Moroccan students carry something most international applicants don’t: genuine trilingual ability. Arabic, French, and increasingly English, this combination opens scholarship doors across three continents that are simply closed to monolingual applicants.
France has dedicated scholarship pathways for Moroccan students that no other nationality can access. Francophone programs across Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada actively recruit Moroccan applicants. Arabic-taught programs in Turkey and the Gulf welcome Moroccans warmly. And English-medium programs in Germany, China, the UK, Korea, and Japan are fully accessible.
Morocco is also listed on the OECD-DAC developing country list, which unlocks government-funded scholarship programs that students from wealthier nations cannot apply for.
This guide covers the top fully funded scholarships for Moroccan students in 2026-2027, with honest information about eligibility, funding, and what it actually takes to compete.
1. French Government Scholarships — France
Morocco and France share one of the strongest bilateral scholarship relationships in the world.
Excellence Scholarship for French Grandes Ecoles A partnership between Morocco’s Ministry of National Education and the French Embassy in Morocco. The Franco-Moroccan selection committee awards approximately 200 scholarships annually to Moroccan students for Master’s programs at France’s elite Grandes Ecoles — Sciences Po, HEC Paris, Ecole Polytechnique.
Coverage: Monthly living allowance, social coverage, tuition support.
Deadline: Applications typically open June–August annually. Check the French Embassy in Rabat for current cycle details.
Campus France Morocco Campus France manages general French government scholarships for Moroccan students: Excellence Scholarships for top Master’s applicants, research scholarships for PhD candidates, and short-term research mobility grants.
Language: French proficiency required. DELF/DALF B2 minimum for most programs.
Apply through: institutfrancais-maroc.com and campusfrance.org/ma
2. DAAD Scholarships — Germany
DAAD EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses) For working professionals with at least two years of experience after their Bachelor’s. Covers approximately EUR 850/month living allowance, health insurance, and travel allowance. Tuition is free at German public universities.
Fields: engineering, environmental sciences, economics, public health, agriculture, social sciences, media studies.
DAAD Helmut Schmidt Programme For future leaders in governance, law, economics, and political science. Monthly stipend EUR 992, health insurance, travel support.
Language: No IELTS needed for English-medium programs — free MOI Certificate accepted.
Deadline: Most programs October–January.
Apply at: daad.de
3. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degrees — Europe
Morocco’s status as a “Partner Country” applicant means you compete in a less crowded pool and receive higher funding than EU students.
Coverage: Full tuition, EUR 1,400/month living allowance, travel and installation allowances, health insurance.
Strong programs for Moroccan students:
- MESPOM — Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management
- Global Studies (EMGS) — International relations
- ReD Global — Religious Diversity and Globalisation (Netherlands, Portugal, Spain)
- NeuroData — Brain and Data Science (Croatia, Finland, Italy, Netherlands)
- NORISK — Risk Assessment, Civil Infrastructure
Deadlines: Most programs November–January.
Apply at: eacea.ec.europa.eu
Language note: Many programs offered in France, Belgium, or Switzerland specifically value French proficiency — a genuine edge for Moroccan applicants.
4. Italian Government Scholarship (MAECI) — Italy
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI) offers scholarships to international students including Moroccans for Master’s and PhD degrees.
Coverage: Full tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance. No IELTS required.
Deadline: Usually July each year — July 20, 2026 for current cycle.
Apply at: esteri.it/en/servizi-consolari-e-visti/italiani-all-estero/borse-di-studio-per-stranieri/
Italy’s universities are strong in architecture, engineering, design, medicine, and arts — and cost of living is significantly lower than Northern Europe.
5. Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) — China
Morocco is a Belt and Road Initiative partner country, making Moroccan students eligible for the Silk Road Scholarship, a dedicated CSC track with country-specific quotas.
Coverage: Full tuition, free university dormitory, CNY 3,000/month (Master’s), CNY 3,500/month (PhD), medical insurance.
Requirements: No IELTS — MOI Certificate accepted. No universal GPA minimum.
Deadline: February–May 2027 depending on university.
Apply at: study.csc.edu.cn
Best fields: Civil engineering, architecture, environmental science, computer science, petroleum engineering.
6. Chevening Scholarship — United Kingdom
Coverage: Full tuition (no cap), monthly living allowance (~GBP 1,236 in London), return airfare, visa fee reimbursement.
Requirements: Moroccan national, Bachelor’s degree, at least two years of work experience, IELTS 6.5, must return to Morocco for two years after the scholarship.
Deadline: Applications open August 2026, close November 5, 2026.
Apply at: chevening.org
7. Turkiye Burslari — Turkey
Practical for Moroccan students — Arabic familiarity, Islamic cultural compatibility, North African student communities in Turkish cities, no IELTS required.
Coverage: Full tuition, free dormitory, monthly stipend, Turkish language course (paid), one-way airfare, health insurance.
Requirements: No IELTS. Minimum 75% equivalent GPA (70% for medicine). Under 30 for Master’s.
Deadline: January–February 2027.
Apply at: tbbs.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr
8. Korean Government Scholarship (GKS) — South Korea
Minimum GPA of 2.64/4.0 — one of the lowest requirements of any major scholarship globally.
