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European Scholarships: what you need to know for 2018
20th November 2017
Posted by: Lina Cárdenas
STUDYING in a foreign country is expensive, however, some organisations provide scholarships so students can accomplish their dreams of becoming a professional.
Getting a scholarship is a huge aid for the student, as this can fund all or some part of the tuition fees, regardless the course you're studying, whether a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree. A scholarship grant like this could also cover living expenses.
When applying for a scholarship, the student must, firstly, know the country where he wants to carry on with his studies. Secondly, they should pick the university and then look up the types of scholarships offered by that institution and the requirements to fulfil.
But some scholarships are also offered by other institutions, here are some worth looking for:
- If England is the destination country, you should check out the British Chevening Scholarships, these are generally for international students regardless the subject of study; the Commonwealth Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries , these awards only apply for Commonwealth countries students;
- Marshall Scholarships are limited to US students undertaking a postgraduate course.
- Germany is one of the most popular destinations to study, not only for the high quality of education, but also because living there is really cheap. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers many awards for internationals at various degree levels; Erasmus+, led by the European Commission covers the students living expenses; In fact, Germany is one of the countries which offers more scholarships in Europe.
- Netherlands also offers many opportunities, such as the Amsterdam Merit Scholarships for Excellent International Students; the Holland Scholarship, available for students outside the European Economic Area; the Orange Tulip Scholarship Programme helps students from developing countries.
- Italy is also a very interesting destination, especially for students leanding towards a artinstic career. Foreigners can apply to the Bocconi Scholarships, the Italian Government Scholarships, which also applies for Italians living abroad and the CICOPS Scholarships for Developing Countries, especially for researchers.
- To study in Belgium, if you are an international student you can apply to the CIUF-CUD and the VLIR-UOS Scholarships for Developing Countries.
- France is another traditional destination for studying. If interested in going there, you should look for the Eiffel Scholarships for postgraduate programs at selected institutions; The Emile Boutmy Scholarships give opportunities for bachelor’s and master’s degree students from outside of the EU; African and Asian women can apply to the Fondation Rainbow Bridge MBA Scholarships, only applicable for women from developing countries in these two continents.
- Generally, to study anywhere in Europe, you can check the Erasmus Mundus Scholarships, which benefit anyone regardless of the country of origin, however, this only applies to selected institutions. It’s also worth checking the GoEuro European Study Abroad Scholarship which funds any student wanting to undertake an academic course in any EU/Schengen Area country.
These are just the most popular scholarships offered in Europe. Although there are many, students interested should be constantly checking when these opportunities will be opened and their deadlines for applying.