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Rabat – Minister of Higher Education Azzedine El Midaoui announced on Monday that the acceptance rate for university scholarship applications in 2024 has reached an impressive 93%.
In his address to the House of Representatives, he noted that his ministry is actively collaborating with universities to explore additional funding sources, engaging various stakeholders such as local councils and the private sector to ensure scholarships remain accessible and continue to grow.
El Midaoui also underlined the importance of striving for a 100% acceptance rate, noting that the Unified Social Register (RSU) is a vital tool for identifying eligible recipients. This system, which helps target financial aid to those most in need, remains a cornerstone of the scholarship process.
In addition to discussing scholarships, El Midaoui provided an update on progress in student housing and social services for 2024. New university campuses have been established in Kenitra, Taza, and Nador, with projects in Mohammedia and El Hoceima nearing completion.
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Plans are also in motion to expand housing facilities in cities such as Beni Mellal, Taroudant, Larache, Oujda, and Safi, alongside initiatives to encourage private university campuses, supported by eight signed partnership agreements.
El Midaoui noted that all campuses now include dining facilities, with steps taken to ensure service quality, and universities are equipped with 28 health centers to support student welfare. These measures look to bolster infrastructure and create a more supportive environment for students across the country.
Despite the government’s efforts to improve student services, some members of parliament expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing challenges students face, particularly in dormitories.
One parliamentarian voiced strong concerns about the quality of food provided in student accommodations, describing it as “awful.” She urged El Midaoui to personally visit the dorms, advising him to do so without prior notice to the dormitory directors.
By doing so, she argued, the minister would experience firsthand the conditions students endure, including the subpar meals, and gain a true understanding of the situation.
This call for action reflects the continued need for improvements in student welfare, despite the progress made in other areas.
