ALCHE Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027 in Mauritius

The African Leadership College of Higher Education (ALCHE) in Mauritius, part of the African Leadership group, offers full-ride scholarships through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program to talented students from across Africa who can't afford university.

What the scholarship covers

• Full tuition for your undergraduate degree
• Additional financial support throughout your time at ALCHE

ALCHE says very limited scholarships are available in each intake.

Degrees at ALCHE

• BSc (Hons) Computer Science
• BSc Software Engineering
• BSc (Hons) Entrepreneurial Leadership
• BSc (Hons) International Business and Trade

All students first complete a Leadership Core year, then choose their degree.

Who can apply

• Financial need: you can't afford ALCHE tuition even with other aid, and can show this with official documents
• Academics: you meet ALCHE's admission criteria, with national exam results of at least a B average
• Leadership: clear evidence of leadership potential and community involvement
• Able to study in Mauritius: a Mauritian citizen, or able to get a student residence permit

Especially encouraged to apply: young women, people with physical or learning disabilities, and applicants aged 26 or under.

How to apply

1. Apply for admission to ALCHE. Only applicants eligible for admission can apply for the scholarship.
2. Eligibility check: submit information to confirm you qualify.
3. Scholarship application form: household income, personal and guardian details, how your education has been paid for, essays and video answers, referral letters and supporting documents.
4. ALCHE Fit Challenge: a short online test, about 25 minutes.
5. Review and selection by the scholarship committee.

Official page: https://alcheducation.com/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program/

Deadline

14 November 2026 for the February 2027 intake, as reported. ALCHE says applications are ongoing and places are very limited, so apply as early as you can.

Tips

• Start your ALCHE admission application now. You can't apply for the scholarship without it.
• Gather proof of financial need early: income letters, school fee records and similar documents.
• Use your essays and video to show real leadership: a project you started, a group you led, or a problem you solved in your community.
• Don't pay anyone. Applying is done only through ALCHE's official website.