Last verified: 27 September 2026. Scholarship deadlines and funding terms change by programme. Always confirm the latest call through Tunisia’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the scholarship provider, or the host university before applying.
2026/2027 Scholarship Status
Several 2026/2027 scholarship calls for Tunisian students have already closed, including Tunisia–Morocco/Algeria exchange scholarships and the 2026/27 MITACS Globalink research route in Canada. The strongest immediate preparation opportunity is now Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters for 2027 entry, because most programme applications fall between October and January. Autumn 2026 is therefore the right time to shortlist programmes, prepare transcripts, contact referees and organise application documents.
Tunisian students can access scholarships through more than one route: national grants, bilateral exchange programmes, foreign-government scholarships, university funding, international master’s programmes and research mobility schemes.
The challenge is that these opportunities are scattered across different portals and often target different study levels. A scholarship for a 2026 Baccalaureate graduate is not the same as a research grant for a final-year university student or a fully funded master’s award abroad.
This guide explains the main scholarships for Tunisian students in 2026/2027, which opportunities are currently closed, what may reopen, and how to build a realistic funding plan.
What Scholarship Routes Are Available to Tunisian Students?
Tunisian applicants can generally explore six funding routes:
- National university grants and loans
- Bilateral scholarships with countries such as Morocco and Algeria
- Foreign study opportunities announced by Tunisia’s Ministry of Higher Education
- Research and mobility programmes such as MITACS Globalink
- International scholarships such as Erasmus Mundus
- University-specific merit, need-based or partial tuition awards
The best route depends on your current qualification, intended study destination and whether you need full or partial funding.
1. Tunisia Government Scholarships and University Grants
Tunisia has a national framework for university scholarships and loans for higher-education students. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research publishes the governing rules and current student-support information through its official portal.
These domestic grants are distinct from international scholarships. They are designed around Tunisia’s own higher-education system and may depend on factors such as enrolment status, household circumstances and the applicable national regulations.
Students should consult the Ministry’s official scholarship and university-loan regulations and the relevant student-services office rather than relying on social-media claims about automatic eligibility.
2. Morocco and Algeria Scholarships for 2026 Baccalaureate Holders
For the 2026/2027 academic year, Tunisia’s Ministry of Higher Education opened applications for Tunisian students to study at public universities in Morocco and Algeria under student-exchange arrangements.
The call targeted holders of the 2026 Tunisian Baccalaureate. According to the Ministry’s current scholarship page, the deadline was 16 August 2026 at 23:59 Tunis time.
This means the 2026/2027 cycle is now closed, but the route is important because similar Tunisia–Morocco exchange scholarships have appeared in previous years.
Students expecting to complete the Baccalaureate in a future cycle should monitor the Ministry’s scholarships and university-loans page from mid-year onward.
3. MITACS Globalink Research Scholarships in Canada
Another recurring route is the Tunisia–MITACS cooperation programme for final-year research projects in Canada.
For 2026/2027, Tunisia’s Ministry announced scholarships for students undertaking final-study projects through the MITACS Globalink research programme. The published deadline was 16 September 2026.
That deadline has now passed, but the programme is worth monitoring because the Ministry has published Globalink calls across multiple previous academic years.
This opportunity is not a general undergraduate scholarship. It is a research-mobility route linked to final-study projects, so applicants should check their academic stage and institutional eligibility carefully.
4. Jordan University Scholarships and Study Places
Tunisia’s Ministry also published a 2026/2027 call for scholarships and university places at Jordanian universities for Tunisian students residing in Jordan and Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
The 2026 call accepted applications from 5 to 10 September 2026.
This opportunity had a specific residency condition, so it should not be treated as a scholarship open automatically to every Tunisian student.
The lesson is important: always read nationality, residence and study-level conditions before assuming that a scholarship announcement applies to you.
5. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Scholarships
For Tunisian graduates seeking a fully funded master’s degree abroad, Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are among the strongest international options.
The European Commission states that students from all over the world can apply to Erasmus Mundus Joint Master programmes. The best-ranked applicants may receive full scholarships covering participation costs and contributing toward travel, visa and living expenses.
Most Erasmus Mundus programmes accept applications between October and January for studies beginning the following academic year.
The European Commission also announced in July 2026 that 37 newly selected Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters would begin opening student applications in autumn 2026 for programmes starting in September 2027.
Applicants should use the official Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters portal and apply directly to the consortium running their chosen programme.
What Erasmus Mundus Funding Can Include
- Programme participation costs
- Travel support
- Visa-related support
- Living allowance
- Study across multiple participating universities
For the current programme framework, the EU scholarship contribution for individuals can reach €1,400 per month for up to 24 months, subject to the rules of the selected programme.
