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MAURITIUS AFRICA SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME 2026: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

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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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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR FULL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS UNDER MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA

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Application Deadline: August 22nd, 2025

LOCATION: Rwanda

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda is committed to developing Africa’s next generation of transformative leaders and aims to drive and support transformation at three levels: individual (Scholars), institutional (the University), and system (higher education ecosystem and beyond). The initiative specifically focuses on females pursuing Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM); young people with disabilities; refugees; and displaced youth.

ELIGIBILITY:

Be a citizen of Rwanda to benefit from the national scholarship quota.

Be a citizen of any African country, a refugee, or a displaced youth in Africa.

Academically qualified, with limited access to opportunities.

Not above 28 years at the time of application, and not above 30 years for those with certified proof of protracted life conditions (refugees, single mothers, in child-headed families, etc.).

Meeting admission criteria to eligible programs at the University of Rwanda.

Must have generated a UR Reference number and have submitted an application for admission to UR in one of the earmarked programs (refer to the list of Eligible Programs in section 2 above).

Must demonstrate commitment to leadership and proof of community engagement (give back) and/or transformation initiatives.

Refugees and those with disabilities are expected to provide legal proof of their status (From UNHCR or NCPD respectively, or any other duly recognized organization).

This scholarship opportunity is open to African students of all races, colors, or descent with limited access to opportunities.

The applicants will have to be admitted into one of the above eligible programs at the University of Rwanda (Section 2 above—eligible programs).

Selected applicants with other scholarships of any kind must be willing to discontinue other scholarships.

Anyone with a double scholarship will automatically be discontinued once found. Continuing students are not eligible.

BENEFIT:

This is a comprehensive scholarship that will be managed by the University of Rwanda.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Rwanda also offers an opportunity for the scholars to receive holistic training that empowers them and leads them to academic success, community engagement, and transition to employment opportunities, which will equip the scholars to be global citizens.

The scholarship will cover: Comprehensive financial support (full tuition fees, fully paid on-campus accommodation, a laptop, learning materials, an annual return ticket allowance, and a full-year monthly stipend). Psycho-social Support Services.

Uniquely sourced internships with industry for professional development.

Continued academic support through academic mentorship, virtual learning, and tutoring.

Career Development Services (including Industrial Mentorship, Career Guidance, Professional Development, and Enterprise Development, among others)

Regular group meetings with other scholars that focus on personal and professional development opportunities and activities tailored to build societal relationships and scholars’ capacity.

Opportunities to participate in leadership congresses, community services and mentoring (Goback Give-Back),

The prestige of becoming part of the growing family of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Alumni and networking with the Global Scholars Community.

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