Scholarships to Study Abroad

Friday, June 14, 2013 at 12am

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Looking to study abroad but worried about the costs? Good news! There are hundreds of scholarships to study abroad, including general scholarships and more specialized funding schemes. Some are offered by government agencies, some by individual universities, and others by external funding organizations and charitable enterprises.

Searching through all the international scholarships out there can be a pretty mammoth task. But we’ve tried to make this easier by creating lists of scholarships to study abroad, grouped into various categories.

These include lists of international scholarships to study abroad in a particular country, scholarships to study a particular subject, and scholarships targeting particular groups of students. Browse the lists below to see which categories apply to you – and away you go!

For more advice, visit our Scholarship Applications FAQ.

Region-specific scholarships:

Country-specific scholarships:

Scholarships to study in Australia
Scholarships to study in Canada
Scholarships to study in Germany
Scholarships to study in the UK
Scholarships to study abroad in the world's best student cities (Paris, Melbourne, London etc.)

Subject-specific scholarships:

Student-specific scholarships:

Scholarships for students from developing countries

Note: this page was originally created in June 2013, and is regularly updated with new scholarship listings.

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52 Comments

Ahmed M., 1 week ago

Hello
I`m a filmmaker from Egypt, I have 5 years experience in filmmaking as an editor and director ... I want to apply for the cinema and digital media (CDM) master`s program from FAMU (film school in performing arts in Prague )
Do you recommend any grant or scholarships I can apply for to cover the tuition fees? also is there any age limits, as I`m 26 years old?
thank you so much for your concerns
best

Sunny T., 1 week ago

Hi, i'm from Pakistan and im currently studying Bachelors in Media Sciences (Advertising). But i want to do my Bachelors from US , but the problem is that I cant really afford it all, so is credit transfer possible? Plus are there Scholarships for me?

Sabrina Collier, 1 week ago

Hello, please take a look at our list of International Scholarships to Study in the US. As for credit transfer, I would advise you to check with the US universities you are applying for to see what their preferences are. Hope this helps!

Sunny T., 1 week ago

ThankYou !

Nji J., 2 weeks ago

Hello, am from Cameroon and would like to know if there are any scholarships am eligible for based on the strength of my 3.30 GPA postgraduate diploma in counselling psychology. Thanks.

Nji J., 2 weeks ago

Hello, I'm from Cameroon and I would like to know if there are any scholarships I could apply for based on my postgraduate diploma in counselling psychology I have a GPA of 3.3

yousra i., 4 weeks ago

Hi, I'm from Morocco, I will have my PhD in pharmaceutical science this year in my country, and I'm looking for a scholarship to continue studding pharmacy specialization in USA, specially the field of pharmaceutical technology, offered by some universities as a master’s level specialization. can you pleas help me? I will be so grateful.

Khue N., 1 month ago

I'm from Vietnam and I am looking for scholarship to study liguistic in Spain. Can you give me some info about the scholarship of the universities in Spain? for undergraduated student) Thank you so much

Laura Bridgestock, 1 month ago

Hi Khue. I'm afraid we don't have a specific list of linguistics scholarships at the moment, but take a look at our scholarships to study in Europe, and check with the individual Spanish universities you're interested in to see what funding opportunities they offer.

Taim N., 2 months ago

I have a question.
Is there any scholarships specific for LGBT community?

Laura Bridgestock, 2 months ago

Hi Taim. There are lots of scholarships available with a focus on LGBT students. I'm afraid we don't currently have a listing of these, but I've now added this to our content schedule - so watch this space!

shafeek a., 2 months ago

Hello Laura,
I'm a Syrian currently living in KSA. I'm extremely interested in studying Medicine in Australia or New Zealand but I really can't afford it. I just finished high school with excellent grades but my family's financial conditions are horrible. Given the conditions occurring in my home country can I get a scholarship somehow. I've searched but got nothing, Please reply and help me anyway you can. I would appreciate it enormously.

Laura Tucker, 2 months ago

Hi Shafeek, I'd advise you to apply for any funding/scholarship opportunities you can find - often it's the people who are most determined who are able to get funding! For a look at the sorts of funding available worldwide see our medical scholarships or Australian scholarships articles. I'd also recommend that you visit the websites of top medical schools to see if they offer funding for students in financial need. (For example, the University of Melbourne offers loads of scholarships for specific students) Many other schools are the same, but it takes persistance to find and apply to all opportunities. I wish you the best of luck with your search!

