Scholarship
Somalia Government Scholarship (MOECHE)
A government-led initiative aimed at boosting student enrollment and supporting higher education. The program facilitates educational opportunities for Somali citizens to pursue various degrees.
About this scholarship
Somalia Government Scholarship (MOECHE) is offered by Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education (MOECHE) for study in Somalia at bachelor, master and phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition, monthly living allowance, accommodation, health insurance, and one return flight, provided as full ride 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 ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition, monthly living allowance, accommodation, health insurance, and one return flight. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor, master and phd level. Eligible study areas include medicine, engineering, agriculture, ict, social sciences and public administration. Nationality requirements apply: Somali.
Eligibility
Somali citizens under the age of 21 for undergraduate, 30 for masters, and 35 for PhD. Applicants must hold a high school diploma with high marks (usually 70%+) verified by the Ministry.
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, master and phd
Fields of study
medicine, engineering, agriculture, ict, social sciences and public administration
Nationality requirements
Somali
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education (MOECHE)
- Study destination
- Somalia
- Eligible applicant countries
- Somalia
- Award
- Full tuition, monthly living allowance, accommodation, health insurance, and one return flight
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master and phd
- Fields of study
- medicine, engineering, agriculture, ict, social sciences and public administration
- Nationality
- Somali
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-22