Mauritius–Africa Scholarship Scheme

Overview

The Mauritius–Africa Scholarship Scheme is a flagship scholarship programme of the Government of Mauritius, offered through the Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology. The programme is designed to support students from African countries in pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies at public universities and higher education institutions in Mauritius. The scheme reflects Mauritius’ commitment to African solidarity and its role as a knowledge hub in the region, offering scholarships to talented students from across the African continent.

What’s Included?

Scholarship benefits under the Mauritius–Africa Scholarship Scheme typically include:

• Full tuition fee waiver at a Mauritian public university
• Monthly living allowance to cover basic living costs
• Accommodation support (university accommodation or housing allowance)
• Return economy class airfare between the home country and Mauritius
• Medical/health insurance for the scholarship period

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Mauritius–Africa Scholarship Scheme, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of an African Union (AU) member state (specific eligible countries are listed in the annual call)
• Not hold Mauritian citizenship or permanent residency
• Have excellent academic results at the required level (secondary for undergraduate; undergraduate degree for postgraduate)
• Apply for a programme available at a participating Mauritian public university
• Meet age requirements as specified in the current call (typically under 30 for undergraduate, under 35 for postgraduate)

How to Apply

The application process is managed by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) of Mauritius:

• Monitor the Mauritius Government and TEC official websites for the annual call for applications
• Download the application form or apply online through the official scholarship portal
• Prepare required documents: certified educational certificates and transcripts, passport copy, recommendation letters, medical certificate, birth certificate, and motivation letter
• Submit the completed application and supporting documents by the stated deadline

Key Dates

Annual call for applications	Typically January–April
Application deadline	Varies by annual call (check official website)
Results announcement	May–July
Academic year commences	August–October

Contact Information

For more information, visit the official website at Mauritius Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). You may also reach out to the Mauritius Embassy or High Commission in your country for guidance.