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MAURITIUS AFRICA SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME 2026: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Application Deadline: 27 March 2026

LOCATION: Mauritius

The Government of Mauritius invites applications from deserving students who are resident citizens of member states of the African Union or African Commonwealth countries for the Mauritius Africa Scholarship Scheme, as per the following underlisted criterias.

ELIGIBILITY:

For undergraduate programmes, applicants should be above 18 years of age and should not have reached their 26th birthday by 01 January 2027.

For MPhil, MPhil/PhD, and PhD programmes, applicants should not have reached their 40th birthday by 01 January 2027.

Applicants must have already applied for a full-time on-campus programme (Diploma, Degree, MPhil or PhD) at a public Higher Education Institution in Mauritius (listed in Section 8 in the relevant Guidelines for Applicants) for the 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.

Programme of StudiesMaximum Duration
Undergraduate DiplomaThree (3) years
Undergraduate DegreeFour (4) years
MPhilTwo (2) years + 6 months for thesis defence
MPhil / PhDThree (3) years + 6 months for approval of transfer report and One (1) year + 6 months for thesis defence
PhDThree (3) years + 6 months for thesis defence

Applications and all supporting documents must be forwarded to the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research of the
Republic of Mauritius at the address mentioned below for the final selection.

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BENEFIT:

The Scholarship will support successful candidates in meeting their tuition fees and contributing to their living expenses during their studies in Mauritius. Furthermore, the scholarship covers 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.

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MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY (STATE) GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP: THERMAL LANDSCAPE OF RIVERS

Application Deadline: 1 December, 2025

LOCATION: USA

This research aims to analyze how forestry practices and land use/land cover affect the thermal landscape of rivers in Mississippi.

The student will work with Dr. Sandra Correa, an Associate Professor in the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture, and Dr. Padmanava Dash, a Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Mississippi State University (MSU).

ELIGIBILITY:

A bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, forest engineering, agricultural engineering, environmental sciences, geosciences, geography, or a related field, and knowledge of remote sensing and satellite imagery analytical tools are required. Technical expertise using ArcGIS Pro, Python, and Google Earth Engine is highly desirable. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is required. For non-native English speakers, a TOEFL score of 550 PBT or 79 iBT (Internet-Based Test) or an IELTS score of 6.5 (International English Language Testing System) is required for admission to the MSU Graduate program. GRE scores are optional.

To apply: please send an email with the subject line “river thermal landscapes” to Dr. Sandra Correa (sbc257@msstate.edu) and Dr. Padmanava Dash (pd175@msstate.edu) with the following documents: (1) cover letter or statement of purpose describing experiential background, career goals, and project interest; (2) resume; (3) email addresses and phone numbers for three references; (4) copy of college transcripts; (5) TOEFL or IELTS and GRE scores (optional). The successful candidate will be required to submit a formal application and official transcripts to MSU Graduate School.

BENEFIT:

Salary and benefits: Funding is available for 2.5 years and may be extended if the student pursues a Ph.D., contingent upon the availability of additional funds. The annual support package includes a US$20,000 stipend, tuition remission ($13,000), and health insurance ($1,700).

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