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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 Catalytic Climate Finance Facility (CC Facility) Initiative 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Apr, 2025
The Pulitzer Center's Africa outreach program is launching the Africa Climate and Environment Micro Grants, or ACE Micro Grants, a call for outreach proposals for local movements in Africa to apply with innovative ideas for climate and environment outreach activities that clearly and creatively integrate Pulitzer Center stories.
Date Posted: 21 Apr, 2025
Applications for the Amahoro Coalition Fellowship 2025 are now open. Amahoro Coalition Fellowship empowers exceptional individuals with lived experience as Forcibly Displaced Persons (FDPs), equipping them to drive bold, transformative change.
Date Posted: 21 Apr, 2025
The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, with support from the Giving USA Foundation, invites applications for the Global Philanthropy Fellowship 2025. This opportunity is open to experienced researchers in global philanthropy and civil society worldwide.
Date Posted: 19 Apr, 2025
Applications for the Global Peace Photo Award 2025 are now open. The Global Peace Photo Award recognizes and promotes photographers from all over the world whose pictures capture human efforts towards a peaceful world and the quest for beauty and goodness in our lives. The award goes to those photographs that best express the idea that our future lies in peaceful coexistence.
Date Posted: 19 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the D-Prize Global Competition 2025 for Entrepreneurs. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Wiki Loves Africa 2025 Contest. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Apr, 2025
Intel is making a call for proposals for projects that can enable populations in underserved areas (and or communities) in the member states of the African Union to have access to education, including in STEM, healthcare, agriculture, environmental services, fintech solutions, or digital skills readiness; for financial, social and tech equity; using or planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI), especially at the Edge with AI PC and/or broadband connectivity. You will have the opportunity to get our technical, capacity-building, and consultancy support for your respective project.
Date Posted: 19 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Code for Africa (CfA) WanaData Fellowships. Code for Africa (CfA) is offering stipend‐based Fellowships to fourteen (14) African Data Scientists and storytellers to empower youth voices and promote a secure digital space through gender projects.
Date Posted: 19 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Mondadori PLAI Scale Up Program 2025. The PLAI Scale Up Program is designed for AI-driven companies ready for their next growth phase.
Date Posted: 18 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Mondadori PLAI Acceleration Program 2025. The PLAI Accelerator is committed to revolutionizing the Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAl) landscape, combining scientific rigor with entrepreneurial vision to drive progress and equip startups to meet the growing demand for sustainable solutions.
Date Posted: 18 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the CorpsAfrica Volunteering Program 2025. CorpsAfrica recruits and places ambitious young Africans in rural, underserved communities in their own countries to apply their education, build their critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and venture beyond their comfort zones to learn about their countries and about themselves. They facilitate small-scale, high-impact projects identified by local community members, to fulfill key needs and whose impact and success can be carefully measured.
Date Posted: 18 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the BRICS Women's Startups Contest 2025. The BRICS Women's Startups Contest 2025 marks another exciting edition of this prestigious initiative led by the BRICS Women's Business Alliance (BRICS WBA) to empower women entrepreneurs across BRICS nations.
Date Posted: 18 Apr, 2025
In celebration of this years World Environment Day, Hivos is inviting submissions from photographers and sketch artists with original work that capture environmental degradation and climate change in Zambia. The aim of the competition is to promote grassroots picture storytelling on issues affecting our environment and everyday life.
Date Posted: 18 Apr, 2025
Are you passionate about Project Management and pursuing a degree in the field? If yes, then the PMI Academic Scholarships applications are now open for people like you!
Date Posted: 17 Apr, 2025
You are invited to enter for the chance to win $5,000! Create and share apps built with Bubble's Al generator and stand a chance to win this amazing prize.
Date Posted: 17 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the Millennium Fellowship Class of 2025. Join this fellowship and become part of a global community of changemakers committed to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Date Posted: 17 Apr, 2025
Nominations are now open for the Africa Food Prize 2025. The Africa Food Prize recognizes extraordinary women, men, and institutions from all over the world whose outstanding contributions to African agriculture are forging a new era of sustainable food security and economic opportunity that elevates all Africans.
Date Posted: 17 Apr, 2025
Applications are open for the AfricaNenda Foundation Program Support Internship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Apr, 2025
Applications are now open for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships 2025/2026. The Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS) offer a unique opportunity to study a two-year Master's degree in a low or middle-income Commonwealth country.
Date Posted: 17 Apr, 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.