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Tunisia

Tunisian government cooperation scholarship (bourse de coopération bilatérale)

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MESRS), International Cooperation Directorate (DGCI)

licence / master / doctorate (candidates holding at least the baccalaureate proposed by partner countries)By nomination
Coverage
Seat in a public institution with or without a monthly scholarship; guide table (c.2020) lists monthly amounts in TND: first three licence years 120 (1,320 per academic year), master year 1 160 (1,760), master year 2 200 (2,200), engineering year 2 160 (1,760), doctorate 250 (3,000). University housing and restaurant access follow DGCI approval.
Deadline
Communicated each year to Tunisian missions abroad and embassies accredited in Tunisia; no public date.
Eligibility
Only candidates officially proposed to DGCI by their country's authorities and accepted by the departments/institutions are eligible; age limits 18-23 for first cycle depending on institution; baccalaureate with at least "Bien" for competitive fields and "Assez Bien" for others; master/PhD need a qualifying degree. Amounts are from a c.2020 guide and may have changed.
Provider
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MESRS), International Cooperation Directorate (DGCI)

How to apply

  • Candidates for this scholarship are selected through the relevant institution in your country; verify the individual-application route on the official page.
  • Check the year, deadline and eligibility criteria on the official application page.
  • Prepare your statement of purpose, transcript and references early.
  • Be careful with intermediaries that charge application fees; official scholarship applications are usually free.

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