Scholarships to Study Abroad

International scholarships help students reduce the financial burden on their studies. Many countries encourage students with huge scholarships to pursue various courses like diplomas, degrees, master's, and doctoral degrees. Deserving students can avail of fully funded scholarships to study their entire program for free. Some universities may also offer need-based scholarships to encourage bright students who are financially weak.

 

Students can receive scholarships, grants, fellowships, or other financial help to treasure their overseas educational experience. Many overseas universities, government organizations, and private or public funding organizations support students to boost global education.

 

If eligible, students can apply for many prestigious scholarships, such as the Fullbright Scholarship (UK), the Chevening Scholarship (USA), the Australia Awards Scholarships (Australia), the Gates Cambridge Scholarships (UK), the Knight-Hennesy Scholars program at Stanford University (USA), the Eiffel Excellence Scholarships (France), and many others.

 

Types of international scholarships

International study abroad scholarships are classified into various types. These scholarships are mostly given based on the merit or need of the student, or they may be subject-specific. Check the types of international scholarships awarded based on the student category.

 

Merit-based Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, achievements in sports, extracurricular activities, etc.

 

Need-Based Scholarships: Overseas students with high GPAs and all other eligibility requirements who cannot afford education costs will be supported with financial backing and fully funded scholarships. Many countries and universities grant need-based scholarships for international students. Students may be asked for family income documents, tax payment documents, employment proof, or other supporting documents to prove their financial condition.

 

Student-specific scholarships: These scholarships are awarded based on various factors, such as the student’s gender, religion, race, medical needs, or other factors.

 

Destination specific: Students from particular countries are offered destination-specific scholarships by the government, public authorities, or universities. For example, international students from commonwealth countries can use the Chevening scholarship.

 

Athletic scholarships: Sportspersons attending any training-based program overseas can avail of these scholarships. 

 

Subject-specific Scholarships: These scholarships are granted based on your field of study, such as medicine, dentistry, or any other specialization.

 

Scholarships to Study Abroad

Many international universities in the USA, UK, Australia, Germany, and other countries offer many scholarships for overseas students. Benefit from scholarships and fee waiver programs to reduce the cost of study. Scholarship programs can help overseas students redeem tuition fees, living expenses, books, traveling charges, and other expenses. Based on the scholarship type (fully-funded/partially-funded), type of program (diploma, degree, PG, and master’s), etc, the amount is granted to the eligible students. The following section includes country-wise scholarship information, amount, and other details.

 

Scholarships to Study in the USA

The United States of America is highly spending $46 billion per year on scholarship funding. The universities of the United States offer over 1.7 million scholarship programs every year.   On average, overseas students can avail a scholarship of $5,000 to $10,000 annually. The American universities highly encourage research programs. Research scholars can get up to $10,000 to $20,000 on full-time programs. American universities operate many scholarship programs for international students. One of the most prestigious scholarships in the USA is the Next Genius Scholarship, with an award of $100,000 per year. American Universities and the Government also offer many top scholarships such as the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, AAUW Fellowship, BrokerFish International student scholarship, etc. Check USA international scholarships from the following:

 

Name of the Scholarship	Amount (Per Year)  in USD
BrokerFish International student scholarship	USD 12,000
Next Genius Scholarship	USD 100,000
The University of Chicago Scholarships	USD 20,000
Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University	USD 90,000
AAUW International Fellowships	USD 18,000
Microsoft Scholarships	USD 12,000
Fulbright Foreign Student Program in the USA	USD 12000 to USD 30000
Berea College Scholarships	100% Scholarship
Hubert Humphrey Fellowships	USD 50,000

 

UK Scholarships for international students

The United Kingdom is one of the most popular study destinations globally, with 90 QS-ranking universities. International students can avail of a scholarship of £ 1,000 up to £ 6,000 per year based on their program, university, and other factors. The US is the place for top-notch universities like Cambridge University, Oxford University, ICL, and other universities that offer fully-funded scholarships with up to 100% fee waivers. International students can get prestigious scholarships like the Rhodes Scholarship, Chevening Scholarship, Gates Cambridge Scholarship, and many other prestigious scholarships in the UK. Check UK international scholarships from the following.

