Mauritius-Africa
Scholarships: The government of Mauritius is calling for applications for under graduate studies in Mauritius. African students of the following 21 countries can avail
themselves of the Mauritius-Africa Scholarships scheme: Kenya, Uganda, South
Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, Ghana, Nigeria, Madagascar, Seychelles,
Rwanda, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Angola, Namibia, Republic of Congo, Gabon, South
Sudan, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Comoros.
The Government of
Mauritius will provide to studentship beneficiaries a monthly living allowance
of Rs 8,300 (USD 266 approx.) and will meet tuition fees at the level of Rs
100,000 (USD 3205 approx.) yearly.
Admission in a
University in Mauritius
To be eligible for
this studentship;
- Students must have secured a conditional offer in a course at undergraduate degree level at the University. The copy of the letter of conditional offer must be submitted along with the application.
- Candidates should indicate in their applications the name of the institution and the title and course code of the programme to which they have been admitted.
- Candidates should ensure that the certified copies of certificates, transcripts of secondary school results, mark sheets relating to their qualifications are submitted along with their applications for a studentship. Non-submission of these documents will result in the elimination from the award of the studentship.
- All applications will have to be made through the Ministry of Education or the equivalent Ministry of the country of the applicant, on the prescribed format with the necessary supporting documents.
- All applications are to include a medical report and an AIDS-free certificate before the studentship is approved.
- Self -financing candidates already studying in Mauritius in an undergraduate programme will not be converted into studentships.
- The studentship holders would be required to sign an undertaking to return to their home country as soon as the studentship comes to an end.
The candidates,
once selected, should:
- Be available to commence their academic studies in Mauritius by the start of the academic year of the respective institution where they have been admitted;
- Be attending full-time and on-campus (not distance learning) programme;
- Not be in receipt of a full fee studentship from any other source;
- Be able to pay any outstanding costs not covered by the studentship.
- Duration of the award and age limit
- Up to 4 years depending on the course duration
To be eligible for
the scholarship candidates should not be more than 25 years of age.
Tuition fees and
course related costs
A provision of up
to Rs 100,000 (USD 3205 approx.) yearly will be allocated to each beneficiary
for this studentship to meet tuition fees and related course costs.
Candidates could be
allowed to change course or institution taking into consideration their payment
capacity beyond the scholarship limit of Rs 100,000 (USD 3205 approx.),
provided that the students have not yet embarked on the programme or no funds
have been disbursed.
Living allowance
An all-inclusive
living allowance will be paid at an approved rate of Rs 8,300 (USD 266 approx.)
monthly for full academic year and renewed upon submission of evidence from the
University of having successfully enrolled for next academic year for day to
day expenses. No stipend will be released during any period of vacation leave
abroad except for the house rent which should not be for more than two
months.
Awardees will have
to inform the Tertiary Education Commission and the Ministry of Tertiary
Education, Science, Research and Technology in case they have to leave
Mauritius for any personal reason or otherwise. During the period of their stay
outside Mauritius, they will not be eligible to the stipend.
Travel to Mauritius
International air
travel (Economy class-student fare) by the most economical route at the start
and end of studentship only.
Students should
inform the university or institution to which they have been admitted of their
travel schedule well in advance.
Medical and Travel
Insurance
Arrangements for
Medical and Travel insurance in Mauritius will have to be borne by the students
themselves.
Students will have
access to public hospitals for medical treatment.
Visas
Student visa will
be arranged for and issued by the Government of Mauritius.
Students should
ensure that they get their visa, in case a visa is required, to enter Mauritius
and should seek a full briefing on Mauritius’ living conditions, the details of
the programme and institution that they will be attending.
Passport
Students must have
a valid passport for the duration of course applied for.
Accommodation
Students will have
to make prior arrangements with the University of their choice in Mauritius
with regards to accommodation facilities available and make arrangements
accordingly.
The Institution
receiving the student should make all the necessary arrangements to facilitate
the visa, reception at the airport and assist the student to obtain an
appropriate accommodation.
Submission of
Annual progress report
Students will have
to submit annual/academic progress reports for continuation of studentship
payments.
A bi annual report
on the students should be submitted to the Study Mauritius Office of the
Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology by the
institution concerned.
Travelling
Students who choose
to have their immediate family members join them in Mauritius will be
responsible for their financial support.
If a student
decides to return to his/her country before the completion of the source,
he/she would not be entitled to a return passage. The expenditure should be met
by the student himself/herself.
The student will
not be entitled to a refund of any expenses related to his/her travel outside
Mauritius during vacation or the duration of the course.
Applications for
additional grants
No application for
additional grants will be entertained by the Government of Mauritius.
For students who
are pursuing science courses, the expenditure on laboratory chemicals and other
incidental expenses should be borne by themselves.
Fieldwork/Leave to
work away
Any cost pertaining
to fieldwork or leave will have to be borne by the student.
Renewal of
Studentship
Studentships are
provided on a yearly basis to students subject to successful completion of each
year of study.
The Government of
Mauritius will discontinue the studentship payment in case student fails his
examination and same will be renewed on submission of having succeeded his/her
examination.
For information and to apply, Click HERE To Visit The Official Mauritius Scholarship Webpage
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