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Applications are now open for the EarthRights School 2025. This opportunity is designed to address pressing environmental and human rights issues. Apply now!
Date Posted: 15 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 U.S. Department of State TechGirls Summer Exchange Program. echGirls is a U.S.-based summer exchange program designed to empower and support young women (ages 15-17) from the United States and select countries around the world to pursue higher education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields through hands-on skills development training. Apply now!
Date Posted: 15 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 UN OHCHR Minorities Fellowship Program. By the end of the program, fellows will gain a general understanding of the United Nations system, international human rights instruments, and mechanisms, with a particular focus on minority rights. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the African Peacebuilding Network (APN) Research PolicyFellowship 2025. This fellowship enables scholars to seek affiliation with African regional and national policy think tanks, institutions, and advocacy organizations operating in the fields of peacebuilding, security, and development for up to 6 months. Apply now!
Date Posted: 15 Oct, 2024
Applications for the DAAD-SEARCA Scholarship Programme 2025 are open. Click here to learn more about this fully-funded opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Oct, 2024
Do you seek to complete a postgraduate degree in Germany? If yes, this is a chance to make your dreams come true. Applications are open for the DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS). Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Oct, 2024
What does it take to be a leader in today’s complex world? How can emerging young leaders shift the paradigm for driving change? The NewNow, a program of One Young World supported by Virgin Unite, empowers young leaders from the Global South to tackle pressing global challenges through a systems-thinking approach. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 14 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) programme for social-change leaders who are working to tackle inequality. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Oct, 2024
Applications for the Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program 2025 are now open. The Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program is a four-month, full-time residential program based out of Yale's International Leadership Center and housed within the Jackson School of Global Affairs. The Program runs annually from mid-August to mid-December. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 12 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Maastricht University Global Studies Scholarship 2025. Click here to learn more this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the Watson Institute Mobility Fellowship. The Mobility Fellowship is an intensive venture and leadership development program designed to empower mobility and transportation focused entrepreneurs and community leaders to elevate the mobility-based businesses they are building. Click here to learn more about this fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Bursary Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 11 Oct, 2024
Applications are invited for the workshop - Climate, Sustainability, and Health - Promoting Science Writing and Policy for Journalists in the Arab World 2025. This intensive, 6-day workshop will equip science journalists with the skills and knowledge to effectively report on the science of climate change, the impacts of climate change on the Arab world, and a variety of potential technological and policy interventions to respond to climate change. Apply now!
Date Posted: 10 Oct, 2024
Are you passionate about ethical journalism and eager to explore the moral responsibilities of the profession? Do you want to learn how history’s lessons can shape your role in modern journalism? The FASPE Journalism Fellowship offers students and early-career journalists a unique opportunity to explore these critical issues in an immersive, two-week program. This fellowship is designed to challenge your understanding of ethical leadership in journalism by exploring both historical examples and contemporary challenges.
Date Posted: 09 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Bank of Montreal (BMO) Fellowship 2025. The BMO Fellowship is a fully-funded venture and leadership program designed to provide comprehensive support to highly promising, diverse environmental sustainability entrepreneurs and leaders. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Oct, 2024
The Office of the African Union Chairperson's Youth Envoy has launched an exciting opportunity for young mental health advocates across Africa and in the diaspora. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 09 Oct, 2024
Are you an aspiring PhD student aiming for a scholarship that fully funds your graduate studies? Are you passionate about advancing research in critical fields such as renewable energy, health, technology, or space? If so, the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) PhD Scholarship could be the opportunity you seek. This scholarship is for top-performing graduates seeking a PhD with comprehensive financial support. Apply now!
Date Posted: 08 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the YALI RLC SA training for Young African Leaders. The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is the U.S. Government's signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. Apply now!
Date Posted: 08 Oct, 2024
Applications for the Mountaintop Fellowship 2025 are now open. Mountaintop's flagship program is a paid, one-year, full-time fellowship for the most promising local leaders to stay in or return to their home communities and contribute to systems change in lower-income places around the world. Apply now!
Date Posted: 08 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Yale School of Environment (YSE) Environmental Fellows Program 2025. This program aims to identify and train diverse students to work in environmental and philanthropic sectors. Click here to learn more about this fellowship opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 07 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.