The Government of Mauritius has announced its prestigious Mauritius Government Scholarship for 2025, targeting bright, deserving students who are residents of African Union or African Commonwealth member states. This scholarship aims to empower young African talent by supporting their education at public universities in Mauritius. Here’s everything prospective applicants need to know about this opportunity:
Scholarship Overview
The Mauritius Government Scholarship is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants, offering a valuable chance to study in Mauritius while covering essential expenses. Here are the core aspects:
Coverage and Benefits:
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- Tuition Fees: The scholarship covers tuition for the entire duration of the program.
- Living Expenses: A monthly stipend to assist with day-to-day living costs.
- Return Airfare: The scholarship covers return airfare from the student’s country of origin to Mauritius at the beginning and end of the academic program.
Eligibility Criteria:
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- Undergraduate Programs: Applicants must be 18 years or older but not yet 26 by January 1, 2026.
- MPhil, MPhil/PhD, and PhD Programs: Applicants should be under 40 years of age by January 1, 2026.
- Applicants must have already applied for a full-time, on-campus program at one of Mauritius’ public Higher Education Institutions listed in the official guidelines.
Duration of the Scholarship:
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- Undergraduate Diploma: Up to 3 years.
- Undergraduate Degree: Up to 4 years.
- MPhil: 2 years, with an additional 6 months for thesis defense.
- MPhil/PhD: 4 years, with an additional 6 months for thesis defense.
- PhD: 3 years, with an additional 6 months for thesis defense.
Application Process and Deadlines
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must submit their application through the designated nominating agency in their home country, usually under the Ministry of Education. Here’s a breakdown of the process:
Documents Required:
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- Completed Application Form: https://education.govmu.org/Pages/Mauritius-Africa-Scholarships-Scheme-2025.aspx
- Guidelines for Applicants: https://education.govmu.org/Documents/2024/SCHOLARSHIP/Guidelines%20for%20MPhil%20PhD%20Supervisors.pdf
- Endorsement from the Nominating Agency: The nominating agency will endorse and shortlist up to 15 eligible candidates, dividing them between undergraduate and postgraduate categories as per this call letter https://education.govmu.org/Documents/2024/SCHOLARSHIP/Call%20for%20Application%202025.pdf
Submission Timeline:
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- Electronic Submission Deadline: April 23, 2025, for students aiming to start between July and September 2025.
- Hard Copy Submission Deadline: April 30, 2025, with all documents sent to the Ministry of Education in Mauritius.
Where to Submit Applications?
Completed applications should be sent to: 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: [email protected].