Applications are open for the UNITAR Pura Vida Fellowship Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship 2025. Climate change is transforming the economy as quickly and profoundly as it is reshaping the planet. For journalists who want to deepen their climate coverage, understanding these sometimes cryptic economic and financial shifts is as important as understanding the science and politics behind climate change.
Date Posted: 13 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Women PeaceMakers Fellowship Program 2025-2026. For twenty years, the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice (Kroc IPJ at the University of San Diego's Kroc School of Peace Studies has hosted the Women PeaceMakers Fellowship program. The Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for peacebuilders who focus on gender, peace and conflict to engage in a cycle of learning, practice, research and participation that strengthens peacebuilding partnerships.
Date Posted: 12 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Armament and Disarmament Summer School 2025 at Uppsala University, Sweden. The Summer School seeks to contribute to global efforts to create a strong community of highly professional like-minded peace researchers and practitioners from around the world, who are striving to shape and promote a secure, peaceful and sustainable future. Click here to learn more about this fully-funded opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Z Zurich Foundation Fully-Funded Scholarship to Attend the One Young World Summit 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Mar, 2025
After the successful completion of Phase I of this innovative programme in 2023-2024, YLF has launched its second phase in 2025. This is a learning programme for young, future leaders for a world free of nuclear weapons.
Date Posted: 10 Mar, 2025
Applications for the 2025 AFRIKA KOMMT! Fellowship Programme are now open. AFRIKA KOMMT! a flagship initiative of German industry for young, future leaders from Africa. The fellowship programme that connects visionary African professionals and leading German companies. Together they pave the way for global inclusive business and mutually beneficial. The programme provides an unparalleled opportunity to young, talented African professionals for a one year career and life transformational experience.
Date Posted: 08 Mar, 2025
Applications for the Global Centre for Climate Mobility (GCCM) Climate Mobility Fellowship 2025-2026 are now open. This year-long fellowship is designed to enable youth leaders from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Pacific, with the tools, networks, and expertise needed to drive impactful solutions in the growing field of climate mobility.
Date Posted: 07 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the lia Calderón Scholarship to Attend the One Young World Summit 2025. The Ilia Calderón Scholarship will select and fund the participation of two Afro-descendant leaders who will be able to travel to attend the One Young World 2025 Summit in Munich, Germany.
Date Posted: 07 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity Program 2025. The 12-month Fellowship Experience invites changemakers throughout the Black diaspora and the wider world into a collective journey of deepening their leadership, grappling with the global complexities of race, and unlocking their creativity for social change.
Date Posted: 06 Mar, 2025
Are you a passionate young leader actively involved in advocating for greater health equity within your community? Are you leading projects within a registered non-profit organisation? Are you ready to be part of a global network with other young people who are creating positive change for the future? Apply now for the AstraZeneca Young Health Programme Impact Fellowship 2025.
Date Posted: 06 Mar, 2025
The Berlin-based Forum Transregionale Studien invites researchers to apply for up to 3 postdoctoral fellowships for the academic year 2025/2026 for the research program EUROPE IN THE MIDDLE EAST—THE MIDDLE EAST IN EUROPE (EUME).
Date Posted: 05 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Paper Plane Program 2025 for African Startups. Paper Plane is a program targeting African startups that have an MVP. It aims to provide entrepreneurs with access to pre-seed and seed funding opportunities, exposure in African markets, and the chance to connect with regional ecosystem players.
Date Posted: 04 Mar, 2025
As a proud and longstanding partner of One Young World, Deloitte is excited to support the Deloitte Scholarships 2025, which will bring together an interdisciplinary cohort of 8 young leaders - 4 education-focused and 4 climate-focused individuals - to attend the One Young World Summit in Munich, Germany, from 3-6 November 2025.
Date Posted: 04 Mar, 2025
NITDA and Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) have opened a call for Nigerian startups to participate in an exhibition at Morroco. This unique opportunity was created to showcase Nigeria’s best tech talents to the world. Apply now!