Coverage: Full tuition, KRW 1,000,000/month (~USD 700), one year free Korean language training, round-trip airfare, settlement allowance, medical insurance.
Requirements: No IELTS — MOI Certificate accepted.
Deadline: Embassy Track February–March 2027.
Apply through: Korean Embassy in Rabat.
9. Singapore Government Scholarship — Singapore
Coverage: Full tuition, monthly stipend, airfare, settlement allowance, medical insurance.
Deadline: Usually December — December 1, 2026 for next cycle.
NUS and NTU are consistently ranked among Asia’s top universities, strong for engineering, computer science, and business.
10. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships — Switzerland
EPFL, University of Geneva, and University of Lausanne are natural fits given Morocco’s French-speaking academic tradition.
Coverage: Full tuition, CHF 1,920/month (~EUR 2,000), health insurance, accommodation allowance.
Requirements: Postgraduate research (Master’s research or PhD), strong academic record and research proposal.
Deadline: October–December 2026.
11. Stipendium Hungaricum — Hungary
Less competitive than DAAD or Chevening and fully funded.
Coverage: Full tuition, HUF 43,700/month (~EUR 115), free accommodation or housing allowance, health insurance.
Requirements: Apply through Morocco’s Ministry of Higher Education sending partner.
Deadline: January–February 2027.
Apply at: stipendiumhungaricum.hu
12. MEXT Scholarship — Japan
Coverage: Full tuition, approximately JPY 143,000–147,000/month (~USD 950), return airfare, free Japanese language training.
Embassy Track deadline: April–June 2026, check Japanese Embassy Rabat for Morocco-specific dates.
University Track: October–December 2026 for 2027 intake.
Morocco’s French Language Advantage — How to Use It
Most scholarship guides ignore this. Moroccan students have a structural advantage in a specific set of programs:
Programs where French proficiency is a genuine competitive edge:
- French Grandes Ecoles (dedicated Moroccan quota)
- Swiss Francophone universities (EPFL, UNIL, UNIGE)
- Belgian universities (UCLouvain, KU Leuven French programs)
- Canadian Francophone universities (Universite de Montreal, Laval)
- Erasmus Mundus programs with French partner institutions
Many Moroccan students apply exclusively to English-medium programs and ignore Francophone options — leaving less competitive pools untouched.
Scholarships Without IELTS for Moroccan Students
| Scholarship | English Test Required? |
|---|---|
| DAAD Germany | MOI Certificate accepted |
| CSC China | MOI Certificate accepted |
| GKS Korea | No test required |
| Turkiye Burslari | No test required |
| Italian MAECI | No IELTS required |
| Stipendium Hungaricum | Varies by program |
| Chevening UK | IELTS 6.5 required |
| Erasmus Mundus | Varies by consortium |
Use ScholarWing’s free MOI Certificate Generator: scholarwing.com/free-moi-generator/
Scholarship Deadlines at a Glance
| Scholarship | Country | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| French Grandes Ecoles | France | Jun–Aug |
| DAAD EPOS | Germany | Oct–Jan |
| Italian MAECI | Italy | July 20 |
| Chevening | UK | November 5 |
| Erasmus Mundus | Europe | Nov–Jan |
| CSC China | China | Feb–May |
| Turkiye Burslari | Turkey | Jan–Feb |
| GKS Korea | South Korea | Feb–Mar |
| Singapore Govt | Singapore | December |
| Swiss Excellence | Switzerland | Oct–Dec |
| Stipendium Hungaricum | Hungary | Jan–Feb |
| MEXT Japan | Japan | Apr–Jun (Embassy) |
Documents Most Programs Require
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and official transcripts
- CV — academic format, 2 pages maximum
- Motivation letter (customized per scholarship)
- Two recommendation letters
- Research proposal or study plan
- Passport copy
- Language certificate — IELTS, TOEFL, or MOI Certificate
- Medical certificate (CSC and some others)
- Work experience letter (DAAD, Chevening)
Free tools for every document: scholarwing.com
FAQ
Which fully funded scholarships are available for Moroccan students?
French Grandes Ecoles, DAAD, Erasmus Mundus, Italian MAECI, CSC China, Chevening, Turkiye Burslari, GKS Korea, Swiss Excellence, Stipendium Hungaricum, Singapore Government, and MEXT Japan.
Do Moroccan students need IELTS?
Not for most programs. DAAD, CSC, GKS, Italian MAECI, and Turkiye Burslari accept a free MOI Certificate or no English test at all.
Which scholarship has the lowest GPA requirement?
GKS Korea (minimum 2.64/4.0) and CSC China (no universal minimum).
Can Moroccan students use French language proficiency for scholarships?
Yes, French proficiency is a direct advantage for French government scholarships, Swiss Francophone universities, Canadian Francophone programs, and Erasmus Mundus consortia with French partner institutions.
Can Moroccan students apply for CSC Silk Road Scholarship?
Yes, Morocco is a BRI partner country.
When should I start preparing?
3-6 months before the deadline. For DAAD and Chevening (November deadlines), start in June-August 2026.