As part of its commitment to deliver the Chagossian Support
Package, the UK government has announced a programme of financial
support for individuals of Chagossian descent who wish to study
at Middlesex University Mauritius.
Middlesex University Mauritius is part of Middlesex University,
and offers highly regarded qualifications underpinned by the
British education system. The university campus is located on the
west coast of the island of Mauritius. The university offers a
range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in accounting,
advertising, business, computing, and law, as well as an
international foundation programme. Learn more about the
university on the Middlesex
University Mauritius website.
As a bursary recipient, you will benefit from full fee waivers,
free university accommodation, and a contribution toward living
costs, for a period of 1 year. Bursary awards for subsequent
years of study will depend on availability of UK government
funding and are not guaranteed.
To be eligible, you will need to prove that you were born on the
British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT)/Chagos Archipelago, or are
descended from someone who was.
If you are not a Mauritian citizen, you can still apply for a
bursary, but you will need to pay for your own travel costs to
Mauritius and obtain a student visa from the Mauritian
government.
The number of initial bursaries available is limited. If more
applications are received than the number of bursaries available,
bursary recipients will be selected by Middlesex University
Mauritius on the basis of academic merit.
If you are interested in applying for a bursary, complete
the Middlesex
University Mauritius’ online form and someone from the
university will be in touch with you.
Courses start in February 2023 and September 2023. If you would
like to apply for a bursary for a course starting in February
2023, you must register your interest using the online form by 10
January 2023 at the latest.
If you have any general queries about the bursary scheme or
studying at Middlesex University Mauritius, contact Vanessa
Ramchandar at v.ramchandar@mdx.ac.mu.
