Scholarships for Mauritania Students
Browse scholarships for students from Mauritania. This page lists 32 scholarships that specifically welcome Mauritania nationals (by nationality or region), plus scholarships open to all international students that you can also apply to. Always confirm each scholarship's eligibility and deadline before applying.
full fundingUniversity of Pretoria Commonwealth PhD Scholarship
Open to citizens of Commonwealth countries (excluding South Africa) who hold a master's degree completed at least two years before applying and are under 38 years of age at the time of application. Applicants must not be current or former master's or doctoral students at the University of Pretoria. The award funds full doctoral study at UP with tuition coverage, a living allowance, and research support.
Also open to all international students
full fundingJesus College Cambridge Arts Research Fellowship
Open to UK and international early-career researchers in the arts and humanities who hold an undergraduate degree and are in the final stages of a PhD or have recently completed one. Applicants must have fewer than five years of full-time research experience by 1 October 2026, with allowances for part-time research or mitigating circumstances. Selection is on research excellence and academic potential rather than nationality.
Frequently asked questions
How many scholarships are there for Mauritania students?
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At least 32 scholarships specifically welcome applicants from Mauritania, in addition to many scholarships open to all international students, all listed on this page.
Can students from Mauritania apply to scholarships open to all nationalities?
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Yes. Scholarships marked as open to all international students accept applicants from Mauritania; check each one's other requirements and deadline.
