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THE MAURITIUS-AFRICA SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME(MASS) FOR THE YEAR 2025/2026

About the Mauritius-Africa Scholarship Scheme (MASS)

About the Mauritius-Africa Scholarship Scheme (MASS)

  • Eligibility: Open to resident citizens of African Union or African Commonwealth member
    states. Diploma applicants must be between 18 and 26 years old by January 1, 2026.
  • Benefits: Covers tuition fees up to MUR 100,000, a monthly living allowance of MUR
    16,500, free basic health care in public hospitals, and a return airfare to and from Mauritius.
  • The scholarship will also provide a pathway for students that successfully complete the
    Diploma programme to transition into a Bachelor’s Degree Programme.
  • Application Process: Applicants must have applied for at least one full-time on-campus
    program at a public higher education institution in Mauritius and submit proof of
    application with the scholarship request.
    Priority will be given to technical courses and hospitality-related programs, aligning
    with our focus on equipping students with practical, industry-relevant skills. More
    information on available programs can be found here: https://www.poly.ac.mu/

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