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Applications are now open for the Love in Action Foundation 2024 Steve Ogah Essay Competition. Click here to learn more about this contest and apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the Abdul Samad Rabiu 2024 Africa Initiative Scholarship Grant Scheme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Guinness Nigeria Undergraduate Scholarship Scheme. The scholarship will provide full tuition for students who are currently studying in Public Nigerian Universities.
Date Posted: 05 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Career Development Grants 2025. The Career Development Grants supports the career progression of women by providing funding to women preparing to advance or change careers or re-enter the workforce.
Date Posted: 05 Sep, 2024
Are you a refugee student seeking a transformative educational opportunity in Japan? Have you ever dreamed of studying at a prestigious university while receiving full financial support? The Education Pathways Scholarship (EPS) might be the perfect chance for you. Launched in 2024, the EPS aims to provide refugee students with a pathway to higher education at the International Christian University (ICU) in Tokyo.
Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 CSIR-SASOL Foundation Bursary Programme. The CSIR bursary programme financially supports full-time, unemployed students in obtaining qualifications in areas that are deemed a priority by the CSIR.
Date Posted: 04 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the DAFI Scholarship Programme for Academic Year 2024-2025. Click here to learn more about this fully-funded opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Sep, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 US-MEPI Tomorrow’s Leaders Program. Sponsored by the Department of State’s U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), the Tomorrow’s Leaders Program offers undergraduate and graduate scholarships to exceptional students from socioeconomically underserved backgrounds who represent the cultural and geographic diversity of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
Date Posted: 03 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the Just One More Foundation Grants 2024. Just One More Foundation is dedicated to inspiring hope and providing opportunity for individuals who have experienced hardships and the organizations that serve them.
Date Posted: 02 Sep, 2024
The SG Holdings Foundation Scholarship Scheme is dedicated to supporting indigenes of the Ijemo Community. This Scheme provides financial assistance to students enrolled in public universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria.
Date Posted: 29 Aug, 2024
Will you be the next AU Emerging Global Leader Scholar? Apply for this scholarship today! The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (AU EGLS) promotes educational access and opportunity while enhancing international diversity.
Date Posted: 29 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls 2024. The Scotland Pakistan Scholarships for Young Women and Girls funds graduate studies for Pakistani women in any HEC recognized university across Pakistan.
Date Posted: 28 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the SOHCAHTOA Foundation 2024 Scholarship For Nigerian Undergraduates. This initiative will support undergraduates with 250,000 Naira annually until graduation upon maintaining a good academic record.
Date Posted: 26 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the Shakira Choonara 2024 Young African Scholarship Award for African Students. The scholarship is an investment in young Africans and African excellence.
Date Posted: 26 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the VD Scholarship. Click here to learn more about this scholarship opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the Leigh Day LLB Scholarship 2024-2025 at University of Fort Hare and the University of the Western Cape. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Aug, 2024
Applications are open for the University of East Anglia 2025 Music Scholarship. UEA awards a number of Music Scholarships every year, to new students who show exceptional musical achievement and commitment.
Date Posted: 20 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Canon Collins Trust Joel Joffe LLB scholarships. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 Bank of Tanzania Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Memorial Scholarship Fund for Bachelor degree programmes. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Aug, 2024
Applications are now open for the Max Planck 2024 Internship Program. Internships are open to exceptional Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral students worldwide, as well as exceptional individuals from industry interested in gaining academic research experience in computer science.
Date Posted: 16 Aug, 2024
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.