✨ Should I Apply for University of Djibouti National Scholarship?
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High for qualified national students
Competition
🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
Varies between 20,000 DJF to 45,000 DJF per month depending on level and social status
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Duration
Standard duration of the degree (3 years for Licence, 2 years for Master)
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Deadline
August 31 annually
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Fields
All fields including Law, Economics, Management, Sciences, Engineering, Humanities, and Health Sciences
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Awards/Year
Varies based on annual government budget allocation
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Provider
Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MENSUR) - Republic of Djibouti
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Acceptance
Varies by department
The University of Djibouti Scholarship is a national financial aid program designed to ensure that all Djiboutian citizens with a Baccalaureate have the opportunity to pursue higher education regardless of their financial background. It is managed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research and is the primary vehicle for student support in the country.
👥 Who Should Apply
Primarily aimed at Djiboutian high school graduates who demonstrate academic merit and financial need to pursue higher education locally.
🏛️ Host University
University of Djibouti (Université de Djibouti)
🤝 Sponsor
Ministry of Higher Education and Research, Djibouti
🔬 Fields of Study
All fields including Law, Economics, Management, Sciences, Engineering, Humanities, and Health Sciences
✨ Key Benefits
The scholarship covers the full cost of tuition at the University of Djibouti and provides a recurring monthly allowance to support living costs, plus social security coverage.
🎯 Target Students
Domestic Students and Bilateral Exchange Students
🏷 Tags
Djibouti
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Monthly Stipend
Tuition Free
💸 Funding Breakdown
Total Award
Varies between 20,000 DJF to
✈️ Travel: No (Only applicable for international exchange components)
🏠 Accommodation: Limited (subsidized university housing available for students from remote regions)
💊 Health Insurance: Yes (Access to student social security services)
🔄 Renewable: Yes
💳 App Fee: Free
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes (100%)
🏡 Accommodation
Limited (subsidized university housing available for students from remote regions)
✈️ Travel Allowance
No (Only applicable for international exchange components)
💊 Health Insurance
Yes (Access to student social security services)
🎁 Other Benefits
Subsidized meals at the university cafeteria and access to digital research libraries
📋 Renewal Conditions
Annual renewal is contingent upon passing all exams and progressing to the next academic year without failure.
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Must be a Djiboutian national or a foreign student under a bilateral agreement, must have obtained the Baccalaureate degree, and must be enrolled at the University of Djibouti.
🎓 Academic Level
Undergraduate (Licence), Master, and Doctorate
📊 Minimum GPA
Passing grade in Baccalaureate (10/20 minimum; higher for specific competitive streams)
🗣️ English Requirement
Not required (Instruction is primarily in French and Arabic)
🎂 Age Limit
Generally under 23 for undergraduate programs
💼 Work Experience
Not required
💰 Financial Need
Yes (Socio-economic background is a major factor in stipend allocation)
🎯 Target Students
Domestic Students and Bilateral Exchange Students
📝 Application Requirements
Interview
No (Rarely, except for specific doctoral research grants)
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- No Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Not required (Instruction is primarily in French and Arabic)
- Interview: No (Rarely, except for specific doctoral research grants)
- Min GPA: Passing grade in Baccalaureate (10/20 minimum; higher for specific competitive streams)
📋 Application Process
Ensure that your Baccalaureate registration number matches your scholarship application exactly. Submit your file immediately after the release of national exam results.
💡 Insider Tip: Visit the Direction de l’Orientation et des Bourses (DOB) in Djibouti City for the most up-to-date physical application requirements.