Several top universities in the United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, the United States, and Australia have opened scholarship and fellowship applications for international students for the 2023 academic year. Below is a clear breakdown of each funding opportunity, its value, and when to apply.
1. University of Bristol Scholarships (UK)
- Phyllis Mary Morris Bursaries: Offers 6 awards of £2,000 each to international applicants starting a qualifying one-year, full-time taught postgraduate programme in the School of Geographical Sciences in September 2023. The deadline is 10:00 AM (UK time) on Monday, 24th April 2023.
- Think Big About Innovation Scholarships: Offers 4 postgraduate awards towards tuition fees in the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (covering MSc Innovation and Entrepreneurship, MSc Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship, MSc Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, MSc Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and MA Creative Innovation and Entrepreneurship). The deadline is 10:00 AM (UK time) on Monday, 24th April 2023. You can view the programme details via www.bristol.ac.uk.
2. UWE Bristol Hodgkin House Accommodation Scholarship (UK)
- Eligibility: Open to postgraduate applicants who are nationals and residents of Uganda, Kenya, or Tanzania starting in September 2023.
- Award Value: Covers single accommodation in Hodgkin House, Clifton, for one academic year (12 to 15 months), including internet, water, and electricity bills.
- Deadline: Tuesday, 31st May 2023.
3. Belgium Master Mind Scholarships 2023
- Eligibility: Talented international Master's applicants applying to Flemish universities, schools of arts, or the Antwerp Maritime Academy (including KU Leuven, University of Antwerp, Ghent University, Hasselt University, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, LUCA School of Arts, Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerp, Erasmus University College Brussels, Karel de Grote University College, and University College Ghent).
- Award Value: A grant of €9,600 plus a tuition fee waiver per academic year (60 ECTS).
- Deadline: 28th April 2023 at 23:59 GMT+1.
4. University of Bonn Scholarships and Fellowships (Germany)
- 2023 Argelander Scholarships: Open to doctoral students from Africa, Latin America, and Asia for 3 to 12 months. Covers a travel allowance, €1,500 monthly stipend (plus up to €300 for a spouse and €250 per child), and up to €300 monthly for research expenses. The deadline is 3rd May 2023.
- SDG Fellowship Program for African Students: Open to African postdoctoral fellows invited by a University of Bonn professor for a 3 to 12-month joint research project on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (Agenda 2030). Covers a travel allowance, €3,000 monthly scholarship (plus up to €300 for a spouse and €250 per child), and up to €500 monthly for research expenses. The deadline is 3rd May 2023.
5. VVEngage International Fellowships for Women Leaders (USA)
- Focus: A fully funded postgraduate fellowship by Vital Voices supporting outstanding women political leaders advancing the UN SDGs through public policy.
- Deadline: 26th March 2023 at 11:59 PM EST.
6. University of Sydney International Scholarships (Australia)
The University of Sydney is offering two funding streams for international students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences International Scholarships: Valued at up to $20,000 per annum for one year for Bachelor's or Master's degree students.
- International Commencing Scholarships: Merit-based undergraduate awards valued at $10,000 per annum for up to 1 year (full-time) or $5,000 per annum for up to 2 years (approved part-time) in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
University of Sydney Semester 2, 2023 Application Deadlines
| Application Round | Closing Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | 1st March 2023 |
| Round 2 | 14th April 2023 |
| Round 3 | 19th June 2023 |
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