Scholarship Guide

SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

1

Table of Contents This comprehensive Scholarship Guide, brought to you by educations.com, outlines top scholarships currently available in various countries.

Browse the lists and start your applications now!

SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN ...

4 Argentina 32 Germany 7 Australia

36 Hungary

11 Canada

39 Ireland

15 Chile

43 Italy

19 China

46 Japan

23 Colombia 50 Mexico 26 Finland

53 Netherlands

28 France

58 New Zealand

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

2

Continued 61 Russia 64 South Africa 66 Spain 70 Sweden 80 Switzerland 83 United Kingdom 88 United States of America EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

3

Scholarship Guide: Studying in Argentina SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN ARGENTINA

MENTE ARGENTINA SCHOLARSHIPS Mente recognizes that for many students, scholarships are a important and even a necessity in order to study abroad. Keeping this in mind, year after year, Mente Argentina has offered various scholarships for our programs in Buenos Aires. The Mente Argentina Scholarship Program is designed for motivated students who plan to study abroad, however, feel that they need assistance to cover the costs of travel and the program fees.

•

ELIGIBILITY: For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded $500 to $2,500 USD for programs lasting between 1 semester and 1 academic year.

•

DEADLINE: The completed materials for this scholarship and application must be sent and received at least 120 days before the program start date. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

4

THE ROBERTO ROCCA EDUCATION PROGRAM The Roberto Rocca Education Program awards scholarships to students attending 16 universities throughout Argentina.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

UNIVERSIDAD DE BUENOS AIRES FINANICAL AID SCHOLARSHIPS Universidad de Buenos Aires offers scholarships for Italian, Mexican and Chinese students that enrolled in their postgraduate programs.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

UBACYT SCHOLARSHIPS Universidad de Buenos Aires calls for a scholarship for the award of Research Scholarships for students of degree programs of this university and scholarships for master’s, Doctorate and Doctorate Culmination for graduates of this University and other National Universities of the Argentine Republic.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to master’s and doctoral students studying at Universidad de Buenos Aires.

•

AWARD: Learn more here.

•

DEADLINE: March. Learn more here.

BOREN SCHOLARSHIPS Boren Scholarships, an initiative of the National Security Education Program, provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests, and underrepresented in study abroad. The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to U.S. citizens planning an overseas program in selected countries. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

SPANISH STUDIES ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS Spanish Studies Abroad has awarded over $230,000 USD in scholarships since 2001. They offer two scholarship options for students attending their regular academic programs in Spain, Puerto Rico, Cuba and Argentina.

You may submit an application to only one scholarship: Merit-Based or Diversity.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

5

UNIVERSIDAD AUSTRAL SCHOLARSHIPS The vision of Universidad Austral includes both supporting all students with talent and enthusiasm to study undergraduate careers, so that no one who wishes to be deprived of doing so due to economic difficulties, as well as rewarding those who have demonstrated an high academic commitment during high school.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to those applicants with a secondary education grade equal to or above 9. Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

UNIVERSIDAD DE BELGRANO Universidad de Belgrano grants economic support to the undergraduate students who need it, in order to fulfill their academic objectives. The benefited students must develop institutional cooperation tasks in proportion to the benefit granted.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: December. Learn more here.

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF QUILMES SCHOLARSHIPS The National University of Quilmes (UNQ) grants scholarships to take graduate and postgraduate courses of study, both in-person and on-line. In addition to institutional scholarships, the UNQ is also part of Scholarship Programs promoted by different organizations.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

6

Scholarship Guide: Studying in Australia SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN AUSTRALIA

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS The International Undergraduate Scholarships were established by the University of Melbourne in recognition of the significant contribution made by international students to the diversity of the university’s student population.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of countries other than Australia and New Zealand and are not a permanent resident of Australia; Applicants must have received an unconditional offer for an undergraduate course and must have achieved excellent final year school results.

•

AWARD: The University awards around 30 scholarships with a $10,000 tuition fee remission in the first year of an undergraduate degree and around 10 scholarships with a 100% tuition fee remission for the normal full-time duration of an undergraduate degree. Students who have accepted a $10,000 fee remission scholarship will also be considered for a 100% fee remission scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: No application is required. You will be automatically considered for this award. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

7

ADELAIDE SCHOLARSHIPS INTERNATIONAL (ASI) The University of Adelaide offers Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI) to attract high quality overseas postgraduate students to areas of research strength in the University of Adelaide to support its research efforts.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to international (excluding Australian/New Zealand citizens and Australian Permanent Residents) students who have successfully completed at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Honors degree. Generally applicants who succeed in winning an ASI scholarship have completed a master’s degree including a significant research component and have several publications and relevant work and research experience.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded course tuition fees for two years for a master’s degree by research and three years for a doctoral research degree (an extension is possible for doctoral programs only); an annual living allowance ($27,596 AUD in 2019) for two years for a master’s degree by research and three years for a doctoral research degree (an extension is possible for doctoral programs only).

Learn more here.

•

DEADLINE: 31 August(Round 1), notification by early November 2019 / 31 January (Round 2)/ 30 April (Round 3). Learn more here.

AUSTRALIA AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS Australia Awards Scholarships are long term development awards administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. They aim to contribute to the long term development needs of Australia’s partner countries in line with bilateral and regional agreements.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to international students from Asia, Pacific, Africa and Middle East. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees, travel allowance, contribution to living expenses, text books and study materials.

•

DEADLINE: March-April 2019 depending on the country of the applicant. Learn more here.

FLINDERS UNIVERSITY: AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM (AGRTP) SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL) The Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Scholarships (International) are specifically intended to support international students to undertake a research higher degree at Flinders University.

•

ELIGIBILITY: For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees charged by Flinders University for a research higher degree, as well as a living allowance paid at the rate of $27,596 (2019 rate).

•

DEADLINE: August. Learn more here.

MACQUARIE VICE-CHANCELLOR’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP The Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship provides a partial tuition fee scholarship for outstanding students to study at Macquarie University North Ryde campus.

•

ELIGIBILITY: For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded up to $10,000 AUD and it will be applied towards their tuition fee.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

8

LA TROBE COLLEGE EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS The La Trobe College Excellence Scholarship (CES) is a scholarship available to international students to cover tuition fees for high-achieving international students accepted into their undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of a country other than Australia or New Zealand who are applying to start an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program in 2019.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded between 15%, 20% and 25% deduction on annual tuition fees for the duration of their studies and are limited in number.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

IWC MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS The IWC Scholarships are prestigious scholarships awarded annually to high calibre candidates who clearly demonstrate potential to become future water leaders to study the IWC Master of Integrated Water Management (MIWM) at The University of Queensland in Australia.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students who meet the following requirements: Must have completed an undergraduate degree in a related field of study from an internationally recognized institution; Must have at least two years of professional experience (paid work or volunteering experience) relevant to the program. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded $95,564 AUD towards their tuition fees and living expenses.

•

DEADLINE: August 1st. Learn more here.

MONASH INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP The Monash University Scholarship program offers over 200 scholarships for new and current students.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students who meet the following requirements: Applicants must be an international student; commencing a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree at a Monash campus in Australia (you must have received a full Monash course offer); must not be the recipient of any other scholarships, grants or financial incentives funded by Monash University or be sponsored by other bodies/institutions. Learn more here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded 100% course fees paid until the minimum number of points for their degree are completed (excludes OSHC, accommodation and living costs).

•

DEADLINE: This scholarship has a rolling deadline. Learn more here.

AUSTRALIA RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM (RTP) SCHOLARSHIPS The RTP provides block grants, on a calendar year basis, to higher education providers (HEPs) to support both domestic and overseas students undertaking research doctorate and research master’s degrees, known as higher degrees by research (HDRs).

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to domestic or overseas students enrolled in an accredited HDR course of study at an Australian HEP. Applications for RTP Scholarships need to be made directly to participating universities. Each university has its own application and selection process, please contact your chosen university.

•

AWARD: Students can be offered RTP scholarships for one or more of the following: tuition fees offset, stipend for general living costs, and allowances related to the ancillary cost of research degrees.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies per university but is around April-October each year. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

9

VICTORIAN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AWARDS The Victorian International Education Awards are an initiative of the Victorian Government to support the international education sector, promote best practice in the sector, and raise awareness of its benefits to the broader community.

•

ELIGIBILITY: For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded up to $10,000 AUD to contribute to their studies at an educational institution in Victoria.

•

DEADLINE: August. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

10

Scholarship Guide: Studying in Canada SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN CANADA

HUMBER INTERNATINAL ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS Humber College in Toronto, Canada offers full and partial tuition scholarships to international undergraduate students. The scholarships are divided throughout their three semester intakes each year (Winter, Summer, Fall). Applications will be considered based on academics, community involvement, referee/reference letters and statement of interest.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to students coming directly from high school/secondary school studies, who are non-transfer students (i.e. haven’t attended college or university, or studied in Humber’s EAP program), and are unlimited in quantity. Humber awards degree scholarships automatically to graduating high school students based on academic achievement.

•

AWARD: Humber College offers various scholarships worth $5,000 CAD. The scholarships will be applied toward the successful students’ tuition fees. The scholarships are renewable, but the student must maintain a minimum average of 75% in order to be eligible for renewal. Learn more here.

•

DEADLINE: This scholarship has a rolling deadline as it is offered more than once per year. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

11

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH AWARDS The IDRC offers various scholarships for master’s, PhD and post doctoral students to fund work that will address challenges in developing countries. There are also some scholarships available to Canadian students to conduct research that will benefit the developing world.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries pursuing a master’s or a doctoral degree at a recognized university OR who have completed a master’s or a doctoral degree at a recognized university.

•

AWARD: There are 12 scholarships available. Recipients will be awarded up to $15,000 CAD depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

•

DEADLINE: September. Learn more here.

YORK UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP York University in Ontario, Canada offers the Global Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships and the International Entrance Scholarships to international students for full time undergraduate study.

•

ELIGIBILITY: York University offers multiple scholarships that are open to international students. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship. Recipients of the Global Leader of Tomorrow Award will receive $80,000 CAD ($20,000 CAD each year for 4 years); Recipients of the International Entrance Scholarships will receive $140,000 CAD ($35,000 CAD each year for 4 years).

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL MAJOR ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS (IMES) IMES is a merit based scholarship for students who are offered admission at the University of British Columbia.

Students must be on a study permit and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.

•

ELIGIBILITY: As soon as you receive an offer of admission to UBC, you’ll automatically be considered for these merit-based awards. Consideration is based on your demonstrated academic achievement and your extracurricular involvement. Learn more here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA GRADUATE FELLOWHIPS The Government of Manitoba has provided funds to ensure that Manitoba’s best students continue education at home, to foster research that leads to economic growth and to attract excellent students to study in Manitoba.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students with a minimum GPA of 3.75 (above B+) in each of the last two years of study at a recognized university based on a bachelor’s, master’s graduate diploma or a doctoral degree. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: PhD winners are awarded $18,000 CAD per year while master’s winners are awarded $14,000 CAD per year.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

12

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA SCHOLARSHIPS The University of Alberta offers many scholarship opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students with outstanding academic potential. They offer more than $28 million CAD in undergraduate scholarships and financial support each year, and our graduate funding rates rank among the highest in Canada.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Students will be considered automatically for several scholarships when they are admitted to the University of Alberta. Learn more here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

MCGILL UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FUNDING McGill recognizes the challenges International students can face when studying away from home. The Scholarships and Student Aid Office is committed to ensuring that qualified students from any geographic region are financially supported in their goals to enter and complete academic programs at the University.

This page points to the various funding opportunities that will help support these goals.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to undergraduate and graduate students of all nationalities who are accepted to McGill University.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

PIERRE ELLIOTT TRUDEAU FOUNDATION The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation offers doctoral scholarships in the humanities and social sciences field.

The scholarship rewards Canadian and foreign students as well as those who pursue research in the relevant fields. Trudeau Scholars are outstanding students who are interested in growing in a multidisciplinary learning environment and in addressing important questions for Canada and the world.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to international doctoral candidates.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded $40,000 CAD per year for three years and $20,000 CAD per year for three years for research and travel allowance.

•

DEADLINE: December. Learn more here.

FINCAD WOMEN IN FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP FINCAD established FINCAD’s Women in Finance scholarship to support oustanding women in the field of finance, especially in the field of derivates and financial risk management. It is also designed to give women the opportunity to cultivate and share their skills.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to women of any nationality who wish to study finance in a graduate-level program.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded $10,000 USD to support their graduate-level studies.

•

DEADLINE: June. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

13

VARNIER CANADA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS This scholarship, launched by the government of Canada, is designed to help well qualified doctoral students pursue their studies in renowned Canadian institutions.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to Canadian citizens, permanent citizens of Canda and foreign citizens. Applicants will be considered on three equally weighted selection criteria: academic excellence, research potential and leadership.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded $50,000 CAD per year for three years during doctoral studies.

•

DEADLINE: Learn more here.

INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR CANADIAN STUDIES: GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS The ICCS offers 6 scholarships annually to young international scholars to spend 4-6 weeks at a Canadian University for research in the field of Canadian studies.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to students in the social sciences or humanities field who are preparing for a graduate thesis or dissertation on Canada

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded up to $4,000 CAD for all expenses.

•

DEADLINE: November. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

14

Scholarship Guide: Studying in Chile SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN CHILE

UNIVERSIDAD DE ATACAMA ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP The Scholarship for Academic Excellence aims to promote the academic and human education of students with high academic performance in the University selection test, interested in the undergraduate academic offer of the University of Atacama.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students from the region or country who have demonstrated high academic performance interested in pursuing careers taught by the University of Atacama. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded financing for their full tuition fees. Three scholarships will be awarded per year. The requirement for the maintenance of this scholarship is the approval of 100% of the subjects taken in the academic year.

