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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 Machel-Mandela Internship Programme 2025. The Brenthurst Foundation is inviting applications from young graduates for the Machel-Mandela Internship Programme, named in honour of former South African President Nelson Mandela and his wife Graca Machel. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the BNEF Pioneers Program 2025. In 2025, the program will focus on three global climate challenges and will award the Pioneers prize to innovators with scalable, impactful and equitable solutions to these challenges. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Oct, 2024
Are you ready to scale your Clean Tech business to new heights? Applications for the Propellant Labs CleanTech Accelerator 2024/2025 are now open. Apply now!
Date Posted: 19 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Learning Planet Youth Design Challenge 2024-2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Oct, 2024
Are you passionate about peacebuilding and skilled in crafting impactful communications that inspire change? If yes, this opportunity is for you. Apply now!
Date Posted: 18 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the One Young World Academy: Official Development Assistance 2024. In partnership with the Gates Foundation, they are launching a special series focused on Official Development Assistance (ODA). This series will guide participants through understanding ODA and creating their own advocacy initiatives. Apply now!
Date Posted: 18 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program. The program is designed for advanced Ph.D. students working on a topic compatible with ongoing research at IIASA and wish to explore the policy implications of their work. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 18 Oct, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 AfDB Fashionomics Africa Incubator and Accelerator Program. The African Development Bank Fashionomics Africa initiative’s third online competition is offering $6,000 total in cash prizes, mentoring, new branding packages and other support for winning African designers of sustainable and circular fashion. Apply now!
Date Posted: 18 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the WA & Grundfos Youth Action for SDG 6 Fellowship 2025-2026. Building upon the success and momentum generated by its first edition, the 2025-2026 Fellowship seeks to address the evolving needs and priorities of the water sector in the context of a rapidly changing world.
Date Posted: 18 Oct, 2024
Are you passionate about climate crisis and the environment in general? If yes, you should apply for this opportunity! Applications are open for the Trust for Sustainable Living International Student Competition 2025.
Date Posted: 18 Oct, 2024
Are you ready to transform the world through sports? The ONSIDE Fund 2024 is calling for visionary grassroots groups, organizations, and individuals who are passionate about advancing gender justice through sports. This is your chance to receive unrestricted funding to support girls, women, and non-binary people in exercising their right to play. Apply now!
Date Posted: 18 Oct, 2024
Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Ethiopia? Apply now for the traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Ethiopia.
Date Posted: 18 Oct, 2024
Applications for the Smithsonian Magazine Annual Photo Contest 2024 are now open. This opportunity is open to photographers around the world who are 18 years old or older. Apply now and stand a chance to win up to $2,500.
Date Posted: 17 Oct, 2024
Applications for the Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development 2024 are now open. The prize is awarded annually by the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) with the aim of inciting and encouraging innovation and creativity in human development. Apply now!
Date Posted: 17 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the FoodTech 500 Program 2024. The mission of this program is to raise the public profile of Food Tech and give visibility to the most innovative companies in the sector, showcasing their valiant efforts in tackling the varied challenges the system faces. Apply now!
Date Posted: 17 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the Omidyar Network Reporters in Residence Program - Winter 2025. The Reporters in Residence Program is designed to enable a group of freelance journalists to devote more time to deep, nuanced reporting that drives national conversations and informs policy debates. Apply for this opportunity now!
Date Posted: 17 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the DW Traineeship 2026-2027. DW is looking for creative people, who are interested in a comprehensive, high quality journalism program with an international broadcaster and who want to help shape the journalism of the future. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Oct, 2024
Applications for the Global Social Impact House 2025 are now open. The Global Social Impact House brings together 20 global social entrepreneurs, creative intrapreneurs, community alchemists, and innovators who are actively working on a social impact initiative. Apply for this opportunity now!
Date Posted: 17 Oct, 2024
Applications are open for the ADB-IEA Innovative Policy Research Award 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Oct, 2024
Applications are now accepted for the ACT Foundation 2025 Grant Cycle. They provide organizations with grants to ensure sustainable action in areas that align with our priority focus areas. If your organization is interested in receiving a grant, apply for this opportunity now!
Date Posted: 17 Oct, 2024
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.