Fully Funded Bachelor Scholarships for African Students in Mauritius

The Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology at the Government of Mauritius is offering Bachelor Scholarships to deserving students who are resident citizens of member states of the African Union or African Commonwealth countries for full-time, on-campus undergraduate programmes tenable in public Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Mauritius.

• This scholarship provides for annual payment of tuition fees and other studies-related costs (e.g. general/annual fees and miscellaneous fees, etc) with a maximum of MUR160,000 (3687.74 USD).
• A monthly living allowance of MUR 12,500 ( 288.11 USD) will be paid to awardees as part support to meet their living expenses. 
• The scholarship also covers a 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.
• Beneficiaries are entitled to free basic health care in public hospitals in Mauritius. Arrangements for any health insurance and travel insurance will have to be made by the awardees themselves. 
• The scholarship will last for a maximum duration of 4 years.
• All costs associated with any examination re-sit or repeat of any academic year will be borne by the student.
• Any costs pertaining to fieldwork overseas or the purchase of books will have to be borne by the student.

• Candidates must be resident citizens of member states of the African Union or of African Commonwealth countries.
• Applicants should be above 18 years of age and should not have reached their 26th birthday by 22 August 2022. 
• Candidates should have successfully completed end-of-secondary schooling and should satisfy the minimum grade requirements as indicated below:
• At least 21 points at GCE or HSC A-Level which will be computed on the basis of the following grades obtained in three Principal subjects: A+=10, A=9, B=8, C=7 & D=6.
• At least an overall average of 60% or an overall average of 12/20.
• Qualification equivalent to the two requirements above.
• Candidates already holding an undergraduate degree will not be considered.
• In case the language of instruction is not English, the candidate will have to provide a valid TOEFL test result with a minimum score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) or 79 (internet based) or valid IELTS test results with a minimum score of 5.5 or an acceptable proof of English Language proficiency.
• Scholarships will NOT be awarded for:
• Top-up degree programmes.
• Foundation programmes.
• Part-time courses.
• Distance Education programmes.
• Scholarships will be renewable on a yearly basis, subject to successful completion of the previous year of study and subsequent enrolment into the following year. 
• The scholarship may be terminated at any time for reasons of unsatisfactory conduct, progress or attendance, breach of the HEI Rules and Regulations or for any breach of the Mauritian laws.

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