Scholarships for Developing Countries

Application opens for partial and fully funded scholarships for developing countries students every year. This includes undergraduate, masters and PhD scholarships

If you are a citizen of a developing country, there are numerous scholarship opportunities for you to take advantage of. That is if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Countries Offering Scholarship to Other Developing Countries

There are several leading countries of the world where either their government, a religious body or Philanthropists in their country, award scholarships to excellent students from developing countries to pursue university or college education at an undergraduate or postgraduate level.

  • The United States of America
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Switzerland
  • Belgium
  • Canada
  • Sweden
  • Russia
  • The Netherlands
  • Czech Republic
  • Austria
  • Ireland
  • Japan
  • New Zealand
  • Italy
  • China
  • South Korea
  • Singapore

Nationals of developing countries who have successfully completed their undergraduate studies with excellent grades and are desirous of postgraduate MSc or Ph.D. degree can go ahead to obtain them.

Below is a list of the most recent undergraduate, master or PhD scholarship for developing countries.

APPLIED FOR Joint Japan/World Bank Fully Funded Graduate Scholarship Programme 2024 for Developing Countries?

Joint Japan/World Bank Fully Funded Graduate Scholarship Programme for Developing Countries

Applications are now open for the Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program.  Application Deadline: May 24, 2024. The JJ/WBGSP is available to nationals of specific developing nations who are applying to master’s programs in development-related fields and who have relevant work experience as well as a track record of aiding in the development of their nations.  … Read more

Italian Government Bachelors, Masters & PhD Scholarships 2024/2025 for Foreign Students

Application is open for the Italian Government scholarship for foreign students to study for undergraduate, masters and PhD degrees at Italian higher education institutions for 2024/2025 academic year Application Deadline: 14th June 2024 at 2pm Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: International To be taken at (country): Scholarships can be awarded only for study/ research projects … Read more

University of Bonn BIGS-DR Doctoral Scholarship Program 2025 for Developing Countries

Candidates from developing countries and emerging economies can apply for a scholarship provided by DAAD for the Bonn International Graduate School for Development Research (BIGS-DR) program of the University of Bonn invites applications  Application Deadline: 31st August 2024 Eligible Countries: Developing Countries To Be Taken At (Country): Germany About the Award: The Bonn International Graduate School for Development Research (BIGS-DR) is … Read more

Margaret McNamara Educational Grants (MMEG) 2025 for African Women to Study in South Africa

Margaret McNamara Education grants are awarded to women from developing and middle-income countries who, upon obtainment of their degree, intend to return to or remain in their countries, or other developing countries, and work to improve the lives of women and/or children. See Also Margaret McNamara Educational Grants (MMEG) Scholarships 2023 for African Women to … Read more

How to apply for the 2024 University of Sheffield Africa Scholarship

How to apply for the 2024 University of Sheffield Africa Scholarship

The University of Sheffield Africa Scholarship is happy to provide scholarships to African students enrolled in postgraduate Master’s programs. The scholarship pays for the successful candidates’ whole living expenses (housing and tuition) plus an additional £8,000 in maintenance support. In this post, I will take you through the details, requirements, prizes, advantages, time frame, and … Read more

10 Fully-funded SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN Right Now – Did You Miss them?

How to Get the English Language Proficiency Certificate for Scholarship Applications (2024) English Language Proficiency Certificate for Scholarship Application If you are an international student who needs a scholarship to study abroad at a prestigious university, there are universities that require an English Proficiency Certificate when applying for a scholarship. However, the majority of pupils do not possess a TOEFL or IELTS certificate. The good news is here. Some institutions do not require certifications from the TOEFL or IELTS, therefore you just need to only apply with a certificate of English proficiency from your previous university. In this post, I will provide a quick explanation of the English Proficiency Certificate, information on how to get one, and a list of colleges that accept it. What is the English Proficiency Certificate? An English Proficiency Certificate is an official university document that shows that all your subjects were taught in English at your previous university. It also indicates that you speak English well and fluently. With the help of this document, you can be eligible for a scholarship even if you haven't taken the TOEFL or IELTS English proficiency exams. Certificates of English proficiency are frequently used in academic and professional settings as proof of a person's language abilities. These could be necessary when you are applying for a job, admittance to a university, or any other educational program. Related Articles How Do You Get Your Certificate of English Proficiency? If you want to get your English Proficiency Certificate, you have to go to the university where your last degree was earned. Look for the focal person in your department, who could be the department director, lecturer, or professor. They provide ready-made templates. Generally speaking, the certificate is free; however, the university may charge a fee. All you have to do to get your English Proficiency Certificate is get in touch with your lecturers or the administration. Does the English Proficiency Certificate replace IELTS? The majority of the time, scholarship organizations simply need an English Proficiency Certificate to verify your language proficiency. Then, there would be no need for you to waste time getting ready for the TOEFL or IELTS. You may include their certificate of proficient English from the university with their scholarship application. A degree from your university might not, however, always be able to take the place of an IELTS score. Therefore, you should be sure that the program or institution you are applying to will accept an English proficiency certificate issued by the university in place of an IELTS score by consulting its specific requirements. Countries that Accept English Language Proficiency Certificates With Scholarship Applications: In most countries, the English Language Proficiency Certificate serves as an alternative to the IELTS exam. Proof of English language competency is accepted as part of the application procedure in many nations and scholarship programs. Among the instances are: Germany Malaysia South Korea Thailand Italy Japan (MEXT Scholarship) Europe (Erasmus Scholarship) Australia (some universities) Canada (some universities) You should remember that the country and the particular scholarship program may have different standards for English proficiency. It is always a good idea that you find out whether proof of English proficiency is needed by looking over the eligibility requirements of the program you are applying to.

Germany: DAAD Leadership for Africa Scholarship Programme 2024/2025 for  West and Central African Masters Students (Fully-funded) The DAAD has launched its scholarship programme “Leadership for Africa” with funding from the German Foreign Office. Application Deadline: 7th June APPLY: Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Postgraduate Scholarships scheme 2024/2025 – Master’s & PhD The … Read more

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