The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) has encouraged South African students to apply to study abroad.
The DHET, together with the Government of Mauritius, is offering scholarships to eligible South Africans for full-time, on-campus undergraduate and postgraduate programmes tenable in public Higher Education Institutions in Mauritius for the 2022 academic year.
Students aspiring to complete a diploma, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD may apply before or on Monday (31/01).
Various fields of study are available at participating public tertiary education institutions. Applications for medical degrees will not be considered, however, due to unresolved challenges with respect to clinical practice and registration.
Scholarship offers will cover tuition fees and course-related costs of up to MUR 100 000, and a monthly living allowance to the value of MUR 12 500.
Students will be entitled to free basic health care in public hospitals, and return airfare to and from Mauritius.
Prerequisites
To be eligible for scholarships, students must:
- be healthy South African citizens with a strong academic record;
- have an interest in studying in Mauritius;
- demonstrate a commitment to the development of South Africa;
- be available to study in Mauritius in April 2022;
- meet the entry criteria for their selected programme in Mauritius;
- meet the minimum academic requirements for entry into a similar programme at a South African university; and
- have proficiency in English.
For more information, interested parties can visit internationalscholarships.dhet.gov.za.
