Top 20 International Scholarships Available to Students in Developing Nations
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Students from developing nations can apply for international scholarships from institutions of higher learning in developed nations, which give them the chance to study and conduct research in diverse settings.
Numerous scholarships for students from developing nations will have specific requirements for admission. If you put time and effort into finding the right scholarships for you, your chances of receiving one are very high.
A list of the top 20 international scholarships for students from developing nations has been put together by KnowInsiders. We wish you luck in locating the best ones for yourself.
Top 20 International Scholarships for Developing Country Students
Government-funded Scholarships
1. Australian Awards Scholarships (Australia)
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International students from particular nations in Asia, the Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East are eligible to apply for Australia Awards Scholarships, formerly known as Australia Development Scholarships (ADS), to study at Australian universities.
At participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions, the scholarships are for undergraduate degrees, postgraduate degrees, and PhD degrees in vocational education and training.
2. Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
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Commonwealth citizens from developing Commonwealth nations are eligible to apply for scholarships to study for a Master's degree in the UK. The UK Department for International Development is responsible for financing these scholarships. Each scholarship covers expenses such as air travel to and from the UK, tuition, and exam costs, as well as a stipend, a thesis grant (if necessary), and a clothing allowance for cold weather.
3. Norwegian Quota Scholarship Scheme
Under the Quota Scheme, the Norwegian government offers scholarships to students from Central and Eastern European, South Asian, and developing nations. The Quota Scheme's main goal is to support educational capacity building so that returning students can improve their home countries.
In addition to some professional/Bachelor's degree programs, the Quota scheme typically includes courses at the Master's and Ph.D. levels.
4. DAAD Scholarships for Development Related Postgraduate Courses (Germany)
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers scholarships for a variety of postgraduate programs at German universities that are especially pertinent to developing countries.
International students and young professionals from developing nations in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, Central and South America, and Central and Eastern Europe are the main beneficiaries of the scholarships. The DAAD scholarship offers a variety of full or partial scholarships to support chosen programs.
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5. VLIR-UOS Scholarships (Belgium)
Students from 54 developing nations in Asia, Africa, and Latin America are given scholarships by VLIR-UOS to attend universities in Belgium for English-taught training or a master's program in development. The scholarships pay for tuition, housing, a stipend, travel expenses, and other program-related expenses.
6. New Zealand International Scholarships (New Zealand)
The New Zealand International Scholarships provide international students from particular developing nations in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean with the chance to study in New Zealand and gain knowledge and skills through post-graduate study in particular subject areas that will help their home country's development. The scholarships cover living expenses, insurance, and travel expenses.
Institution-funded Scholarships
7. World Bank Robert S.McNamara Fellowship
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The Robert S. McNamara Fellowships Program (RSMFP) of the World Bank pairs aspiring development economists from developing nations with World Bank research economists, providing the fellows with exceptional opportunities to take part in rigorous research that is relevant to policy at the World Bank's Development Economics Vice Presidency (DEC). The World Bank in Washington, D.C. will host fellows for 8 months (from September to May each year).
8. Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is open to women and men from developing countries who are applying to master's degree programs in development-related fields and who have relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries' development efforts. For participating programs at universities in the United States, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan, scholarships are available.
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9. One World Scholarship-AAI Salzburg Grants for Students from Developing Countries in Austria
Students from Africa, Asia, and Latin America who are interested in development issues and have come to Austria on their own initiative to finish their education are supported by the One World Scholarship Program. The students have shown a high level of assertiveness, creativity, and mobility by choosing to study abroad.
The knowledge and abilities they gain while studying in Austria can help their home countries or regions develop economically, socially, environmentally, and culturally. They can bring about a positive change because they are highly skilled leaders.
10. Munich Intellectual Property Law Center DAAD funding for Students from Developing Countries in Germany
• Scholarship recipients will get
• A full MIPLC fee waiver
• A monthly stipend of EUR 850
• Payments towards health, accident and liability insurance coverage in Germany
• A travel allowance, unless these costs are covered by the home country or by another funding source
• A study and research allowance
• A mandatory two-month German course before the start of the MIPLC LL.M. program (August and September, in Munich or another German city).
11. Inter-Pacific Bar Association funding for Young Lawyers from Developing Countries
The IPBA Scholarship Programme was originally established in honour of the memory of M. S. Lin of Taipei, who was one of the founders and a Past President of the IPBA.
Who is eligible to be an IPBA Scholar?
