The Mauritius Government scholarships is offered by the Government of Mauritius to support students from African countries who wish to pursue undergraduate, Master’s, or PhD programmes. It is a fully funded scholarship that covers major academic and living expenses and aims to promote higher education and development across Africa.
Scholarship benefits
Scholars can expect to receive:
- Full payment of tuition fees
- Monthly allowance to support living expenses
- Return airfare from home country to Mauritius
- Access to public healthcare services
Eligibility
To qualify for the Mauritius Government Scholarships, you must:
- Be a citizen of an African Union or African Commonwealth country
- Meet the age requirements depending on level of study
- Apply for a full-time programme at a public institution in Mauritius
- Meet the academic requirements for the chosen programme
How to apply
Qualified students should carefully follow the following steps in order to apply successfully:
Step one: Download the application form (via the website linked below) and then fill in all the required information before printing it out.
Step two: Applications forms together with supporting documents as required should be sent to the Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology of the Republic of Mauritius at the address mentioned below:
The Ag. Senior Chief Executive,
Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology
(Attn: Tertiary Education and Scientific Research Division)
Level 2, MITD House, Pont Fer, Phoenix 73544.
Republic of Mauritius (Email: studymauritius@govmu.org
Application deadline
Applications close on March 27, 2026.
To download the application forms and for further details, visit the Mauritius Government scholarships website.