Online Degree Scholarships »

University of the People Tuition Free Degrees
University of the People offers online, accredited, tuition-free, American university degrees in business administration and computer science. The programs are taught by world-class professors hailing from universities such as NYU, Harvard, Oxford and more in a supportive virtual small classroom setting. UoPeople prepares its students for employment by offering internship and mentoring programs to gain hands-on experience with its partners such as HP and Microsoft; in addition to academic study of the industry.

Commonwealth Distance Learning  Scholarships
The Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships support candidates from developing commonwealth countries to study 30+ Master’s degree courses that are either offered in partnership with universities in developing countries, or delivered directly by UK institutions. The scholarships cover the tuition fees.

Edinburgh Global Distance Learning Scholarships
The University of Edinburgh will offer 4 scholarships to citizens of selected developing countries to pursue one of the 30+ distance learning Master’s programmes offered by the University  Each scholarship will cover the full tuition fees over three years.

See also Commonwealth Online Global Health Scholarships at University of Edinburgh

Free Online Courses »

edX Free Online Courses at Premier Universities
edX is a learning platform that gives students from any country the opportunity to take free online courses offered by premier Universities around the world.  The course are available to anyone in the world – from any demographic – who has interest in advancing their own knowledge.  With the exception of professional education courses, edX courses are free for everyone. Some courses have a fee for verified certificates but are free to audit.

Coursera
Coursera is an education company that partners with the top universities and organizations in the world to offer courses online for anyone to take, for free. Currently, they offer courses in a wide range of topics, spanning the Humanities, Medicine, Biology, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Business, Computer Science, and many others.

Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a not-for-profit with the goal of changing education for the better by providing a free world-class education for anyone anywhere.  With a library of over 4,500 videos on everything from arithmetic to physics, finance, and history and hundreds of skills to practice, Khan Academy will help you learn what you want, when you want, at your own pace.

Academic Earth
Academic Earth believes everyone deserves access to a world-class education. The platform offers a comprehensive collection of free online courses from the world’s top universities.

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European Government Scholarships for Non-EU Students

European Government Scholarships for Non-EU Students 

Holland Scholarships for Non-EU/EEA Students (Netherlands)
The Holland Scholarship, financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s at one of the Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences  in Holland. The scholarship amounts to €5,000.

Danish Government Scholarships for Non-EU/EEA Students (Denmark)
A number of scholarships are being offered each year by the Danish Ministry of Education to fund highly qualified and motivated international students from outside the EU/EEA who wish to pursue full degree higher education programme at participating Danish Universities. The scholarship can be given as full or partial tuition fee waivers and/or grants towards covering your living costs.

European University Scholarships for Non-EU Students »

University of Sussex Chancellor’s International Scholarships (UK)
University of Sussex Chancellor’s International Scholarships are available in the majority of Sussex Schools, and are awarded on the basis of academic performance and potential to non-EU international students who have applied for and been offered a place for eligible full-time Postgraduate Taught degrees at the University of Sussex.  The scholarship is 50% off international student tuition fee and is offered for one year.

Leiden University Excellence Scholarships (Netherlands)
The Leiden University Excellence Scholarship Programme (LExS) is open to outstanding non-EU/EEA students pursuing any MA, MSc and LL.M programmes offered at Leiden University. The scholarships come in the form of the following: €10,000 of the tuition fee, €15,000 of the tuition fee, or total tuition fee minus the home fee.

University of Maastricht High Potential Scholarships (Netherlands)
Maastricht University (UM) offers the UM High Potential Scholarships to talented students from outside the EEA to follow any UM master’s programme or graduate programme for professionals offered at the University, except for School of Business and Economics.  The scholarships cover tuition fee, living expenses per month, insurance, and visa costs.

Amsterdam Excellence Scholarships (Netherlands)
The Amsterdam Excellence Scholarships (AES) awards scholarships to exceptionally talented students from outside the EU/EEA to pursue eligible Master’s Programmes offered at the University of Amsterdam. The AES is a full scholarship of €25,000 covering tuition and living expenses.

Radboud University Scholarship Programme (Netherlands)
The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers a selected number of talented prospective non-EEA students the opportunity to receive a scholarship to pursue a complete English-taught Master’s degree programme at Radboud University Nijmegen. The scholarship consists of a partial tuition waiver whereby the tuition fee will be waived to the level of an EEA student. In addition, the Radboud Scholarship also covers costs such as for visa, residence permit, health insurance and liability insurance.

Lund University Global Scholarships for Non-EU/EEA Students (Sweden)
The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is targeted at top academic students who are citizens of countries from outside the EU/EEA (and Switzerland) and who are pursuing a Masters Degree Programme at the University. The scholarships may cover 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% of the tuition fee. Living costs are not covered.