There are two categories of lawyers, as listed below,: eligible to become an IPBA Scholar:
Lawyers from Developing Countries
To be eligible, the applicants must:
• be a resident of and authorized to practice medicine in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, or the Pacific Islands;
• English (the conference language) should be your native language; and
• Current cross-border practice is maintained, or a cross-border practice is desired.
Young Lawyers
To be eligible, the applicants must:
• be under 35 years old and have less than seven years of post-qualification experience at the time of application;
• English must be spoken and written with proficiency for the conference;
• have participated actively in the legal community in their respective nations;
• either currently engage in cross-border practice or have the desire to do so; and
• authored an article for publication in a reputable journal on a subject relevant to the work of one of our committees or offered some other unbiased proof of devoted participation in the field.
12. OFID Scholarship Award for International Students
The Scholarship Program of OFID supports exceptional young people from developing countries who want to enroll in any accredited university or college in the world to pursue a Master's degree in a development-related field.
Host Institution(s):
Any worldwide accredited university or college.
The Award will pay for all of your academic institution's additional fees as well as your tuition in full. In addition, the grant will pay for a round-trip ticket from your home country to the university, health insurance, a grant for moving expenses, and a monthly stipend for a year.
13. Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Each year, the Aga Khan Foundation awards a small number of postgraduate scholarships to deserving students from developing nations who have no other way to pay for their education. A competitive application process is used to award scholarships on a 50% grant: 50% loan basis once a year.
Host Institution(s):
Any university except universities in UK, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, The Netherlands, Italy, Norway and Ireland.
Field of study:
The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master’s level courses but is willing to consider applications for PhD programmes. Applications for short-term courses are not considered.
Target group:
Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani, Afghan, Tajik, Kyrgyz, Syrian, Egyptian, Kenyan, Tanzanian, Ugandan, Madagascar, and Mozambican nationals. Applications are accepted in France, Portugal, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Canada from people who are natives of one of the aforementioned developing nations, are interested in studies related to development, and have no other means of financing their education.
14. Wells Mountain Foundation Scholarships for Developing Countries (any country)
The Wells Mountain Foundation, a public charitable foundation with its headquarters in Bristol, Vermont, in the United States, provides funding for the Empowerment through Education scholarships for people living in developing countries or other extreme poverty situations.
You can pursue your education at the university of your choice, either in your own or another developing nation. The average scholarship award is $1400, which can be used to pay for books, materials, and other permitted expenses in addition to tuition and fees.
15. Swedish Institute Study Scholarships (Sweden)
Highly qualified international students from developing nations who wish to enroll in full-time master's programs at Swedish universities are given scholarships in Sweden by the Swedish Institute. The scholarship pays for tuition, living costs, a portion of travel expenses, and insurance. There are about 550 scholarships available.
University-funded Scholarships
16. L-EARN Impact Scholarships for Developing Countries Students at Erasmus University Rotterdam
Individuals from developing countries who are applying to a Master's degree program and have relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries' development efforts are eligible for the scholarship (maximum 15.000 euros). After completing the master's program, the awardee agrees to go back home and use their newly acquired skills to support the social and economic development of their native country.
17. Global Partnership funding for Developing Countries Students at Ewha Womans University, South Korea
• Eligible Countries: Developing countries.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: Undergraduate and graduate degree program
• Eligibility Criteria: To qualify for this opportunity, you must meet the following criteria:
• Must be from a developing country
• Must have applied for an undergraduate or graduate program via special admission for international students.
18. Developing Solutions Scholarships at University of Nottingham (UK)
International students from Africa, India, or another developing Commonwealth nation who want to pursue a master's degree at the University of Nottingham and contribute to the growth of their home nation are eligible for the Developing Solutions Scholarships. A total of 105 scholarships are given out each year, covering 50% of tuition for 75 recipients and the full cost of tuition for 30 recipients.
19. American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (USA)
The American University's Emerging Global Leader Scholarship is intended for outstanding international students who want to pursue a Bachelor's degree and are committed to bringing about positive social and political change. It is designed for students who will return home to better their country's underdeveloped and underserved communities. The AU EGL scholarship covers all expenses for housing and food.
20. Erik Bleumink Scholarships for Developing Countries at University of Groningen (Netherlands)
The Erik Bleumink Fund Scholarships are typically given to bright students and young researchers from developing nations who wish to enroll in any one of the University of Groningen's 1-, 2-, or 4-year Master's degree programs. The grant covers the cost of tuition as well as any additional expenses for books, health insurance, and international travel.
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