Scholarship Guide
Complete guide to finding and applying for international scholarships
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