See also Lund University’s 350th Jubilee Scholarship

Uppsala IPK Scholarships (Sweden)
The Uppsala University offers the IPK scholarships to first year applicants from outside the EU/EEA who wish to pursue a Master’s Degree Programme offered at the University. The scholarship covers the tuition fee.

Emile Boutmy Scholarships for International Students (France)
Sciences Po created the Emile Boutmy Scholarships after the founder of Sciences Po in order to attract the very best international students from outside of the European Union who are first time applicants and who have been admitted to an Undergraduate or Master’s programme offered at the University. The scholarships can take different forms ranging from €5,000 to €16,000  for 2 years of postgraduate study or €3,000 to €12,300  for 3 years of undergraduate study.

Source : http://www.scholars4dev.com/11086/scholarships-in-europe-non-eu-students/

Global Scholarships for Study in Any Country* »

Rotary Foundation Global Scholarship Grants
The Rotary Foundation offers scholarship funding through the Rotary Foundation Global Grant scholarships. The scholarship funds graduate-level coursework or research for one to four academic years. The minimum budget for a global grant scholarship is $30,000 which can fund the following: passport/visa, inoculations, travel expenses, school supplies, tuition, room and board, etc. Generally, the study grants can be carried out in any country where there is a host Rotary club or district.

OFID Scholarship Award
OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) offers fully-funded scholarships to qualified applicants who wish to study for a Master’s degree in an accredited University around the world*.   The scholarships are worth up to $50,000 and covers the tuition fees, monthly allowance to cover living expenses, accommodation, insurance, books, relocation grants, and travel costs.

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Program
The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from selected developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies.  Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year.  The Foundation assists students with tuition fees and living expenses only.  Generally, the scholar is allowed to choose a reputable University of his/her choice except those universities in UK, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, The Netherlands, Italy, Norway and Ireland.*

*Subject to approval of the granting institution

Global Scholarships for Study in a Wide Selection of Countries »

Joint Japan World Bank Scholarships
The  Joint Japan World Bank  Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) sponsors students from developing countries to pursue graduate studies leading to a master’s degree from preferred and partner universities around the world. The scholarship provides tuition, a monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare, health insurance, and travel allowance.

ADB Japan Scholarship Program
The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) aims to provide an opportunity for well-qualified citizens of ADB’s developing member countries to undertake postgraduate studies in economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields at participating academic institutions in the Asian and Pacific Region.  The ADB-JSP provides full tuition fees, a monthly subsistence and housing allowance, an allowance for books and instructional materials, medical insurance, and travel expenses.

Wells Mountain Foundation Scholarships for Developing Countries
The Wells Mountain Foundation, a public charitable foundation based in Bristol, Vermont, USA, funds the Empowerment through Education scholarships for individuals in developing nations or other situations of extreme poverty. You can study in a university of your choice in your home country or in another developing country. The average scholarship amount awarded is $1400 which may be used for tuition and fees, books and materials, and other approved costs.

Distance Learning Scholarships for Study in your own Country or Anywhere »

Edinburgh Global Distance Learning Scholarships
The University of Edinburgh offers scholarships for students from selected developing countries to pursue any distance learning Master’s programme offered by the University. Each scholarship will cover the full tuition fees over three years.

Commonwealth Distance Learning  Scholarships
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in partnership with UK Universities offers distance learning scholarships to citizens of developing commonwealth countries.  The scholarships cover the overseas tuition fees at the Masters degree level.

University of the People Tuition Free Degrees
University of the People (UoPeople) is the world’s first tuition-free, non-profit, accredited online academic institution dedicated to opening access to higher education globally. UoPeople offers Associate and Bachelor Degree Programs in business administration, health science and computer science, as well as an MBA program. Tuition fee is free but students are required to pay around $110-150 processing and exam fees per semester. Scholarships are available to cover these fees.

edX Free Online Courses at Premier Universities
edX is a learning platform that gives students from any country the opportunity to take free online courses offered by three premier Universities in the US – Harvard, MIT, and UC Berkeley plus other premier universities. Online learners can earn a certificate of completion after completing the course. The course are available to anyone in the world – from any demographic – who has access to a computer with internet access.

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TUITION FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS IN FINLAND

TUITION FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

PLAN YOUR STUDENT FINANCING CAREFULLY

One important aspect of study or research in Finland is considering how to finance your studies. As an international student you are usually required to independently cover your everyday living expences like food, accommodation, travel, insurance, etc. Non-EU students also usually need to pay tuition fees in English-taught Bachelor's or Master's degree programmes.

