Who is eligible for the Scholarships at ALCHE?

ALCHE in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation offers the ALCHE Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, which provides fully-funded scholarships to exceptionally deserving and talented students from across the continent. These scholarships are full-ride scholarships awarded to students who demonstrate financial need, academic excellence and great leadership potential in using the scholarship opportunity as a valuable tool in making a meaningful impact in their community.

Scholarships offered at ALCHE are full-ride scholarships covering full tuition and additional financial support throughout the scholars’ journey at ALCHE. 

Please note that very limited scholarships are available per admission intake.

Eligibility Requirements for the Mastercard Foundation scholarships

1. Applicants must be otherwise unable to afford ALCHE tuition with any other form of aid. Individuals must demonstrate financial need and substantial socio-economic disadvantage, which acceptable official supporting documents can clearly verify. 

2. Individuals meeting the following descriptions are especially encouraged to apply;

   1. Female applicants

   2. Individuals with physical or learning disabilities (see the various definitions of disabilities here and here)

   3. Aged 25 and below

3. Be academically strong with clear potential to thrive at ALCHE

   1. Meet ALCHE admission criteria

   2. Strong National Exam Scores of at least a B

4. Applicants must demonstrate the following qualities;

   1. Evidence of strong leadership potential 

   2. Evidence of active contribution in their communities and commitment to leverage this opportunity to give back to their communities

5. Must be eligible to study in Mauritius

   1. Be a Mauritian citizen or;

   2. Be readily eligible for a student residence permit; find more details here

Please note that these scholarships are only available upon admission to ALCHE. No other form of aid or scholarship is currently available once one is enrolled to ALCHE.

To find out more about the Scholarship Application Process - please go through the ALCHE Scholarship Application guide for more details and guidance on how to apply.