Scholarship
First Degree Scholarship Scheme
A government-funded scheme that enables eligible Maldivian students to complete their first bachelor’s degree without paying tuition fees at local institutions like The Maldives National University.
About this scholarship
First Degree Scholarship Scheme is offered by Government of Maldives for study in Maldives at bachelor level. The award is valued at Full tuition coverage, provided as full tuition support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full tuition funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition coverage.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor level. Nationality requirements apply: Maldivian.
Eligibility
Must be a Maldivian citizen pursuing a first bachelor's degree.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor
Nationality requirements
Maldivian
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Government of Maldives
- Study destination
- Maldives
- Eligible applicant countries
- Maldives
- Award
- Full tuition coverage
- Funding type
- full tuition
- Study levels
- bachelor
- Nationality
- Maldivian
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-11-06