The African Leadership College of Higher Education (ALCHE), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is offering fully funded scholarships through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The scholarships go to talented students from across the continent who show financial need, academic excellence and strong leadership potential. Scholars are expected to use the opportunity to make a real impact in their communities.
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarships are full-ride awards. They cover full tuition, plus additional financial support throughout the scholar's time at ALCHE.
Key Eligibility Criteria
- Financial Need: Be unable to afford ALCHE tuition through any other form of aid. You must show substantial socio-economic disadvantage, backed by official supporting documents.
- Academics: Be academically strong, meet ALCHE's admission criteria, and have national exam scores averaging at least a B.
- Leadership: Show strong leadership potential, active contribution to your community and a commitment to give back.
- Study Eligibility: Be a Mauritian citizen, or be readily eligible for a student residence permit in Mauritius.
Applications are especially encouraged from female applicants, applicants with physical or learning disabilities, and applicants aged 26 and below.
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Application Steps
- Apply for Admission: Start with an admissions application to ALCHE. Only applicants eligible for admission can apply for the scholarship.
- Eligibility Check: Submit some basic information to confirm you are eligible. Only eligible candidates move to the next step.
- Scholarship Application Form: Give details on your household income, humanitarian and guardianship status, and how your previous education was financed. You will also submit videos and essays on selected themes, referral letters from people in good standing in your community, and documents that back up what you declared.
- ALCHE Fit Challenge: Complete a series of online exercises that takes about 25 minutes on average.
- Review and Selection: The scholarship review committee assesses all submitted applications.
How to Apply
Start with the ALCHE admissions page, then submit the scholarship application form before November 14, 2026. For more details, visit the ALCHE Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program page.
Disclaimer
Edfrica shares opportunities for informational purposes only. Results and funding outcomes are not guaranteed.