HOW MUCH MONEY WILL YOU NEED?

For your everyday living expenses, we recommend that you reserve at least 700-900 euros per month - see section Cost of living.

If you are a non-EU/EEA student applying for English-taught Bachelor's or Master's programmes, you are also likely to be subject to tuition fees. Note that the universities also have non-EU scholarship options available for these fee-charging degree courses. Read more in the section Non-EU tuition fees and scholarships.

WORKING DURING STUDIES

Part-time work is allowed for students of all nationalities, but part-time work may not be easy to find especially if you do not know Finnish or Swedish. That's why you should not base your financial plans solely on the option of finding part-time employment. Also keep in mind that earnings from possible part-time work may not in themselves be sufficient to cover all your living expenses.

Please refer to the section Working during studies for some information and advice.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S LEVEL

Generally speaking, there are few if any scholarships available for Bachelor's or Master's studies in Finland - especially if you are not subject to tuition fees (EU/EEA citizens). However, scholarships for non-EU/EEA students admitted to fee-charging Bachelor's or Master's are offered by the universities/UAS's.

In the Erasmus Mundus Master's programmes scholarships are available, too.

You might wish to check if you would be eligible to apply for some study abroad scholarships in your home country, and from international organisations and foundations. For information on these, please turn to the educational advisers and authorities in your home country. Additionally, if full degree studies are not an option for you, you could check if there are some student exchange options that you could apply for. See the section on Exchange programmes for more info.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DOCTORAL (PHD) LEVEL

National scholarship schemes (CIMO scholarships) exist for students planning to come to Finland for Doctoral level studies. Please refer to the left-hand margin menu for information on these and other scholarship options.

For Doctoral admissions advice, see section Doctoral admissions.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POST-DOCTORAL STUDIES AND RESEARCH

In the section Other sources of funding you can find general research funding links, for example the Academy of Finland website. Also your hosting Finnish university can inform you of the possible post-doc funding organisations and foundations in Finland.

SOURCE : http://www.studyinfinland.fi/tuition_and_scholarships

Scholarships in Switzerland for International Students

Scholarships in Switzerland for International Students

Awards and Scholarships for Study in Switzerland

Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a federal parliamentary republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is a favorite study destination for international students seeking foreign education in Europe for many reasons, amongst which one reason stands out.

Unlike some European Countries that offer tuition-free education, many others charge tuition from foreign students. Among those that charge tuition, Swiss universities appear to charge relatively lowest, with some enrolling foreign students for as low as $1,500 a year, thus endearing Switzerland to international students.

To further cushion the effect of living costs, Study & Scholarships has compiled the below list of Scholarships in Switzerland for international students.

A]. Swiss Government Scholarships for Foreign Students

1. Swiss Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Students
   The Swiss Government, through the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), awards various postgraduate scholarships to foreign scholars and researchers, thus providing graduates from all fields with the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies or research in Switzerland at one of the public funded university or recognized institution. The awards consist of monthly payments and covers a student's living expenses. Deadline to apply is the 30th of November every year...read more.
   
2. Erasmus Mundus Scholarship Programs in Switzerland
   Swiss Universities participate in several study programs funded by the Erasmus Mundus Scholarships. By this, these universities enable international students to undertake participating Erasmus Mundus study programs for free. You may want to go through the complete list of Erasmus Mundus Master Courses and PhD Courses. To access Erasmus Mundus funded courses conducted in Switzerland, you NEED to search through the list of Masters Course and PhD Courses...read more.
   
   Related: List of Erasmus Mundus Scholarships for International students
   
3. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Nigerian Students
   Every year, the Swiss Government offers scholarships to foreign students, among whom are nigerian scholars. The Government of Switzerland, through its Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS), awards various postgraduate scholarships to Nigerian students in three categories: Excellence Research Scholarships, Excellence PhD Scholarships, AND Excellence Post-doctoral Scholarships. These scholarships provide monthly payments, exemption of tuition fees and other benefits. Application deadline is 30th of November...read more.
   
4. Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Funding Scholarships
   The Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) offers a wide range of research funding schemes which are open to scientists and academics of any nationality working in Switzerland. It has funded research work in all scientific fields on behalf of the Swiss Confederation. With few exceptions (mainly research programmes), the topics and scope of the research can be defined by the researchers themselves. Each SNSF research funding scheme has its own budget. In so doing, it seeks to implement the principle of fair competition: applications must always be evaluated in a competitive procedure through comparisons with similar applications...read more.