Date Posted: 03 Mar, 2025
The Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University (South Africa) and the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) (Senegal) invite applications for the African STARS Fellowship Programme, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. This prestigious initiative is designed to train the next generation of African leaders in genomics, diagnostics, vaccine development, and biotechnology innovation.
Date Posted: 03 Mar, 2025
The Politecnico di Torino, Italy, is now accepting applications for its 41st Cycle of PhD programs across various disciplines. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 03 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Chatham House Richard and Susan Hayden Academy Fellowship. This fellowship is a joint initiative with Richard and Susan Hayden. It offers candidates at the early-to-mid-stage of their career the opportunity to spend ten months at Chatham House working on an individual research project of their choosing.
Date Posted: 01 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Chatham House Mo Ibrahim Foundation Academy Fellowship. This fellowship is a joint initiative with the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. It offers candidates at the early-to-mid-stage of their career the opportunity to spend ten months at Chatham House working on an individual research project of their choosing.
Date Posted: 01 Mar, 2025
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
1. What is a Fully Funded Scholarship?
A fully funded scholarship is a type of financial aid that covers all of the costs associated with attending school, including tuition, accommodation, living expenses, books, travel, and sometimes additional costs such as insurance. These scholarships are designed to ease the financial burden of students so they can focus entirely on their studies.
2. Who is Eligible for Fully Funded Scholarships?
Eligibility for fully funded scholarships varies depending on the scholarship provider. In general, students with strong academic achievements, leadership qualities, extracurricular activities, and financial need may be eligible. Some scholarships are also awarded based on specific criteria like nationality, field of study, or level of education (undergraduate, master's, or PhD).
3. What Are the Chances of Receiving a Fully Funded Scholarship?
The competition for fully funded scholarships is usually very high, as many students apply for them. However, your chances depend on your academic performance, extracurricular activities, and how well you meet the scholarship's eligibility criteria.
4. Do Fully Funded Scholarships Cover all Living Expenses?
Yes, fully funded scholarships generally cover all living expenses, including accommodation, meals, and a stipend for personal expenses. Some scholarships also include travel allowances and insurance.
5. Can International Students Apply for Fully Funded Scholarships?
Yes, many fully funded scholarships are open to international students. Universities, governments, and private organizations offer these scholarships to attract talented students from around the world. Ensure that you check the specific eligibility requirements of each scholarship to ensure that it is open to international applicants.
6. What Are Some Examples of Fully Funded Scholarships?
Some well-known fully funded scholarships include:
Chevening Scholarship (UK): For international students to study in the UK.
Fulbright Scholarship (USA): For international students to study in the United States.
DAAD Scholarship (Germany): For students to study in Germany.
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship (Europe): For students to study in Europe.
Rhodes Scholarship (UK): For international students to study at the University of Oxford.
7. Can I Work While Receiving a Fully Funded Scholarship?
Most fully funded scholarships discourage or limit working during the scholarship period, as they are meant to allow students to focus entirely on their studies. Some programs, however, allow part-time work or offer internships as part of the scholarship package. Always check the scholarship terms to understand the specific work conditions.
8. How Do I Improve My Chances of Getting a Fully Funded Scholarship?
Here are some ways to improve your chances of winning a fully funded scholarship:
Maintain excellent academic performance.
Participate in extracurricular activities, especially those related to leadership and community service.
Research the scholarship thoroughly and tailor your application to match the criteria.
Write a compelling motivation letter that highlights your goals and how the scholarship will help you achieve them.
Obtain strong letters of recommendation from professors or mentors.
9. Do Fully Funded Scholarships Require a Service Commitment?
Some fully funded scholarships require recipients to return to their home country after completing their studies and contribute to the development of their country. This is common in government-funded scholarships, where students are expected to give back to their communities after graduation. Ensure you review the terms of the scholarship carefully to understand if there are any service commitments.
10. Can I Apply for Multiple Fully Funded Scholarships?
Yes, you can apply for multiple fully funded scholarships, but remember to check if there are any restrictions. Some scholarships require exclusive applications, which means that you can only apply for one at a time, while others allow you to apply for several simultaneously.