Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Shell Nigeria Student Industrial Training and Internship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the Gulu University Mastercard Foundation TAGDev 2.0 Scholarship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Feb, 2025
Are you an academically talented student from a Least Developed Member Country (LDMC) looking for financial support to pursue a Bachelor’s or TVETs education? Do you want to contribute to the development of your home country? If so, the IsDB-ISFD Scholarship Program 2025-26 is the best opportunity for you.
Date Posted: 25 Feb, 2025
Are you deeply passionate about social change? Do you desire to lend your voice as a useful tool to bring about lasting change?
Do you have a solid team from your campus as passionate as you are and willing to lend their voices as well? Apply NOW for the Nigerian Youth Futures Fund Youth Leadership Development Programme! Let your voice be heard!
Date Posted: 24 Feb, 2025
The Equal Access Scholarship for Undergraduate Students at the University of York is accepting applications for 2025/26. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Feb, 2025
Are you a STEM student interested in gaining research experience in a world-class academic environment? If so, the Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP) at King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) accepts applications for 2025.
Date Posted: 20 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Greenough Fellowship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Feb, 2025
The Shamiri Institute, in partnership with Harvard University’s Center for African Studies, offers a transformative 8-week internship program based in Nairobi, Kenya. This program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students passionate about advancing youth mental health through research, data, and programmatic support.
Date Posted: 18 Feb, 2025
The Center for African Studies at Harvard University and Maru-a-Pula seek capable students prepared to take on a variety of student mentorship roles including tutoring, mentoring, and extracurricular advising. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Feb, 2025
Art School Africa is looking for a Research and Project Strategist Intern to support their research-driven initiatives and help develop a culminating project that synthesizes and builds on insights from our past research reports. This role will focus on transforming years of data and analysis into actionable outcomes that advance the organization's mission.
Date Posted: 18 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) Summer Laboratory Training Programme. Click here to learn more about this fully-funded opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the University of Toronto Interdisciplinary Science Program in Research and Entrepreneurship (INSPIRE) 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Feb, 2025
The Global Connect Fellowship (GCF) 2025 accepts applications from international Bachelor’s and Master’s students. It offers an opportunity for outstanding students to experience an intensive research period at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore.
Date Posted: 12 Feb, 2025
Applications for the 2025 NIPES/Dr. Daniel Ejike Ewim Foundation Scholarship are ongoing. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 10 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Sanlam Actuarial Science Bursaries. This opportunity offers offer bursaries to scholars who have enrolled to study Actuarial Science in 2026 as well as current students in their 1st/2nd/3rd year of Actuarial Science studies.
Date Posted: 08 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the WomEn Southern Africa Fellowship 2025. WomEn Southern Africa Fellowship powered by De Beers Group develops leadership, innovation, well-being and employability skills required by young engineering and technology graduates to succeed in the industry and beyond.
Date Posted: 07 Feb, 2025
The ETH Robotics Student Fellowship (ETH RSF) 2025 accepts applications from international master’s and final year undergraduate applicants. This program provides graduate students with a unique chance to engage in high-level robotics research during the summer. Participants will collaborate with renowned experts, gaining insights into the latest advancements in robotics.
Date Posted: 06 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Sankofatech Achievers in Technology (AIT) Program 2025. Sankofatech's Achievers in Technology (AIT) program is an intensive, four-year initiative designed to cultivate the next wave of Black technology leaders in the United States. Recognizing that young people of African descent often overlook technology careers due to limited industry awareness, community misconceptions (such as a perceived lack of prestige), and a scarcity of resources, AlT seeks to address these challenges head-on.
Date Posted: 06 Feb, 2025
1. What is a Bachelor's Scholarship?
A bachelor's scholarship is a financial aid award given to undergraduate students to help cover tuition, living expenses, and other related costs during their pursuit of a bachelor's degree. These scholarships are generally merit-based, need-based, or awarded for specific talents, community service, or other achievements.
2. Who is Eligible for a Bachelor's Scholarship?
This kind of scholarship is generally open to high school graduates or students currently pursuing an undergraduate degree. Most bachelor's scholarships require applicants to have completed their high school education or its equivalent and be applying to or already accepted by a university for a Bachelor's degree.
3. When Should I Apply for a Bachelor's Scholarship?
It's best to start applying for bachelor’s scholarships as early as possible. Most scholarships have specific application windows, and many deadlines are several months before the academic year begins. Research and apply for scholarships during your final year of high school or even earlier to increase your chances of winning one.
4. What Documents are Usually Required for Bachelor’s Scholarship Applications?
Common documents required include academic transcripts, proof of financial need (for need-based scholarships), letters of recommendation, a personal statement or essay, and standardized test scores like the SAT or ACT. Always check the specific requirements of each scholarship.
5. Can I get a Bachelor’s scholarship if I Have an Average GPA?
Yes, you can. While many Bachelor’s scholarships are merit-based, others take into account community service, leadership, sports, or financial need. Scholarships based on factors beyond academic performance are usually available to students with average GPAs. If you have an average GPA, find scholarships that prioritize extracurricular activities, talents, or personal circumstances.
6. Can I Transfer My Bachelor’s Scholarship if I Change Schools or Programs?
It depends on the scholarship. Some scholarships are institution-specific, while others are transferable as long as you remain in the same type of degree program. Always confirm the scholarship's terms and conditions before making any changes to your studies.