Finding International Scholarships
Looking for scholarships to fund your international education can be challenging but rewarding. Here are the main types of scholarships available:
- Merit-based scholarships - Awarded based on academic, athletic, or artistic achievement
- Need-based scholarships - Awarded based on financial need
- Country-specific scholarships - Scholarships for students from certain countries
- Subject-specific scholarships - Scholarships for students studying certain subjects
- University-specific scholarships - Scholarships offered by specific universities
Scholarship Application Tips
Follow these tips to increase your chances of securing scholarships:
- Start your search early - at least 12-18 months before your intended start date
- Research thoroughly using scholarship databases and university websites
- Read eligibility criteria carefully before applying
- Prepare outstanding personal statements and essays
- Secure strong recommendation letters from academic or professional references
- Submit all required documents before deadlines
- Apply for multiple scholarships to increase your chances
Popular International Scholarship Programs
- Fulbright Foreign Student Program
- Chevening Scholarships
- DAAD Scholarships
- Commonwealth Scholarships
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees