The Moroccan Scholarship Programme for the year 2026-2027 is a scholarship for international students who want to study at a university in Morocco. The provider is listed as the Government of Morocco, and the opportunity is published on the Youth Opportunities platform. It covers three study levels: undergraduate, Master's and PhD.
That is the good news. The harder truth is that very little about this programme is fixed in public. The deadline, the opening date, the exact benefits and most of the eligibility rules are all marked as varying, to be confirmed on the official site. This guide sets out what is actually known, what is not, and how a Pakistani student should approach an opportunity with this many open questions. You can also see the full scholarship details on our listing.
The programme in one table
| Item | What is known |
|---|---|
| Provider | Government of Morocco |
| Funding | Full or partial (varies, confirm on the official site) |
| Study levels | Undergraduate, Master's, PhD |
| Country of study | Morocco |
| Academic year | 2026-2027 |
| Opening date | Varies, confirm on the official site |
| Deadline | Varies, confirm on the official site |
| Where it is listed | Youth Opportunities (youthop.com) |
Our listing was last verified in May 2026. Since so many fields are open, treat every row marked "varies" as unknown until you see it written in the official announcement.
Who this scholarship makes sense for
This programme suits a student who already has some reason to want Morocco: an interest in North Africa, a field where studying in an African institution adds something to your profile, or simply a wish to try a less crowded destination than the usual UK, Germany or Turkey routes. The listing describes the aim as educational exchange and international student mobility within the region, and says the programme targets applicants seeking higher education in African institutions.
It suits students less well if you need certainty early. If your family wants to know the exact stipend, tuition position and deadline before you commit time to an application, this is a difficult one, because none of those details are confirmed in the public listing. I would treat it as a secondary option alongside a better-documented scholarship, not as your only plan.
Full or partial: what the funding line really tells you
The funding is listed as "Full / Partial". In practice that means you cannot assume a fully funded award. Some selected students may receive more support than others, or the package may differ by study level. The only confirmed benefit is financial support for studies in Morocco. Every other benefit line (the kind that would normally say tuition, monthly allowance, accommodation, flights or health cover) is marked as varying and needing confirmation on the official site.
So before you plan around this award, find out three things from the official announcement: whether tuition is covered, whether there is a living allowance, and whether travel is included. If the answer to any of these is no, you will need your own money for that gap, and you should be able to show it if a visa officer asks. Our guide on bank statements and proof of funds explains how Pakistani families usually prepare this.
Eligibility, and the nationality question for Pakistani students
The listing describes the programme as open to international youth and students, and says applicants must meet the academic criteria set by the scholarship provider. Beyond that, the remaining eligibility requirements are marked as varying, to be confirmed on the official site.
The regional wording matters here. A programme described as supporting mobility "within the region" may give priority to, or be limited to, students from particular countries. The public listing does not say whether Pakistan is on the eligible list. Check eligibility for your nationality directly in the official announcement before you spend money on attestation or translation. If the eligible countries are not named, write to the provider and ask. A clear written answer is worth more than any assumption.
Other things to confirm at the same stage:
- Any age limit for your study level
- Minimum grades or CGPA from your last qualification
- Language requirements, and which language your chosen programme is taught in
- Whether you can choose your own university and course, or are placed
None of these are stated in the source listing, which is exactly why you need to check them.
Documents: plan for the usual set, then match the official list
The official document list is not published on the listing. It shows a single entry marked as varying. That does not mean you need nothing. It means you will only know the exact list once you read the official call.
A sensible approach for a Pakistani applicant is to get the standard academic set ready early, because some of it takes weeks. That usually means your degrees and transcripts, a valid passport and a statement of purpose, with attestation where it is required. Our documents checklist for international scholarships covers the common items. Then, once the official announcement is out, compare it line by line and add anything specific to this programme.
How the application works
The process described in the listing has three stages:
- Check the official scholarship announcement on Youth Opportunities or the official provider portal.
- Prepare all required academic and personal documents.
- Submit the application through the designated application channel before the deadline.
One point people miss: Youth Opportunities is a discovery platform. It lists the opportunity and links onward, but it is not the body that awards the scholarship. Use Youth Opportunities (youthop.com) to find the announcement, then follow its links to the provider's own application portal. Read the instructions on that portal, not just the summary on the listing site, because the provider's own page is where the binding rules will be.
Working without a fixed deadline
Both the opening date and the deadline are listed as varying. For the 2026-2027 intake, specific dates are managed by the scholarship provider and should be confirmed on the official website.
When a deadline is unknown, the risk is that you hear about it late. A few habits help:
- Check the Youth Opportunities listing regularly, and save the provider portal link once you find it.
- Get your documents ready now, so a short window does not catch you out.
- Once a deadline is published, note the exact date and time and aim to submit several days early.
Mistakes applicants make with a listing like this
The first mistake is reading "Full / Partial" as "fully funded". It is not a promise. Budget for the possibility of partial support until the official offer says otherwise.
The second is treating the aggregator as the provider. If something on the listing site and the provider's own page disagree, follow the provider.
The third is skipping the nationality check because the programme says "international". Regional programmes often have a defined list of eligible countries. Confirm yours before investing time.
The fourth is waiting for the deadline to appear before preparing anything. With an unconfirmed timeline, the students who apply successfully are usually the ones whose papers were ready in advance.
If you are still deciding between destinations, it is worth comparing this with the other options in all Morocco scholarships before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Can Pakistani students apply for the Moroccan Scholarship Programme?
The listing says it is open to international youth and students, but it does not name eligible countries, and it describes the programme as supporting mobility within the region. Check eligibility for your nationality in the official announcement before applying.
Is the scholarship fully funded?
Funding is listed as full or partial. The only confirmed benefit is financial support for studies in Morocco. Confirm exactly what is covered on the official site.
Which study levels are included?
Undergraduate, Master's and PhD.
What is the deadline for the 2026-2027 intake?
The deadline and opening date are set by the scholarship provider and vary. Confirm the current dates on the official website.
Where do I submit my application?
Find the announcement on Youth Opportunities, then follow its links to the official application portal and submit through the channel the provider names.
Before you apply, read the current announcement on Youth Opportunities (youthop.com) and follow it through to the provider's portal, then check the full scholarship page for our latest listing.