Laura

shafeek a., 2 months ago

Thank you so much I'll look into all of these options. I really appreciate your help and keep up the good work.

Boubekeur M., 3 months ago

Dear Laura;
I'm Amine from Algeria. am student in high school i have bachelo's of mechanic so i want to study in a german university , I found your office helping to the various student all over the world.then i have no idea about how to get there and beggin studies so I hope u help me and tell me if there is some free universities or not and if not tell me how much it coast to study and what about when i begin my work and get a job. I'd like you to inform me about that I could reach any scholarship application by either private or firms. I will really appreciate if you lead me.
thank you soo much for all and your concerns
best
Amine

Laura Tucker, 2 months ago

Hi there, study in Germany is free at undergraduate and PhD level (at all public universities), although fees still apply to master's degrees. To find our more about costs, see this article. (It is possible however to get a scholarship to cover master's tuition fees).

If you don't speak German, you should be aware that degrees offered in English are harder to find. See this article for more details.

For more general information on studying in Germany, see our FAQ will links to a number of article which may be helpful to you!

Good luck! L

Emre E., 5 months ago

Dear Laura
I'm Emre from Turkey. I have been offered admission to the Master of Architecture and Urban Design program at Columbia University. So as to attend the courses, I need to find a scholarship. I found your office helping to the various students all over the world. Yet, I do not have enough information about that whether I have a chance to apply for international scholarships, having considered the fact that Turkey is not much-listed country. Hence, I'd like you to inform me about that I could reach any scholarship application by either private or firms. I will really appreciate if you lead me.

Thanks for all and your concerns.
Best,
Emre

Laura Bridgestock, 5 months ago

Hi Emre. I'd recommend starting by checking what scholarships and support the university itself has to offer. Then you can research additional opportunities, perhaps starting with our listing of scholarships to study in the US. You may also find our guide to funding graduate studies useful.

Best wishes,

Laura

Thenesha T., 8 months ago

i need scholarship..need help

tanhanang ngouanlong g., 8 months ago

i am tanhanang from cameroon. studen from university of Dschand in professional master in local governance decentralisation and developpment. now i wish to perfect my studies abroad to have more qualification and aptitudes to participate as soon possible to the developpement of my country . my question is ot know how to have information about where in cant guet a scholarschip or summer school to complete my study? and what can i do to be selected . thank

Laura Tucker, 8 months ago

Hi there Tanhanang, which country are you interested in studying in? Scholarship opportunities often depend on the country of study but luckily there are a growing number of scholarship opportunities available to African students in European and North American universities. See this article for examples - http://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/scholarships/international-scholarships-students-developing-countries . Also useful is conducting a rigorous online search using your subject name "governance decentralisation" your degree level "masters" and the words "scholarship" and "international" which can help to get you started! Laura

prakriti r., 8 months ago

hi Laura i do want to study in US taking medicine field.How can i get scholarship opportunities? plz help me

Mo K., 9 months ago

Dear all sponsor, I am looking scholarship for study in abroad. I am so poor family and my knowledge is so poor too, so I really want to continue my study to made me more better for the future. Please Help this poor student. Thanks,

Melbourne M., 9 months ago

I'm from North Eastern part of India, I want info on scholarship for pursuing Masters in Public Health (MPH) in Fiji National University in Suva, Fiji.

Pratik M., 9 months ago

I belong to a very poor family. Age is 25yrs. I am a B.Sc in Physics (Hons.). I completed my Graduation in the year of 201. But, I could not continue my higher studies because of my financial problem. Can anyone help me to continue my higher studies? Can I be eligible for any Scholarship?

Laura Bridgestock, 9 months ago

Hi Pratik. If you browse through our lists of scholarships above you may find one that applies to you. Best of luck!

clement k., 9 months ago

i need scholarship to study in Belgium or any foreign contry can you help me out . i just completed high school with good grades and i wanna study agriculture science specifically animal science

Laura Bridgestock, 9 months ago

Hi Clement. Why not take a look at our list of scholarships to study in Europe? http://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/scholarships/scholarships-study-europe

agboola a., 9 months ago

I'm abdulkadri agboola emmanuel from Nigeria
i am very poor and i wish to study of off Africa and my fund is not enough i which if you people can help me as well grant me scholarship to continue my studies as well to realize my dreams. please i really want to study abroad so as to impact positively in my country when i am well equipped.pls no father,also my mum does not attend any college. Thanks

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Vitumbiko N., 10 months ago

Hie,
Am a man aged 23, & I lost both parent's some years ago, I got a diploma in agriculture and natural resources management, but I would like to continue with my education so that at least I can be able to obtain a first hand degree and a masters..So, I write this to get an assistant's of a scholarship in one of the foreign countries, am from Malawi. thanks

Laura Tucker, 10 months ago

Hi,

Finding university scholarships isn't always easy but most of the time it's a question of knowing where to look and conducting a number of searches.

