Scholarships to study abroad
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. Have a browse of the lists below to see which categories apply to you.
Scholarships to study in the UK
For Indian students:
Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships
UK scholarships for doctoral students, research students and visiting fellows from India.
Saltire Scholarships
Scholarships for students from Canada, the US, India, Pakistan, Hong Kong and China to study in Scotland at any degree level.
Universities offering scholarships to study in the UK
International scholarships to study in the US
US is one of the most expensive nations in which to pursue higher education, but don't let that put you off, as there are hundreds of opportunities to gain funding for your studies here.
As an international student, you won’t be eligible for funding intended specifically for US nationals. However, as US universities prioritize internationalization, the number of international scholarships to study in the US has grown. There are also some US universities that offer need-blind admission to international students.
Government-funded US scholarships for international students
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Perhaps the most popular government-funded US scholarships for international students, Fulbright offers scholarships for graduate students, young professionals and artists to study in the US for one year or more. Open to international students in all fields excluding medicine.
Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program
This is a non-degree scholarship program for international, experienced professionals wishing to undertake 10 months of academic study in the US. Although the funding doesn’t support degree qualifications, students are able to study and develop their knowledge at academic institutions across the nation.
Non-governmental US scholarships for international students
You Are Welcome Here Scholarship
International scholarships aimed at all overseas students studying any subject at a participating college or university in the US (of which there are 57). You should submit an essay or video demonstrate your interest and initiative in promoting intercultural learning and exchange. (The deadline for Fall 2019 entry has passed, applications will open for the 2020 round in May 2019.)
Civil Society Leadership Awards
Fully-funded scholarships are available for students from eligible countries to study in the US or another host country at master’s level.
David P. Shapiro Autism Scholarship
A scholarship worth US$1,000 open to current or prospective students in the US diagnosed with autism.
Preply Scholarship
Three winners will receive an award of up to $2,000. Open to all students (domestic and international, and at any study level) aged between 16 and 35. To enter, you'll need to submit a 500-word essay related to online education, multilingualism, and professional development.
Surfshark Privacy and Security Scholarship
A $2,000 prize is available to a student currently enrolled in the US or another study destination as a high school, undergraduate or graduate student. You will need to submit an essay to apply and the scholarship is open to all nationalities.
Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship
Awarded twice a year to passionate international students wishing to study in the US. Worth US$1,000.
Universities offering scholarships to study in the USA
University |
Scholarships |
University of New
Haven |
Upto 3000 $ Merit
scholarship with 3.3 GPA |
Bradley University |
10 % Merit
Scholarship with 3.25 - 3.75 GPA |
Saint louis
University |
Upto 50 % Merit
Scholarship with 3.2 GPA |
Wright state
University |
Upto $2500 for
2.7-2.9 GPA,5000 $ 3.0 and above |
Southern
Connecticut State University |
Eligible for merit
scholarship of $1500-$3000 with 3.0 GPA |
University of North
Texas |
10 % Merit
scolarship with above 3.0 GPA |
University of
Colorado Colorado Springs |
International
Stuent may be eligible.The Qualified graduate applicants are awarded with
$4000 Scholarships. Applicant must have 3.33 GPA nad enrolled full time (5 or
more credit hours) in a UCCS graduate program. |
University of
Michigan-Flint |
Graduate Merit
scholaship Upto $ 10,000 with 3.2 GPA |
Gannon University |
Upto $ 7500 Merit
scholarship with 3.2 GPA |
Southeast Missouri
State University |
International
student scholarship – graduate: Upto $2,000 |
Wichita State
University |
International
Student Scholarship - Upto $1000 per academic year |
Western Michigan
University |
International
student merit scholarship for Bachelors - $ 5000 per year with 3.5 - 4.0 GPA |
University of Alabama
at Birmingham |
International
student merit scholarship upto $1500 |