•

DEADLINE: Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

15

CHILEAN NELSON MANDELA SCHOLARSHIP The Chilean International Cooperation Agency (AGCI) is offering scholarships for accredited Spanish-taught master’s program at Chilean higher education institutions in 2019.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of South Africa, Mozambique and Angola and preferably to those who work in the public or academic sectors in their home country.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded all expenses including tuition fees, graduation costs, medical insurance, monthly allowance, and their return airfare.

•

DEADLINE: October. Learn more here.

SYLFF – UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE SYLFF is designed for Chilean or foreign students, particularly from Latin American countries, with excellent academic performance and demonstrated leadership potential in their area of development, ​​ who before applying for the scholarship are duly accepted or enrolled in the graduate programs of Universidad de Chile.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to Chilean or foreign master’s students at Universidad de Chile.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees, health insurance, and travel fees.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies. Learn more here.

JUAN GÓMEZ MILLAS SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is designed for needy foreign students from Latin America and the Caribbean who choose to further their university studies at a traditional or private institution accredited by the National Accreditation Commission.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to foreign students who reside in Chile and come from Latin American countries or the Caribbean. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded financing for total or partial annual tuition with a maximum limit of CLP 1,150,000 (approximately $2,046 USD).

•

DEADLINE: November. Learn more here.

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS: UNIVERSITY OF TARAPACÁ (ARICA) This scholarship allows high school students from Bolivia to study a degree course at Universidad de Tarapacá (UTA). The pre-degree courses that can be studied within the framework of the Scholarship are exclusively those offered by the UTA. •

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to candidates with Bolivian nationality, as well as permanent residence in Bolivia. Candidates must also have an excellent academic performance, that is, be among the four best averages of their school or high school. That is, average higher than six point five (6.5). For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded monetary aid for the purchase of a passage per year, from the place of origin in Bolivia to the city of Arica and its return. Recipients will also be awarded help for accommodation and food expenses equivalent to the sum of $150,000 USD per month for 10 months in the year.

•

DEADLINE: Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

16

UNIVERSIDAD DEL DESARROLLO SCHOLARSHIPS Universidad Del Desarrollo is a private university in Chile providing several scholarships to students from various disciplines.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

FEDERICO SANTA MARÍA TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS Federico Santa Maria Technical University offers scholarships for both new students and students with academic excellence.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

AGCI SCHOLARSHIPS The Chilean Government scholarships program offers the following scholarships to students: Post-graduate scholarships, scholarships designed specifically for master’s degree studies, and scholarships for postgraduate diplomas and international courses.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

17

Scholarship Guide: Studying in China SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN CHINA

MOFCOM SCHOLARSHIP MOFCOM Scholarship is set up by the Ministry of Commerce of People’s Republic of China to further strengthen the communication and cooperation between China and other countries, as well as to develop talents for developing countries. Starting from 2015, MOFCOM Scholarship mainly sponsors the young and the middle-aged talents from recipient countries to pursue their postgraduate degree education in China and entrusts China Scholarship Council to administer the Scholarship.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students meeting the following requirements: be a citizen of a country other than the People’s Republic of China, and be in good health; be a bachelor’s degree holder when applying for master’s program; be a master’s degree holder when applying for doctoral program; be under the age of 45 when applying; have sufficient English or Chinese proficiency which meets the academic requirements of the program. English: IETS 6.0 or above, Chinese: HSK level 4 (score180) or above, or other evidence which indicates your English or Chinese proficiency is adequate.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded all of their expenses; tuition fee, study material, acommodation, and international airfare.

•

DEADLINE: May 31st. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

18

CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP For the purpose of supporting the development of Confucius Institutes, facilitating international promotion of the Chinese language and dissemination of Chinese culture.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to international students from 16 to 35 years old. The applicants must have Chinese Proficiency Test HSK 200 or HSKK 60.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full coverage on tuition fees, accommodation fees, living allowance and comprehensive medical insurance.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline ranges from April to November every year. Learn more here.

BILATERAL PROGRAM FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREE In order to promote the mutual understanding, cooperation and exchanges in politics, economy, culture, education and trade between China and other countries, the Chinese government has set up a series of scholarship programs to sponsor international students, teachers and scholars to study and conduct research in Chinese universities.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to new students during their bachelor’s degree who are no older than 25 years of age.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a living allowance of ¥1,400 CNY per month.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline ranges from January to April every year. Learn more here.

HUBEI PROVINCIAL SCHOLARSHIPS In order to adapt the development of study abroad in china and increase the use efficiency of scholarships for international students, Hubei Province has established regulations of Hubei Provincial Scholarships Management for the purpose of talent cultivation, scientific research, social service, and cultural exchanges in universities and colleges.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to foreign citizens with valid passports. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline ranges from February to June every year. Learn more here.

ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY PROGRAM OF MARINE SCHOLARSHIP OF CHINA The State Oceanic Administration (SOA) and the Ministry of Education of China jointly offer the program of Marine Scholarship of China for the purpose of providing financial support to outstanding students from the coastal countries.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of non-Chinese nationality in good health, from a coastal/island country of South China Sea, the Indian Ocean, the Pacific and its surrounding island countries, or an African, American developing country. Applicants must apply for the postgraduate program of ocean-related specialties.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded exemption from registration fees, tuition fees, laboratory fees, internship fees, and fees for basic learning materials and accommodation on campus. They will also receive a living allowence and medical insurance.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline ranges from January to April every year. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

19

XINJIANG UYGUR AUTONOMOUS REGION GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Government Scholarships for Neighboring Countries are full scholarships.

Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Regional Office of Education is responsible for enrollment and the day to day management of international students from neighboring countries.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to non-Chinese citizens who are in good health. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

CHINESE UNIVERSITY PROGRAM FOR MASTER’S DEGREE Chinese Government Scholarship supports international students, teachers and scholars in pursing degrees at all levels (bachelor’s, master’s and PhD) or non-degree studies and to conduct research in China.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to new students applying to or currently in their master’s degree who are no older than 35 years of age.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a one-off settlement subsidy of ¥1,500 CYN and a living allowance of ¥1,700 CYN per month.

•

DEADLINE: Applications are accepted by the end of April each year. Learn more here.

FUJIAN GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP The government of Fujian Province has established the fujian Government Scholarship for international students in an effort to further promote the development and make progress on scale, level and service ability of the international students’ education oin the Fujian Province and attract more academically excellent international students to study in Fujian.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to non-Chinese citizens who are in good health. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded up to full coverage on tuition fees, accommodation fees, living allowance and comprehensive medical insurance.

•

DEADLINE: January to April depending on the scholarship. Learn more here. Learn more here.

SHANGHAI GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP FOR MASTER’S DEGREE The scholarship has been designed to promote the development of higher education of International students in Chinese provinces and cities, and to further improve the talent cultivation, scientific research, social service, and cultural exchange.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to international students applying to study in higher educational institutions in Shanghai.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

20

SICHUAN PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP The scholarship is applicable to the higher education institutions of Sichuan Province which are entitled to enroll foreign students.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to excellent doctoral students, master’s students, undergraduate students, junior college students and long term students who are studying in the relevant institutions and who are applying to study in the institutions. The students will receive the scholarship every year until they finish their studies on the premise that they are approved by the institutions every year.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline ranges from January to June every year. Learn more here.

BEIJING GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP In order to promote the development of higher education of international students in Beijing and further improve the talent cultivation, scientific research, social service, and cultural exchange, Beijing Government has set up the Scholarship (BGS) for international students.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to non-Chinese citizens who are in good health. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

•

DEADLINE: Applications are accepted by the end of February each year. Learn more here.

SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN JINAN UNIVERSITY In order to encourage excellent foreign students all over the world to study at Jinan University, the Ministry of Education (MOE) has set up this scholarship program.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to full-time undergraduates or postgraduates (second-year or above) in China.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship. Recipients will be awarded up to 87,800 CNY for full coverage on tuition fees, accommodation fees, living allowance and comprehensive medical insurance.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline ranges from April to June every year. Learn more here.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT GUANGHUA SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT IN CHINA Guanghua School of Management, Peking University is offering scholarships for international students to pursue MBA programs.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students meeting the following requirements: Hold non-Chinese citizenship, Hold bachelor’s degree or above, Have relevant work experience.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

•

DEADLINE: November. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

21

HKSAR GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND With a view to attracting outstanding local students to advance their studies at home, and meritorious non-local students to pursue higher education opportunities in Hong Kong, the Government established in 2008 the $1 billion HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund (the Fund) to recognize outstanding local and non-local students.

•

ELIGIBILITY: The scholarships are open to all students pursuing full-time publicly-funded undergraduate studies in Hong Kong.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded $40,000 HKD per year (for local students) or $80,000 HKD per year (for non-local students).

•

DEADLINE: May. Learn more here.

HKU SCHOLARSHIPS The University of Hong Kong offers merit-based entrance scholarships for top-ranking students who are admitted to our undergraduate programmes.

•

ELIGIBILITY: The scholarships are open to all students applying to full-time undergraduate studies at HKU.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded up to a value equivalent to the full tuition plus accomodation and general living allowance per year.

•

DEADLINE: Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

22

Scholarship Guide: Studying in Colombia SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN COLOMBIA

COLOMBIAN GOVERNMENT POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS The Colombian Government is offering a scholarship program for foreign students to pursue specialist, master’s, or PhD (depending on the academic program) studies at a Colombian educational institution. Financial grants are offered to foreign citizens in return for international cooperation received by Colombia under existing cooperation agreements.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to foreign professionals in the range of age between 25-49 years old, who have an undergraduate degree in various disciplines, a grade point average of 4.0 on the Colombian scale of 1 to 5, and at least 1 year of professional experience in their field of study. The candidate must master the Spanish language. Full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees, plus additional fees. Learn more here.

•

DEADLINE: June. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

23

PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD JAVERIANA SCHOLARSHIPS Pontificia Universidad Javeriana offers various scholarships to bachelor’s and master’s students.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

ANTONIO NARINO UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS This program consists of grants and scholarships offered by the Universidad Antonio Nariño (UAN) in order to recognize undergraduate students for their academic performance.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE COLOMBIA The National System of Scholarships for postgraduate students is a set of economic supports combined with the exemption of payment of academic rights, which Universidad Nacional de Colombia provides its graduate students with good academic performance.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

ICETEX SCHOLARSHIPS Through the Reciprocity Program for Foreigners in Colombia, ICETEX gives foreign citizens the opportunity to come to Colombiafor their specialization, master’s, or doctorate studies.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

COLOMBO PERUVIAN SCHOLARSHIPS In the framework of cooperation relations between the Republics of Peru and Colombia, the Government of Colombia through the Colombian Institute of Educational Credit and Technical Studies Abroad, Mariano Ospina Pérez, ICETEX, offers Peruvian citizens scholarships for the realization of Master’s studies in Colombian universities, contributing to the strengthening of academic cooperation and the transfer of knowledge between the two nations.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to Peruvian master’s students in Colombian universities. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

24

COLOMBO ECUADORIAN SCHOLARSHIPS In the framework of cooperation relations between the Republics of Ecuador and Colombia, the Government of Colombia through the Colombian Institute of Educational Credit and Technical Studies Abroad, Mariano Ospina Pérez, ICETEX, offers Ecuadorian citizenship scholarships for the realization of Master’s studies in Colombian universities, contributing to the strengthening of academic cooperation and the transfer of knowledge between the two nations.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to Ecuadorian master’s students in Colombian universities.

For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

FULBRIGHT COLOMBIA SCHOLARSHIP The Fulbright Program offers grants to Colombia for U.S. citizens. U.S. students and young professionals may apply for a grant to pursue independent research in Colombia, while U.S. scholars may teach or teach and research in Colombia through Fulbright. In addition, U.S. faculty and professionals may also apply for Fulbright Specialist grants, and U.S. students are eligible for the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (ETA) Program.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to candidates that can demonstrate a record of academic excellence in their postgraduate studies, have leadership skills, have a high sense of social commitment and competences in English. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded the total or partial coverage of their enrollment, the support of the fellow, additional intensive English courses and orientation and enrichment seminars, health insurance and the processing of their visa. Learn more here.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

25

Scholarship Guide: Studying in Finland SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN FINLAND

FINNISH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP The Finnish government offers scholarships of 3-9 months for Doctoral level studies and research at Finnish universities or public research universities. The Finnish government scholarship pool program is open to young researchers from all academic fields. The scholarship does not apply to master’s level studies, post doctoral studies, or research.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students who have been at least provisionally accepted either as a visiting Doctoral-level student/researcher, or as a full-time Doctoral degree student. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a monthly allowance of €1,500 EUR. The allowance is sufficient for one person only. However, expenses from travel and insurance are not covered by this scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: This scholarship has a rolling deadline, but applications should be submitted at least 5 months prior to the beginning date of study. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

26

ERASMUS MUNDUS JOINT MASTER’S DEGREES An Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree (EMJMD), is a prestigious, integrated, international study program, jointly delivered by an international consortium of higher education institutions. EMJMDs award EU-funded scholarships to the best student candidates applying under annual selection rounds.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to applicants who have obtained a first higher education degree or demonstrate a recognized equivalent level of learning, according to national legislation and practices, in the degree-awarding countries.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded participation costs (including the tuition fees, library and laboratory costs, full insurance coverage and any other mandatory costs related to your participation in the master’s); it represents a contribution to your travel and installation costs and includes a monthly subsistence allowance for the entire duration of the study program.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline ranges from October to January every year. Learn more here.

FULBRIGHT FINLAND U.S. STUDENT PROGRAM The Fulbright Finland awards grants to U.S. students who hold a minimum of bachelor’s degree. Academically talented graduating seniors may also apply before having the degree in hand.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to U.S. students.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded €1,000 – €1,500 EUR per month. Grantees also receive a travel award of $1,600 USD and an accident and sickness insurance for the grant period. Additionally, grantees receive the full support services provided by the Fulbright Finland Foundation.

•

DEADLINE: October. Learn more here.

AALTO UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Aalto University scholarship program seeks to recognize talented non-EU/EEA students from across the world by awarding academic excellence scholarships. These scholarships are merit based and are granted on a competitive basis. The number is limited depending on the overall number of selected non-EU/EEA students per degree program.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to non-EU/EEA citizens. Only students who are liable to pay tuition at Aalto University are eligible to apply for Aalto University scholarships.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded either 50% or 100% coverage of their tuition.

