Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at ALCHE: Full-Ride Scholarships in Mauritius

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the African Leadership College of Higher Education (ALCHE) offers full-ride scholarships to talented students who demonstrate financial need, academic achievement and leadership potential. Based in Mauritius, ALCHE aims to help young people use higher education to create meaningful change in their communities.

Scholarship consideration depends on meeting ALCHE’s admission requirements, the scholarship eligibility criteria and the availability of awards. Very limited scholarships are available per intake.

What the scholarship covers

The scholarship is described as a full-ride award covering full tuition and additional financial support during study at ALCHE. The published page does not itemize every allowance or specify a cash amount. Applicants should confirm the detailed award terms during the scholarship process.

Who can apply?

• Meet ALCHE’s admissions criteria and demonstrate strong national examination results of at least a B average.
• Show substantial socioeconomic disadvantage and an inability to afford ALCHE tuition through other forms of aid.
• Provide acceptable official documents verifying financial need and other information declared.
• Demonstrate strong leadership potential, active community contribution and a commitment to giving back.
• Be eligible to study in Mauritius, either as a Mauritian citizen or through eligibility for a student residence permit.

Female applicants, people with physical or learning disabilities, and applicants aged 26 or below are especially encouraged to apply. These are stated encouragement categories; applicants must still satisfy the complete admissions and scholarship criteria.

How the application process works

1. Begin your ALCHE admission application. Only applicants who qualify for admission can proceed with scholarship consideration.
2. Complete the eligibility check. Provide the information requested to establish whether you may continue to the scholarship application.
3. Submit the scholarship application. Prepare household income information, personal circumstances, previous education financing details, essays or videos, referral letters and supporting documents.
4. Complete the ALCHE Fit Challenge. The online exercises take approximately 25 minutes and help assess your fit with the institution’s learning model.
5. Await review and selection. The scholarship committee reviews completed applications; admission alone does not guarantee an award.

Documents to prepare

For admission, prepare national examination results, secondary school transcripts, evidence of English proficiency and identification documents. International applicants should have a valid passport and review student residence permit requirements.

For the scholarship, be ready to verify household income, guardianship or humanitarian circumstances where relevant, and previous education financing. Referral letters should come from people in good standing in your community. Follow the application’s specific instructions for each document and narrative response.

Admission dates and scholarship availability

The current admissions page advertises the February 2027 intake, with deadlines of 14 November 2026 for international students and 23 January 2027 for Mauritian students. These are admission deadlines, not a separately confirmed scholarship deadline.

Confirm whether Mastercard Foundation scholarship places remain available for your intended intake before relying on an award to finance your studies. You can contact ALCHE at info@alcheducation.com.

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Review the scholarship requirements and application guide