Mauritius Government Announces 15 Full Scholarships for Kenyans for 2025/2026 Academic Year; How to Apply
The Government of Mauritius has officially opened applications for 15 fully funded scholarships for Kenyan students for the 2025/2026 academic year. The scholarships target outstanding learners wishing to pursue Undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD degree programmes in accredited Mauritian universities.
The opportunity is offered through the Mauritius-Africa Scholarship Scheme, a competitive program designed to strengthen educational cooperation with African countries.
According to the Ministry of Education (Kenya), all scholarship details, eligibility criteria, and application guidelines are available on:
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Ministry of Education – Kenya:
http://www.education.go.ke -
Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology – Mauritius:
https://tertiaryeducation.govmu.org/te/index.php/mass/
Available Scholarship Categories
The 15 scholarships are distributed across three study levels:
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Undergraduate Degrees
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Master’s Degrees
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Doctoral (PhD) Degrees
Applicants will benefit from:
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Full tuition coverage
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Monthly stipend
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Accommodation support
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Air travel arrangements (as per program guidelines)
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Medical and travel insurance provisions
Application Deadline
23rd February 2026
5:00 PM (Kenyan Time)
All applications must be submitted before the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
Where to Find Application Forms & Requirements
Full application instructions—including eligibility criteria, required documents, program duration, recognized institutions, and submission steps—are provided on both ministry websites.
Applicants are strongly advised to:
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Read all instructions carefully
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Ensure all documents are certified
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Follow submission procedures exactly as outlined
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Apply early to avoid last-minute delays
Issuer
Ministry of Education
State Department for Higher Education, Kenya