•

DEADLINE: The scholarship decision is given at the same time with the admission decision. Learn more here.

HANKEN SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES Hanken school of Economics offers schemes for non-EU/EEA students that are based on merit and offer students a chance to study a master’s program at Hanken.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to non-EU/EEA students.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fee and €8,000 EUR per year living expenses.

•

DEADLINE: Not specified. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

27

Scholarship Guide: Studying in France SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN FRANCE

EIFFEL SCHOLARSHIPS IN FRANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program was established by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development to enable French higher education establishments to attract top foreign students to enrol in their master’s and PhD courses. It helps to shape future foreign decision-makers in the private and public sectors, in priority areas of study, and encourages applications from emerging countries at master’s level, and from emerging and industrialized countries at PhD level.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to candidates of non-French nationality. Candidates with two nationalities, one of which is French, are not eligible. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a monthly allowance of €1,181 EUR (a maintenance allowance of €1,031 EUR and a monthly stipend of €150 EUR). In addition, the following expenses are directly covered: one international return journey; social security cover; and cultural activities. Scholarship holders may also receive an additional housing allowance, under certain conditions.

•

DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

28

CIVIL SOCIETY LEADERSHIP AWARDS The Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA) provides fully-funded scholarships for master’s degree study to individuals who clearly demonstrate academic and professional excellence and a deep commitment to leading positive social change in their communities.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of the following countries: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cambodia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Laos, Libya, Myanmar/Burma, Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Recipients must be able to participate in an intensive pre-academic summer program,

•

AWARD: Not specified. Learn more here.

•

DEADLINE: April 15th.. Learn more here.

AMPÈRE EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The Ampère Scholarships of Excellence provide excellent international students with the opportunity to pursue one of the eligible master’s programs offered at ENS de Lyon.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to all international students enrolling in a master’s degree.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded €1,000 EUR a month during one or two academic years.

•

DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.

ENS INTERNATIONAL SELECTION SCHOLARSHIP Each year, École Normale Supérieure (ENS) organizes an international selection allowing the most promising international students, either in science or in arts & humanities, to follow a three-year master’s degree at the University.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to international students who fit the following criteria: Candidates must not be after their 26th birthday when they apply; candidates must not have applied to the International Selection before; candidates must not have lived in France more than 10 months during the academic year of the selection (September 1st – August 31st) nor the previous year; candidates must justify at least one year of undergraduate studies awarded by a foreign university during the calendar year preceding the start of applications; candidates justify at least two years of undergraduate studies in a foreign university on the 1st of September following admission.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a monthly grant of €1,000 EUR for three years.

•

DEADLINE: October. Learn more here.

EMILE-BOUTMY SCHOLARSHIP Sciences Po created the Emile Boutmy scholarship after the founder of Sciences Po (1871) in order to welcome the very best international students from outside of the European Union. The Emile Boutmy Scholarship is awarded to top students whose profiles match the admissions priorities of Sciences Po and individual course requirements.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to first time applicants from a non-European Union state whose household does not file taxes within the European Union, and who have been admitted to the undergraduate or master’s program.

•

AWARD: Recipients can be awarded in several different forms. Learn more here.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

29

INSEAD SYNGENTA ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP(S) FOR EMERGING COUNTRY LEADERSHIP Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. Since Syngenta strongly believes that talented people are the key to successful businesses they embrace INSEAD’s mission to train the brightest and best from around the world for the challenge of tomorrow’s business world. Syngenta is particularly committed to the dynamic emerging market regions and has therefore chosen to offer this scholarship opportunity to future leaders from emerging countries.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to nationals of an emerging economy who have spent a substantial part of their lives in the developing world, in education and/or professional experience. Experience in industry will be considered a plus. Preference will be given to candidates who require proven financial assistance.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded €22,500 EUR.

•

DEADLINE: June. Learn more here.

INSEAD NELSON MANDELA MBA SCHOLARSHIP FOR AFRICANS To honor the life and work of President Nelson Mandela of South Africa, the INSEAD MBA Class of ‘75 created an endowment at their 30th Class Reunion to provide financial support for one or more African participants per year at INSEAD in perpetuity.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to nationals of a sub-Saharan African country who have spent a substantial part of their lives and received part of their prior education in Africa. Preference will be given to candidates who require proven financial assistance.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded up to €20,000 EUR.

•

DEADLINE: June. Learn more here.

ERASMUS MUNDUS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The Erasmus Mundus Scholarships, funded by the European Union, are exclusively awarded to students coming from both EU and non-EU countries that have been selected to attend one of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Programs at master’s or doctorate level.

•

ELIGIBILITY: For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a monthly allowance, participation costs, and travel and insurance costs. Scholarship amounts can vary according to the level of studies, the duration of studies, and the scholar’s nationality (scholarships for non-EU students are higher than for EU students).

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

UNIVERSITÉ PARIS-SACLAY INTERNATIONAL MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIP The Université Paris-Saclay would like to promote access to its master’s (nationally-certified degree) programs to international students, taught in its member establishments, and to make it easier for highly-qualified foreign students to attend its University especially those wishing to develop an academic project through research up to the doctoral level.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students enrolled in Université Paris-Saclay master’s programs on academic merit-based basis. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded €10,000 EUR per year and up to €1,000 EUR for travel and visa expenses.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline will be sent by email to all students who apply. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

30

FONDATION RAINBOW BRIDGE MBA SCHOLARSHIP FOR AFRICAN AND ASIAN WOMEN The Fondation Rainbow Bridge Scholarship was established in memory of Muriel Dargent, Matthieu Dargent, Iris Dargent, and Muriel’s parents, all of whom disappeared in the December 2004 Tsunami.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to top-caliber female candidates who have been admitted to the HEC Paris MBA programs (full-time only) and who can demonstrate exemplary leadership skills in one or more of the following areas: Community work, Charity engagement, Sustainable development practices.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded €20,000 EUR per year.

•

DEADLINE: This scholarship has a rolling deadline as it is offered more than once per year. Learn more here.

MASTER SCHOLARSHIP FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GRENOBLE The Initiative d’excellence (IDEX) Grenoble Alpes University is inviting applications for its Master Scholarship Program. Scholarships are open to foreign students who would like to pursue a master’s program offered by the following higher education and research institutions: Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Grenoble (ENSAG), Grenoble INP, Sciences Po Grenoble, Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA).

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to foreign students (i.e. students currently enrolled in a University outside France) who apply to one of the master’s offered by the following higher education and research institutions: Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Grenoble (ENSAG), Grenoble INP, Sciences Po Grenoble, Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA).

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded €8,000 EUR per academic year.

•

DEADLINE: July. Learn more here.

HEC PARIS MBA SCHOLARSHIPS HEC Paris offers multiple generous scholarships to students from different countries and backgrounds. HEC scholarships fall into various categories: merit-based, need-based, or based on specific criteria.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

31

Scholarship Guide: Studying in Germany SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN GERMANY

THE DEUTSCHLANDSTIPENDIUM The Deutschlandstipendium provides financial and non-material support to high-achieving and committed students from all over the world. Modelled after the principle of public-private partnership, businesses, foundations or private individuals sponsor young talent with a pledge of 150 euros per month. The Federal Government matches this amount with another 150 euros. But there is even more: Many universities and private sponsors also support Deutschlandstipendium holders through concurrent mentoring programs, networking events and internships.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to international students. Learn more here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded €300 EUR per month for international top-class talent.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the program of study you’re enrolled in. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

32

DAAD SCHOLARSHIPS IN GERMANY FOR DEVELOPMENT The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides scholarships for international students for a range of postgraduate courses at German Universities.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to graduates with at least two years of professional experience.

•

AWARD: Depending on academic level, monthly payments of 850 euros for graduates or 1,200 euros for doctoral candidates; Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover; Travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the program of study you’re enrolled in. Learn more here.

HEINRICH BOLL SCHOLARSHIPS The scholarship department of the Heinrich Böll Foundation grants scholarships to undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students from inside and outside Germany.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to international students, both EU and non-EU regardless of prior German education.

•

AWARD: Non-EU students will be awarded up to €850 EUR per month plus various individual allowances; EU students will be awarded up to €649 EUR plus €300 EUR of book money per month.

•

DEADLINE: March 1st. Learn more here.

KAAD SCHOLARSHIPS IN GERMANY FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES The KAAD scholarships are available to post-graduates and to academics who have already gained professional experience and who are interested in postgraduate studies (or research stays) in Germany.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to students from a developing or emerging country in Africa, Asia, the Middle East or Latin America and are currently living there; Have a university degree and professional experience from their home country; Want to acquire a master’s degree or a PhD at a German university or do a post-doctoral research project (2-6 months for established university lecturers) at a German university; Are a Catholic Christian (or, more generally, if they belong to a Christian denomination). Candidates from other religions can apply if they are proposed by Catholic partners and can prove their commitment to interreligious dialogue; Possess German language skills before starting the studies (KAAD can provide a language course of max. 6 months in Germany).

•

AWARD: Not specified. Learn more here.

•

DEADLINE: Not specified. Learn more here.

KONRAD-ADENAUER-STIFTUNG AWARDS The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung awards scholarships to international master’s students and graduates in order to enable study and research at universities in Germany.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Students must be under 30 years of age and have B2 German proficiency to qualify for these scholarships. Learn more here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a monthly scholarship of €1,200 EUR and other multiple subsidies.

•

DEADLINE: July. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

33

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL HAW HAMBURG MASTER’S STUDENTS Hamburg University of Applied Sciences awards scholarships to academically strong international students studying in master’s degree programs.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students meeting the following requirements: Are an international master’s student at the HAW Hamburg; Have completed their school education abroad or have successfully graduated form a Studienkolleg; Have completed their graduate program in Germany or abroad; Are not eligible for a BAföG loan (Federal Training Assistance Act). If you fulfill the criteria for a BAföG loan you are not eligible for the scholarship even if you do not actually receive the funding; Students from the courses Design, Public Health, Public Management, Social and Health Management as well as the further educational master’s in Heide and Lüchow-Dannenberg cannot apply for the scholarship.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded up to €1800 EUR per semester.

•

DEADLINE: April 30th for summer semester and October 30th for winter semester. Learn more here.

DRD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SUB-SAHARAN AFRICANS DRD Scholarships are merit-based scholarships for students from developing countries in Sub-Saharan Africa pursuing a master’s degree or PhD. •

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to applicants from Sub-Saharan African countries with an excellent academic record. Scholarships are also available for full-time students of the MA in Development Studies, Master in Public Administration and the MA in Development Management. You can find different PhD options at the centre (PhD UWC). For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a monthly allowance of €650 EUR plus travel allowances.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the program of study you’re enrolled in. Learn more here.

REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MASTER’S PROGRAM AT ESMT BERLIN IN GERMANY ESMT Berlin is offering regional scholarships for international students for the 2017-2018 academic year.

These scholarships are available for students pursuing master’s programs in management.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded up to €5,000 EUR each per scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

FRIEDRICH EBERT FOUNDATION AWARD The promotion of young talent has been one of the founding principles of the FES. At the time when Friedrich Ebert was elected as the first president of the Weimar Republic, it was almost impossible for talented children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds to study at universities or take part in research programs.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to foreign applicants who are already studying, or doing their postgraduate studies, in Germany at the time of application.

•

AWARD: Recipients of the Basic Scholarship Program will be awarded €750 EUR per month. Recipients of the Graduate Scholarship Program will be awarded €1,200 EUR per month.

•

DEADLINE: September. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

34

GEORG FORSTER RESEARCH AWARD The Georg Forster Research Award is granted in recognition of a researcher’s entire achievements to date to academics of all disciplines whose fundamental discoveries, new theories, or insights have had a significant impact on their own discipline and beyond and who are expected to continue developing research-based solutions to the specific challenges facing transition and developing countries.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to nationals of a developing or transition country (excluding People’s Republic of China and India). Furthermore, at the time of nomination, they must have had their main residence and place of work in one of these countries for at least five years.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a total of €60,000 EUR. In Germany, research awards are generally exempt from income tax under German tax law.

•

DEADLINE: October. Learn more here.

REPORTERS WITHOUT BORDERS REST AND REFUGE SCHOLARSHIP This Scholarship is a project run by Reporters without Borders Germany and taz Panter Foundation, a non-profit organization linked to die tageszeitung (taz), a daily newspaper in Berlin.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to journalists who need a time out from their difficult working conditions. This might be the case after covering stories in an oppressive environment or after covering stories in war or unrest; Journalists who feel the need to lie low awhile and get out of the view of state security because of their journalistic work.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded travel expenses, accommodation, free transportation in Berlin for up to three months, and a monthly stipend up to €1,000 EUR.

•

DEADLINE: June. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

35

Scholarship Guide: Studying in Hungary SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN HUNGARY

STIPENDIUM HUNGARICUM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Program was launched in 2013 by the Hungarian Government. The core mission of the program is to increase the number of foreign students in Hungary and to encourage Hungarian higher education institutions to attract top foreign students. The program is based on bilateral educational cooperation agreements signed between the Ministries responsible for education in the sending countries/territories and Hungary or between institutions. Currently more than 50 Sending Partners are engaged in the program throughout 4 different continents.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to international students from over 50 countries. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition-free education, monthly stipend, accomodation and medical insurance.

•

DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

36

HUNGARIAN GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP The Hungarian Government offers scholarships to undertake Master of Science degree courses at one of the participating Hungarian Universities.The objective of this initiative is to lead international efforts to defeat hunger, contributing to an expanding world economy by promoting sustainable rural development.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to international students from over 20 countries. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded application and tuition fees throughout the study period, dormitory accommodation, subsistence costs and health care.

•

DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.