B]. Swiss Universities Scholarships for International Students

1. ETH Zurich Scholarship Programmes
   ETH Zürich (also called the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich) supports excellent students wishing to pursue a Master’s degree at ETH with two scholarship programmes: the Excellence AND the Master Scholarship Programmes. The ETH Excellence Scholarships is the flagship scholarship. Successful students must belong to the best 10 percent of their Bachelor programme. The scholarships covers the full study and living costs during the Master degree course. Deadline is in mid-December...read more.
   
2. University of Lausanne Master’s Grants for Foreign Students
   The University of Lausanne (aka UNIL) in Switzerland offers the UNIL Master’s Scholarship Grants to international students wishing to pursue a Masters Degree at the University.
   The amount of the grant is CHF 1,600.- per month from 15 September to 15 July, for a duration not exceeding the regulation minimum period of the programme (according to the programme, one-and-a-half years or two years subject to deduction for paid placements or exempt semesters, if any)...read more.
   
3. University of Bern Masters Scholarships for Outstanding Foreign Students
   The University of Bern offers Master Grants for international students who wish to do a Master’s programme at the university. All outstanding foreign students are eligible for monthly financial support for the duration of a Master’s programme.
   The grant consists of 1600 Swiss Francs (CHF1600) per month for the duration of the Master’s programme. Besides this, it also covers the ordinary registration - as well as semester fees for the entire regular study period...read more.
   
4. EPFL Excellence Fellowships
   Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) offers a limited number of fellowships at the Master level to students with outstanding academic records. Anyone holding a Bachelor’s degree is eligible to apply to the EPFL Masters Programmes and by consequence to an EPFL fellowship. Each fellowship consists of a financial package of CHF 16,000 per academic year (thus, a maximum of CHF 32’000 for a two-year Master) for external applicants.
   
5. Graduate Institute Full Scholarships
   A significant number of scholarships are awarded each year to students attending Master and PhD programmes at the Graduate Institute Geneva. All candidates to the Institute’s regular Master and PhD programmes are eligible to apply.
   Full scholarships generally amount to CHF 18,000 per year and include an exemption of the Institute’s tuition fees. Some full scholarships are awarded subject to specific conditions (duration of study and/or geographical origin of students).
   
   =>> See also Global South Scholar-in-Residence Programme which is open to outstanding young professors from universities from developing and emerging countries pursuing advanced research in areas bridging the fields of international and development studies, broadly defined, and working in disciplines such as anthropology, history, law, politics and political science, and economics.
   
6. IMD MBA Scholarships
   IMD offers a number of scholarship programs for international students from different countries and backgrounds. Each scholarship program awards around CHF 25,000-50,000. You need to have already submitted your admissions application to the full-time IMD MBA program to be considered for one of these IMD MBA scholarships, and will only be awarded a scholarship if you are accepted into the program.
   
7. University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships
   The University of Geneva Faculty of Science, in collaboration with several sponsors, established an Excellence Fellowship Program to support outstanding and highly motivated candidates who intend to pursue a Master of Science in any of the disciplines covered by the Faculty. Application for an Excellence Fellowship is open to students from any university with very good performance in their studies (belonging to the best 10% of their bachelor’s program).
   The Excellence Fellowship consists of a grant amounting to CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000/year (no teaching duties); it is awarded for one year and extended for the regular duration of the chosen Master’s programme (three or four semesters) provided the applicant is academically successful at the end of his/her first semester of studies.

C]. Other Scholarships and Awards in Switzerland

1. The Global Environments Summer Academy for Activists, Students and Professionals
   The Global Diversity Foundation (GDF) runs the Global Environments Summer Academy, in collaboration with the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE) of the University of Bern (Switzerland). Accompanied by international and multidisciplinary resource people, participants are encouraged to expand their understandings of policy, develop academic insights and competence, and transcend disciplinary and place-based boundaries. Resource people and fellow participants offer personalised support in research design, conceptual and theoretical frameworks, fieldwork methods and data analysis throughout the course...read more.
   
2. The P&G® European Financial Seminar Scholarships for students from Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
   The European Financial Leadership Seminar (EFS) is a 5-day working session that was established in 1990. During these five days, you and other excellent students from around the world will run a multi-national business, developing your management and financial skills by working in teams and interacting with experienced P&G executives.
   The EFS will expose you to real-life business case study, which challenges you to develop strategies and drive decisions together with top students from all over the EMEA region. P&G pays for ALL expenses, including your flight, transportation, food and lodging...read more.

Top 25 Scholarships in USA for International Students

USA Government Scholarships for International Students »

Foreign Fulbright Student Program
The Fulbright Program are full scholarships in USA for international students who wants to pursue a Master’s or PhD degree.  The scholarships can also be awarded for non-degree postgraduate studies.  The grant covers tuition fee, textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance.

