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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 open for the ITLOS - Nippon Foundation Capacity Building and Training Programme 2025-2026. In cooperation with the Nippon Foundation, the Tribunal runs an annual capacity-building and training programme on dispute settlement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (’UNCLOS’). Apply now!
Date Posted: 17 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the J-PAL Africa Internship Program 2025. J-PAL Africa invites you to apply for an internship in their policy, research and education & training teams. The internships are paid, and positions can be structured as either part- or full-time. The internship location is either in-person (in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Accra, or Nairobi) or remote, depending on the nationality of the intern and the needs of the team.
Date Posted: 17 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Current World Archaeology (CWA) Photo Competition 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Jan, 2025
Are you a women-led enterprise building sustainable solutions in health or food security? Apply for the Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2025 now!
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Reuters Institute Journalist Fellowship Programme 2025-2026. The Journalist Fellowship Programme at the Reuters Institute is one of the world's leading schemes for practising, mid-career journalists to take some time out from their day jobs to explore journalism in depth. Click here to find out if you are qualified for this fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2025. Jointly organized by the UNU and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), the JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme is designed to provide promising, highly qualified young researchers with the opportunity to conduct advanced research in sustainability under host researchers at domestic universities and research institutions across Japan in cooperation with UNU-IAS.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Nominations are open for the Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the World Food Prize 2026. The World Food Prize is the foremost international award recognizing the accomplishments of individuals who have advanced human development by improving the quality, quantity, or availability of food in the world. Apply now!
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the IWA MEWE Early Career Researcher Award 2025. This Award recognizes accomplishments of early-career professionals in the field of MEWE, who are within 5 years after PhD/highest degree at the time of nomination, and who are active not only in the academic environment but also in the industry or (non-)governmental organizations, among other relevant sectors.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the IWA MEWE Mid-Career Award 2025. This Award recognises sustained accomplishments of a mid-career professional in the field of MEWE, who is within 15 years after PhD/highest degree at the time of nomination, and who are active not only in the academic environment but also in the industry or (non-)governmental organisations, among other relevant sectors.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the International Water Association (IWA) MEWE Ardern-Lockett Award 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
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Applications are open for the ETH4D Doctoral Mentorship Grants 2025. ETH for Development (ETH4D) provides grants for mentoring doctoral candidates from low- and lower-middle-income countries. Apply now!
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Applications for the 2025 Aspire Leaders Program are OPEN! Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the University Of Laval 2025 Excellence Scholarship for International Students. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025
The American Psychological Foundation (APF)‘s Queen-Nellie Evans Scholarship 2025 is now accepting applications. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the Rotary Foundation Global Grants 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of refugees and displaced individuals? The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) offers a dynamic internship program for talented, motivated, and passionate individuals from around the globe. Gain invaluable experience in the humanitarian sector while contributing to UNHCR’s mission of protecting and supporting people forced to flee.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the McCain Global Leaders Program 2025 Cohort. Mid to senior-career professionals from around the world are invited to apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025
Applications are open for the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) Next Generation Resource Governance Leaders Program 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jan, 2025
Are you at the beginning of your career and have what it takes to be a journalist at the BBC? Are you a person with a disability, a fluent speaker of English and any one of these World Service languages; French, Gahuza Swahili, Portuguese, Arabic, Amharic, Tigrinya, Oromo, Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa, Tamasheq, Dzarma, Kikuyu, Kalenjin, Spanish, Malagasy or Dholuo? If yes, this opportunity is for you!
Date Posted: 15 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.