HUDEC SCHOLARSHIPS Hudec Scholarships are available for part time and full time studies in the fields of architecture, industrial and interior design, urban and rural planning and related fields of studies. The aim of the Hudec Scholarship Programme is also to exchange experience and knowledge of the future architects of Shanghai by encouraging outstanding students to undertake short-term or full-term studies or to conduct collaborative projects in Hungarian higher education institutions, in order to strengthen academic network.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to international students from over 47 countries. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition-free education, monthly stipend (up to 180,000 HUF per month), accomodation and medical insurance.

•

DEADLINE: March. Learn more here.

INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDIES KOSZEG IN HUNGARY STUDY AND RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP The Institute of Advanced studies is offering 4 month research scholarships to participate in the work of a research institute while pursuing a graduate degree.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students of all nationalities who are currently enrolled at the University of Pannonia.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded €1,200 EUR tuition fee waiver and 75,000 HUF per month.

•

DEADLINE: June. Learn more here.

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN LAW The Hungarian Academy of Sciences center for Social sciences institute for legal studies and the Pázmány Péter Catholic University Faculty of Law and Political Sciences have established a joint fellowship program in order to enhance their international competitveness in research and education through involving postdoctoral foreign researchers in their academic work. This program is for a period of 10 months.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to postdoctoral researchers of all nationalities and a professional level of English language knowledge. Knowledge of Hungarian is not required.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a monthly stipend of 458,300 HUF before taxes, plus accomodation.

•

DEADLINE: April. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

37

BRC RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN HUNGARY The Biological research center is offering fellowships to conduct selected research programs in contemporary biology under the supervision of research staff of the BRC. •

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students with a university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) either in natural, medical, agricultural or veterinary sciences. The official language of the course is English.

Knowledge of English of the applicants should be appropriately documented.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a monthly stipend from the BRC at the beginning of each month.

This amount is about 70-75% of the income of a PhD student in Hungary, however, considering the provided free accommodation, or the contribution to the accommodation fee, will cover modest living expenses for one person in Szeged.

•

DEADLINE: May. Learn more here.

CEU MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS CEU Scholarships are commited to attracting talented students from around the world. A wide range of scholarships, fellowships and loan options are offered for students studying in the School of Public Policy (SPP) and encourages students to seek external sources of funding.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to citizens of all countries.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

38

Scholarship Guide: Studying in Ireland SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN IRELAND

NUI SCHOLARSHIPS FOR NON-EU STUDENTS National University of Ireland Galway offers Scholarships to incoming students to the full-time primary degree courses offered in the University based on the result of the Leaving Certificate Examination from Northern Ireland and the U.K. •

ELIGIBILITY: The scholarships are open to incoming non-EU students who have completed at least the final two years of their secondary school studies in Ireland, as evidenced by their enrolment in a post primary school recognised by the Department of Education and Skills for funding purposes, but who are not eligible for free fees or for fee at EU rates.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a scholarship in equivalent value to the annual fee chargeable to the student for the relevant program (excluding the Student Levy element of the fee).

•

DEADLINE: August. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

39

GLOBAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS The University College Dublin Global Excellence Scholarships aim to attract excellent candidates to UCD programmes and to encourage early application.

•

ELIGIBILITY: For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded either 50% or 100% coverage of their tuition.

•

DEADLINE: Learn more here.

EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS University Colleger Cork offers 11 Excellence Scholarships every year to applicants who intend to start a PhD Track.

•

ELIGIBILITY: The scholarships are open to both EU and non-EU students.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded with scholarships to cover EU tuition fees tenable for the duration of the student’s chosen postgraduate course. However, the funding will only cover the EU fee, so successful non-EU applicants will be responsible for the balance

•

DEADLINE: May. Learn more here.

GOVERNMENT OF IRELAND - INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS The aim of the GOI-IES scheme is to reflect Ireland’s engagement in targetpartner countries. Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships will be awarded to high calibre students from non-EU/EEA countries to study full-time in Ireland for a period of one year.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be of non-EU/EAA or Switzerland origins. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a scholarship fund amounting to €10,000 for one study year.

•

DEADLINE: March. Learn more here.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIPS A number of generous merit-based scholarships are available to full-time Non-EU postgraduate students in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at University of Limerick.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of Sub-Saharan Africa.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded with €2,000 to €4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

•

DEADLINE: May. Learn more here.

GMIT SCHOLARSHIPS Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology offers scholarships to Non-EU students depending upon their country of origin.

•

ELIGIBILITY: The scholarships are open to non-EU students.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded up to 30% reduction in tuition fees renewable per year.

•

DEADLINE: Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

40

TRINITY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPS Trinity Business School offers partial scholarship funding to a number of talented applicants per programme.

This is to promote gender, geographic and sector diversity, alongside recognition for academic and professional excellence.

•

ELIGIBILITY: The scholarships are open to students in receipt of a conditional or unconditional offer.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded €5,000 reduction in tuition fees.

•

DEADLINE: May. Learn more here.

CENTENARY SCHOLARSHIP FOR MASTERS STUDENTS Technological University Dublin Centenary Scholarship Programme encourages excellent candidates from around the world to apply to undertake postgraduate studies at Masters Level in TU Dublin, now offering 60 scholarships yearly.

•

ELIGIBILITY: The scholarships are open to students from any non-EEA/EU countries.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a scholarship to cover one-half of the value of the academic fees.

•

DEADLINE: May. Learn more here.

NUI GALWAY EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP National University of Ireland Galway offers Scholarships to entrants to the full-time primary degree courses offered in the University based on the result of the Leaving Certificate Examination from Northern Ireland and the UK. •

ELIGIBILITY: The scholarships are open to incoming students of Northern Ireland and U.K. backgrounds.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded €1,500.

•

DEADLINE: Learn more here.

BÚA SCHOLARSHIP BÚA Scholarship offers the opporutnity for students with Irish background to inspire and encourage the use of the language across the University.

•

ELIGIBILITY: The scholarships are open to current and incoming students interested in the usage and promotion of the Irish language.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded €500.

•

DEADLINE: Learn more here.

WIT INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) is committed to attracting high calibre students from around the world. A wide-range of scholarships is available to new undergraduate, higher diploma and taught postgraduate applicants for full-time programmes of study at WIT from a number of countries •

ELIGIBILITY: The scholarships are open to self-funding non-EU students in receipt of a full or conditional offer.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded €5,000 reduction in tuition fees.

•

DEADLINE: May. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

41

GLOBAL EXCELLENCE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Trinity College Dublin offers Global Excellence Scholarships for first-year students in full-time undergraduate programmes.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to applicants with non-EU status. Students from China, India, and the US are excluded and should apply for the country-specific scholarships. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded up to €5,000 applied as a reduction to the tuition fees for the first year of study only.

•

DEADLINE: Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

42

Scholarship Guide: Studying in Italy SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN ITALY

MARIE SKLODOWSKA-CURIE INDIVIDUAL FELLOWSHIP (IF) Ca’ Foscari University hosts the Marie Sklodowska - Curie fellowship to promote excellence in research and fostering the exchange of knowledge. Research themes match many topics including an outstanding research environment facility.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students who meet the following requirements: Are in possession of a doctoral degree or have at least four years of full-time equivalent research experience (measured from the date when he/she obtained the degree formally entitling him or her to embark on a doctorate). Furthermore, at the time of the deadline for submission, researchers shall not have resided or carried out their main activity (work , studies, etc) in the country of their host organization for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the reference date.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded €4,000 EUR per month (after taxes).

•

DEADLINE: September. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

43

BOCCONI SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Bocconi University is committed to making higher education accessible to students from all backgrounds worldwide. Università Bocconi offers need-based scholarships to international first year Bocconi Master of Science Program applicants. This scholarship is offered to give all students the chance to complete their higher studies. Students are chosen based on economic conditions and academic achievements.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students from all nationalities. The awarding of the scholarship takes into consideration not only the economic conditions of the students but also their academic performances.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a full tuition waiver, worth up to €12,700 EUR per year.

•

DEADLINE: There are five rounds for the application process. Learn more here.

ITALIAN GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP FOR FOREIGN AND IRE STUDENTS The Italian government scholarship is for foreign citizens and Italian citizens abroad (IRE). Scholarships are offered for a variety of programs that are carried out by Italian higher education institutes.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to foreign students or Italian students permanently residing abroad. Applicants may apply for scholarships if they have the academic qualifications required for enrolling on the courses at their chosen institution. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a full tuition waiver, worth up to €12,700 EUR per year.

•

DEADLINE: June. Learn more here.

STUDY GRANTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA The University of Bologna offers grants to international students who register for first, single, and second cycle degree programs offered at the university.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to international students.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

UCSC INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS Universita Cattolica offers discounts to its students to pursue their studies. European students are offered scholarships based on their family income. Non-EU students are offered a discount by USCS to attact international students to degree programs.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to European and non-European residents. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients from the EU will be awarded a reduced fee from annual tuition fees based on their family’s income; Recipients not from the EU will be awarded a discount of 30% from the total cost.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

44

NABA SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS Nuova Accademia di belle arti is offering scholarships to students that wish to pursue postgraduate programs in Italy.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries pursuing a master’s or a doctoral degree at a recognized university OR who have completed a master’s or a doctoral degree at a recognized university.

•

AWARD: 32 scholarships cover 25% of tuition fees to attend two-year Master of Art Degrees and Academic Masters, addressed to students having a university degree certificate or a first-level academic diploma or equivalent title (or earning that qualification within the last term of the academic year). 16 scholarships covering 40% of the tuition fees to attend Two-Year Master of Art Degrees and Academic Masters are addressed to students holding a first-level academic diploma obtained in NABA (or earning that qualification within the last session of academic year).

•

DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.

CICOPS SCHOLARSHIPS The University of Pavia and EDiSU (Institute for the Right to University Studies) offers scholarships to visiting scholars in order to promote international cooperation, particularly with developing countries.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to Canadians, permanent residents of Canada, and citizens of developing countries pursuing a master’s or a doctoral degree at a recognized university OR who have completed a master’s or a doctoral degree at a recognized university.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded travel (economy class), accomodation, health insurance policy and pocket money of €150 EUR (gross) per week is provided. Furthermore, scholarship holders receive four to ten weeks stay in Pavia with full access to study and research facilities.

•

DEADLINE: May 31st. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

45

Scholarship Guide: Studying in Japan SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN JAPAN

JFUNU SCHOLARSHIP FOR PHD IN SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE The Japan Foundation for UNU (JFUNU) Scholarship is available for outstanding applicants from developing countries who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance and who are granted admissions to the PhD program in Sustainability Science at United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS).

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to applicants from developing countries who can demonstrate a need for financial assistance; Applicants who are currently living in Japan under a working visa are NOT eligible for the scholarship; Applicants who want to pursue a second PhD degree at UNU-IAS are not eligible for the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a monthly allowance of ¥120,000 JPY for living expenses for a maximum of 36 months. However, travel costs to and from Japan, visa handling fees, and health/ accident insurance costs must be covered by the student. The tuition fees are fully waived for the scholarship recipients.

•

DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

46

JAPANESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities as undergraduate students under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program for 2018.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to citizens of countries that have diplomatic relations with the Japanese government. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition and other fees, allowance of ¥117,000 JPY per month (an additional monthly stipend of ¥2,000 JPY or ¥3,000 JPY may be provided to those undertaking study or research in specially designated regions) and travel costs to and from Japan.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

AICHI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM This scholarship is aimed at students interested in complete a major in Japan in a field recognized as pertinent to the support of Aichi’s manufacturing industry.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of Asian countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Timor, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, The Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, or Vietnam.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded ¥150,000 JPY per month, transportation to/from Japan, entrance fee, tuition fee and other expenses.

•

DEADLINE: Late March to mid May every year. Learn more here.

ISHIBASHI FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship offered by Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES). Master’s, doctoral and research students are eligible for this scholarship. Students are selected on the basis of the documents submitted.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to international students.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded ¥150,000 JPY for one month.

•

DEADLINE: June. Learn more here.

ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK/JAPAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (JSP) The Asian Development Bank/Japan Scholarship Program (JSP) offers about 150 postgraduate scholarships a year for studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to those who have gained admission to an approved MA/PhD course at a participating academic institution. Candidates should be 35 years old or younger; in good health; with a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent; and have a superior academic record. Upon completion of their study programs, scholars are expected to return to their home country to contribute to its economic and social development. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees, a monthly allowance for expenses, housing, books and instructional materials, medical insurance and travel. For scholars engaged in research, a special grant may be available for thesis preparation. In special circumstances, computer literacy, preparatory language and other similar courses may be covered under the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: Applications for scholarships should be sent at least six months prior to the planned time that you wish to commence studies. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

47

WASEDA UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS Waseda University Scholarships are given to privately-financed international students. Governmentsponsored international students and students whose tuition is being paid by a foreign government or scholarship organization will not be eligible to apply for the scholarship programs.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

JAPAN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS (JDS) FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IN ASIA The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship by Japanese Grant Aid (JDS) is to support human resource development of the Japanese grant aid recipient countries.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to nationals of Kyrgyz Republic, Myanmar, Laos, Mongolia, Philippines, Republic of Uzbekistan, Republic of Tajikistan, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Cambodia.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees, a monthly subsistence and housing allowance, an allowance for books and instructional materials, medical insurance, and travel expenses.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

IMF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR ASIA The Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA) is funded by the Government of Japan, administered by the International Monetary Fund. It aims to contribute to institutional capacity building of key macroeconomic management agencies in Asia.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to qualified candidates from the following countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao P.D.R., Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pacific Island Countries, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees; a monthly stipend (including the housing allowance and medical/accident insurance); one round-trip economy class air-ticket; and a lump-sum allowance to cover visa application costs, testing fees (such as TOEFL), and book-shipping costs.

•

DEADLINE: December 1st for the partnership-track and June 1st for the open track applications. Learn more here.

HITACHI SCHOLARSHIP RESEARCH SUPPORT PROGRAM IN JAPAN The Hitachi Global Foundation offers Research Support Grants to faculty members of eligible universities in Southeast Asia who wish to conduct research in natural sciences or interdisciplinary research connecting natural sciences and social sciences that contribute to solving social issues at Japanese universities or research institutions.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam.

