SHOLARSHIPS

Types of Scholarships

Merit-based: Based on a student’s academic record or extracurricular activities such as achievements in sports and service to the community.

Student specific: Students who qualify based on factors such as gender, race, religion, family and medical history can apply to such scholarships.

Destination specific: Several public authorities, governments or universities grant bursaries and funds to students from a particular country. For instance, scholarships offered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New Zealand or the Chevening fellowship granted by the UK Government for international students from Commonwealth countries

Subject specific: Certain universities and institutions award grants to students who plan to pursue a specific field of study.

Need-based: Targeted towards students facing financial constraint, these scholarships are offered on the basis of your parent’s financial background. Authorities may ask you for documents such as family income, tax statements, employment proofs, etc.

Athletic scholarships: Provided to top-notch sportsmen, these scholarships require you to contribute with rigorous training and representing your university at events whilst balancing your education.

US Scholarships

Scholarships for international students are highly competitive for US. Many American universities offer grants for foreign students who wish to study at their institution but these vary substantially from university to university.

Scholarships and grants are usually awarded on the basis of merit, need or any of your exceptional excellence. Apart from your academic excellence, an advanced degree in a highly specialized field, your proficiency in sports, cultural activities or a remarkable contribution in community service, may provide ample chances of winning a scholarship.

Grants and scholarships for international students to study in USA may be few, but they offer the promise of greater educational prospects.

UK Scholarships

UK provides students with outstanding education opportunities. Fees for UK courses vary, depending on your nationality, the place you prefer to study and your study level. There are hundreds of scholarships, bursaries and grant schemes on offer for students who need extra support to pay for their UK courses. Depending on your nationality, you may be eligible for a loan or financial support from the UK government as well. Many institutions offer their own financial assistance, and offer scholarships to study in UK depending upon the academic merit and your citizenship.

Canada Scholarships

Scholarships in Canada are quite competitive as they are very limited in number as compared to scholarships offered by other countries like USA, UK or Australia. The eligibility for scholarships for international students aspiring to study in Canada is judged on the basis of outstanding academic grades and exceptional English Proficiency scores. Scholarships are mostly offered by the universities without any particular application based on the eligibility benchmarks but at some institutions the students need to apply for the same. Scholarships are majorly offered at the entrance level but for some scholarships the students are supposed to prove their excellence in academics in the subsequent years of education as well.

Australia Scholarships

Australian government and universities offer numerous scholarships and bursaries to the international students to study in Australia. Scholarships are offered for undergraduate and postgraduate as well as research programs.

They can be awarded based on particular faculties, courses or the nationality of the student. Most of the Australian Universities offer scholarships to meritorious students automatically, based on their academic credentials and there is no separate application to be sent. In some cases, students may have to apply separately after receiving the offer letter. Annual Investment of the Australian Government on International Scholarships $200,000,000

New Zealand Scholarships

New Zealand offers prestigious scholarships to International students applying for Bachelors’ and Masters’ degrees. These scholarships are offered either by the New Zealand Government or Educational Institutions. New Zealand Scholarships are highly competitive and not all are based solely on academic achievement. Some consider factors such as country of origin, area of study or leadership potential as well. Most scholarships have non-negotiable criteria and requirements, so do confirm whether you fit the bill by contacting the organization or Institutions that manage the scholarships.

Ireland Scholarships

Innumerable scholarships and student grants are available for international students in Ireland from various sources such as the Government of Ireland, the Irish higher education institutions and other organizations. The government, educational institutions and the organizations set down their own eligibility criteria. Scholarships are awarded for undergraduate, post graduate or research students and for various fields of study.