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Bourse Nationale Mauritanie – Study Abroad Scholarship

Last verified 7 September 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Mauritania's national scholarship for citizens pursuing master's and doctoral study abroad, administered by the higher education ministry.

Provider
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique (Mauritania)
Host country
Mauritania
Deadline
Annual cycle; applications are lodged through the Direction de l'Orientation et des Bourses or embassy cultural services, with dates varying each year.
Region
Africa

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Open to Mauritanian citizens holding the required prior qualifications and admitted to an institution abroad. Since 2024 the scheme has been limited to master's and doctoral study.
Funding
Fully funded — tuition and a monthly stipend on government terms.
Study level
Masters, PhD
Deadline
Annual cycle; applications are lodged through the Direction de l'Orientation et des Bourses or embassy cultural services, with dates varying each year.

Key eligibility criteria

  • Open to Mauritanian citizens holding the required prior qualifications and admitted to an institution abroad. Since 2024 the scheme has been limited to master's and doctoral study.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully funded — tuition and a monthly stipend on government terms.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Fully funded — tuition and a monthly stipend on government terms.

Bourse Nationale Mauritanie – Study Abroad Scholarship eligibility

Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.

  • Open to Mauritanian citizens holding the required prior qualifications and admitted to an institution abroad. Since 2024 the scheme has been limited to master's and doctoral study.

Bourse Nationale Mauritanie – Study Abroad Scholarship document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the Bourse Nationale Mauritanie – Study Abroad Scholarship 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://procedures.gov.mr/fr/procedure/1775 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Open to Mauritanian citizens holding the required prior qualifications and admitted to an institution abroad. Since 2024 the scheme has been limited to master's and doctoral study.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Annual cycle; applications are lodged through the Direction de l'Orientation et des Bourses or embassy cultural services, with dates varying each year.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Bourse Nationale Mauritanie – Study Abroad Scholarship deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Annual cycle; applications are lodged through the Direction de l'Orientation et des Bourses or embassy cultural services, with dates varying each year.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      Annual cycle; applications are lodged through the Direction de l'Orientation et des Bourses or embassy cultural services, with dates varying each year.

      Provider deadline information: Annual cycle; applications are lodged through the Direction de l'Orientation et des Bourses or embassy cultural services, with dates varying each year.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Verified on the official Mauritanian government procedures portal during the September 2026 country-coverage sourcing pass; page returns HTTP 200. Scope narrowed to postgraduate study from 2024.
    Last checked 9/7/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Bourse Nationale Mauritanie – Study Abroad Scholarship?+

    Open to Mauritanian citizens holding the required prior qualifications and admitted to an institution abroad. Since 2024 the scheme has been limited to master's and doctoral study.

    What funding does the Bourse Nationale Mauritanie – Study Abroad Scholarship offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully funded — tuition and a monthly stipend on government terms.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Annual cycle; applications are lodged through the Direction de l'Orientation et des Bourses or embassy cultural services, with dates varying each year.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://procedures.gov.mr/fr/procedure/1775 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Open to Mauritanian citizens holding the required prior qualifications and admitted to an institution abroad. Since 2024 the scheme has been limited to master's and doctoral study.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Annual cycle; applications are lodged through the Direction de l'Orientation et des Bourses or embassy cultural services, with dates varying each year.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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