 

Name of the Scholarship	Amount (Per Year) in £
The Commonwealth Scholarships for PhD and Master's	£12,000
The Chevening Scholarships for Master's	£18,000
BrokerFish International student scholarship	£822
Gates Cambridge Scholarships for International Students	£45,000
UWE Chancellor's Scholarships for International Students	£15,750
Reach Oxford Scholarships for Developing Country Students	£19,092
Brunel International Excellence Scholarship	£6,000
Felix Scholarships	£16,164
The Glenmore Medical Postgraduate Scholarship at the University of Edinburgh	£15000
Glasgow International Leadership Scholarships	£10,000
Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University for International Students	£18,180
University of Birmingham Global Masters Scholarships	£2,000

 

Scholarships to study in Canada

Canada is a welcoming country for international students. The nation offers overseas students many scholarship programs, research grants, and fellowships. Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program is one of the top scholarships in the world. Along with this scholarship, Canada offers many other scholarships to international students. Canada offers over 93,000 unique scholarship programs and spends over CAD 250 million on scholarships. Students from overseas can get up to CAD 20,000 annually to support their education in Canada. Check the Canada scholarships for international students from the following table.

 

Scholarship Name	Amount (per year) in CAD
BrokerFish International student scholarship	1000 CAD
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships	50,000 CAD
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program	82,392 CAD
Microsoft Scholarships	12,000 CAD
The University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship	20,000 CAD

 

Scholarships to study in Australia

The Australian Government is renowned for many international scholarships. Every year, Australia spends over AUD 770 million on scholarships. Australian scholarships and grants are awarded to graduate, postgraduate, and master’s degree programs. Students from overseas can benefit from Australia’s fully-funded and partially-funded scholarship programs. Along with scholarships, the country provides healthcare facilities and benefits for international students. If you want to study in Australia, check the best Australian scholarships for international students from the following.

 

Scholarship Name	Amount (per year)
Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship	40,109 AUD
BrokerFish International student scholarship	1,000 AUD
The University of Sydney International Scholarship	40,000 AUD
CQU International Student Scholarship	15,000 AUD
CDU Vice-Chancellor’s International High Achievers Scholarships	15,000 AUD
Macquarie Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships	10,000 AUD
Griffith Remarkable Scholarship	22,750 AUD

 

Scholarships to Study in Germany

Germany is one of the top-selected countries in the world for education. International students can receive scholarships worth EUR 1200 to EUR 9960 per year on graduate, postgraduate, and master’s degree courses. Germany is a famous country for 100% scholarships like DAAD scholarships. Overseas students can gain huge scholarships for their studies. German universities are more affordable to study compared to other European universities as the universities support students with many scholarships. Check out the scholarships for international students in Germany.

 

Name of the Scholarship	Amount (Per Year) in EUR
The Deutschlandstipendium at German Universities	€3,600
DAAD WISE (Working Internships in Science and Engineering) Scholarship	€10,332 & €12,600 travel subsidy
DAAD Scholarships in Germany for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses	€14,400
DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance	€11,208
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)	€10,332 for graduate students; €14,400 for Ph.D
Friedrich Naumann Foundation Scholarship for International Students	€10,332
ESMT Women's Academic Scholarship	€32,000
Goethe Goes Global	€6,000
WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management	€3,600
DLD Executive MBA	€53,000
University of Stuttgart Master Scholarship	€14,400
Eric Bleumink Scholarship	€10,000
Rotary Foundation Global	€3,600

 

Scholarships to study in Europe

European universities are popular for many scholarships. International students can get a scholarship of up to 1,515 EUR to 10,000 EUR per year on all courses. Students can pursue stress-free education with the financial aid offered by European universities and the government. For this reason, many international students opt to study at European universities. Europe is a welcoming country with more than 688 QS-ranking universities. Overseas students can find the best European university for their desired study program. According to the reports of the European Commission, the country offers over 100,000 various scholarship programs, and it is estimated that the universities provide €15.6 billion in scholarship funds every year. Check Europe scholarships for international students from the following.

