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Bourses Nationales Tunisie – Study Abroad Scholarships

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

Tunisia's main government scholarship scheme sending Tunisian students abroad for undergraduate, master's and doctoral degrees.

Provider
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique (Tunisia)
Host country
Tunisia
Deadline
Annual national competition; applications and results are published on the BEST portal each cycle.
Region
Africa

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Open to Tunisian citizens admitted to accredited foreign institutions who meet the academic merit criteria set by the ministry.
Funding
Fully funded — tuition plus a monthly stipend, with exact scope set by the relevant bilateral agreement.
Study level
Undergraduate, Masters, PhD
Deadline
Annual national competition; applications and results are published on the BEST portal each cycle.

Key eligibility criteria

  • Open to Tunisian citizens admitted to accredited foreign institutions who meet the academic merit criteria set by the ministry.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully funded — tuition plus a monthly stipend, with exact scope set by the relevant bilateral agreement.

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 plus a monthly stipend, with exact scope set by the relevant bilateral agreement.

Bourses Nationales Tunisie – Study Abroad Scholarships eligibility

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  • Open to Tunisian citizens admitted to accredited foreign institutions who meet the academic merit criteria set by the ministry.

Bourses Nationales Tunisie – Study Abroad Scholarships 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 Bourses Nationales Tunisie – Study Abroad Scholarships 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://best.rnu.tn/ 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 Tunisian citizens admitted to accredited foreign institutions who meet the academic merit criteria set by the ministry.. 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 national competition; applications and results are published on the BEST portal each cycle.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Bourses Nationales Tunisie – Study Abroad Scholarships deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Annual national competition; applications and results are published on the BEST portal each cycle.. 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 national competition; applications and results are published on the BEST portal each cycle.

      Provider deadline information: Annual national competition; applications and results are published on the BEST portal each cycle.. 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 Tunisian BEST scholarship portal during the September 2026 country-coverage sourcing pass; 2026-2027 cycle results published, page returns HTTP 200.
    Last checked 9/7/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Bourses Nationales Tunisie – Study Abroad Scholarships?+

    Open to Tunisian citizens admitted to accredited foreign institutions who meet the academic merit criteria set by the ministry.

    What funding does the Bourses Nationales Tunisie – Study Abroad Scholarships offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully funded — tuition plus a monthly stipend, with exact scope set by the relevant bilateral agreement.. 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 national competition; applications and results are published on the BEST portal each cycle.. 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://best.rnu.tn/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Open to Tunisian citizens admitted to accredited foreign institutions who meet the academic merit criteria set by the ministry.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Annual national competition; applications and results are published on the BEST portal each cycle.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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