•

AWARD: Not specified. Learn more here.

•

DEADLINE: October. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

48

PREFECTURAL UNIVERSITY OF KUMAMOTO INTERNATIONAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH ON MERCURY This scholarship is offer by the University of Kumamoto for international students in the field of research on Mercury.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Iraq, Mongolia, Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, Kenya, Seychelles, Tanzania, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz and Brazil.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded up to ¥145,000 JPY per month, transportation to/from Japan, entrance fee, tuition fee and other expenses.

•

DEADLINE: Early to mid May every year. Learn more here.

INPEX SCHOLARSHIP INPEX Scholarship Foundation is offering scholarships for Indonesian students to study postgraduate course of the university in Japan.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to international students.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded ¥160,000 JPY per month. Recipients will also be awarded full tuition, travel expense for the academic meetings (up to ¥100,000 JPY for a year), arrival money of ¥60,000 JPY, round trip ticket, and 6 months Japanese language school fee.

•

DEADLINE: November. Learn more here.

SCHOLARSHIP OF KANBE ZAIDAN The Zaidan Foundation is designed to enhance intercultural understanding starting with the international dissemination of the Arab cultural heritage.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to all international students.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded ¥500,000 JPY as the maximum for a person.

•

DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.

EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is offered by the Global Sustainable Electricity Partnership for outstanding students.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to seniors in high school or those currently enrolled in a college or university. Applicants must be fluent in English. Submissions with poor grammar will not be considered.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded ¥2,620,000 JPY for a year.

•

DEADLINE: March. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

49

Scholarship Guide: Studying in Mexico SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN MEXICO

MEXICAN GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID) invites foreign citizens who are interested in studying for a specialization, master’s degree or doctorate, conducting graduate or postdoctoral research, or taking part in an undergraduate or graduatelevel academic mobility program, to participate in the 2018 Mexican Government Scholarship Program for International Students.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD students with a minimum grade point average of 80 on a scale of 0 to 100, or the equivalent, for their last academic degree received.

Candidates must also be accepted or currently enrolled in a program of the participating Mexican universities. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded their full tuition fees, health insurance, and a monthly stipend.

•

DEADLINE: August. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

50

FUNDACIÓN CAROLINA SCHOLARSHIPS Fundación Carolina Scholarships aim to facilitate and promote the expansion of university graduate studies as well as the specialization and updating of knowledge of postgraduates, professors, researchers, artists and professionals from the Latin American countries members of the Ibero-American Community of Nations and Portugal.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

MEXICAN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BELIZEANS The Government of Mexico, through its Foreign Ministry, offers scholarships to Belizeans every year, to pursue bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Scholarship applications are usually made through the Embassy of Mexico in Belize.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to citizens of Belize. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: Learn more here.

UNAM SCHOLARSHIP FOR POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS The Coordination of Postgraduate Studies (Coordinación de Estudios de Posgrado [CEP]) operates this Scholarship Program.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to regular full-time master’s and doctoral students dedicating their time exclusively to their studies and have a minimum grade average of 8.5 if currently enrolled in a master’s program or from their previous studies. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded 4.5 times the amount of the current daily minimum wage in the Federal District for master’s students and 6.0 that amount for doctorate students.

•

DEADLINE: Learn more here.

AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY OF HIDALGO STATE SCHOLARSHIPS Autonomous University of Hidalgo State provides various scholarships and grants for students to apply.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY OF NUEVO LEÓN SCHOLARSHIPS Autonomous University of Nuevo León offers scholarships and support aids for students to complete their studies at Autonomous University of Nuevo León.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

51

RAINFOREST ALLIANCE KLEINHANS FELLOWSHIP The Rainforest Alliance has a long history of working with forest communities that have established their own locally managed enterprises, providing them with training and technical assistance on sustainable forestry practices, value-added processing, business administration, market access and more. The geographic scope of the Kleinhans Fellowship is restricted to Latin America, with a preference for the following locations: Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Peru.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This fellowship is open to candidates with a master’s degree in forestry, ecology, botany, environmental science or an appropriate related field. Doctoral candidates or post-doctoral researchers are preferred, although applicants may substitute relevant experience for higher-level degrees.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a two-year stipend of $20,000 USD per year to support research that addresses one of the selected topics. Learn more here.

•

DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.

CONACYT-OAS-AMEXCID SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The Organization of American States (OAS), the Mexican National Science and Technology Council (CONACYT) and the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID), with the support of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), under the OAS Partnership Program for Education and Training (PAEC), offer scholarships and one-time grants for graduate programs.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to citizens of the OAS Member States, with the exception of Mexico. Approximately 1 out of 6 scholarships are exclusively for students from Central America and the Caribbean. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a one-time stipend of $1,200 USD and scholarship to cover basic medical insurance, living expenses, total or partial enrollment fee in Mexican universities part of the OAS Consortium, and costs associated with carrying out part of the studies at institutions outside of Mexico.

•

DEADLINE: May and October. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

52

Scholarship Guide: Studying in the Netherlands SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN THE NETHERLANDS

LEIDEN UNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Leiden University offers scholarships to excellent non-EU/EEA students studying their master’s degree and students of all nationalities studying a Master of Law Advanced program or a Master in Cyber Security or International Relations and Diplomacy.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to non-EU/EEA citizens who are not eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans.

•

AWARD: The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship program has three awards: €10,000 of the tuition fee; €15,000 of the tuition fee; and total tuition fee minus the statutory tuition fee. The number and type of award of the scholarship depends on the budget available for each faculty department. The type of award has no reflection on the students’ academic level of excellence. Please be aware that the LExS is not a full scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: October. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

53

MAASTRICHT UNIVERSITY HOLLAND HIGH POTENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The Maastricht High Potential Scholarship is intended for international students who wish to pursue a master’s or professional program at Maastricht University. This scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science in conjuction with Dutch universities of applied sciences.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to excellent students from outside the European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) who wish to do a master’s or a professional education program at Maastricht University.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded living expenses of €10,500 EUR, insurance of €520 EUR, visa cost of €317 EUR and tuition fees of €13,000 EUR or €17,500 EUR.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the program you apply for. Learn more here.

UNIVERSITY OF AMSTERDAM EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP The University of Amsterdam offers a prestigious new scholarship program for exceptionally talented and academically outstanding master’s students from outside Europe.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to non-EU students from any discipline who graduated in the top 10% of their class may apply. Selection is on the basis of academic excellence, ambition and the relevance of the selected master’s program to a student’s future career.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a full scholarship worth €25,000 EUR (covering tuition and living expenses).

•

DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.

UTRECHT EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS Utrecht University offers 25 excellence scholarships divided over 6 graduate schools that are for students who want to pursue their master’s degree in the Netherlands.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to international students who have completed their studies outside the Netherlands.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees or tuition fees plus €11,000 EUR living expenses.

•

DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.

RADBOUD SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The Radboud Scholarship Program offers a select number of talented prospective non-EEA students the opportunity to receive a scholarship to pursue a complete English-taught master’s degree program at Radboud University. The Radboud Scholarship Program is very selective and is only intended for talented students who have obtained outstanding study results and are highly motivated to pursue a master’s degree program at Radboud University.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to international students who have been admitted in a master’s program at Radboud University.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a partial tuition waiver to the level of an EU citizen. In addition, the Radboud Scholarship also covers costs such as those for visa, residence permit, health insurance and liability insurance. This amounts to about €725 EUR.

•

DEADLINE: March. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

54

ERIC BLEUMINK FUND This grant is offered by the Univesity of Groningen and is awarded for a 1 year or 2 years master’s program.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to international students who have gained admission to the University of Groningen.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fee, costs of international travel, subsistence, books, and health insurance.

•

DEADLINE: December. Learn more here.

TU DELFT EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TU Delft offers a number of scholarships that are 3 per faculty and are available for outstanding international students. This scheme is financed by Justus & Louise Van Effen who studied at TU Delft in the 1940s and strongly believed technological developments will contribute to solving societal issues.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to international applicants admitted to one of TU Delft’s MSc programs with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 80 percent or higher of the scale maximum in their bachelor’s degree from an internationally renowned university outside the Netherlands.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a full fee waiver for a TU Delft MSc program and living expenses for 2 years. Membership to the Scholarship club giving access to personal development, workshops, seminars, etc.

•

DEADLINE: December. Learn more here.

UNIVERSITY OF TWENTE SCHOLARSHIPS The University of Twente offers scholarships to non-EU students to pursue a master’s program. The benefit of UTS is becoming one of the most promising UT students as well as an exclusive opportunity to take part in an intake for one of the three honours programs: Research honours, design honours or change leaders.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to excellent students from both EU/EEA as well as non-EU/ EEA countries, applying for a master’s program at the University of Twente.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded €3,000 EUR – €25,000 EUR for one year.

•

DEADLINE: May. Learn more here.

VU AMSTERDAM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The VU Fellowship program offers talented prospective international students the unique opportunity to pursue a master’s degree at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. VU is committed to providing approximately one million Euros toward attracting highly motivated and excellent students.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students of all nationalities who are academically excellent and admitted at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a tuition fee waiver. VUFP scholarship does not provide any additional allowance towards study or living costs.

•

DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

55

TILLBURG UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS Tillburg University offers international students excellent sholarships who are admitted to a research (master’s program).

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to non-EU citizens.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a tuition fee waiver.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

THE HOLLAND SCHOLARSHIP The Holland Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands. This scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science as well as several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to non-EEA citizens who are applying for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s program at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded €5,000 EUR. This will be received in the first year of your studies but is not a full-tuition scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.

DESMOND FORTES SCHOLARSHIP The Desmond Fortes Scholarship is for ambitious professionals from Asia and Africa who are employed within FMO’s client network and have a strong interest in green finance.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students from Asia and Africa who are employed within FMO’s client network and applied for the master’s program Environment and Resource Management at VU Amsterdam.

•

AWARD: You can use the Desmond Fortes Scholarship to do a full-time one-year master’s program in Environmental Sustainability, including a thesis research internship at FMO.

•

DEADLINE: April. Learn more here.

SINO DUTCH SCHOLARSHIP The Sino Dutch Scholarship program is financed by the Dutch ministry of Education where the China Scholarship council is responsible for the pre-selction of candidates. This program focuses on excellent Chinese third year bachelor’s, master’s or PhD students who want to study or do research in the Netherlands for at least one academic year.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to excellent Chinese third year bachelor’s, master’s or PhD students who want to study or do research in the Netherlands for at least one academic year.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a contribution of €16,113 EUR towards the total costs of a study or research in the Netherlands.

•

DEADLINE: March. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

56

MENA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The MENA Scholarship program offers scholarships to professionals for short courses in the Netherlands.

They aim to contribute to the democratic transition in the participating countries.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to nationals of one of the following countries: Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a tuition-free short course in the Netherlands.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the host university. Learn more here.

ORANGE TULIP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The Orange Tulip Scholarship Program (OTS) gives talented students in several Neso countries the opportunity to study in the Netherlands. It is offered by higher education institutions, multinationals and government institutions.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students from the following countries: Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Korea, Mexico, Russia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a tuition fee waiver to study their bachelor’s or master’s degrees at selected participating Universities.

•

DEADLINE: April. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

57

Scholarship Guide: Studying in New Zealand SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND

UNIVERSITY OF CANTEBURY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship recognises top international scholars and supports them in study towards an undergraduate Engineering degree at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. Thirty-five scholarships are available annually.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Recipients must be full-fee-paying international students (excluding citizens and permanent residents of New Zealand and Australia).

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded $15,000 NZD.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the program you apply for. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

58

BROWNLIE SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship supports students for study towards a research doctoral degree at the University of Canterbury.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Students who have been selected for a University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarship after having applied in May of the same year will be automatically considered for these Scholarships.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded up $26,000 NZD per annum and fees at the domestic rate.

•

DEADLINE: October. Learn more here.

NELSON MARLBOROUGH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS NMIT offers various scholarships supporting students enrolled at the institution.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the program you apply for. Learn more here.

NEW ZEALAND SCHOLARSHIP The New Zealand Government offers New Zealand Scholarships to eligible citizens of developing countries conducting their undergraduate and postgraduate academic study in New Zealand and in the Pacific.

•

ELIGIBILITY: For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees, living allowance of $491 NZD per week, an establishment allow of $3,000 NZD, medical as well as travel insurance, round-trip travel reimbursement, and cost of research and thesis. Learn more here.

•

DEADLINE: Learn more here.

VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS The purpose of the Victoria International Excellence Scholarship is to recruit high-achieving undergraduate international students currently studying in New Zealand to Victoria University of Wellington and to support them in their studies.

•

ELIGIBILITY: The scholarship is open to international students who have completed at least one full year (ie. their Year 12 year) at a New Zealand secondary school and who are enrolling at Victoria University.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded up to $20,000 NZD over three years paid towards tuition fees.

•

DEADLINE: November. Learn more here.

THE UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS The University of Auckland offers scholarships annually to incoming undergraduate students regardless of personal background.

•

ELIGIBILITY: The scholarships are open to students enrolled in the University’s undergraduate programs. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded up to $20,000 NZD.

•

DEADLINE: August. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

59

VICTORIA MASTER’S BY THESIS SCHOLARSHIP To encourage postgraduate research at Victoria, the University offers scholarships to students about to begin a full-time, research-focussed Master’s degree.

•

ELIGIBILITY: The scholarship is open to students who are eligible at the time of application to enroll for a Master’s degree by thesis.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a $15,000 NZD tax free stipend. International students other than those from Australia will be liable to pay the difference between the full international student fee and the domestic fee.

•

DEADLINE: November. Learn more here.

UNIVERSITY OF CANTEBURY INTERNATIONAL FIRST YEAR SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship recognises and supports top-achieving international students commencing an undergraduate degree programme at the University of Canterbury. Twenty-five scholarships are available annually.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Recipients must be full-fee-paying international students (excluding citizens and permanent residents of New Zealand and Australia).

