Mauritius - Africa Scholarship Scheme 2025 for Nigerians

The Mauritius – Africa Scholarship Scheme offers an opportunity for Nigerian students to study in Mauritius with full support from the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology.

This scholarship is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants for the 2025 academic year. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria and follow detailed procedures to apply successfully.

Application Procedures for the Mauritius – Africa Scholarship Scheme

Applicants must access the application form electronically from the designated websites. The form must be filled out online, printed, and signed.

• Mauritius Ministry of Education Official Website
• Higher Education Mauritius Portal

Each applicant must apply for a full-time, on-campus programme at a public Higher Education Institution (HEI) in Mauritius.

Options for Application Submission

1. Attach a conditional offer or admission letter from the chosen Mauritian public HEI with the scholarship application.
2. Provide an acknowledgment notice confirming that the application for admission has been submitted, and the necessary application fees have been paid.

All completed applications, along with the required documents, must be submitted to the Federal Scholarship Board, Abuja, by 20 February 2025.

Eligibility Criteria

The scholarship has specific conditions for Nigerian applicants.

• Nationality: Only Nigerians are eligible.
• Age:
  • Undergraduate applicants must be over 18 years old but under 26 years old by 1 January 2026.
  • Postgraduate applicants must not exceed 40 years of age by 1 January 2026.
• Academic Requirements:
  • Undergraduate applicants must have a strong WAEC result.
  • Master’s and PhD applicants must hold at least a Second Class Upper (2.1).
• Health Certification: A health certificate from a recognised government hospital is mandatory.

Submission Deadline

Ensure all application forms and required documents are submitted by 20 February 2025 to the Federal Scholarship Board, Abuja.

Contact Information

For any inquiries, use the following phone numbers:

• 08057204263
• 09082454557

This opportunity through the Mauritius – Africa Scholarship Scheme enables Nigerian students to pursue higher education in Mauritius and achieve academic excellence.