Government of Mauritius Scholarships for Africans 2026 [Fully Funded]

The Government of Mauritius is awarding scholarships to deserving students who are resident citizens of member states of the African Union or African Commonwealth countries, as per the criteria (below). The 2026/2027 application phase of the Government of Mauritius scholarships for Africans opens.

The Scholarship will support successful candidates in meeting their tuition fees and in contributing to their living expenses during their studies in Mauritius. Furthermore, the scholarship covers a return airfare by the most economical route. This will be valid for travel from the country of origin at the beginning of the studies and back to the country of origin upon successful completion of studies.

SUMMARY:

• Scholarship Sponsor(s): The Government of Mauritius
• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded Scholarships
• Host Institution(s): The Government of Mauritius
• Scholarship Worth: Full Funding (Amount not stated)
• Number of Awards: Several
• Study Level: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD
• Nationality: Nigerians

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Eligibility Criteria | Government of Mauritius Scholarships 2026

• Applicants must have already applied for a full-time on-campus programme (Diploma, Degree, Master’s or PhD) at a public Higher Education Institution in Mauritius (listed in Section 8 in the appropriate Guidelines for Applicants) for academic year starting in 2026.
• The scholarship will be for a maximum duration as indicated in the table below or the minimum course duration whichever is lesser.
  • Undergraduate Diploma: Three (3) years
  • Undergraduate Degree: Four (4) years
  • Masters: Two (2) years
  • MPhil / PhD: Four (4) years + 6 months for the transfer from MPhil to PhD
  • PhD: Three (3) years

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship covers full funding for eligible candidates to study in Mauritius all costs covered

Application Procedures

How-to-Apply: The application form is obtainable from the websites below and must be filled
electronically, printed and signed: http://ministry-education.govmu.org or http://highereducationmauritius.com or https://tertiaryeducation.govmu.org. It is important to refer to the application guidelines for beginning application.

Application Deadline: March 27, 2026

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