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded up to $20,000 NZD.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the program you apply for. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

60

Scholarship Guide: Studying in Russia SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN RUSSIA

RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS International students who apply to study at Russian universities are eligible to apply for state funded scholarships that are a limited number. There is a competitive selection for the scholarship (quota for international students) which is organized by Rossotrudnichestvo representative offices around the world.

In the countries where Rossotrudnichestvo is not represented, the competitive selection is organized by Russian diplomatic missions (embassies or consulates).

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to certain groups of foreigners, Russians living abroad, and immigrants. These students can apply for state scholarships on the same terms as Russian citizens once they pass entrance exams or Uniform State Examination (EGE).

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded free tuition for the entire duration of the chosen program; maintenance allowance (for the entire duration of study regardless of the candidate’s success).In 2019, an average scholarship amounted to 1,630 roubles a month (approximately USD 25); dormitory accommodation (if available).

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

61

RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SOUTH AFRICAN STUDENTS This scholarship is linked with South Africa to strengthen ties between both countries. South African students who wish to pursue their studies in Russian Universities can search for programs on www.russia.study and apply. Students can take college preparatory courses for courses that are in Russian.

They must start the University course after passing the relevant college preparatory course.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to South African citizens in good health with a strong academic record. Applicants should be available to study in Russia, have a demonstrated interest in Russia, and a commitment to the development of South Africa.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition and a basic monthly allowance. The South African Government additionally provides one return economy airfare, monthly living allowance and annual medical insurance.

•

DEADLINE: April. Learn more here.

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP AT SIBERIAN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY IN RUSSIA Students who wish to pursue research in the areas of theoretical non-linear optics, x-ray spectroscopy, nanoplasmonics and quabtum chemistry can apply for the ‘postdoctoral research fellowship’ funded by the Institute of Nanotechnology, Spectroscopy and Quabtum chemistry. This scholarships aims to support candidates with the effort, study and research in all areas of knowledge.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to any nationality. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded 100,000 RUB per month. Additionally, recipients will receive comfortable housing near the working place (the rent is about $30-50 USD per month for 1-2 rooms apartment); Reimbursement of travel expenses for relocation (one-way flight tickets); Additional resources such as “conference money”, travel money and resources needed for buying the equipment; Optional survival course of Russian as a foreign language; and Administrative support for getting a Russian VISA and further socialization in Krasnoyarsk.

•

DEADLINE: Not specified. Learn more here.

THEORETICAL POSTDOCTORAL POSITION SCHOLARSHIP The fellowship is availible to Phd students who wish to pursue a postdoctoral program in Nanophotonics and Metamaterials at ITMO University which is one of the leading international innovation institutions in Russia.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to all nationalities.

•

AWARD: The fellowship will cover full time work (40h/week) pay with a base salary of 60,000 RUB (>$1,000 USD) per month + your qualification + different grants winning.

•

DEADLINE: Applications will be constantly accepted until the position is filled. Learn more here.

FINANCIAL AID FROM THE SCHOOL OF RUSSIAN AND ASIAN STUDIES The School of Russian and Asian studies offer a number of scholarships for students that combine an intensive language course with career building skills. The aim of this scholarship is to support and nurture students in diverse fields such as journalism, economics, history, and art.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are mostly open to US citizens.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: October. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

62

HSE SCHOLARSHIP The National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE) awards domestic and international doctoral students scholarships for research achievements.

•

ELIGIBILITY: For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded up to 25,000 RUB per month.

•

DEADLINE: December. Learn more here.

MIPT SCHOLARSHIP The School of RussianMIPT offers scholarships to outstanding international students who demonstrate the potential for superior academic performance.

•

ELIGIBILITY: For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

63

Scholarship Guide: Studying in South Africa SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN SOUTH AFRICA

MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM The MasterCard foundation has partnered with University of Cape town to oversee the implementation of financial, academic, social and post graduation support and award candidtates with the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape town. The vision of this program is to transition young people from beneficiaries to benefactors while preparing them with the necessary values, knowledge, skills and leadership to fuel economic and social progress across Africa.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to academically talented and economically disadvantaged residents of a Sub Saharan African country. Applicants can apply as an undergraduate or postgraduate.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded comprehensive scholarships, academic support, peer mentorship, career guidance, internship opportunities, transition-to-work support and access to a global alumni network.

•

DEADLINE: June. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

64

MARGARET MCNAMARA EDUCATION GRANTS: AFRICA PROGRAM This scholarship is in memory of Margaret Craig McNamara who wanted to invest in women’s education as a means of reducing poverty and stimulating economic growth.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to women who are residents of developing countries and studying at least part time or full time for the following academic term.

•

AWARD: Not specified. Learn more here.

•

DEADLINE: September. Learn more here.

MANDELA RHODES SCHOLARSHIP The Mandela Rhodes Foundation was set up with the purpose to build strong leadership capacity in Africa.

Set up in 2005, this scholarship provides excellent educational and training opportunities to individual Africans to create a network of well-rounded leaders across African society.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of all African countries for postgraduate study at South African universities or tertiary university.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition and registration fees as set by the institution; study materials allowance as set by the MRF; accommodation and meal allowances as set by the MRF; medical aid allowance as set by the MRF; economy-class travel allowance for international scholars only from the scholar’s home to their institution at the beginning and back home at the end of their degree program; and a personal allowance.

•

DEADLINE: April. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

65

Scholarship Guide: Studying in Spain SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN SPAIN

ATHENEA3I RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS AT UNIVERSITY OF GRANADA IN SPAIN Athenea3i is a research fellowship program focused on attracting highly talented researchers to the University of Granada (UGR) in order to benefit their research career with International, Interdisciplinary and Intersectorial opportunities. This innovative fellowship program offers the experienced researchers an outstanding opportunity to develop new skills and competences, enriched with a personalised and pioneering career mentoring plan. Athenea3i also includes research periods at some of the most distinguished and outstanding institutions around the world, and optional secondment in regional, national and international companies.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to researchers of all nationalities.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded coverage of covers 36 months of research along with a monthly allowance (living, mobility, family (if applicable), child (if applicable), research/training costs and secondment (if applicable).

•

DEADLINE: September. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

66

MAE AECID SCHOLARSHIPS This scholarship program is a leading example of the political cooperation between Spain and the rest of the world. The call for applications is published each year by the Directorate General for Cultural and scientific relations of the AECID. •

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to Spanish and foreign nationals, of legal age, holding a degree in higher education (and in some cases, university students in their final year) or those who can demonstrate professional experience in certain activities, depending on the particular grant applied for.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a monthly allowance, participation costs, traveling and insurance costs of the students. The amount varies depending on the scholarship awarded.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

ERASMUS MUNDUS PARTNERSHIPS Erasmus Mundus is a cooperation and mobility program in the field of higher education that aims to enhance the quality of European higher education and to promote dialogue and understanding between people and cultures through cooperation with third world countries.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to EU and non-EU students.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded monthly allowance, participation costs, traveling and insurance costs. Students are allowed to study in partner institutions from EU and non-EU countries in a range of disciplines at a range of academic levels.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

THE FOUNDATION FOR AFRICAN LEADERSHIP IN BUSINESS: MBA SCHOLARSHIPS ALB offers scholarships to qualified African residents who wish to obtain an MBA through several partner universities. The foundation offers the scholarship with responsibilities including a commitment to returning to the country after the program is completed.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to African students with a professional background (3 or more years of work experience) and strong academic background (completion of bachelor’s).

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a tuition fee waiver at partner universities.

•

DEADLINE: Not specified. Learn more here.

TALENT GRANTS FOR RESEARCHER STAFF AT AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA IN SPAIN The Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona offers five research grants to encourage the capture and retention of research talent to promote its research activity as a whole, across the areas of knowledge.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to international researchers.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded half of the amount: €23,000 EUR. The remaining 50% of the cost of contracting must be paid by the contractee through their own research projects or contracts or by the research groups of which they form.

•

DEADLINE: September. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

67

BCAM POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN SPAIN The Baque Center of Applied Mathematics is offering a postdoctoral fellowship in computational mathematics and fluid dynamics. The aim of this scholarship is to provide financial help to international students in Spain.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to international researchers.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a gross annual salary of €28,000 EUR – €32,000 EUR. Researchers that come from a research institution outside Basque country receive a moving allowance from €1,000 EUR to €2,000 EUR gross.

•

DEADLINE: July. Learn more here.

UNIVERSITAT DE BARCELONA SHOLARSHIPS Barcelona Institute of Economics offers PhD scholarships for 3 years. The successful candidates will develop their research under the supervision of researchers belonging to the IEB Research Programs and will perform teaching duties in Applied Economics at undergraduate level within the Department of Economics (area of Public Economics) at the Faculty of Economics and Business.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to international students who have graduated with a Master in Economics.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a yearly gross amount of €16,400 EUR. This salary comes with full social security benefits. The scholarships also cover PhD tuition fees and travel grants for conferences.

•

DEADLINE: June. Learn more here.

TOULOUSE BUSINESS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS BARCELONA Toulouse business School Barcelona campus, offers excellence scholarships to students to academically excellent students . This business school is one of the few to have obtained the industry’s three international accreditations: EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB. •

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to international students admitted at Toulouse Business School in Barcelona, Spain.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a 25% discount on the year’s tuition fees.

•

DEADLINE: November to June. Learn more here.

POST DOCTORAL FELLOW OPPORTUNITY CIC offers one post doctoral position under the supervision of Prof. Maurizio Prrato, leader of the carbon bionanotechnology group and Prof. Pedro Ramos, leader of the magnetic resonance imaging lab.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to international researchers with a PhD degree in Chemistry.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a fully-funded 2-year post-doctoral fellowship.

•

DEADLINE: June. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

68

ACCENTURE ANALYTICS CAREER PATH SCHOLARSHIP Accenture, in coordination with the Interuniversity Master of Statistics and operations research UPC-UB, offers the Accenture Analytics Career path scholarship for new students admitted in the MESIO UPC-UB. •

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to international students.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded the cost of the enrollment credits and the administrative fees. The scholarship recipient will join the Accenture Analytics educational cooperation agreement practices.

•

DEADLINE: May. Learn more here.

GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Universidad Carlos II de Madrid’s International School of Business offers foreign students an enormous opportunity to experience business in Spain. Students will develop support tasks for the academic coordination area, social media or audiovisual services.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to international students.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a part of the tuition fees and helps students with study skills.

•

DEADLINE: July. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

69

Scholarship Guide: Studying in Sweden SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN THE SWEDEN

SWEDISH INSTITUTE STUDY SCHOLARSHIPS The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships target highly-qualified students from certain countries. These scholarships will be awarded for master’s studies in Sweden, starting in autumn and covers both living costs and tuition fees.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to non-EU/EEA citizens who are not eligible for support under the Dutch system of study grants and loans.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees directly paid to the Swedish university, living expenses of 10,000 SEK per month, a travel grant of 15,000 SEK, insurance against illness and accident, membership of the SI Network for Future Global Leaders (NFGL) – a platform to grow your network and experience, while in Sweden, and membership of the SI Alumni Network after your scholarship period – a platform for further professional development and to stay in touch.

•

DEADLINE: April. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

70

SWEDISH INSTITUTE STUDY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SOUTH AFRICA The Swedish Institute Study Scholarships for South Africa provides a number of full scholarships for master’s programs in Sweden.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to citizens of South Africa. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees directly paid to the Swedish university, living expenses of 10,000 SEK per month, a travel grant of 15,000 SEK, insurance against illness and accident, membership of the SI Network for Future Global Leaders (NFGL) – a platform to grow your network and experience, while in Sweden, and membership of the SI Alumni Network after your scholarship period – a platform for further professional development and to stay in touch.

•

DEADLINE: April. Learn more here.

SWEDISH-TURKISH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR PHD STUDIES AND POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH This scholarship provides PhD students and postdoctoral researchers of all ages with an opportunity to conduct research at Swedish universities.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to citizens of Turkey. Only PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and senior scientists within the field of social sciences or academic disciplines related to sustainable social development may apply. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: October to December. Learn more here.

SWEDEN-TURKISH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR MASTER’S STUDIES The Swedish-Turkish Scholarship Program provides a number of full scholarships to Turkish students for master’s programs in Sweden. It aims at developing closer relations between Turkey and the EU with a focus on democracy, human rights, governance and law.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to citizens of Turkey. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees directly paid to the Swedish university, living expenses of 10,000 SEK per month, a travel grant of 5,000 SEK, insurance against illness and accident, membership of the SI Network for Future Global Leaders (NFGL) – a platform to grow your network and experience, while in Sweden, and membership of the SI Alumni Network after your scholarship period – a platform for further professional development and to stay in touch.

•

DEADLINE: April. Learn more here.

VISBY PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS The Visby Program provides a number of full scholarships for master’s programs in Sweden. The program aims to build an integrated, knowledge-based and research-intense region centered on the Baltic Sea and including the EU Eastern Partnership countries and Russia.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees directly paid to the Swedish university, living expenses of 10,000 SEK per month, a travel grant of 5,000 SEK.

•

DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

71

STOCKHOLM UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME The scholarship scheme at Stockholm University is aimed at especially qualified students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/Switzerland and who are required to pay tuition fees for studies.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.

•

DEADLINE: Learn more here.

STOCKHOLM ARBITRATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHINA (SASC) Three full-tuition scholarships are available to Chinese law school graduates offered by three leading Swedish law firms: Gernandt and Danielsson, Mannheimer Swartling, and Vinge.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to Chinese citizens with a Bachelor of Laws degree from a university in China. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a full scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.

SWEDISH ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION (SAA) SCHOLARSHIP The Swedish Arbitration Association (SAA) has donated a full-tuition scholarship for a student to participate in the Master in International Commercial Arbitration Law program (ICAL program) at Stockholm University for the academic year 2018-2019.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a full scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.

ADLERBERT SCHOLARSHIPS - UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG The University of Gothenburg annually allocates funds from the Adlerbert foundation toward scholarships.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to foreign visiting students within undergraduate programs or postgraduate studies at the University of Gothenburg who intend to return to their native countries after completed studies. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Not specified. Learn more here.

