The University of Mauritius

The University of Mauritius Trust, in partnership with IDRC, is offering a Master of Science in Social Protection Financing. This intensive one-year degree program, which began in 2010, is designed to equip social security managers and financial specialists to meet the challenges of financing national social protection programs.

Worth:

The University of Mauritius (UoM) will award a number of scholarships to successful applicants to the 2014-2015 program.

They will cover travel, tuition, living expenses and medical coverage during the duration of the program, which will begin in August 2014.

Eligibility:

• The scholarships are only open to students from a sub-Saharan African country.
• Priority for admission will be given to serving officials from African social security institutions and ministries (managers, actuaries, financial and policy analysts), and from organizations representing African workers and employers.
• Applicants outside the continent and with other professional and institutional backgrounds will also be considered.

For More Information :

Visit the Official Webpage of the Scholarships for MSc in social protection financing in sub-Saharan Africa