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Applications are open for the Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (RIHN) Visiting Research Fellow Scheme 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University 2024-2025. The Obama Foundation Scholars Program at Columbia University brings together rising leaders from the United States and around the world who have demonstrated a commitment to finding solutions to challenges in their communities and countries. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Reporters Without Borders Rest & Resilience Fellowship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Nov, 2024
TKM Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the TKM Foundation Fully-funded Scholarship for underprivileged young girls who dream of a university education, but have little or no financial support. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Wageningen University & Research 2025 Africa Scholarship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 04 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Dalai Lama Fellowship Program 2025. Dalai Lama Fellows (DLF) offers a one-year fellowship program for emerging changemakers aiming to cultivate leadership practices rooted in awareness, compassion, and integrity. The interdisciplinary and deeply contemplative program provides a curriculum, coaching, group learning, and additional forms of support to help Fellows apply what they are learning in the fellowship to their important work in the world.
Date Posted: 04 Nov, 2024
Interested in exciting construction projects? Then Julius Berger is looking for you for their internship abroad in industrial engineering/civil engineering. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Nov, 2024
Interested in exciting projects? Then Julius Berger is looking for you for their internship abroad in wood technology / furniture interior design in Nigeria. Apply now!
Date Posted: 02 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) Media Fellowship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Nov, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Community College Initiative (CCI) Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 01 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the Humboldt Residency Programme 2025. The Humboldt Residency Programme brings together a transdisciplinary, international group of twelve participants consisting of Humboldtians and junior researchers with a diverse range of disciplinary backgrounds with writers, artists, civil society actors and social entrepreneurs. Apply now for this opportunity!
Date Posted: 01 Nov, 2024
Are you a changemaker committed to fighting inequality? Do you want to learn from scholars, innovators, activists and social change organisations, and the latest academic research and expert insights on inequalities? Are you ready to join forces with a lifelong global network of peers? Apply now for the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) Programme 2025-2026 for Social-change Leaders.
Date Posted: 31 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024/2025 VLIR-UOS Scholarships for Master Programmes (ICP Connect). Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 Oct, 2024
Applications for the University of Nottingham Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship are now open. This scholarship programme is designed for international students who want to make a difference to the development of key economic, environmental, structural, social, or political structures in their home country.
Date Posted: 30 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program 2025-2026. The Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program provides opportunities for full-time, undergraduate, university/institute students from Tunisia to spend one academic year of non-degree study at a U.S. university or college. Apply now!
Date Posted: 30 Oct, 2024
Applications for the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli MEPI Student Leaders Program 2025-2026 are now open. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 Oct, 2024
TotalEnergies Nigeria is inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for the 2024 TotalEnergies OML 58 Scholarship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 Oct, 2024
Applications for the Taiwo Bankole Prize 2024 are now open. The Taiwo Bankole Prize is aimed at supporting two young persons (one male and one female) from low-income families resident in Ajegunle to acquire a university education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) or Law annually.
Date Posted: 29 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Bertelsmann-Udacity Next Generation Tech Booster Scholarship. If you’re 18 years or older, have English comprehension, and are looking to develop job-ready skills in Generative AI, Cybersecurity, and Digital Marketing, this scholarship program is for you.
Date Posted: 28 Oct, 2024
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.