•

DEADLINE: Learn more here.

THE US FRIENDS OF CHALMERS SCHOLARSHIP Two scholarships will be awarded in 2019 to citizens of the United States of America.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to American citizens who are 1st year master’s program applicants.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees (4 semesters/2 year program).

•

DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

72

THE ADLERBERTSKA FOREIGN STUDENT HOSPITALITY FOUNDATION The scholarship board at the University of Gothenburg allocates funds from Adlerbert Foreign Student Hospitality Foundation (Adlerbertska Hospitiestiftelsen) toward scholarships for students.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to foreign visiting students within undergraduate programs or postgraduate studies at the University of Gothenburg who intend to return to their native countries after completed studies. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Not specified. Learn more here.

•

DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.

LUND UNIVERSITY GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM As a top 100 university and ranked in the top 0.4% of universities in the world, Lund University attracts high achieving students from across the globe. The Lund University Global Scholarship program seeks to recognize these students by awarding academic excellence grants.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded 25%, 50%, 75% or up to 100% of their tuition fees.

•

DEADLINE: Learn more here.

THE INGVAR KAMPRAD SCHOLARSHIP The Ingvar Kamprad Scholarship was founded in 2001. The aim of the scholarship is to support two students enrolled in the Master’s degree program in Industrial Design.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students enrolled in the master’s degree program in Industrial Design at Lund University.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded 210,000 SEK per year for two years in order to cover the tuition fees. The amount will be paid directly to the university.

•

DEADLINE: Learn more here.

THE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF THE SWEDISH-AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN NEW YORK •

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to American citizens. Candidates must have completed the application to Uppsala University, ranked it as their number one choice, and paid the application fee.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.

•

DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.

THE KAROLINSKA INSTITUTET GLOBAL MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS •

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to master’s students. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees.

•

DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

73

UPPSALA UNIVERSITY IPK SCHOLARSHIP •

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees. Candidates must have completed the application to Uppsala University, ranked it as their number one choice, and paid the application fee.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.

•

DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.

ANDERS WALL SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION FOR STUDIES AT UPPSALA UNIVERSITY •

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of the People’s Republic of China. Candidates must have completed the application to Uppsala University, ranked it as their number one choice, and paid the application fee.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.

•

DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.

UPPSALA UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Uppsala University President’s Club aims to encourage a well-qualified international master’s student.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees. Candidates must have completed the application to Uppsala University, ranked it as their number one choice, and paid the application fee.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.

•

DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.

THE SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OF THE SWEDISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN HONG KONG •

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong.

Candidates must have completed the application to Uppsala University, ranked it as their number one choice, and paid the application fee.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.

•

DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.

SLU SCHOLARSHIP •

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to all students who have applied for a master’s program in time (before 15th of January) and have placed SLU as their top priority.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.

•

DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

74

THE KING CARL GUSTAF SCHOLARSHIP •

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of Afghanistan, DR Congo, Ethiopia, India, Iraq, Libya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Turkey and Yemen. Candidates must have completed the application to Uppsala University, ranked it as their number one choice, and paid the application fee.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.

•

DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.

LINNAEUS UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS Linnaeus University’s decision to award scholarships will primarily be based on the students’ academic merits. Usually this is based on the CGPA, but the ranking of the previous university and the students’ proficiency in English will also be considered. Linnaeus University also favors an even distribution of students when it comes to country of origin and gender.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees. Candidates must have completed the application to Linnaeus University, ranked it as their number one choice, and paid the application fee.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees.

•

DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.

THE SIEVERT LARSSON SCHOLARSHIP The Sievert Larsson Scholarship Fund (within Friends of Chalmers) offers scholarships annually to Thai students who aim to study on a master’s program at Chalmers University of Technology. The scholarship is your chance to hone your skills with a world class master’s degree from Chalmers.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of Thailand who are 1st year master’s program applicants with a completed or soon to be completed (during spring semester 2018) Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen) with a minimum grade of 3.0 (CGPA) from a prestigious Thai University.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees (4 semesters/2 year program). Another version of the scholarship allows recipients to receive 230,000 SEK for the cost of living during their studies.

•

DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.

ADLERBERT STUDY SCHOLARSHIPS - CHALMERS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Chalmers University of Technology annually allocates funds from the Adlerbert foundation toward scholarships.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of 143 countries who are 1st year master’s program applicants. For the full list of eligible countries, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees (4 semesters/2 year program).

•

DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

75

LINKÖPING UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP LiU International Scholarships are aimed at supporting international master’s degree students with significant academic potential.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees. Candidates must have completed the application to Linköping University, ranked it as their number one choice, and paid the application fee.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded 25%, 50%, 75% or up to 100% of their tuition fees.

•

DEADLINE: April. Learn more here.

AVANCEZ SCHOLARSHIPS Chalmers University of Technology will award a number of scholarships funded by the Chalmers Foundation and these are available to all citizens from non-EU/EEA countries who are liable to pay tuition fees for Swedish university education. The exact number of scholarships is yet to be decided by the Chalmers Foundation.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a 75% reduction of the tuition fees (4 semesters/2 year program).

•

DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.

IPOET SCHOLARSHIPS Chalmers will be offering around 50 IPOET scholarships in 2018, funded by the Swedish Council for Higher Education, to prospective fee-paying students. The scholarships are administered and awarded by Chalmers.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a 75% reduction of the tuition fees (4 semesters/2 year program).

•

DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.

THE VOLVO CAR CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIPS •

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to Chinese citizens who are 1st year master’s program applicants at Chalmers University of Technology.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees (4 semesters/2 year program). Recipients are also guaranteed participation in the VESC program (Volvo Engineering Student Concept) which includes: a summer job, master’s thesis project, mentorship and possible employment at VCC (employment is subject to VCC evaluation at graduation).

•

DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.

VOLVO GROUP SCHOLARSHIP •

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to Chinese citizens who are 1st year master’s program applicants at Chalmers University of Technology.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees (4 semesters/2 year program). In addition, the Volvo Group intends to have close contact with the students during the two years of study. Support offered could include summer internships, Master’s thesis projects and mentorship.

•

DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

76

ALFRED OTS SCHOLARSHIP FUND The purpose of the scholarship fund is to support Estonian citizens to study engineering, architecture, or postgraduate education at Chalmers University of Technology.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of Estonia who are 1st year master’s program applicants at Chalmers University of Technology.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded 42,500 SEK per semester.

•

DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.

JÖNKÖPING UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS The university offers a limited number of scholarships to students who pay tuition fees and who fulfil the requirements of the scholarship and are assessed to be able to complete their studies adequately.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded 30% of their tuition fee during a maximum of 3 years of study.

•

DEADLINE: May. Learn more here.

HALMSTAD UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS Each year Halmstad University offers a number of scholarships to qualified students. These scholarships may be granted to students within any field of study at Halmstad University.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded 25% or 50% of their tuition fees and will be deducted directly from their tuition fee. The scholarship will not cover living costs and there are no grants for family members.

•

DEADLINE: Learn more here.

THE KARLSTAD UNIVERSITY GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP The Karlstad University Global Scholarship program is aiming at top academic students. Priority will be given to students with high academic performance and who demonstrate a strong commitment and desire to study at Karlstad University.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded 25%, 50%, 75% or up to 100% of their tuition fees.

•

DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.

MALMÖ UNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS Malmö University offers a scholarship for current fee-paying students who are performing with excellence at their studies.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to fee-paying students who are currently enrolled in a program at Malmö University.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a reimbursement of 50% or 100% of their tuition fees.

•

DEADLINE: July. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

77

MALMÖ UNIVERSITY MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIP (MUMS) Malmö University offers a limited number of scholarships to talented students.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to those currently admitted to an English-taught master’s program at Malmö University.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees.

•

DEADLINE: July. Learn more here.

MÄLARDALEN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM •

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees. Candidates must have completed the application to Mälardalen University, ranked it as their number one choice, and paid the application fee.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees.

•

DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.

UMEÅ UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS •

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full or partial tuition fees.

•

DEADLINE: March. Learn more here.

BTH SCHOLARSHIPS •

ELIGIBILITY: For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full or partial tuition fees.

•

DEADLINE: Learn more here.

KRISTIANSTAD UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP •

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.

•

DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.

UNIVERSITY OF GÄVLE STUDY SCHOLARSHIP •

ELIGIBILITY: For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a maximum amount of 75% of their tuition fees.

•

DEADLINE: August. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

78

SÖDERTÖRN UNIVERSITY TUITION FEE WAIVER •

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students who are required to pay tuition fees according to the information at University Admissions who have submitted an application at universityadmissions.se for a master’s program at Södertörn University. There is no age limit for tuition fee waiver scholarship holders.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.

•

DEADLINE: March. Learn more here.

UHR SCHOLARSHIPS The University of Skövde administrates scholarships funded by the Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR) to students liable to pay tuition fees attending a master’s program at the University.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students who are required to pay tuition fees.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded 50% of their tuition fees.

•

DEADLINE: Learn more here.

ÖREBRO UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP •

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students coming from countries outside of EU/EEA/ Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full or partial tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.

•

DEADLINE: Learn more here.

UNIVERSITY WEST SCHOLARSHIPS •

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students admitted to any master’s programs at the University.

The scholarship for international fee-paying students is offered as a reduction of their tuition fees.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full or partial tuition fees only, which means that students will need to cover their own living costs.

•

DEADLINE: April. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

79

Scholarship Guide: Studying in Switzerland SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN SWITZERLAND

SWISS GOVERNMENT EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FOREIGN SCHOLARS AND ARTISTS The Swiss confederation awards governemnet excellence scholarships to international students to promote international exchange and research. Two scholarships are offered, research and art scholarships, for students seeking postgraduate degrees. Receipients are selected by the awarding body, the Federal commission for scholarships for foreign students.

•

ELIGIBILITY: Research scholarships are open to post-graduate researchers in any discipline (who hold a master’s degree as a minimum) who are planning to come to Switzerland to pursue research or further studies at doctoral or post-doctoral level. Art scholarships are open to art students wishing to pursue an initial master’s degree in Switzerland. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

80

EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP & OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM ETH Zurich offers an excellence scholarship & opportunity program to excellent master’s students, offering cost waivers as well as specific supervision.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to excellent students both from the ETH and from other universities (national and international) wishing to pursue their master’s degree at ETH Zurich. The prerequisite is a very good result in their bachelor’s. Students must belong to the top 10 percent of their bachelor’s program.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded living and study expenses (CHF 11,000 per semester) as well as a tuition fee waiver. The scholarship begins when the student commences his or her master’s degree and is awarded for the regular duration of the master’s program (three or four semesters). It is awarded independently of the scholarship holder’s financial situation.

•

DEADLINE: December. Learn more here.

IMD EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IMD offers a variety of merit and need-based MBA scholarships. Applicants may apply to several simultaneously, however, only one scholarship can be awarded per candidate. Scholarships are granted subject to nomination by the scholarship selection committee, acceptance into the program and confirmation of your intention to participate in the program by paying the advance deposit.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to international students from developing countries who have good academic results.

•

AWARD: A range of scholarships are offered every year that total up to CHF 85,000.

•

DEADLINE: Rolling deadlines depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

GRADUATE INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIPS: GENEVA The Graduate Institute offers scholarships to master’s and doctoral students and support students with demonstrated financial needs.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to international students who have been accepted in the Graduate Institute of Geneva.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a full cost of living scholarship, along with a partial scholarship and/ or a tuition reduction fee.

•

DEADLINE: November. Learn more here.

EXPFL EXCELLNCE SCHOLARSHIPS EPFL offers a limited number of fellowships at the master’s level to students with outstanding academic records. Some of these fellowships are financed by EPFL directly and others through partnerships with foundations or companies.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to international students who have been accepted in Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded CHF 16,000 per academic year (split into monthly payments), CHF 32,000 for a 2 years master’s (120 credits), and CHF 24,000 for a 1.5 year master’s (90 credits) including reservation of a room in students accomodation. Fellowships for international applications include CHF 10,000 (split into 2 payments) and a certificate of excellence for the results obtained during their bachelor’s.

•

DEADLINE: Mid November to January. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

81

UNIL MASTER’S GRANTS University of Lausanne offers scholarships for excellence that are exclusively for students who have graduated from a foreign university and want to pursue their master’s degree in UNIL. •

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to international students.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded CHF 1,600 per month for the complete duration of the master’s.

The scholarship is granted for the minimum statutory period of the program chosen by the student.

•

DEADLINE: November. Learn more here.

EXCELLENCE MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS The Faculty of Science at the University of Geneva has an internationally top ranked science department and offers students an excellence fellowship to pursue a Master of Science.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to international students.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded CHF 10,000 – CHF 15,000 per year (no teaching duties); the award lasts for one year and can be extended for the regular duration of the chosen master’s program (three or four semesters) provided the applicant is academically successful at the end of his/her first semester of study.

•

DEADLINE: March. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

82

Scholarship Guide: Studying in the United Kingdom SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN THE UK

COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) awards over 800 scholarships and fellowships for postgraduate study and professional development to Commonwealth citizens each year. The CSC aims to contribute to the UK’s international development aims and wider overseas interests, support excellence in UK higher education, and sustain the principles of the Commonwealth. Candidates are selected on the basis of merit and their potential to contribute to the needs of their home countries.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of eligible countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and Eurasia, Middle East and North Africa, East Asia and Pacific, South and Central Asia, and the Western Hemisphere.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, and research support grant when aplicable.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

83

CHEVENING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Chevening is the UK government’s international awards scheme aimed at developing global leaders and is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organizations, Chevening offers two types of awards: Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships, the recipients of which are personally selected by British Embassies and High Commissions throughout the world.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of a Chevening-eligible country.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded tuition fees, monthly stipend, and travel allowance.

•

DEADLINE: November. Learn more here.

