The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has issued a reminder regarding the Mauritius-Africa Scholarship Scheme, with eligible tertiary students called to apply before 31st January 2022.

The Mauritius-Africa Scholarship Scheme is offered by the government of Mauritius for full-time, on-campus undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for the 2022 academic year, which kicks off in April.

“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,” the DHET said in a statement this week.

The DHET added that applicants should note that this call for applications is for the April 2022 intake only, with the call for the October 2022 intake to be published later in the year.

In terms of what the Scholarship will offer, the DHET confirms that tuition fees and course-related costs of up to ₨100 000 (Mauritian rupees) and a monthly living allowance to the value of Rs12 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.

In terms of the general criteria for those applying, the DHET has outlined the following:

• “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 tests results 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 Scheme, as well as apply, head here.

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