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Morocco Study Scholarships 2026: Complete Guide (AENAP, Merit, Bilateral, Private)

Updated on May 16, 202610 min read

Before taking on debt via a student loan, every Moroccan student must imperatively explore all available scholarships — combining public + private scholarships can represent MAD 15,000 to 80,000/year, i.e., up to 50% of total study costs (60% for excellence scholar profiles). 4 main categories coexist in 2026: (1) Ministry of Higher Education public scholarships (AENAP — National Studies Allocation for Individuals, ~ MAD 1,200/month for 9 months/year), (2) excellence scholarships for high-distinction baccalaureate holders (MAD 10,000-30,000/year), (3) bilateral government scholarships (Morocco-France via Campus France, Morocco-USA Fulbright, Morocco-Germany DAAD), (4) private corporate scholarships (OCP Foundation, CDG Capital, Attijariwafa Foundation, Vivo Energy, Wafa Assurance).

1. 1. AENAP scholarship — the basic scholarship accessible to all

The National Studies Allocation for Individuals is Morocco's main public scholarship. Paid by the State via ONOUSC (National Office of University Social and Cultural Works), it benefits approximately 380,000 students each year.

2025-2026 AENAP amount

Bachelor cycle: MAD 1,200/month × 9 months = MAD 10,800/year. Master cycle: MAD 1,500/month × 9 months = MAD 13,500/year. Doctorate: MAD 2,100/month × 12 months = MAD 25,200/year.

AENAP eligibility criteria

Moroccan student enrolled in a public Moroccan institution. Modest family income: annual family income cap set at MAD 70,000 for Bachelor, 90,000 for Master, 130,000 for Doctorate.

2026-2027 application procedure

Online submission on ONOUSC portal between July 15 and September 30 of each year. Documents: schooling certificate, parents' pay slip or tax notice, family book, RIB.

2. 2. Excellence scholarships for high-distinction baccalaureate holders

Several programs reward baccalaureate holders who obtained Good (B) or Very Good (TB) distinction.

Royal Excellence Scholarship (Hassan II Academy)

Reserved for the top 100 baccalaureate holders with Very Good distinction. Amount: MAD 30,000/year renewable.

ONOUSC Merit Scholarship

For baccalaureate holders with Good distinction. Amount: additional MAD 5,000/year on top of AENAP.

UM6P Tawassol Scholarship

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University — dedicated scholarships. Coverage: 100% tuition + accommodation + meals for the 5 years.

3. 3. Bilateral scholarships (studying abroad)

Several states and international organizations finance Moroccan students to study abroad.

Campus France Scholarship (Morocco-France)

"Excellence Eiffel" program. Amount: EUR 1,200/month (Master) or EUR 1,700/month (Doctorate). ~ 35-50 Moroccans/year.

Fulbright Scholarship (Morocco-USA)

Coverage: 100% tuition (up to USD 60,000/year) + USD 2,500/month living. ~ 15-20 Moroccans/year.

DAAD Scholarship (Morocco-Germany)

Amount: EUR 1,000-1,500/month. ~ 40 Moroccans/year.

CSC Scholarship (Morocco-China)

Coverage: 100% tuition + RMB 2,500-3,500/month. ~ 200 Moroccans/year.

Other bilateral scholarships

Türkiye Bursları, Russia, Italy, Spain.

4. 4. Private corporate and foundation scholarships

Major Moroccan companies and foundations offer targeted scholarships.

OCP Foundation

Scholarships for agronomy, earth sciences, mining engineering students. MAD 15,000-50,000/year.

Attijariwafa Bank Foundation

Tawassol program for meritorious students. MAD 12,000/year.

CDG Capital Foundation

Scholarships for finance, management students. MAD 20,000-40,000/year.

5. 5. Scholarship combinations: 2026 rules

Not all scholarships are combinable. Rules:

ALLOWED combinations

AENAP + ONOUSC Merit: automatic. AENAP + Royal Excellence Hassan II Academy: yes. AENAP + private foundation scholarship: yes.

FORBIDDEN combinations

AENAP + Tawassol UM6P: not combinable. Campus France + Fulbright: not combinable.

2026 optimal strategy

For a Moroccan baccalaureate holder with TB distinction targeting studies abroad: AENAP + Merit + Campus France or Fulbright + private scholarship + student loan. Typical stack: 60% scholarships + 40% loan.

6. FAQ

Q.How much does the AENAP scholarship pay in Morocco 2026?
MAD 1,200/month × 9 months = MAD 10,800/year for Bachelor. MAD 13,500/year for Master. MAD 25,200/year for Doctorate.
Q.How to obtain Fulbright scholarship to study in USA in 2026?
Program managed by MASCOM. Application open May to September 2026 on mascom.org. Selection on file, TOEFL or IELTS test, interview. ~ 15-20 scholarships.
Q.Can AENAP and excellence scholarship be combined in 2026?
Yes, combination is generally allowed between AENAP and excellence scholarships. However, AENAP is NOT combinable with UM6P Tawassol.
Q.How to apply for Campus France scholarship to study in France in 2026?
"Excellence Eiffel" program: application via the French host institution between November and January. Coverage: EUR 1,200/month (Master) or EUR 1,700/month (Doctorate) + tuition.
Q.What are the critical deadlines for student scholarships in 2026-2027?
AENAP: July 15 - September 30, 2026. Royal Excellence: September 30, 2026. Campus France: November 2026-January 2027. Fulbright: May-September 2026. DAAD: end of July 2026.
Q.Can an AENAP scholarship student also have a bank student loan?
Yes, perfectly combinable. AENAP generally covers half the costs of a public university student. The student loan covers the rest.
Q.What is the most advantageous scholarship for a TB-distinction baccalaureate holder in 2026?
(1) UM6P with Tawassol scholarship (100% covered). (2) AENAP + Royal Excellence scholarship (~ MAD 41,000/year combined). (3) Add OCP or CDG Capital scholarship. Theoretical maximum combination: ~ MAD 70,000/year.

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