Mauritius Postgraduate Scholarships 2027 for Mauritius Citizen Student Applicants
Can applicants from other countries apply for the State of Mauritius Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme?
No. Despite supporting study at universities in Mauritius or overseas, this particular scheme is reserved for suitably qualified Mauritian candidates. Foreign nationals should therefore not confuse it with the separate Mauritius–Africa Scholarship Scheme or other programmes open to international students.
For the 2026–2027 academic year, the Government of Mauritius is offering only nine scholarships for master’s study. The award covers tuition fees, a monthly living allowance and return airfare where applicable, making it potentially fully funded within approved government rates.
Applications close on August 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
What Will the Scholarship Pay For?
The Mauritius scholarship provides:
- Approved tuition fees
- A monthly living allowance
- Return airfare for candidates studying overseas, where applicable
- Funding for full-time or part-time master’s study in Mauritius
- Funding for selected full-time master’s programmes abroad
The exact stipend amount is not stated in the communiqué. Applicants should therefore avoid assuming that every personal expense, accommodation cost, visa charge or insurance payment will be covered.
For overseas study, the master’s course must be full time and no longer than one year. Programmes offered by recognized institutions in Mauritius may be full time or part time and can receive support for up to two years.
Medical specialisation programmes are excluded.
Who Is Eligible for Mauritius Scholarship?
Applicants must be Mauritian candidates who have:
- Five SC or GCE O Level credits, including English, obtained in one sitting
- Three HSC or GCE A Level subjects at Principal level, obtained in one sitting
- At least an upper-second-class bachelor’s degree or recognised equivalent
- Not reached the age of 35 by the application deadline
Alternative qualifications may be accepted when they are officially equivalent, but applicants are responsible for supplying evidence of that equivalence.
The upper-second-class degree requirement is a minimum eligibility threshold. With only nine awards available, candidates with stronger academic results, a convincing study plan and a programme aligned with Mauritius’s priority fields are likely to be more competitive.
You Must Already Hold a University Offer
Applicants cannot apply with only an intention to search for a university later. They must already have secured a place for the 2026–2027 academic year and submit either a firm or conditional offer from a recognised institution with the scholarship application.
Candidates should also verify that their selected qualification is formally classified at master’s level. For local study, the institution must be registered and authorised by the Higher Education Commission of Mauritius.
Preference will be given to fields appearing on the government’s Indicative Priority Fields of Study for 2025–2027. Applicants outside those areas may still satisfy the general conditions, but priority-field candidates are likely to have a stronger selection advantage.
Who Cannot Receive the Mauritius Scholarship Award?
Applicants will not be considered when they:
- Already hold a master’s degree or higher qualification
- Previously received a scholarship through the Government of Mauritius
- Are aged 35 or older by the closing date
- Have not secured a recognised master’s offer
- Apply for medical specialisation
- Fail to submit certified documents by the deadline
The scheme is therefore designed to fund a candidate’s first master’s qualification rather than a second postgraduate degree.
The 500-Word Statement Is a Selection Document
Every applicant must submit a statement of no more than 500 words explaining:
- The objectives of the proposed master’s study
- Why the selected programme is necessary
- How the degree will support the applicant’s development
- How Mauritius will benefit from the qualification
A generic personal statement praising the university will not be enough. The strongest response will connect the programme with a specific national need, professional sector or development priority in Mauritius.
Return-to-Mauritius Obligation
Recipients studying overseas must return to Mauritius immediately after completing their studies and work for at least two years in either the public or private sector.
Candidates studying locally must also commit to working for at least two years after completing the programme.
This service obligation is a formal scholarship condition, not an optional career recommendation. Applicants considering permanent migration immediately after graduation should examine this requirement carefully before accepting an award.
How to Apply?
Applications must be completed using the prescribed Ministry of Education form. The package should include:
- Completed application form
- Firm or conditional university offer
- Certified academic certificates
- University transcripts and final mark sheets
- Evidence of qualification equivalence where required
- The 500-word study and national-benefit statement
- Other supporting documents requested by the Ministry
Applicants whose final degree certificate is not yet available may submit a provisional certificate only when it has been issued by a local public higher education institution.
Employed applicants must complete the form in duplicate, submitting one copy to the Scholarships Section and another to their employer so that study leave and release conditions can be considered.
Final Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the State of Mauritius Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme 2026–2027 is Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.