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Below is a list of ongoing fully-funded and partial scholarships for students in Ethiopia to help fund your studies abroad or in Ethiopia. View list, learn how to apply for scholarships and win a scholarship today.
Applications are now open for the 2025 Women Innovators & Leaders Development (WILD) Women’s Global Leadership Forum. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Jan, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Artificial Intelligence for Development in Africa- AI4D Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Scholarship Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Jan, 2025
TWAS is inviting nominations for the 2025 Abdool Karim Award from all its members as well as science academies, national research councils, universities and scientific institutions in developing and developed countries.
Date Posted: 25 Jan, 2025
The West African Research Association (WARA) is pleased to announce researching funding and support for young West African scholars through its West African Scholar Mobility Fellowship (WASMF) Program 2025.
Date Posted: 25 Jan, 2025
Do you want to intern at one of the most prestigious organizations, UNESCO? If yes, apply for this internship opportunity. The intern will support the Advisor in creating files on topics linked to the areas of expertise of UNESCO while working under the direction of the Cabinet Coordination Officer and one of the Director-General’s advisors.
Date Posted: 24 Jan, 2025
Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges-the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Apply for the McKinsey & Company Young Leaders Program 2025.
Date Posted: 24 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Sigma Awards 2025. The Sigma Awards is a competition to celebrate the best data journalism from around the world. Striding into its fifth year, it's also here to empower, elevate and enlighten the global community of data journalists. Apply now!
Date Posted: 24 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Tarbell Al Journalism Fellowship 2025. The Tarbell Fellowship is a one-year program for early-career journalists interested in covering artificial intelligence. Fellows secure a 9-month placement at a major newsroom, participate in an 10-week study group covering Al governance & technical fundamentals, and attend a week-long journalism summit in San Francisco. Apply now!
Date Posted: 24 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the South Park Commons (SPC) Founder Fellowship Spring 2025. SPC's Founder Fellowship helps entrepreneurs start a venture-scale company by targeting support at the "-1 to 0" idea stage. They give founders their first outside investment, help them ideate and iterate to a viable product, find early customers, and assist in raising funding from the best VCs in the world. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 24 Jan, 2025
Applications for the BRAC's BRIDGE Returnship Programme 2025 are now open. The BRAC's BRIDGE Returnship Programme offers a unique opportunity for mid-career female professionals who have taken a career break and are seeking to re-enter the professional world. This programme is designed for individuals with prior experience ready to resume their career journey. Apply now!
Date Posted: 24 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the United Nations FAO-Hungarian Government Scholarship Programme 2025-2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Viva Technology Africa Tech Awards 2025. This year, Viva Tech organizes the fourth edition of the Africa Tech Awards. This pan-African initiative recognizes and supports startups striving to make a positive impact in three important areas - GreenTech, Health Tech, and E-commerce / Fin Tech. Startups provide vital solutions to major global challenges and help foster sustainable development.
Date Posted: 23 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the AIM Ambitious Impact Research Program 2025. This fellowship program is designed to equip participants with the tools and skills needed to identify, compare, and recommend the most effective charities and interventions. It is a full-time, fully cost-covered program that runs online for 12 weeks.
Date Posted: 23 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) Collegiate Accelerator 2025. The WBENC Collegiate Accelerator (CA) is a multifaceted, cohort-based, entrepreneurial program focused on the advancement of collegiate female founders. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 23 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the AUDA-NEPAD Home Grown Solutions Accelerator for Pandemic Resilience 2025. The Home Grown Solutions (HGS) Accelerator for Pandemic Resilience is an initiative that aims to accelerate the growth of African healthcare companies to strengthen the continent's pandemic resilience, in line with the African Union's Energize Africa Initiative and Agenda 2063 aspirations.
Date Posted: 23 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Foodtech Innovations Awards 2025. The Foodtech Innovations Awards recognizes the most innovative proposals that offer a disruptive approach to Customer Experience or Management and innovative business models or technology that can make a change in the food sector.
Date Posted: 23 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Contest 2025. Students ages 11-18 from around the world are invited to participate.
Date Posted: 23 Jan, 2025
The University of Winnipeg will grant scholarships to international graduate students applying for the first time in Canada. Apply now and stand a chance to win a scholarship valued at valued at $5,000.
Date Posted: 22 Jan, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the UNESCO Communication and Information Sector Internship. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 22 Jan, 2025
UNESCO has opened applications for different internship positions. Click here to learn more about the All Sectors/Bureaus internship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 22 Jan, 2025
1. Why should I study in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia offers affordable education with a growing number of their institutions gaining recognition across Africa. Studying in Ethiopia provides you with the opportunity to experience a rich cultural heritage and vibrant history, alongside a diverse population. Ethiopian universities are known for having strong programs in agriculture, engineering, social sciences, and health sciences.
2. What are the top universities in Ethiopia?
Some of the top universities in Ethiopia include Addis Ababa University, Jimma University, Mekelle University, Hawassa University, and Bahir Dar University.
3. What are the admission requirements for universities in Ethiopia?
Admission requirements vary by university and program. For undergraduate programs, students must have completed secondary education and passed the Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Qualification Certificate (EHEEQC) or its equivalent. For postgraduate programs, students are generally required to have an undergraduate degree in a related field. Some programs may require interviews or entrance exams.
4. Are scholarships available for international students in Ethiopia?
Yes, several universities in Ethiopia offer scholarships to international students. Scholarships are also available through government initiatives, international organizations, and development agencies.
5. What visa do I need to study in Ethiopia?
International students need a student visa to study in Ethiopia. To obtain a student visa, you must first be accepted by an Ethiopian university. Thereafter, you will need to submit your admission letter, a completed visa application form, proof of financial means, and your passport to the Ethiopian Embassy or Consulate in your country.
6. What language is used for instruction in Ethiopian universities?
The primary language of instruction at most Ethiopian universities is English, especially for higher education. Some undergraduate programs may also be offered in Amharic, the national language, but most international students will study in English, especially those in science, technology, and medicine-related courses.
7. What are the popular fields of study in Ethiopia?
The popular fields of study in Ethiopia include agriculture, health sciences, engineering, business, and social sciences.