Humphrey Fellowship Program
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides a year of professional enrichment in the United States for experienced professionals from designated countries throughout the world. Fellows are selected based on their potential for leadership and their commitment to public service in either the public or private sector.  The fellowships are full grants covering all related expenses.

US Colleges and Universities that offer Scholarships for International Students »

American University Scholarships
American University (AU) awards a limited number of generous partial merit scholarships to academically-qualified incoming international first-year undergraduate students.  No need-based financial aid is available to international students. The merit scholarship range from U.S.$6,000 to U.S.$25,000 per academic year (renewable subject to conditions).

Also see AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship Program which awards scholarships to high-achieving international students who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree at the University and who are dedicated to positive civic and social change. It is intended for students who will be to returning home to improve under-resourced, under-served communities in his/her home country.

Amherst College Scholarships
Amherst College currently runs a need-based financial aid program that provides assistance to financially needy international students.  Once you have been admitted, your financial need is determined. A financial aid award that is equal to your need will then be offered.  The award is sometimes called an “aid package” because it may include both self-help (employment) and gift aid (scholarships and grants).

Berea College Scholarships
Berea College is the only school in the United States that provides 100% funding to 100% of enrolled international students for the first year of enrollment. This combination of financial aid and scholarships offsets the costs of tuition, room, board, and fees.  In subsequent years, international students are expected to save $1,000 (US) per year to contribute toward their expenses. The College does provide summer jobs to international students so that they may meet this obligation.

Clark University Scholarships
Clark University offers the Global Scholars Program which are open to first-year applicants (not a transfer student) who has attended school overseas for at least four years as well as international citizens attending school in the United States. A scholarship of no less than $5,000 per year ($20,000 for four years, contingent upon meeting academic standards for renewal) and a guaranteed $2,500 taxable stipend for a paid internship or research assistantship taken for academic credit during the summer following your sophomore or junior year is included with the award.

Colby-Sawyer College Scholarships
International students are eligible for merit-based financial aid offered by Colby-Sawyer College. The scholarship value increases based on academic ability (measured in GPA) and range from $15,000 up to $24,000 per year. The college does not meet full financial need.

Columbia College Scholarships
Columbia College offers about 20 scholarships and awards to outstanding international students. The awards are one time cash grants or 15%- 100% tuition reduction.

Concordia College Scholarships
Concordia prizes the contributions international students make on campus and is pleased to provide partial financial assistance to international students. The International Student Scholarship is based on academic ability and family need, amounting up to $25,000 per year.

Dartmouth College Scholarships
Dartmouth College meets the demonstrated need of all admitted undergraduates, including those from other countries. Dartmouth College has scholarships and loans available to international students, which includes an allowance for travel to the U.S..

East Tennessee State University
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) offers the International Students Academic Merit Scholarship for new international students seeking a graduate or undergraduate degree. The scholarship covers 50 percent of the total of in and out-of-state tuition and maintenance fees only. No additional fees or costs are covered. The scholarship award can only be used for study at ETSU.

East West Center Graduate Degree Scholarships
The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides funding for up to 24 months for Master’s or Doctoral degree study for graduate students from Asia, the Pacific, and the U.S. to participate in the educational, residential, and leadership development programs at the East-West Center while pursuing graduate study at the University of Hawai’i.

Emory College Scholarships
Emory College offers need-based financial aid awards to a select group of international students each year. As well, international applicants are encouraged to apply for merit-based scholarships through the Emory University Scholars Program (November 15 deadline).

Illinois Wesleyan University Scholarships
Merit-based scholarships are offered to qualified international applicants with outstanding academic achievement and test scores on the required entrance exams. These awards range from $10,000 to $25,000 per year and are renewable for up to four years.  In addition, two full-tuition President’s International Student Scholarships may be awarded each year to qualified international students for up to four years of study.

Iowa State University International Merit Scholarships
The International Merit Scholarship is awarded to well-rounded students who have demonstrated strong academic achievement, and outstanding talent or achievements in one or more of the following areas: math and sciences, the arts, extracurricular activities, community service, leadership, innovation, or entrepreneurship.  The awards range from $4,000 to $8,000 and are renewable.

Michigan State University International Scholarships
Michigan University provides a limited number of scholarship and grants to deserving international students at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.  These financial packages are not designed to support your full academic program at MSU.

New York University Wagner Scholarships
The merit scholarships are offered to a limited number of admitted students each application cycle, including international students.  The scholarships are partial to full tuition scholarships ranging from $25,000-$47,000.

Oregon University Scholarships
Each year, the University of Oregon awards more than one million dollars in financial aid and scholarships to international students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. One of their scholarship programs is the ICSP Scholarship which awards 30–40 competitive scholarships to international students each year. Selected ICSP students receive a tuition-waiver scholarship ranging from $7,500 – $30,000.

