Mauritius-Africa Scholarships | Government of Mauritius Scholarships 2023

African students of the following 21 countries can avail themselves of the Mauritius-Africa Scholarships scheme: Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, Ghana, Nigeria, Madagascar, Seychelles, Rwanda, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Angola, Namibia, Republic of Congo, Gabon, South Sudan, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Comoros.

Financial Conditions of the award / Value of the Studentship

The Government of Mauritius will provide to studentship beneficiaries a monthly living allowance of Rs 8,300 (USD 266 approx.) and will meet tuition fees at the level of Rs 100,000 (USD 3205 approx.) yearly.

Admission to a University in Mauritius 2023

To be eligible for this studentship, students must have secured a conditional offer in a course at the undergraduate degree level at the University. A copy of the letter of conditional offer must be submitted along with the application.
Candidates should indicate in their applications the name of the institution and the title and course code of the programme to which they have been admitted.
Candidates should ensure that the certified copies of certificates, transcripts of secondary school results, and mark sheets relating to their qualifications are submitted along with their applications for a studentship. Non-submission of these documents will result in the elimination of the award of the studentship.
All applications will have to be made through the Ministry of Education or the equivalent Ministry of the country of the applicant, in the prescribed format with the necessary supporting documents.
All applications are to include a medical report and an AIDS-free certificate before the studentship is approved.
Self-financing candidates already studying in Mauritius in an undergraduate programme will not be converted into studentships.
The studentship holders would be required to sign an undertaking to return to their home country as soon as the studentship comes to an end.

The candidates, once selected, should:

Be available to commence their academic studies in Mauritius by the start of the academic year of the respective institution where they have been admitted;
Be attending full-time and on-campus (not distance learning) programme;
Not be in receipt of a full fee studentship from any other source;
Be able to pay any outstanding costs not covered by the studentship.
Duration of the award and age limit

Up to 4 years depending on the course duration
To be eligible for the scholarship candidates should not be more than 25 years of age.
Tuition fees and course-related costs

A provision of up to Rs 100,000 (USD 3205 approx.) yearly will be allocated to each beneficiary for this studentship to meet tuition fees and related course costs.
Candidates could be allowed to change course or institution taking into consideration their payment capacity beyond the scholarship limit of Rs 100,000 (USD 3205 approx.), provided that the students have not yet embarked on the programme or no funds have been disbursed.
Living allowance

An all-inclusive living allowance will be paid at an approved rate of Rs 8,300 (USD 266 approx.) monthly for the full academic year and renewed upon submission of evidence from the University of having successfully enrolled for the next academic year for the day-to-day expenses. No stipend will be released during any period of vacation leave abroad except for the house rent which should not be for more than two months.
Awardees will have to inform the Tertiary Education Commission and the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology in case they have to leave Mauritius for any personal reason or otherwise. During the period of their stay outside Mauritius, they will not be eligible for the stipend.
Travel to Mauritius

International air travel (Economy class-student fare) by the most economical route at the start and end of studentship only.
Students should inform the university or institution to which they have been admitted of their travel schedule well in advance.
Medical and Travel Insurance

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http://ministry-education.govmu.org/English/Pages/default.aspx