6. Scholarships Offered by Foreign Universities and Governments
Tunisian students can also apply for scholarships offered directly by foreign governments, universities and international organisations.
The key is to verify that Tunisia appears among the eligible nationalities or that the scholarship is explicitly open worldwide.
Do not assume that every scholarship promoted online is available to Tunisian applicants. Country restrictions, degree level, language requirements and prior study can all affect eligibility.
AfricanBase’s scholarship discovery guide for African students explains how to shortlist international opportunities and verify eligibility before investing time in an application.
Can Tunisian Students Get Fully Funded Scholarships?
Yes, but “fully funded” should be used carefully.
Some international programmes, including selected Erasmus Mundus scholarships, provide substantial support across tuition, participation costs and living expenses.
Other opportunities may cover only tuition, provide a monthly grant, fund research travel, or offer a subsidised study place.
Before describing an award as fully funded, confirm whether it actually covers the major costs of study.
Scholarships for Tunisian Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate applicants should pay particular attention to bilateral government scholarships and exchange programmes announced shortly after Baccalaureate results.
The 2026 Morocco and Algeria scholarship call is a good example of this route because it specifically targeted 2026 Baccalaureate holders.
Students who miss a government exchange deadline should also investigate institutional scholarships and partial fee reductions at their intended university.
Scholarships for Tunisian Master’s and PhD Students
Postgraduate applicants typically have a wider range of options, including Erasmus Mundus, foreign-government awards, university funding, doctoral mobility and bilateral research programmes.
Research-focused students should monitor both Tunisia’s Ministry of Higher Education and the international-relations office of their university because some opportunities are distributed through institutional channels rather than through public mass applications.
What Documents Should Tunisian Applicants Prepare?
- Valid passport or national identity documentation
- Baccalaureate certificate or university degree
- Academic transcripts
- Curriculum vitae
- Motivation letter or statement of purpose
- Language certificates where required
- Recommendation letters for postgraduate applications
- Research proposal for some doctoral or mobility programmes
- Proof of residence where the scholarship has a residency condition
- Certified translations where required
If you are preparing several international applications, AfricanBase’s step-by-step scholarship application guide can help you organise documents, deadlines and submission requirements.
Where Should Tunisian Students Search for Scholarships?
- Start with Tunisia’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
- Check your university’s international-relations office.
- Review official foreign-government scholarship portals.
- Search university funding pages directly.
- Use Erasmus Mundus and other recognised international programme portals.
- Verify the deadline and eligibility on the original source before applying.
Tunisian students considering funding inside Tunisia can also review AfricanBase’s guide to nursing scholarships in Tunisia, while international applicants coming to Tunisia can use our broader guide to scholarships in Tunisia for African students.
Common Scholarship Mistakes Tunisian Students Should Avoid
- Using an old deadline from a previous academic year
- Applying without checking nationality restrictions
- Assuming a scholarship covers all costs
- Ignoring language requirements
- Submitting incomplete translated documents
- Paying unofficial agents for “guaranteed” scholarships
- Waiting until the deadline before requesting recommendation letters or transcripts
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there scholarships for Tunisian students in 2026/2027?
Yes. Tunisia’s Ministry of Higher Education has published 2026/2027 scholarship and exchange calls, including Morocco/Algeria study opportunities and MITACS Globalink research funding. Some deadlines have already passed, while international programmes such as Erasmus Mundus continue on their own cycles.
Can Tunisian students apply for Erasmus Mundus?
Yes. Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are open to students worldwide, including Tunisian applicants, provided they meet the academic requirements of the selected programme.
Are Erasmus Mundus scholarships fully funded?
Selected Erasmus Mundus scholarships can cover programme participation costs and contribute to travel, visa and living expenses. Applicants should check the exact funding package of the programme they are applying to.
Where does Tunisia publish government scholarship calls?
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research publishes scholarship, grant and exchange information through its official student and international-cooperation pages.
Can a Tunisian Baccalaureate holder get a scholarship abroad?
Yes. Bilateral exchange calls can target recent Baccalaureate holders. For 2026/2027, Tunisia published a Morocco/Algeria scholarship call specifically for 2026 Baccalaureate graduates.
Final Advice
Tunisian students have access to both domestic and international scholarship routes, but timing matters.
Recent Baccalaureate graduates should watch bilateral scholarship announcements soon after national results, while university students should monitor research and mobility schemes. Master’s applicants should prepare early for Erasmus Mundus and other international programmes that typically open months before the academic year begins.
The safest strategy is to verify every opportunity through an official source, understand exactly what it funds, and keep a calendar of recurring deadlines. AfricanBase’s scholarship application calendar for African students can help you organise overlapping 2026/27 and 2027/28 application windows.
AfricanBase will continue updating this guide as new 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 scholarship calls for Tunisian students are announced.