Wesleyan University Scholarships
Wesleyan University offers very limited scholarships for international students and is awarded on the basis of both exceptional qualifications and demonstrated need. In addition to the 11 Asian students who are awarded yearly under the Freeman Asian Scholars Program, the University provides financial assistance to approximately 15 international students from a pool of over 400 such applicants.

University of the West Scholarships
The Lotus Scholarship is awarded to students who achieve high academic standards and demonstrate a financial need in order to attend University of the West (UWest). The Scholarship awards up to $5,000 or up to $10,000 annually to each successful applicant to apply toward his or her tuition, mandatory fees, room and board, and other expenses required for attendance at UWest.

Institutions that fund international scholarships for study in the US »

Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarships
The Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program provides full scholarships to students from World Bank member countries to pursue development-related studies at selected Universities around the world. Students can choose to study in 8 participating USA Universities including Harvard University, John Hopkins University, University of Chicago, Cornell University and Columbia University.

AAUW International Fellowships
AAUW (formerly known as the American Association of University Women) awards international fellowships  for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not US citizens or permanent residents. The scholarship are worth $18,000 for Masters, 20,000 for PhD and $30,000 for Postdoctoral students.

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from selected developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies.  The studies can be undertaken anywhere in the world including the US. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year.

Source : http://www.scholars4dev.com/6499/scholarships-in-usa-for-international-students/

Top 15+ UK Scholarships for International Students

UK Government Scholarships »

Chevening Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships, the UK government’s global scholarship programme, are awarded to outstanding scholars from Chevening-eligible countries around the world. Awards are typically for a one-year Master’s degree. Most Chevening Scholarships cover tuition fees, a living allowance at a set rate (for one individual), an economy class return airfare to the UK, and additional grants to cover essential expenditure.

Commonwealth Scholarships
The Commonwealth Scholarships are intended for students from developing Commonwealth countries who wants to pursue Master’s and PhD study in the UK. These scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID).  Each Scholarship provides airfare to and from United Kingdom, tuition and examination fees, personal maintaining allowance, thesis grant (if applicable), initial arrival allowance, among others.

See also Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme

UK University Scholarships »

Gates Cambridge Scholarships 
Gates Cambridge Scholarships are awarded to outstanding applicants from any country outside the UK to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge. It also provides additional, discretionary funding.

See also Cambridge International Scholarship Scheme

Rhodes Scholarships at University of Oxford 
Established in the will of Cecil Rhodes in 1902, the Rhodes is the oldest and perhaps the most prestigious international scholarship program in the world.   The Rhodes Scholarships are postgraduate awards that supports exceptional international students from selected countries at the University of Oxford.   A Rhodes Scholarship covers all university fees, personal stipend, health insurance, and airfare to and from the student’s home country.

See Also Oxford’s Clarendon Scholarships and Louis Dreyfus-Weidenfeld Scholarship Programme

Edinburgh Global Research Scholarships
The University of Edinburgh will offer 30 scholarships to outstanding overseas students who intends to pursue a PhD Research Programme in any field of study offered by the University. Each scholarship covers the difference between the tuition fee for a UK/EU graduate student and that chargeable to an overseas graduate student. The awards do not cover maintenance expenses.

See also Edinburgh Global Online Distance Learning Scholarships

Denys Holland Scholarship at University College London 
The Denys Holland Scholarship aims to support undergraduate students from any country, who without the support of  the scholarship would be unable to secure the funding required to study at University College London (UCL), and who can demonstrate their intention to make full use of the activities offered by UCL and the Student Union.  The scholarship is worth £9,000 per annum and scholars may choose to use all or part of the scholarship to cover fees.

University of Sussex Chancellor’s International Scholarships 
University of Sussex Chancellor’s International Scholarships are available in the majority of Sussex Schools, and are awarded on the basis of academic performance and potential to non-EU international students who have applied for and been offered a place for eligible full-time Postgraduate Taught degrees at the University of Sussex.  The scholarship is 50% off international student tuition fee and is offered for one year.

UAL Vice-Chancellor’s Postgraduate International Scholarships 
The Vice-Chancellor’s scholarships aim to fully support 10 students from low income countries and who have already applied to study a qualifying full-time masters degrees at the University of the Arts London. The scholarship amount is £25,000.

Bristol University International Office Scholarships 
The University of Bristol is offering five International Office Scholarships for new international students who wish to pursue an undergraduate degree at the University.  The scholarships are worth £8,500 which can go towards your tuition fee.

