Scholarships for Mauritian students
Find fully funded scholarships and fellowships open to Mauritian students — from Chevening and Commonwealth to Eiffel Excellence, AUF, Australia Awards and Erasmus Mundus.
Mauritius's bilingual French–English academic system and Commonwealth membership unlock one of the most flexible scholarship pipelines in Africa. Recurring funders include Chevening, Commonwealth Master's and Shared, Eiffel Excellence, AUF mobility, Australia Awards Africa and Erasmus Mundus.
Where Mauritians win. The UK (Chevening, Commonwealth, Rhodes constituency), France (Eiffel, AUF), Australia (Australia Awards), the EU (Erasmus Mundus) and the U.S. (Fulbright Mauritius).
Calendar. Eiffel closes early January, Australia Awards February–April, Chevening early November, Commonwealth Master's October, AUF March–May, and Erasmus Mundus January–February.
See the full list of opportunities currently open to Mauritian applicants below, or browse our Africa-wide scholarships hub for awards open continent-wide.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for scholarships for Mauritian students?
Mauritian citizens at the Bachelors, Masters and PhD level can apply, subject to each programme's academic and language requirements.
Which scholarships fund Mauritian students most often?
Chevening, Commonwealth Master's and Shared, Eiffel Excellence, AUF, Australia Awards Africa, Erasmus Mundus and Fulbright Mauritius.
Do Mauritian applicants need IELTS or TOEFL?
Mauritius's bilingual French–English system means most UK, US, French and Australian universities accept Medium-of-Instruction or DELF/DALF documentation. Some programmes still require IELTS, TOEFL or DELF.
Are PhD scholarships available for Mauritian researchers?
Yes — DAAD doctoral, Commonwealth PhD, Erasmus Mundus Joint Doctorates, French CDSN PhD contracts and AUF doctoral mobility regularly fund Mauritian doctoral candidates.
Are there undergraduate scholarships for Mauritian students?
Yes — MasterCard Foundation Scholars at the African Leadership University and partner universities, plus need-based aid at top U.S. liberal-arts colleges.
How often is this list refreshed?
Daily. Closed scholarships are removed and new opportunities are added as soon as our editors verify them with the official sponsor.
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