Mauritian scholarships for South African students
APPLICATIONS for the MauritiusAfrica Scholarship Scheme - a fulltime, on-campus undergraduate and postgraduate programme offered by the Mauritian government - are now open.
This is for programmes to be accessed in public Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Mauritius for the 2022 academic year, starting in April 2022.
As the nominating agency, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has called on South Africans to apply before the closing date of 31 January
2022. This deadline differs from the guidelines listed below due to the processing of applications and selection processes that need to be completed by DHET as the nominating agency.
'Failure to submit applications and supporting documents by 31 January will result in your application not being considered,' stated the DHET.
The department said applications are for the April 2022 intake only and the call for the October 2022 intake will be published later in the year.
Self-financing African students studying in Mauritius are not eligible to apply for the same programme level they are currently studying under this scholarship scheme.
The scholarship includes tuition fees and course-related costs of up to MUR 100 000 (approximately R35 500), and a monthly living allowance of MUR 12 500 (approximately R4 500).
Students are entitled to free basic healthcare in public hospitals in Mauritius, and return airfare to and from Mauritius by the most economical route.
Awardees must pay for their oneway air tickets and then apply for a refund upon arrival in Mauritius by providing the necessary original receipts and documentation.
Applications for medical degrees will not be considered due to unresolved challenges with respect to clinical practice and professional registration.
Who can apply?
• South African citizens in good health and with a strong academic record;
• Candidates with an interest in studying in Mauritius and a commitment to the development of South Africa;
• Candidates must be available to study in Mauritius at the start of their academic programme in April 2022;
• All applicants must meet the entry criteria for their selected programme in Mauritius;
• All applicants must meet the minimum academic requirement for entry into a similar programme at a South African university;
• All candidates must have proficiency in English;
• Applicants must not be in receipt of a scholarship from any other public source in Mauritius;
• Applicants must have already applied for full-time, on-campus studies at any public Higher Education Institution in Mauritius for the academic year starting in 2022 (proof of application is required by 19 February 2022); and
• Awardees must be vaccinated against Covid-19 to have access to higher education institutions in Mauritius.
For awardees who cannot be vaccinated for medical purposes, they will be required to produce duly certified medical certificates. Applicants are urged to read the guidelines carefully before applying.
For more information. visit https:/ internationalscholarships.dhet.gov.za