Scholarships For Students in Developing Countries

Many international scholarships are available to students from underdeveloped nations, did you know that? The most common scholarships that every student from a developing nation should be aware of are listed in this article.

Government-Funded Scholarships

Below are top government funded scholarships for students in developing countries.

Australia Awards Scholarships

Formerly known as Australia Development Scholarships (ADS), Australia Awards Scholarships are awarded to international students wishing to study at Australian universities who are citizens of particular Asian, Pacific, African, and Middle Eastern nations. Participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions are offering scholarships for undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, and vocational education and training courses. Generally speaking, the scholarship perks include full tuition, return plane tickets, establishment allowance, contribution to living expenses (CLE), Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), and more.

DAAD Scholarships for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (Germany)

Scholarships for a number of postgraduate courses at German universities that are particularly relevant to developing nations are offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The scholarships are intended especially for young professionals and overseas students from underdeveloped regions of Central and Eastern Europe, Central and South America, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Various full or partial scholarships are offered by DAAD to support particular programmes.

Swedish Institute Study Scholarships (Sweden)

The Swedish Institute offers highly qualified foreign students from underdeveloped nations who wish to pursue full-time Masters courses at Swedish universities scholarships in Sweden. The award pays for living expenses, insurance, some travel awards, and tuition. There are maybe 550 scholarships available.

VLIR-UOS Scholarships (Belgium)

Students from 54 developing countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America are given scholarships by VLIR-UOS to attend Belgian universities to complete Master's programmes in development or English taught training. The scholarships pay for program-related expenses like travel, lodging, allowances, and tuition.

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships (New Zealand)

The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships provide international students from particular developing nations in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean the chance to study postgraduate in New Zealand and acquire knowledge and skills that will help develop their home country. Things that covered by the scholarship includes: Insurance, travel expenses, a living allowance, and tuition fees.

Institution-Funded Scholarships

Below are top institution-funded scholarships for students in developing countries.

Joint Japan World Bank Scholarships (specified countries)

Scholarships for developing country students to study development-related courses at a few chosen universities worldwide are offered by the Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program. Annual prizes from the program are given to defray the expense of a master's degree or its equivalent, including tuition, living expenses, and travel.

OFID Scholarships (any approved country)

Subject to approval, OFID (The OPEC Fund for International Development) gives qualifying applicants from developing nations who want to pursue a Master's degree in an approved university anywhere in the globe a fully-funded fellowship. The OFID Scholarship Award recipient will get a monthly allowance to cover living costs, books, and lodging in addition to up to US$50,000 in tuition assistance.

Aga Khan Foundation Scholarships (any country)

Outstanding students from a few chosen impoverished nations who have no other way to pay for their education are awarded a small number of postgraduate scholarships annually by the Aga Khan Foundation. Awards of scholarships are made once a year through a competitive application process on a 50% grant: 50% loan basis. All that the Foundation helps with are living expenses and tuition. Under most circumstances, the scholar is free to select, subject to approval, any respectable university.

Wells Mountain Foundation Scholarships for Developing Countries (all countries)

Empowerment through Education scholarships for people in developing countries or other circumstances of great poverty is funded by the Bristol, Vermont, USA-based Wells Mountain Foundation, a public charitable foundation. In a developing nation or your own, you can attend any university of your choice. Awarded scholarships typically total $1400, which can be used for approved expenses including books and supplies, tuition and fees, and other expenses.

University-Funded Scholarships

Below are top university-funded scholarships for students in developing countries.

Developing Solutions Scholarships at University of Nottingham (UK)

International students wishing to study a Masters degree at the University of Nottingham and contribute to the development of their home country from Africa, India, or one of the Commonwealth's developing nations are eligible for the Developing Solutions Scholarships. 105 scholarships are given out annually; of these, 30 pay the entire cost of tuition, and 75 pay half of it.

Louis Dreyfus-Weidenfeld Scholarship and Leadership Programme (UK)

Exceptional students from transition and emerging countries in Africa, Asia, and South America are supported to pursue graduate degrees at Oxford University via the Louis Dreyfus-Weidenfeld Scholarship and Leadership Programme. Graduate programmes in agriculture, health care, economics, public and foreign policy, and environmental and water management are also eligible. The scholarship will pay all of the living expenses as well as the tuition for the university and college.

Erik Bleumink Scholarships for Developing Countries at University of Groningen (Available in Netherlands)

Usually, the Erik Bleumink Fund Scholarships are given to gifted students and young researchers from underdeveloped nations to pursue any one- or two-year Master's degree program or four-year PhD program at University of Groningen. The scholarship pays the tuition as well as the expenses of books, food, lodging, and health insurance.

American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (USA)

High-achiever international students who want to pursue a Bachelor's degree at the American University and are committed to constructive civic and social change are the target audience for the AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship. It is designed for students who plan to return home to better underprivileged and underserved areas in their own nation. Room and board as well as full tuition are covered by the AU EGL scholarship.