High tuition fees are one of the major setbacks faced by international students looking to study abroad both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Many students, having considered the huge cost associated with studying abroad, quickly drop the idea, simply because they cannot afford it.
Again, Forex might not be on their side depending on their countries’ currencies, especially International students from Nigeria or other African countries. This quickly squashes any hopes of studying abroad left in them when they realize the huge amount in their local currencies they are going to pay as tuition fees alone, aside from accommodation, feeding, and other living expenses..
However, there is hope for International students looking to study abroad, thanks to the many scholarship programmes that are available to academically talented but underprivileged International students from Nigeria, Africa, and around the world, that could not afford the huge cost of studying abroad.
There are international students scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, but this article will discuss some of the best postgraduate scholarships available for international students
Chevening Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship is the UK government’s scholarship programme for international students from around the world. Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations, Chevening Scholarships are awarded to academically gifted International students with good leadership skills.
Chevening Scholarships are fully-funded Scholarships for one-year master’s degree programmes in the UK. The Scholarship covers university tuition fees, accommodation, a monthly living allowance, an economy class return airfare to the UK, and additional grants and allowances for other essential expenses.
To learn more about the Chevening Scholarship programme and how to apply, visit the Chevening Scholarships website.
Commonwealth Scholarships
The Commonwealth Scholarship scheme is aimed at students from across the Commonwealth who could not afford to study in the UK. This scholarship is also available to talented individuals looking to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development and to make a positive impact on a global level.
The Commonwealth Scholarships are mostly fully funded scholarships for students from Commonwealth countries looking to undertake postgraduate programmes in UK universities. The scholarship covers tuition fees, living allowances as well as airfare to and from the UK.
To apply for the Commonwealth Scholarships, candidates must:
be a citizen or permanent resident of a Commonwealth country. Refugees or British protected persons are still eligible to apply.
have an undergraduate honours degree of at least upper second class (2:1) or an appropriate master’s degree if they wish to study a PhD.
must be unable to afford to study in the UK without a scholarship.
To learn more about the Commonwealth Scholarship and the eligibility criteria, visit the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission website.
Fulbright
The Fulbright Foreign Student Scholarship Programme is a fully-funded Scholarship Programme for international graduate students, young professionals, and artists looking to study and conduct research in the United States. The Scholarship Programme is available for a Master’s Degree or a PhD in US universities
The Fulbright Scholarship Programme is administered by binational Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies and all applications are processed by these offices.
Scholarship eligibility and selection criteria vary widely by country. To learn more about specific eligibility requirements for your country please visit The Fulbright Scholarship website.
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is available to citizens of certain developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts who are applying to a master’s degree programme in a development-related topic.
The JJWBGSP offers scholarships for 26 Participating Programmes at universities in U.S., Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan in key areas of development, including economic policy management, tax policy, and infrastructure management.
The JJWBGSP scholarship covers tuition, a monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare, health insurance, and travel allowance.
To learn more about this Scholarship and the eligibility criteria, visit the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program website.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is a scholarship programme aimed at promising and academically talented African students who do not have enough financial resources to complete their education. This scholarship is available for secondary education, undergraduate, and postgraduate studies.
The purpose of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is to develop the next generation of African leaders and encourage them to be active contributors to their communities.
The scholarship programme provides financial, social, and academic support to the recipients. The financial support includes, but is not limited to, tuition fees, accommodation, books, and other scholastic materials.
The Mastercard Scholarship Programme is implemented through partner universities and non-governmental organizations. The application process and decision-making are managed by each partner.
To be eligible for this scholarship,
- Undergraduate students applying for bachelor’s degree programmes must be 29 years old or under at the time they apply for the scholarship.
- Graduate students applying for master’s degree programmes must be 35 years old or under at the time they apply for the scholarship.
- In addition, each university has its own eligibility criteria for the scholarship programme.
For more information about the Mastercard Scholarship Programme, visit The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program website.
There are many scholarship programmes available to international students looking to study abroad at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This blog post has just discussed a few of the best international postgraduate scholarships available.
As an international student looking to study abroad, you can avail yourself of these scholarship programmes or visit the website of the university you are looking to apply to for their financial assistance or scholarship programmes.
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