The Kingdom of Morocco through the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation (AMCI) has offered the Government of Malawi 100 fully funded scholarships for the 2025/2026 academic year commencing in September 2025, distributed as follows:

1. Under-Graduate Studies: 50 Scholarships (including 30 scholarships for two-year vocational training diplomas)
2. Post-Graduate/Professional Studies: 30 Scholarships
3. Studies in the Southern Provinces Universities: 20 Scholarships

Applications are, therefore, invited from suitably qualified Malawians that meet the minimum requirements outlined below to apply for the Moroccan Government Scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year to study in Public Moroccan Universities and colleges. Applicants are encouraged to indicate more than one programme in their applications and also the institution offering the programme.

2. Priority Areas of Study

2.1 Under-Graduate Studies

The areas of study under this category include the following: Medical Studies (3), Paramedical Studies (4), Business and Management Studies (8), Architecture (1), Engineering and Technological Sciences (8), Agronomic and Veterinary Sciences (1) and other eligible programmes available on the AMCI website. Applicants must have 6 credits including English and must pay attention to specific programme requirements. Please visit www.amci.ma/publications for more details.

2.2 Post-Graduate/Professional Studies  

The areas of study under this category include the following: Economics and Management, Educational/Teaching and Human Development Studies, Socio-economic Development Studies, French Language and Literature Studies; and English Language and Literature Studies. Please visit www.enssup.gov.ma for more details.

2.3 Vocational Training Diplomas

The areas of study under this category include the following: Hotel and Tourism Management, Mechanics, Plumbing, Construction, Electrical, Tailoring and Design, Digital and Cinema Arts, Socio-Educational Agent, ICT Technician and other vocational training areas. Under this category, applicants must have credits in English and Mathematics and one the following Physics or Chemistry or Physical Science or General Sciences. Those seeking to upgrade their current qualifications in these areas may also apply. Please visit www.amci.ma/publications and the Office of Vocational Training and Labour Promotion on www.ofppt.ma for more details.

3. Training Costs Covered by the Scholarship

The Moroccan Government will meet the following training costs: Return Air Ticket, Tuition Fees, Medical Insurance and Student Allowance of $75 per month to cater for accommodation, meals medical insurance and other incidentals. Successful individual applicants and guardians are advised to provide for own financial resources, of up to $250.00 per month, as a top up to cover for living expenses not adequately covered by the scholarship.

4. Public Servants

Eligible public servants who are interested to apply for the scholarships must ensure that they meet Government training policy requirements. In addition to satisfying general eligibility criteria provided under 5, public servants shall be required to submit the following documents to help in determining whether they qualify for a Paid Study Leave or Unpaid Study Leave:

1. PSR 19 Form.
2. Letter of Recommendation from Controlling Officer or Head of Institution certifying that the officer is on a Prioritized Training Plan.

Public servants must submit their applications to:

The Secretary for Human Resource Management and Development, P.O. Box 30227, Lilongwe 3, Attention: Mr. F.E. Linje

5. General Eligibility Application Criteria

Interested applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Must be a Malawian.
2. Be aged between 19-23 by September 2025 for those applying for Vocational Training and Under-Graduate Scholarships. Those applying for Post-Graduate Scholarships must be not more than 45 years old by September 2025.
3. Must have MSCE obtained no later than 2023 for those applying for Vocational Training and Under-Graduate Scholarships. Those applying for Post-Graduate Scholarships must have a relevant Bachelors and Masters Certificate.
4. Must have Academic Transcript(s) for those applying for Post-Graduate Scholarships.
5. Must have a Valid Passport (those without a passport should still apply but must immediately start the application process).
6. Must attach copies of their National ID and birth certificate
7. Must indicate details of parents’ occupation and dates of birth in the application letter
8. Must have a Police Criminal Report and attach a photocopy as they will be required to submit the original to AMCI should they be successful.
9. Must have a Medical Report and attach a photocopy as they will be required to submit the original to AMCI should they be successful.
10. Must have an updated Curriculum Vitae.

Those with knowledge of French Language will have an added advantage, as teaching will be conducted in French. All successful applicants will undergo a one-year French Language Course before being enrolled and registered in their respective chosen Diploma or Degree Courses. Applicants are therefore advised to take French Language classes prior to their departure for Morocco.

6. Method of Application

Interested applicants must submit a letter of application stating clearly their desired area of study, date of birth and contact phone number(s). Copies of the academic documents must be certified/ authenticated by a Commissioner of Oaths. The closing date for receiving applications is 10^th June, 2025.  Applications (for those not working in the Public Service) must be addressed or submitted to the address below:

The Secretary for Higher Education,

Private Bag 328,

Lilongwe 3.

Attention: Ms. P. Ngwira.