African
students can avail themselves of the Mauritius-Africa Scholarships 2014 scheme.
Financial Conditions of the award / Value of
the Studentship
The Government of Mauritius will provide to
studentship beneficiaries a monthly living allowance of Rs 8,300 (USD 266
approx.) and will meet tuition fees at the level of Rs 100,000 (USD 3205
approx.) yearly.
Admission in a University in Mauritius
- To
be eligible for this studentship, students must have secured a conditional
offer in a course at undergraduate degree level at the University. The
copy of the letter of conditional offer must be submitted along with the
application.
- Candidates
should indicate in their applications the name of the institution and the
title and course code of the programme to which they have been
admitted.
- Candidates
should ensure that the certified copies of certificates, transcripts of
secondary school results, mark sheets relating to their qualifications are
submitted along with their applications for a studentship. Non-submission
of these documents will result in the elimination from the award of the
studentship.
- All
applications will have to be made through the Ministry of Education or the
equivalent Ministry of the country of the applicant, on the prescribed
format with the necessary supporting documents.
- All
applications are to include a medical report and an AIDS-free certificate
before the studentship is approved.
- Self
-financing candidates already studying in Mauritius in an undergraduate
programme before July 2013 will not be converted into studentships.
- The
studentship holders would be required to sign an undertaking to return to
their home country as soon as the studentship comes to an end.
- The
candidates, once selected, should:
- Be
available to commence their academic studies in Mauritius by the start of
the academic year of the respective institution where they have been
admitted;
- Be
attending full-time and on-campus (not distance learning) programme;
- Not
be in receipt of a full fee studentship from any other source;
- Be
able to pay any outstanding costs not covered by the studentship.
Duration of the award and age limit
- Up
to 4 years depending on the course duration
- To
be eligible for the scholarship candidates should not be more than 25
years of age.
Tuition fees and course related costs
- A
provision of up to Rs 100,000 (USD 3205 approx.) yearly will be allocated
to each beneficiary for this studentship to meet tuition fees and related
course costs.
- Candidates
could be allowed to change course or institution taking into consideration
their payment capacity beyond the scholarship limit of Rs 100,000 (USD
3205 approx.), provided that the students have not yet embarked on the
programme or no funds have been disbursed.
Living allowance
- An
all-inclusive living allowance will be paid at an approved rate of Rs
8,300 (USD 266 approx.) monthly for full academic year and renewed upon
submission of evidence from the University of having successfully enrolled
for next academic year for day to day expenses. No stipend will be
released during any period of vacation leave abroad except for the house
rent which should not be for more than two months.
- Awardees
will have to inform the Tertiary Education Commission and the Ministry of
Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology in case they have to
leave Mauritius for any personal reason or otherwise. During the period of
their stay outside Mauritius, they will not be eligible to the stipend.
Travel to Mauritius
- International
air travel (Economy class-student fare) by the most economical route at
the start and end of studentship only.
- Students
should inform the university or institution to which they have been
admitted of their travel schedule well in advance.
Medical and Travel Insurance
- Arrangements
for Medical and Travel insurance in Mauritius will have to be borne by the
students themselves.
- Students
will have access to public hospitals for medical treatment.
Visas
- Student
visa will be arranged for and issued by the Government of Mauritius.
- Students
should ensure that they get their visa, in case a visa is required, to
enter Mauritius and should seek a full briefing on Mauritius’ living
conditions, the details of the programme and institution that they will be
attending.
Passport
Students must have a valid passport for the
duration of course applied for.
Accommodation
- Students
will have to make prior arrangements with the University of their choice
in Mauritius with regards to accommodation facilities available and make
arrangements accordingly.
- The
Institution receiving the student should make all the necessary arrangements
to facilitate the visa, reception at the airport and assist the student to
obtain an appropriate accommodation.
Submission of Annual progress report
- Students
will have to submit annual/academic progress reports for continuation of
studentship payments.
- A
bi annual report on the students should be submitted to the Study
Mauritius Office of the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science, Research
and Technology by the institution concerned.
Travelling
- Students
who choose to have their immediate family members join them in Mauritius
will be responsible for their financial support.
- If
a student decides to return to his/her country before the completion of
the source, he/she would not be entitled to a return passage. The
expenditure should be met by the student himself/herself.
- The
student will not be entitled to a refund of any expenses related to
his/her travel outside Mauritius during vacation or the duration of the
course.
Applications for additional grants
- No
application for additional grants will be entertained by the Government of
Mauritius.
- For
students who are pursuing science courses, the expenditure on laboratory
chemicals and other incidental expenses should be borne by themselves.
Fieldwork/Leave to work away
Any cost pertaining to fieldwork or leave will
have to be borne by the student.
Renewal of Studentship
- Studentships
are provided on a yearly basis to students subject to successful
completion of each year of study.
- The
Government of Mauritius will discontinue the studentship payment in case
student fails his examination and same will be renewed on submission of
having succeeded his/her examination.
Deadline for Submission of Applications: 30
June 2014.
For
more information and application please visit the Mauritius-Africa Scholarships 2014 page.