 

Name of the Scholarship	Amount (Per Year)
DAAD Scholarship Programs	14,400€
EMS Undergraduate Scholarship	50% waivers on tuition costs
EMS Scholarship for Master’s and doctoral courses	18,000€
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS)	14,400€
Heinrich Boll Foundation Scholarship	Tuition fees, monthly allowances
Deutschland Stipendium National Scholarship Programme	3,600€
Padua International Excellence Scholarship Programme	8,000€
Bocconi Merit and International Awards	12,000€
Latvian Government Study Scholarships	8040€
Liepaja University Scholarships	6,000€

 

Scholarships to study in New Zealand

New Zealand contributes over 650 special scholarship programs for international students, including master’s, PhD, graduate degree, and other programs. Eligible students can get a yearly scholarship of up to NZD 10,000 to NZD 20,000. New Zealand is among the ideal places to study abroad, so international students can choose New Zealand universities to gain huge scholarships and save money on education. Check New Zealand’s popular scholarships from the following.

 

Name of Scholarship	Amount in NZD (Per Year)
AUT International Scholarship - Southeast Asia	$5,000
AUT International Scholarship - Faculty of Culture and Society	$7,000
Lincoln University International Pathway Merit Scholarship	$2,500
Lincoln University International Undergraduate Scholarship	$3,000
Lincoln University Undergraduate Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship	$5,000
Lincoln University International School Leavers Scholarship	$10,000
The University of Auckland ASEAN High Achievers Scholarship	$10,000
University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship	$10,000
The University of Auckland ELA High Achiever Award	$5000
International Master's Research Scholarship	$17,172
University of Otago Coursework Master's Scholarship	$10,000
University of Otago Doctoral Scholarships	$30,696
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship	$15,000
Michael Baldwin Memorial Scholarship	$10,000
Vice Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship	$10,000
Tongarewa Scholarship - for Excellence	$5,000 or $10,000
Victoria University of Wellington Study Abroad Scholarship	$1,000
Guardian Trust Masters Scholarship in Commerce	$16,500

 

Dubai International Scholarships

Overseas students choose Dubai as an ideal choice for their education as the nation has many top-ranking universities. To attract international students, Dubai universities follow exceptional educational standards. Not only do universities maintain quality standards, but they also offer substantial scholarship amounts of up to 55000 AED per year. Dubai universities and schools provide 1628 various scholarship programs for international students. Here is the list of top scholarships in Dubai.

 

Name of Scholarship	Amount (Per Year) in AED
Khalifa University Combined Master/Doctoral Research Teaching Scholarship	8,000 to 12,000 AED
Khalifa University Master Research Teaching Scholarship	3,000 -  4,000 AED
Mohamed Bin Zayed University Scholarship for AI	8,000 - 10,000 AED
Forté INSEAD Fellowship	43,197 - 86,395 AED
INSEAD Deepak & Sunita Gupta Endowed Scholarships	107,993 AED
INSEAD Indian Alumni Scholarship	107,993 AED

 

Study in Sweden with Scholarships

Sweden universities invite international students with over 500 scholarship programs. Overseas students are supported with financial aid of EUR 4,000 – EUR 20,000 per year. Some universities offer fee waivers up to 75%. Education in Sweden is quite affordable compared with other European countries. Check Sweden's scholarships for international students from the following table.

 

Name of the Scholarship	Amount (Per Year) in EUR
Halmstad University Scholarship	EUR 12,461
Study a Master's in Europe Scholarship	Up to EUR 5,000
Produktexperter Scholarship	Up to EUR 866
The Visby Programme Scholarships	Up to EUR 432
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals	Up to EUR 12,635
Chalmers IPOET Scholarships	75% tuition fee Waiver

 

Scholarships to Study in Ireland

Ireland is a welcoming country for international students, with an over 94% visa success rate. The nation pays much attention to higher studies from students from various countries. Due to affordable studies, huge scholarship options, and financial aid offered by Irish universities, many international students are showcasing interest. The Irish government awards over 60 scholarship programs. Overseas students enrolled in Irish universities can get scholarships worth 2000 - 4000 EUR per year. Check detailed information about Ireland's international scholarships from the following table.

 

Name of the Scholarship	Amount (Per Year)
Centenary Scholarship Program	€4000
Central Bank of Ireland Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students	€29,500
NUI Galway International Students Scholarships	€10,000
India Undergraduate Scholarships- Trinity College Dublin	€36,000
Dublin Institute of Technology (TU Dublin)	€2,000 - €5,000