South African students have been urged to apply for the Mauritius-Africa Scholarship Scheme programme offered by the government of Mauritius for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
According to the Mauritius government, the programmes will commence in the Public Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Mauritius for the 2022 academic year, starting in April 2022.
The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) said South Africans who wish to apply for the Scholarship Scheme need to do so before the closing date of January 31.
“The information provided is for South African applicants only. Applicants from other eligible countries should contact their government or local representative of the Government of Mauritius for information on how to apply,” DHET said.
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DHET said applicants should note that this call for applications will be for the April 2022 intake only and the call for the October 2022 intake will be published later in the year.
“Applicants are urged to note that the above deadline differs from what is contained in the guidelines 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 the above due date will result in your application not being considered,” the department indicated, “DHET indicated.
The scholarship will offer tuition fees and course-related costs of up to MUR 100 000 and a monthly living allowance to the value of MUR 12 500 ( R4 500).
Students will also be entitled to free basic health care in public hospitals in Mauritius and return airfare to and from Mauritius by the most economical route.
“Awardees will have to make their own arrangements to pay for their one-way air tickets and then apply for a refund upon arrival in Mauritius by providing the necessary original receipts and documentation,” the department said.
Meanwhile, successful candidates are required to make provision for all other expenses not covered under this scholarship, for example, additional tuition costs above the tuition offer, costs of fieldwork, books and re-sit examination costs.
General criteria:
- South African citizens in good health and with a strong academic record
- Candidates must have an interest in studying in Mauritius and demonstrate 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
- 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)
- Awardees should be vaccinated against COVID-19 to have access to higher education institutions in Mauritius. For awardees who cannot for medical purposes be vaccinated, they will be required to produce duly certified medical certificates
- Applicants must be prepared to undergo a medical check-up as per the Passport and Immigration Office requirements in Mauritius and the results of the test shall be submitted to the Passport and Immigration Office, with a copy to the Ministry, not later than one month after arrival in Mauritius.
For more information on the application process, those interested can visit the department’s website for international scholarships.
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