Going abroad to study is usually a costly adventure to undertake. But, many institutions around the globe are eager to support students (especially foreign students) who demonstrate the potential and ability to help to realize their goals. The scholarships allow students to turn their desires into reality.
1. Erasmus+ (Europe)
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) offers EU-funded scholarships to qualified candidates who apply under the annual selection process. Candidates must be admitted into the degree program by the consortium in charge of the program and then be chosen to receive an EMJMD award.
The scholarship covers participation costs (including the cost of tuition and other miscellaneous expenses including insurance coverage, miscellaneous costs, and other costs that are associated with the master’s course). It also covers the cost of installation and travel, and an allowance for subsistence each month throughout the duration of the program.
The amount of the scholarship is determined by the duration of the program and the student’s country of origin (non-EU students tend to be awarded more scholarships).
2. Fulbright Scholarships (USA)
The Fulbright Program for Foreign Students is administered by binational Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or USA Embassies. The majority of foreign student program applications are handled under this program.
3. Clarendon Scholarships are awarded at Oxford University. University of Oxford (UK)
If you submit your application for a part or full-time master’s degree or DPhil program within the Oxford University University of Oxford by the January deadline, your application will automatically be eligible for a Clarendon Scholarship. Additional papers or application documents are required to be provided.
The criteria for selection include academic performance, research skills as well as the commitment to the program as determined by the report of the referees.
4. Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program (France)
The Eiffel scholarship comprises an allowance per month that is EUR1,181 (a maintaining allowance amounting to EUR 1,031 as well as an annual stipend of EUR150)for master’s students who have a duration of between 12 and 36 months. The scholarship provides the payment of a monthly allowance of €1,400 for Doctoral and Ph.D. students and research durations in France that last for one year. Additionally, the benefits include international transport, national transportation local transportation as well as health insurance provided by Campus France, mutual health insurance, and cultural events.
5. Westminster Full International Scholarship (UK)
The scholarship covers the entire tuition cost, housing as well as living expenses as well as travel expenses between and to London. To be eligible for a full-time award to study abroad at the UK’s University of Westminster, you have to meet the following requirements: be an international student from a developing nation; obtain a full-time admission by the institution. The scholarship is renewed every year, provided that the academic results are satisfactory.
6. Endeavour Postgraduate Awards (Australia)
The Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships are the Australian Government’s internationally-based merit-based scholarship programs that offer up to AUD$272,500 in research, study as well as professional opportunities in Australia and around the world.
7. The Gates Millennium Scholarship (USA)
The Scholarship is provided through Bill Gates’ The Gates Foundation and covers the total cost of 1,000 students. No matter where you’re in the US The Gates Millennium Scholarship will pay the tuition costs and lodging.
8. Swedish Institute Study Scholarships (Sweden)
Sweden’s Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP) is suitable for master’s degree studies that are full-time in Sweden.
The scholarship pays for tuition fees for the Swedish university and costs for living, of SEK 10,000/month, travel allowance as well as a one-time installment for the whole period of study which is SEK 15,000.
9. Adelaide Scholarships International (Australia)
The University of Adelaide offers scholarships for outstanding international graduates from any nation to start their education with a Doctorate or Masters’s degree through research. The awards are available to every discipline.
10. Great Wall Program (China)
The Great Wall Program is a full scholarship program that was created and is offered through the Chinese Ministry of Education for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to support scholars and students from developing countries to conduct research and study projects in China.
The award covers the cost of one year’s study. It also includes tuition reimbursement accommodation, stipend and comprehensive medical insurance.
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