We have a scholarships article dedicated to international students from developing countries, which you can find here - www.topuniversities.com/student-info/scholarships/international-scholarships-students-developing-countries - and this provides links to funding opportunities all over the world for students in your position.

If you have an idea of the university you wish to study at, I might like to look on their official website and search to see if they offer any sort of funding for international students. Subject specific scholarships may also be available. All the application details should be available there.

Hope this helps and good luck with your scholarship search!

Laura

matel m., 11 months ago

I want to apply for a scholarship but i dont know how to can u kindly help me

Laura Bridgestock, 11 months ago

Hi Matel. First you need to find a scholarship that is relevant for you - you could start by clicking on the links above and browsing the lists we've created. Then you just need to follow the application guidelines, which usually involves writing a short essay or application letter. For some tips on how to do this, see this recent blog post. Best of luck!

Nawab B., 1 year ago

Hi Laura.B is this posible or not?

Laura Bridgestock, 1 year ago

Hi Nawab. To be in with a chance of receiving a scholarship, you need to apply through the usual application process. I'd suggest applying to as many relevant schemes as possible, as early as possible, for the best chance of success. For more information about different scholarship schemes, please see the links in my last comment.

Good luck!

Nawab B., 1 year ago

I need scholarship and i wanna study in foreign country due to I need to continue my level best I have done fsc second year...THANKS

Laura Bridgestock, 1 year ago

Hi Nawab. We have information on different types of scholarships here: http://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/scholarships

And information about studying abroad in different countries here: http://www.topuniversities.com/where-to-study

Hope this helps you get started!

Nana Ama Y., 1 year ago

I need a scholarship to contInue my study please kindly help me

Laura Bridgestock, 1 year ago

Hi Nama. You may be eligible for one of our QS Scholarships: http://www.topuniversities.com/scholarships

To be eligible you need to attend a QS World Grad School Tour event: http://www.topuniversities.com/events

We also have information about different types of scholarships here: http://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/scholarships

Hope this helps!

lakachew W., 1 year ago

Dear Sir/Madam

I Have BA Degree In Economics. Currently I have gained practical knowledge in the Filed of Economics and Business. Right Now i What My Masters Degree in Economics Or Business. So Would You Helep me to Meet Muy Dreams
Best Regards
Lakachew

Gay Danica A., 1 year ago

I am a dedicated woman. Recently gained 9 units of my masters degree here in my country.
No one encourage me to study abroad. it's my free will to discover and venture another environment of learning. I am so willing to entertain ideas with regards to scholarship grants . Thank you and Have a nice day.

Jackline A., 1 year ago

Dear Sir/Madam being in first year where i was studying i passed very well, coming to second semester, it broke a war in a state where i was studying i did not finish my exam, as a student of in Malakal university in South Sudan please i would like you to grant me a scholarship to continue my studies. thanks.

Mohammed yaya B., 1 year ago

Dear sir\ Madam am in second semester first year student heading for bachelor in geology at IBN TOFAIT UNIVERSITE in kenitra, Monrocco, I would like for you to grant me a scholarship to continue with my studies abroad. thanks.

DELVIS O., 1 year ago

Am a current student at KENYATTA UNIVERSITY in NAIROBI KENYA a first year second semester and i would like you to grant me a scholarship to enhance my studies abroad to continue with my second year

aka adebola A., 1 year ago

I need to study further I need scholarship. Thanks

Shakir U., 1 year ago

Dear sir,
I belong to very poor family, i want to continue my study in best Universeties in foreign countries it is better for my bright future ,please tell me how can i get Scholirship. Thanks.
Regard: Shakir Ullah

Ashique A., 1 year ago

dear sir,
i belong from middle class faimly,i want that if i got some scholarship for study in abroad then it is better for me,plz tell me how can i get scholarsip

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