The Government of Mauritius Africa Scholarships Scheme 2027

### Overview
The Government of Mauritius invites applications for the 2027 Africa Scholarships Scheme. This program is open to resident citizens of active member states of the African Union or African Commonwealth countries to pursue full-time, on-campus studies at public Higher Education Institutions in Mauritius.

### Eligibility Requirements
- 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.
- For undergraduate programmes: Applicants must be over 18 years old and must not have reached their 26th birthday by 01 January 2028.
- For MPhil, MPhil/PhD, and PhD programmes: Applicants must not have reached their 40th birthday by 01 January 2028.

### Benefits
The scholarship covers tuition fees, a contribution toward living expenses, and return airfare via the most economical route.

### Application Procedure
Applications must be made using the official scholarship form. Candidates must apply through the nominating agency (typically the Ministry of Education) in their country of citizenship. The nominating agency will shortlist and endorse up to 15 candidates. Final applications must be submitted to the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research in Mauritius.