University of West London International Ambassador Scholarships 
The International Ambassador Scholarship recognizes and provides financial support for outstanding students who wish to pursue a full time undergraduate or postgraduate degree at University of West London. The scholars will act as international ambassadors for the University of West London.  Up to 50 scholarships worth up to £5,000 are available.

University of West England Chancellor’s Scholarships
The University of the West of England, Bristol offers more than £100,000 worth of scholarships for international students each year.  This includes the Chancellor’s Scholarship wherein the recipient will be required to undertake an internship working within the International Development Office and other departments. The scholarship covers the full tuition fees for one academic year.

See also: UWE Millennium Development Scholarships

Sheffield Hallam University Transform Together Scholarships
Transform Together scholarships are open to international and European Union (non UK) students applying to study a full-time postgraduate or undergraduate taught course at Sheffield Hallam University. Half fee waiver (50%) is available for postgraduate courses and for each year of an undergraduate degree.

University of Westminster International Scholarships 
University of Westminster awards scholarships to eligible students from any developing country who wish to study in the UK and pursue a full-time Masters degree in any field of study at the University of Westminster.  The scholarship awards full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.

See also Westminster Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships and Westminster Full Fee Scholarships

Developing Solutions Scholarships at University of Nottingham 
The Developing Solutions Scholarships are designed for international students from Africa, India or one of the developing countries of the Commonwealth who want to study a Masters Degree at the University of Nottingham and make a difference to the development of their home country. Each year,  105 scholarships  are awarded– 30 scholarships will cover the full tuition fee while 75 will cover 50% of the tuition fee.

University of Bradford Global Development Scholarships 
The University of Bradford Global Development Scholarships (formerly known as Countries in Crisis Scholarships) are intended to aid students in financial hardship due to the fact that they are domiciled in a country that is in crisis as a result of the political situation, war, natural disaster etc. Each scholarship is worth approximately £25,000 which includes full tuition fees and accommodation plus £4,200 per annum living costs.

Source : http://www.scholars4dev.com/5642/scholarships-in-uk-for-international-students/

STUDY IN HUNGARY

Coming to study in Hungary? So get ready for an experience of a lifetime!

Hundreds of thousands of international students decide to study in Hungary every year for almost two decades now, with Hungary’s capital Budapest,  famous for  its high quality education system,  fascinating history, and beautiful sight, being one of the most popular study abroad destinations worldwide. If you’re an international student relocating to study in Hungary, then read this guide first to know what to expect during your studies.

Study in Hungary – The Hungarian parliament .

For the past twenty years, hundreds of thousands of international students have opted to study in Hungary and attended its leading universities. Hungary is especially popular for studies in the sciences – in particular in fields such as medicine and dentistry, which are held at semmelweis university at its campuses across Budapest, Debecen and Szeged, as well as in veterinary studies held in the szent istvan university.

The education offered for medical degrees considered of high quality by the WHO and directly transferable to any EU country. Many universities in Hungary also progressively propose these degrees and more in English or other foreign languages such as German to appeal more international students considering to study abroad. Some of the more common home countries of foreign students in Hungary are Germany, Israel, Norway, Iran, Turkey, China, Brazil, France and Canada.

Higher Education system in Hungary

The Hungarian  higher education is split to a system of colleges and universities, where colleges are directly affiliated with a university and operate as college faculties of the university. Universities generally award both college and university level courses. In the old system, college level training lasts three to four years, where as a university degree takes at least four years to complete and at most 5 years with the exception of the six year long medical program. Further, university studies were split in three stages roughly corresponding to the bachelor, master and PhD courses but with longer study periods.

Starting in 2005 and 2006, Hungarian institutions of higher education have started the transformation toward the regulations of the Bologna system. In the new system, both colleges and universities may launch bachelor, master and PhD programs provided that the necessary requirements are fulfilled. This also means that all awarded degrees are equivalent and transferable throughout the EU and many other countries.

As in other countries, some qualifications will not be available at bachelor level, but instead start with the award of a master degree. Examples of such qualifications are: medical studies, veterinary science, pharmaceutical studies and architecture to name a few.

The Hungarian Academic Year

The Hungarian academic year runs with teaching from September to June with long holidays in July and August.

Degree Structure in Hungary

Degrees in Hungarian higher education reformed to conform to the international standard of the Bologna process. This means that apart from certain vocational degrees awarded by non-university and college institutions, degrees awarded will conform to the standard of bachelor, master and PhD degrees. This means that not only will degrees be more widely comparable on the international market, but it will also be more widely possible to pursue a master degree in a different field than your bachelor for example.

In certain more vocationally directed courses such as medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine to name a few, the first degree awarded is a master degree after five to six years of study depending on the field.

