Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships
The Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships support candidates to study Master’s degree courses that are either offered in partnership with universities in developing countries, or delivered directly by UK institutions.
Edinburgh Global Distance Learning Scholarships
The University of Edinburgh will offer 4 scholarships for distance learning Master’s programmes offered by the University. Scholarships will be available for students pursuing any distance learning Master’s programme offered by the University. Each scholarship will cover the full tuition fees over three years.
University of the People Tuition Free Degrees
University of the People (UoPeople) offers everyone with internet access the opportunity to pursue Associate and Bachelor Degree Programs in Business Administration and Computer Science online. Tuition fee is free but students are required to pay an application Processing Fee (up to $50) as well as an Exam Processing Fee ($100) per end-of-course-exam. Scholarships are available to cover these fees.
EdX Free Online Courses at Premier Universities
edX is a learning platform that gives students from any country the opportunity to take free online courses offered by three premier Universities in the US – Harvard, MIT, and UC Berkeley plus other premier universities. Online learners can earn a certificate of completion after completing the course. The course are available to anyone in the world – from any demographic – who has access to a computer with internet access.
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Hubert Humphrey Fellowships (USA)
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides a year of professional enrichment in the United States for experienced professionals from designated countries throughout the world. The Fellowship provides ten months of non-degree academic study and related professional experiences in the United States. The fellowships provide tuition fees, maintenance allowance, insurance, travel costs, English language training, etc.
Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD) (USA)
The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (also known as the Global UGRAD Program) provides one semester scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students from around the world for non-degree full-time study combined with community service, professional development, and cultural enrichment. The scholarship will cover international travel, tuition, room and board, accident/sickness insurance, a small monthly stipend, and funding for books.
Future Global Leaders Fellowship (USA)
Freshmen students are invited to apply to the 2017 Future Global Leaders Fellowship, an internationally competitive program granting first generation and low-income students entry into the Fortis Society – the world’s first private network for diverse leaders. This program has gathered students from leading universities worldwide including; Harvard University, the University of Oxford, Sciences Po, and Peking University. All programme costs are covered the by the Future Leaders Foundation.
Endeavour VET Scholarship (Australia)
The Endeavour VET Scholarship provides financial support for international applicants to undertake VET at a Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree level in any field in Australia for up to two and a half years. The scholarship includes travel allowance, establishment allowance, and monthly stipend.
Talent for Governance Training Scholarships (Netherlands)
The overall aim of Talent for Governance is to strengthen local governments in developing countries and Eastern European (non-EU) countries through training of young civil servants from these countries. The Talent programme will generally cover all basic living expenses during the stay in the Netherlands, travel costs and the training course fee of the chosen training course. The talent must cover any additional costs from their own resources, and also contribute 100 Euros or 200 Euros to their programme costs.
VLIR-UOS Training Scholarships (Belgium)
VLIR-UOS awards scholarships to students from developing countries to undertake English-taught training programmes at Belgian Universities. The scholarships cover allowance, travel costs, accommodation, insurance, tuition fees, and other program related costs.
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American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (USA)
The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship is targeted to high-achieving international students who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree at the University and who are dedicated to positive civic and social change. The AU EGL scholarship covers all billable AU expenses (full tuition, room and board).
International Leader of Tomorrow Award at University of British Columbia (Canada)
University of British Columbia (UBC) provides bachelors scholarships for talented secondary and post-secondary international students from around the world. The value of awards is commensurate with demonstrated financial need, up to full tuition costs for the relevant program of study, and living expenses.
Humber Entrance Scholarships for International Students (Canada)
Humber International Entrance Scholarships are open to to new international students beginning classes in September or January of each year. The scholarships are renewable full scholarships.
Reach Oxford Scholarships (UK)
A number of Oxford colleges offer Reach Oxford Scholarships to students from developing countries who, for political or financial reasons, or because equivalent educational facilities do not exist, cannot study for a degree in their own countries. The scholarships cover university fees and college fees, a grant for living expenses and one return air fare per year.
Westminster Full International Scholarships for Developing Countries (UK)
The University of Westminster offers international scholarships for students from developing countries who wants to pursue a full-time undergraduate degree at the University. The scholarships cover full tuition fee, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.
Denys Holland Scholarship at University College London (UK)
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 University College London (UCL), and who can demonstrate their intention to make full use of the activities offered by UCL and the Student Union. The scholarship is worth £9,000 per annum and scholars may choose to use all or part of the scholarship to cover fees.
Wells Mountain Foundation Scholarships for Developing Country Students (Any developing country)
The Wells Mountain Foundation funds scholarships for individuals in developing nations or other situations of extreme poverty. The scholarships range from $300 USD to $3000 USD annually and can be used for tuition and fees, books and materials, and other approved costs.
Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarships (Australia)
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. The scholarships are in the form of partial and full tuition fee waivers.
University of Canterbury International First Year Scholarships (New Zealand)
The University of Canterbury offers the UC International First Year Scholarship to top-achieving international students commencing an undergraduate degree programme at the University. The scholarship value is $10,000-$20,000.