WESTMINSTER INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS Westminster International Scholarships are fully funded awards aimed at students from developing countries who wish to study a full-time master’s degree at the University.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to international students from a developing country and hold an offer for a full-time master’s degree at University of Westminster.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a full tuition fee award, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.

•

DEADLINE: October. Learn more here.

UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIP The University of Bradford Global Development Scholarships (formerly known as Countries in Crisis Scholarships) are intended to aid students in financial hardship due to the fact that they are domiciled in a country that is in crisis as a result of the political situation, war, natural disaster, etc.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students from the list of eligible countries. However, in extreme circumstances, applications from students from other countries will be considered by the panel. Find the list of eligible countries here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded full tuition fees and accommodation in The Green will be covered plus £4,200 GBP per annum living costs to be paid in three installments: October, January and April.

Each scholarship is worth approximately £25,000 GBP.

•

DEADLINE: May. Learn more here.

GATES CAMBRIDGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The Gates Cambridge Scholarship program was established in October 2000 by a donation from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge. Scholarships are awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom who are applying to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study at the University of Cambridge: PhD (three year research-only degree), MSc or MLitt (two year research-only degree), One year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, LLM, MASt, Diploma, MBA etc.)

•

AWARD: Not specified. Learn more here.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

84

NOTTINGHAM DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS SCHOLARSHIPS Founded in 2001, Developing Solutions is The University of Nottingham’s flagship international scholarship program for postgraduate master’s courses.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens or residents of Africa, India, or one of the countries of the Commonwealth.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded up to 50% – 100% support towards tuition fees.

•

DEADLINE: March. Learn more here.

SALTIRE SCHOLARSHIPS Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships (SSS) is a substantial program of scholarships, offered on a matched funding basis between the Scottish Government and Scottish Higher Education Institutions. The scholarships are designed to support the promotion of Scotland as a learning nation and a science nation and are therefore targeted at the priority sectors of creative industries, life sciences, technology, financial services and renewable and clean energy.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to applicants with a conditional or unconditional offer of a place at a Scottish university on an eligible course before an application can be considered. Additionally, applicants must be a citizen of Canada, India, Pakistan, USA or the People’s Republic of China (Hong Kong also being eligible as it is a Special Administrative Region of China).

•

AWARD: Saltire Scholarships offer up to 100 awards, each worth £4,000 GBP.

•

DEADLINE: May. Learn more here.

MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIPS Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for their graduate degree in the United Kingdom. As future leaders, with a lasting understanding of British society, Marshall Scholars strengthen the enduring relationship between the British and American peoples, their governments, and their institutions. Marshall Scholars are talented, independent and wide-ranging. Their time as Scholars enhances their intellectual and personal growth. Their direct engagement with Britain through its best academic programs contributes to their ultimate personal success.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to citizens of the United States of America (at the time they apply for a scholarship). For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded university fees, cost of living expenses, an annual book grant, a thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, fares to and from the United States and, where applicable, a contribution towards the support of a dependent spouse.

•

DEADLINE: October. Learn more here.

INSPIRING FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP The Inspiring Futures Scholarship is offered by Swansea University.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to offer holders of a College of Law and Criminology master’s program commencing in Autumn 2017.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded £3,000 GBP for one academic year, automatically deducted from tuition fees.

•

DEADLINE: August. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

85

THE DENYS HOLLAND SCHOLARSHIP The Denys Holland Scholarship aims to support undergraduate students from any country, who without the support of the scholarship would be unable to secure the funding required to study at UCL, and who can demonstrate their intention to make full use of the activities offered by UCL and the Student Union.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to applicants holding an offer of admission to UCL for full-time undergraduate study in any department; in financial hardship, and be able to demonstrate that without the scholarship they would be unable to study at UCL; preferably aged 25 or below at the time of commencing their studies, and able to demonstrate that they have broad interests and intend to be actively involved in and contribute to the life of the university.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded £9,000 GBP per year for three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress and scholars may choose to use all or part of the scholarship to cover fees. Any remainder is paid to the scholar as a maintenance stipend.

•

DEADLINE: July. Learn more here.

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX CHANCELLOR’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships are available in the majority of Sussex Schools, and are awarded on the basis of academic performance and potential. The scholarships are offered for one year.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to applicants that have been offered a place to study on a full time Postgraduate Taught degree at the University of Sussex (e.g., MA, MSc, LLM, MRes, postgraduate diploma, and graduate diploma). For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded 50% off international student tuition fee.

•

DEADLINE: May. Learn more here.

RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD UNIVERSITY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The Rhodes Trust, based at the University of Oxford, brings together and develops exceptional people from all over the world, in all fields of study, who are impatient with the way things are and have the courage to act.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to citizens of selected personalities. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: The Rhodes Scholarship covers Oxford University (and College) fees as well as providing an annual stipend. In 2017-18 the stipend was £14,700 per annum (£1,225 per month).

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies per country but is around July-October of the preceding year you study.

Learn more here.

BRISTOL UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL OFFICE SCHOLARSHIPS The University of Bristol is offers six International Office Scholarships for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to international students that already hold an offer of a place in a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate program at the University of Bristol.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded the following: 1st place: 1 scholarship of £12,000 GBP; 2nd place: 2 scholarships of £10,000 GBP; 3rd place: 3 scholarships of £8,000 GBP.

•

DEADLINE: June. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

86

TRANSFORM TOGETHER SCHOLARSHIPS Transform Together Scholarships are exclusively for international and European Union (non-UK) students starting a full-time taught course in 2017/18.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to international or a European Union (non-UK) fee paying for all full-time students at Sheffield Hallam University. For full eligibility requirements, click here.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded half fee waivers (50% discount) for postgraduate courses and for each year of an undergraduate degree.

•

DEADLINE: November. Learn more here.

EDINBURGH GLOBAL RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS These awards are designed to attract high quality overseas research students to the University of Edinburgh.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to overseas students starting a PhD in any field of study.

Applicants must be liable to pay tuition fees at the rate applicable to overseas students and must have been offered admission to a full-time PhD research program of study.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded the difference between the tuition fee for a UK/EU postgraduate student and that chargeable to an overseas postgraduate student. The awards do not cover maintenance expenses. Subject to satisfactory progress, the awards are tenable for up to three years.

•

DEADLINE: February. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

87

Scholarship Guide: Studying in the United States of America SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY IN THE USA

FULBRIGHT PROGRAM The Fulbright Program provides orientation and enrichment opportunities to enhance the Fulbright Program experience in the United States. The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) sponsors the Fulbright Program under policy guidelines established by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB) and in cooperation with bi-national Fulbright Commissions and the Public Affairs Sections of U.S. Embassies abroad.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to international students from any country who are not U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or dual citizens of the U.S. and another country. Program eligibility and selection procedures vary widely by country.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded stipend, monthly maintenance, travel and tuition assistance, grant stipends and benefits vary from country to country. Grants awarded to countries with Fulbright Commissions often differ from those to countries without Fulbright Commissions.

•

DEADLINE: Varies based on nationalities. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

88

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY EMERGING GLOBAL LEADER SCHOLARSHIP The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship promotes educational access and opportunity while enhancing international diversity. Bringing together the best of AU — academic excellence, leadership development, and global engagement — the AU Emerging Global Leader achieves, inspires, and serves with vision.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to international students from any country who are not U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or dual citizens of the U.S. and another country.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a scholarship to cover all billable AU expenses (full tuition, room and board) for a total of four years.

•

DEADLINE: December. Learn more here.

CIVIL SOCIETY LEADERSHIP AWARDS The Civil Society Leadership Awards (CSLA) provide fully funded master’s degree study to individuals who clearly demonstrate academic and professional excellence and a deep commitment to leading positive social change in their communities.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to citizens of the following countries: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cambodia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Laos, Libya, Myanmar/Burma, Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded financial and administrative support for the following: pre-academic preparation via summer schools; program-related travel; tuition and mandatory university fees; monthly stipend for room, board, and other living expenses; accident and sickness insurance during the program; funds for educational materials and professional development; attendance at a regional Scholarship Programs conference; accommodations during the application process and the duration of the grant for applicants with disabilities.

•

DEADLINE: July. Learn more here.

MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM FOR AFRICANS The vision of The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program is to educate and develop academically qualified yet economically disadvantaged young people in Africa who will contribute to the transformation of the continent.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of Sub-Saharan Africa.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded financial support for fees, uniforms, books and supplies, transportation, accommodation, and stipends.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the host university. Learn more here.

WESLEYAN FREEMAN ASIAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The Wesleyan Freeman Asian Scholarship Program provides expenses for a four-year course of study toward a bachelor’s degree for up to eleven exceptionally able Asian students.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a scholarship to cover the cost of tuition and student fees (called “full tuition scholarship”) regardless of his or her family’s financial situation.

•

DEADLINE: January. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

89

THE HUBERT H. HUMPHREY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program is for experienced professionals interested in strengthening their leadership skills through a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern in the U.S. and Fellows’ home countries.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to citizens of eligible countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe and Eurasia, Middle East and North Africa, East Asia and Pacific, South and Central Asia, and Western Hemisphere.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded payment of tuition and fees, a maintenance (living) allowance, medical insurance, book allowance, and air travel.

•

DEADLINE: October. Learn more here.

LOTUS SCHOLARSHIP The Lotus Scholarship is awarded to students who achieve high academic standards and demonstrate a financial need in order to attend University of the West (UWest). The Scholarship was established in 2012 and has so far been awarded to more than 150 students.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to new students seeking either bachelor’s degrees or master’s degrees at UWest. Doctoral degree students, ELI students, or students seeking certificates only are not eligible for this scholarship.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded $5,000 USD – $10,000 USD, depending on the type of scholarship.

•

DEADLINE: July. Learn more here.

NYU WAGNER MERIT BASED SCHOLARSHIPS Merit-based scholarships to help you finance your degree at New York University. Approximately 20% of enrolling students are awarded scholarships.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to all full-time and part-time students.

•

AWARD: The award varies depending on the scholarship. The scholarships range from $10,000 USD of funding to full tuition fees payment.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN MEDIA SCHOLARSHIP All too often, women have to work extra hard to gain the same respect or status as a man in a similar position, especially those in foreign countries. To this end, Everipedia has created a list of female reporters and journalists that they believe deserve recognition for their work. The International Women in Media Scholarship aims to bring awareness and recognition to women working tirelessly across the globe in search of the truth.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to seniors in high school or students currently enrolled in a college/university. Applicants must be fluent in English. Submissions with poor grammar will not be considered.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded $1,000 USD, presented as a one-time award.

•

DEADLINE: July. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

90

ILLINOIS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS Merit-based scholarships are offered to qualified international applicants with outstanding academic achievement and test scores on the required entrance exams. These awards range from $10,000 – $25,000 per year and are renewable for up to four years. In some instances, additional help is provided through student loans and campus employment.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to highly qualified international students with talents, interests, and academic achievements.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded anywhere from $10,000 USD – $25,000 USD per year.

•

DEADLINE: April. Learn more here.

COLUMBIA COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS All international applicants eligible for full program admission to the traditional Day Campus are encouraged to compete in Scholarship Day. Scholarship Day is a competition for the top awards as well as additional leadership, talent, and institutional academic awards. The competition consists of two parts: a written essay and an interview. Applicants to the College who are unable to attend Scholarship Day in person may compete by completing their interview portion over the phone or through video conferencing.

•

ELIGIBILITY: These scholarships are open to non-native English speakers applying to the main campus in Columbia, Missouri. Students must also meet minimum eligibility requirements and be attending the traditional Day Campus full time as a degree seeking student each semester.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded a one time cash grant or 15% – 100% tuition reduction.

•

DEADLINE: The deadline varies depending on the scholarship. Learn more here.

TRANSTUTORS SCHOLARSHIP Transtutors has always advocated that a solid education and the right motivation is all you need to be successful. Their goal is to help students realize their talents and get motivated about their education and their future.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to college students from the USA, Australia or Canada. Applicants should be college students during the time of application or by November 30, 2017.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded $1,000 USD in tuition assistance.

•

DEADLINE: November. Learn more here.

GOMK COMPUTER SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP Go Mechanical Keyboard reviews products that programmers use constantly. This is why they decide to create a scholarship to support students entering computer science programs.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to all undergraduate or postgraduate computer science students.

Preference will be given to educational paths that place an emphasis on programming.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded $1,000 USD at the start. The award will grow on a yearly basis.

•

DEADLINE: November. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

91

MICROSOFT DISABILITY SCHOLARSHIP The disAbility Scholarship at Microsoft delivers on the mission of Microsoft’s cross disability employee resource group to empower and enable people with disabilities. This scholarship enables high school students with disabilities to go to college and target a career in the technology industry. Microsoft additionally hopes that this scholarship allows more people living with disabilities to enroll in higher education, and decrease unemployment levels for this demographic This scholarship will be awarded to promising high school seniors who plan to attend a vocational or academic college and have a financial need. The amount of this renewable scholarship to be awarded is $5,000 per year, up to $20,000. The scholarship is paid through the Seattle Foundation on behalf of the disAbility Employee Resource Group (ERG) at Microsoft to the recipient’s school’s Financial Aid Office.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to applicants of all nationalities, as long as they are a current high school senior with living with a disability (as defined by WHO).

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded $5,000 USD per year, up to $20,000 USD.

•

DEADLINE: March. Learn more here.

OLM MALALA YOUSAFZAI SCHOLARSHIP Online Logo Maker has its own Scholarship named after the great activist from our actual time: Malala Yousafzai, known for fighting for education.

•

ELIGIBILITY: This scholarship is open to students committed to improving lives and passionate about helping the community. It is geared toward women with big dreams who want to make a difference in the world. To receive this award, you must be a woman, 30 years old or more (on the day you submit your application), and interested in studying Arts and Design. You can be enrolled in an Arts and Design course that you stopped for years or not enrolled in any course since high school.

•

AWARD: Recipients will be awarded $1,000 USD.

•

DEADLINE: December. Learn more here.

EDUCATIONS.COM SCHOLARSHIP GUIDE

92