution.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
The required documents are different for each level of study, but the general Requirements are:

• Application letter
• National ID or valid passport
• Curriculum Vitae
• passport picture
• Completed application form
• Certified copy of Birth certificate
• Certified copy of bio-data page of passport
• Certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts
• Copy of letter of condition offer by a public higher education Institution (HEI) in the MAURITIUS (if available at the time of application)
• Medication certificate to be duly filled and signed by a registered medical practitioner in Section 6 of the application form.
• Study/Research plan for candidate's option for a Masters and Doctoral studies
• Supporting statement from a named supervisor from a university in Mauritius for PhD Candidates

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The Application Process is different depending on the level of study you are applying for:

1. FOR UNDERGRADUATES:
1.1 Fill and submit the Application  This form must be filled in electronically, printed, and then signed.
1.2 Application to Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
1.2.1 All applicants must have already applied for at least one full-time on-campus program at a public HEI of their choice (Through this on Point 8). This application must be made as soon as the HEIs have opened their application windows on their respective websites.

An applicant may either:
(a) obtain a conditional offer (letter of admission) from their chosen Mauritian public HEI and submit this along with the scholarship application: OR
(b) An applicant must submit a receipt of payment of the application fee from their chosen Mauritian public HEI along with the scholarship application.
Note: The application fee shall be refunded to successful applicants

1.2.2 Applicants must submit the completed Mauritius-Africa Scholarship Application Form and all required documents to their respective Nominating Agencies. For Rwandan students, use this  for the nomination Agency. For others, check them out at the Scholarship link given at the bottom.
This should be done by a deadline to be determined by the Nominating Agency and communicated to prospective applicants.
1.2.3 Candidates must also submit the fully completed Application Form and certified copies of the required documents as part of their application to their local Nominating Agency:

NOTE:

1) The Mauritian authorities will check the authenticity of all educational certificates, and applicants must produce original certificates upon arrival in Mauritius.
2) Non-submission of the documents mentioned above or incorrect or incomplete filling of the application form will result in disqualification of the applicant;
3) The applicant must sign the Declaration in Section 4 of the Application Form;
4) Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts, if not in French or English, must be submitted along with a certified translation in one of these two languages;
5) In Section 3 of the Application Form, applicants should indicate the title of their proposed research and the institution(s) where they have secured a seat or for which they have applied for enrolment
6) All applications must be made exclusively through the Nominating Agency in the applicant's country of citizenship, along with the necessary supporting documents.

1.3 Application Enquiries
Applicants are advised to contact the Nominating Agency in their country of citizenship, or in the absence thereof, the respective Ministry of Education, to obtain details on the application procedure to be followed when submitting applications.

2. FOR GRADUATE APPLICANTS;
Click to find out the Application procedures for applicants applying for graduate programs.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The admission application deadlines are different for each University, so you have to check them out on the University official websites.
The final Scholarship application deadline for electronic submission is on 23rd April 2025 and for Submitting hard copies is on 30 April 2025

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