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Rotary Foundation Global Scholarship Grants
The Rotary Foundation offers scholarship funding through the Rotary Foundation Global Grant scholarships. The scholarship funds graduate-level coursework or research for one to four academic years. The minimum budget for a global grant scholarship is $30,000 which can fund the following: passport/visa, inoculations, travel expenses, school supplies, tuition, room and board, etc. Generally, the study grants can be carried out in any country where there is a host Rotary club or district.
OFID Scholarship Award
OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) offers fully-funded scholarships to qualified applicants who wish to study for a Master’s degree in an accredited University around the world*. The scholarships are worth up to $50,000 and covers the tuition fees, monthly allowance to cover living expenses, accommodation, insurance, books, relocation grants, and travel costs.
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Program
The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from selected developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year. The Foundation assists students with tuition fees and living expenses only. Generally, the scholar is allowed to choose a reputable University of his/her choice except those universities in UK, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, The Netherlands, Italy, Norway and Ireland.*
*Subject to approval of the granting institution
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Joint Japan World Bank Scholarships
The Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) sponsors students from developing countries to pursue graduate studies leading to a master’s degree from preferred and partner universities around the world. The scholarship provides tuition, a monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare, health insurance, and travel allowance.
ADB Japan Scholarship Program
The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to undertake postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region. The ADB-JSP provides full tuition fees, a monthly subsistence and housing allowance, an allowance for books and instructional materials, medical insurance, and travel expenses.
Wells Mountain Foundation Scholarships for Developing Countries
The Wells Mountain Foundation, a public charitable foundation based in Bristol, Vermont, USA, funds the Empowerment through Education scholarships for individuals in developing nations or other situations of extreme poverty. You can study in a university of your choice in your home country or in another developing country. The average scholarship amount awarded is $1400 which may be used for tuition and fees, books and materials, and other approved costs.
EdX Free Online Courses at Premier Universities
edX is a learning platform that gives students from any country the opportunity to take free online courses offered by three premier Universities in the US – Harvard, MIT, and UC Berkeley plus other premier universities. Online learners can earn a certificate of completion after completing the course. The course are available to anyone in the world – from any demographic – who has access to a computer with internet access.
Edinburgh Global Distance Learning Scholarships
The University of Edinburgh offers scholarships for students from selected developing countries to pursue any distance learning Master’s programme offered by the University. Each scholarship will cover the full tuition fees over three years.
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in partnership with UK Universities offers distance learning scholarships to citizens of developing commonwealth countries. The scholarships cover the overseas tuition fees at the Masters degree level.
University of the People Tuition Free Degrees
University of the People (UoPeople) is the world’s first tuition-free, non-profit, accredited online academic institution dedicated to opening access to higher education globally. UoPeople offers Associate and Bachelor Degree Programs in business administration, health science and computer science, as well as an MBA program. Tuition fee is free but students are required to pay around $110-150 processing and exam fees per semester. Scholarships are available to cover these fees.
Westminster Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for Developing Country Students
The Westminster Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships is the University’s most prestigious award, this scholarship is funded by the Vice-Chancellor’s Office and is aimed at fully funding a student from a developing country to study a full-time Masters degree at the University. The scholarship include full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.
University of the West of England Chancellor’s Scholarships
The University of the West of England, Bristol offers the Chancellor’s Scholarship wherein the recipient will be required to undertake an internship working within the International Development Office and other departments and will also be required to undertake ambassadorial activity for the University throughout the duration of the course. The scholarship covers full tuition fees.
Warwick Chancellor’s International Scholarships
The Warwick Graduate School awards around 25 Chancellor’s International Scholarships to the most outstanding international PhD applicants yearly. The scholarships are open to students of any nationality and to any discipline offered at Warwick. The scholarships include the full payment of overseas tuition fee and a maintenance stipend.
Nottingham Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships for Research Excellence
The University of Nottingham offers scholarships for international students who wish to pursue a PhD or MPhil research programme at the University. The scholarships cover full tuition fees.
University of Sussex Chancellor’s International Scholarships
University of Sussex Chancellor’s International Scholarships are available in the majority of Sussex Schools, and are awarded on the basis of academic performance and potential to non-EU international students who have applied for and been offered a place to study on a full time Postgraduate Taught degree at the University of Sussex. The scholarship is 50% off international student tuition fee.
Bath Spa University Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarships
The Bath Spa University Vice Chancellor’s International Scholarship are available to outstanding international students who wants to pursue postgraduate taught Masters Degree Programme at the University. The scholarships are worth £5,000.
Chancellor’s/Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships in Australia »
Macquarie Vice-Chancellors International Scholarships
Macquarie Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships are available to international students who wish to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree in most courses at Macquarie University’s North Ryde campus. The scholarship amount is varied up to AUD$10,000.
Charles Darwin University Vice-Chancellor’s International High Achievers Scholarships
Charles Darwin University offers a limited number of 25-50% tuition fee scholarships to international students who have a record of academic excellence and high achievement and who are seeking to commence an Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework degree at CDU.
American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (USA)
The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship is targeted to high-achieving international students who are dedicated to positive civic and social change and who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree offered at the American University. It is intended for students who will be to returning home to improve under-resourced, underserved communities in his/her home country. The AU EGL scholarship covers full tuition and room & board.
