Mauritius-Africa Scholarship Scheme 2027 (Fully Funded)

The Mauritius-Africa Scholarship Scheme 2027 offers tuition support, a living allowance, and return airfare for eligible African students, including Nigerians, to study full-time on-campus programmes at public higher education institutions in Mauritius.

Overview

The Government of Mauritius, through the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research, awards these scholarships to resident citizens of African Union member states or African Commonwealth countries. Mauritian nationals are not eligible.

You must first apply for admission to a full-time on-campus Diploma, Degree, MPhil, MPhil/PhD or PhD programme at a listed public HEI in Mauritius for the 2027 academic year.

Quick Facts

• Host country: Mauritius
• Levels: Diploma, Undergraduate Degree, MPhil, MPhil/PhD, PhD
• Funding: Tuition (up to set limits), living expenses contribution, return economy airfare
• Age: Undergraduates must not reach 26 by 1 January 2028; postgraduate not reach 40 by 1 January 2028
• Route: Through your country’s Nominating Agency (no direct applications to Mauritius)

Benefits

Successful applicants receive support for tuition fees paid to the institution (capped at MUR 100,000 for SADC or MUR 160,000 for non-SADC in some guidelines), a contribution toward living expenses, and return airfare by the most economical route. Health and travel insurance details appear in the official guidelines.

Always check the exact amounts in the 2027 Guidelines for Applicants on the official site, as figures can be updated.

Eligibility

• Resident citizen of an active African Union member state or African Commonwealth country (Nigeria qualifies)
• Already applied or admitted to an eligible full-time on-campus programme at a public HEI in Mauritius
• Age limits as above
• Meet academic requirements of the chosen programme and institution

How to Apply

Download the 2027 application forms and guidelines from the official MASS page. Complete the form and submit all supporting documents (birth certificate, passport biodata, academic certificates, etc.) to your country’s Nominating Agency.

For Nigeria, confirm the designated nominating body with the Federal Scholarship Board or relevant ministry. Soft copies of documents are due by 17 March 2027 and hard copies by 31 March 2027 to the Mauritius Ministry via the nominating agency.

Official source: Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Research – MASS 2027

Important Notes

Verify all details, including exact living allowance amounts, list of eligible institutions, and Nigeria’s nominating process, directly on the official website before applying. Deadlines are firm. This is not a full living-cost cover in every case; budget accordingly.

Related opportunities include other African-focused schemes and country pages on CMA9ja.