Application Deadline: June 30 2015
The Government of Mauritius is offering scholarships to 50 students from African States for full time undergraduate studies at any public tertiary education institution duly registered with the Tertiary Education Commission.
The Scholarship will cover a grant of up to MUR 100,000 per academic year for the duration of the programme to each student to cover costs of university fees and charges, economy class air fare from and to the country of origin of the student by the most economical route at the start and end of the studies, and a monthly stipend of MUR 8,300 for subsistence allowance.
Scholarship Worth:The Scholarship will cover:(i) a monthly living allowance of MUR 8,300,
(ii) tuition fees up to MUR 100,000 yearly , and
(iii) Student airfare (economy class) by the most economical route to and from Mauritius at the start and the end of the studies
(ii) tuition fees up to MUR 100,000 yearly , and
(iii) Student airfare (economy class) by the most economical route to and from Mauritius at the start and the end of the studies
Eligibility Requirements:
- Candidates must have secured a conditional offer for an on-campus undergraduate programme on a full-time basis at a public tertiary education institution.
- Be resident citizens of a member state of the African Union.
- Scholarships shall not be awarded for:
- top-up degree programmes;
- foundation programmes; and
- (mixed modes (distance and on-campus learning)
- The duration of the award will be up to four years and the age limit for eligibility is above 18 years and below 25 years
Application Documents:
All the supporting documents must be certified true copies of the original documents by a government body in the recipient country.
- Certified copy of birth certificate
- Certified copies of all academic qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Certified copies of the relevant pages of your passport (showing photograph, name, contact details, dates of issue and of expiry and place of issue).
- Please ensure that the passport is valid for the duration of the course being applied for.
- If in employment, a current job description outlining your responsibilities and duties
- An updated curriculum vitae
- An offer of course from a registered public Tertiary Education Institution (TEI) in Mauritius
- Medical certificate certifying that applicant is exempt of contagious diseases
Application Form:
Download and Fill Out the Application Form
Ministry of Education and Human Resources, Tertiary Education and Scientific Research
MITD House
Phoenix
Mauritius
Tel: (230) 601 5200
Fax: 6975346
Website: www.ministry-education.govmu.org
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Mauritius-Africa Scholarships