Reach Oxford Scholarships (UK)
A number of Reach Oxford scholarships (formerly Oxford Student Scholarships) are offered to students from low-income countries who, for political or financial reasons, or because suitable educational facilities do not exist, cannot study for a degree in their own countries. The scholarships are towards undergraduate degree in all subjects except medicine. The scholarship covers university fees and college fees, a grant for living expenses and one return air fare per year.
Denys Holland Scholarship at University College London (UK)
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 University College London (UCL), and who can demonstrate their intention to make full use of the activities offered by UCL and the Student Union. The scholarship is worth £9,000 per annum and scholars may choose to use all or part of the scholarship to cover fees.
University of Westminster Undergraduate Scholarships for Developing Country Students(UK)
Westminster’s Full International Scholarships are the University’s most competitive scholarships that are open to international students from developing and middle income countries who wish to pursue a full-time Undergraduate degree at the University of Westminster. The scholarships cover full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.
University of British Columbia International Leader of Tomorrow Award (Canada)
University of British Columbia (UBC) offers bachelors scholarships for talented incoming international students from around the world through the International Leader of Tomorrow (ILOT) program. The value of awards is commensurate with demonstrated financial need, up to full tuition costs for the relevant program of study and living expenses.
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Bologna University Study Grants for International Students (Italy)
The University of Bologna offers study grants to deserving international students who wish to register for First Cycle (Bachelors), Second Cycle (Masters) or Single Cycle Degree Programmes offered at the University of Bologna. Each study grant amounts to a total of €11,059 and is awarded for one academic year.
Sheffield Hallam University Transform Together Scholarships (UK)
Transform Together scholarships are open to international and European Union (non UK) students applying to study any full-time postgraduate or undergraduate taught course at Sheffield Hallam University. Half fee waiver (50%) is available for postgraduate courses and for each year of an undergraduate degree.
Lund University Global Scholarship Programme (Sweden)
The Lund University Global Scholarship Programme is targeted at top academic students who are citizens of countries from outside the European Union/European Economic Area (and Switzerland) and who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s or Masters Degree studies offered at the University. Scholarships may cover 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% of the tuition fee.
The University of the West of England Chancellor’s Scholarships
The University of the West of England, Bristol offers the Chancellor’s Scholarship to outstanding international students undertaking any Postgraduate programme offered at the University except MBA, BPTC, LPC, GDL, MSc Robotics, PhD‘s and continuing professional development courses. The scholarships cover the full tuition fee.
See also University of West Millennium Development Scholarships
University of Bradford Global Development Scholarships (UK)
The University of Bradford Global Development Scholarships are intended to aid international 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. The scholarship is available for students enrolled or intending to enroll in a full time Master’s programmes (except MBA) based at the University of Bradford. Each scholarship is worth approximately £25,000 which includes full tuition fees, accommodation, and living costs.
Bristol Think Big Scholarships (UK)
In 2018, Bristol University is investing £500,000 to help the brightest and best international students come to the University of Bristol to pursue any full-time Undergraduate programme (except Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science) or Postgraduate programme. The awards cover between 25 and 100 per cent of tuition fees.
Leiden University Excellence Scholarships (Netherlands)
The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Programme (LExS) is open to outstanding non-EU/EEA students pursuing any MA, MSc and LL.M programmes offered at Leiden University. The scholarships come in the form of the following: €10,000 of the tuition fee, €15,000 of the tuition fee, or total tuition fee minus the statutory tuition fee.
University of Maastricht High Potential Scholarships (Netherlands)
Maastricht University (UM) offers the UM High Potential Scholarships to talented students from outside the EEA to follow any UM master’s programme or graduate programme for professionals offered at the University, except for School of Business and Economics. The scholarships cover tuition fee, living expenses per month, insurance, and visa costs.
Uppsala University IPK Scholarships (Sweden)
The Uppsala University offers the Uppsala IPK scholarships to first year applicants from outside the EU/EEA who wish to pursue a Master’s Degree Programme offered at the University. The scholarship covers the tuition fee.
ETH Excellence Scholarships (Switzerland)
The ETH Excellence and Master Scholarship programmes are 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 scholarships includes tuition fee waiver and stipend for living and study expenses.
University of Lausanne Master’s Grants for Foreign Students (Switzerland)
Through the UNIL Master’s Grants, the University of Lausanne in Switzerland offers scholarships to international students who wishes to pursue any Masters Degree offered at the University (except the Master of Medicine, Master of Arts in Sciences and Practices of Education, Master of Law from the Universities of Zurich and Lausanne, Master of Law in Criminal Sciences, judiciary mention, and all the MAS (3rd cycle programmes)). The amount of the grant is CHF 1,600.- per month from 15 September to 15 July, for the duration of the programme.
The Université Paris-Saclay International Masters Scholarships (France)
The Université Paris-Saclay International Masters Scholarships are open to foreign students wishing to obtain any Master’s Programme offered at the University. The Université Paris-Saclay scholarship is €10,000 for one year. A maximum of €1,000 for travel and VISA expenses is also awarded depending on the candidate’s country of origin.
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