Hungary’s EU membership also means that its degrees awarded in medicine, veterinary studies and architecture are directly tranferrable and accepted for professional purposes to other EU countries.

Students from which nationalities study in Hungary?

The majority of foreign students in Budapest, Hungary arrive from the neighboring countries such as Romania, Slovakia and the Ukraine. Non neighboring countries which large numbers of international students in Hungary (mainly students of the medicine science at SOTE Budapest, and their various faculties) come from: Germany,Norway, Israel and Iran, which are represented in higher numbers at the full time programs in Hungary each year. In addition to the above mentioned full time programs, as Hungary is becoming a more and more popular study abroad destination, there are thousands of foreign students that study in Hungary in one of the various Erasmus programs, the nationalities of which include Spanish, Italian, French, Turkish, Greek, Cypriot, Polish and starting 2010 an increase in students arriving from the UK.

Which studies are available in Hungarian universities and colleges?

A vast majority of foreign students who study in Hungary attend the full time academic programs. Medicine studies in SOTE Hungary is one of the most popular study choices, and large numbers of international students are also taking part in the dentistry, pharmaceutics and veterinary programs. The second most attractive Bachelor programs focus on various engineering diplomas.

The more popular higher education faculties are located in the bigger cities, as most foreign students in Hungary attend the highly respectable universities of Semmelweis – University of Medicine, and Corvinus University of Budapest. Apart from the capital city of Budapest, a large number of international students in Hungary is found in the main cities of Debrecen, Pécs and Szeged.

Entry Requirements

For admission to a Hungarian university or college course you will need a high school diploma translated into Hungarian or English with the corresponding transcript of courses and grades. Some courses also require an entrance exam, which to the large international courses are offered all over the world. For an English speaking program, part of the entrance examination is often to test your English skills. Otherwise you may be asked to provide proof of these as well. For programs in other languages – German is quite common – there will be certain requirements for your German skills.

Visa Requirements

All foreign students, who are not citizens of the EU, and are planning to study in Hungary and to reside within its borders for a period of more than 90 days, are required to apply for a long term Student Visa in order to study in Hungary. This varies, so enquire in advance about the entry regulations which apply for your country! You can only apply for your visa from the Hungarian Consulate or Embassy that has jurisdiction in your state or country of permanent residence, prior to your departure. Processing of visas will take around one month. In order to receive a student visa, you must first have an offer from a Hungarian university.
Documents are necessary for your visa application:

• Proof of having paid the tuition fee
• An acceptance letter from the university regarding your admission
• Passport valid at least 6 months beyond your date of entry
• Copy of the photgraph page of your passport
• Passport photo no older than 6 months
  Proof of health insurance
• Proof of address or housing in Hungary
• Proof of sufficient funds to cover living expenses in the form of bank assurance/statement
• Visa application form
• 3 stamped envolopes addressed to the applicant

Once you arrive in Hungary, you will need to apply for your residence permit within 15 days of arrival. This  applies to both EU and non-EU citizens planning to stay in Hungary for longer than 90 days.

Tuition and Financing

Compared with the rest of Western Europe, Hungary presents a very affordable place to study with regards to both tuition and living costs. Tuition fees vary depending on school and program. Often medicine and dentistry will be among the more expensive options with fees of up to 20,000 Euro and in some cases as low as 4,500 Euro for other programs.

In addition to tuition fees you will also be required to pay an application fee, exam fee and registration fee, all between 100 and 150 Euro.
Living costs in Hungary are comparatively low. They are naturally slightly higher in the bigger cities such as Budapest with rents starting at round 300 Euro per month. You should be able to get by with approximately 750 Euro per month allowing enough for not just rent but also public transport, health insurance, study materials etc and even allowing for a few nights out.

Active night life scene for students:

The vivid Nightlife in Budapest are famous worldwide. From the Szimpla kert with its unique atmosphere, throughout the friendly Morrisson’s dance bar to the huge high-end clubs like the white angel and Studio club, Budapest’s night life and student parties in Hungary are a constant rush! Just make sure you dont miss out on the special international students events, as these are famous for being the best parties in the city (and are part of the reasons many choose to study in Hungary…)

Accommodation in Hungary

While studying in Hungary, you have several options when it comes to finding a flat to rent or even a room in a shared house. While some students in Hungary prefer to live at the dormitories, which are usually the cheapest alternative, most prefer to find a place by themselves which is located in the more central parts of the city.

If you are renting an apartment, you should also keep in mind that you may need up to two month’s worth of rent ready in cash when signing the contract to be used as a deposit. This amount should be returned to you when you move out of the apartment, pending the apartment was kept in good order and all due payments paid.

SOURCE : https://roommatesbudapest.com/blog/study-hungary/