If you’re a student from a developing region of the world – including parts of Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East – you could be eligible for a number of international scholarships aimed at bringing a more diverse and inclusive student demographic to universities across the globe.
Many scholarships for students from developing countries will have additional criteria, such as a specific country of origin or destination, a particular subject of study, or ties to a particular university, so it can take some savvy scholarship hunting and a tad of flexibility to find one that suits you. However, there’s really no reason why you can’t be applying for 10 or more international scholarships in no time at all.
Below are a few of the most prominent funds and scholarships for developing countries, categorized by country of study.
DAAD scholarships – Scholarships for master’s students from developing countries in Asia, Africa, Pacific Islands, Central and South America and central and Eastern Europe to study in Germany.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Piet Rietveld Scholarship – A scholarship for a student from a developing country to study a master’s in spatial, transport and environmental economics. Covers the yearly tuition fee and provides an allowance for living costs.
Global Affairs Canada – 650 short-term exchange scholarships are available for Latin American and Caribbean citizens wishing to study in Canada.
Canadian scholarships for Asian students:
Canada-ASEAN Scholarships – Scholarships for students from ASEAN member states (Southeast Asia) to take part in a short-term exchange program for study and research.
Scholarships to study in Australia and New Zealand
Australia
Australia Awards Scholarships – Scholarships for students from developing countries, particularly the Indo-Pacific region. Unrestricted choice of programs.
Erasmus-Mundus – India4EU II– For Indian nationals to study in Europe. For more international scholarships for Indian students, see our separate list here.
UNESCO Fellowships – A number of fellowship programs are offered to Japanese, Chinese or Korean students.
IOE – Commonwealth Distance Scholarships – Commonwealth scholarships for African students from Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Kenya. Distance learning with a restricted choice of programs.
Santander – Scholarships available via partner universities.
The World Bank – Offers postgraduate scholarships for disadvantaged students from developing countries.
As always, additional funding opportunities may also be available via individual universities and other external organizations. For more opportunities, search online and visit the websites of universities you are interested in for information about international scholarships and funding.
This article was originally published in July 2014. It was last updated in June 2019.
As always, additional funding opportunities may also be available via individual universities and other external organizations. For more opportunities, search online and visit the websites of universities you are interested in for information about international scholarships and funding. Also, get access to QS Scholarships worth £7Million by simply attending any QS event. Our next set of virtual events will be in India from May 27 to June 4.
Laura is a former staff writer for TopUniversities.com, providing advice and guidance for students on a range of topics helping them to choose where to study, get admitted and find funding and scholarships. A graduate of Queen Mary University of London, Laura also blogs about student life.
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International Scholarships for Students from Developing Countries
By Laura T
Updated September 28, 2022 Updated September 28, 2022If you’re a student from a developing region of the world – including parts of Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East – you could be eligible for a number of international scholarships aimed at bringing a more diverse and inclusive student demographic to universities across the globe.
Many scholarships for students from developing countries will have additional criteria, such as a specific country of origin or destination, a particular subject of study, or ties to a particular university, so it can take some savvy scholarship hunting and a tad of flexibility to find one that suits you. However, there’s really no reason why you can’t be applying for 10 or more international scholarships in no time at all.
Below are a few of the most prominent funds and scholarships for developing countries, categorized by country of study.
Scholarships to study in Europe
Belgium
Czech Republic
France
Germany
Ireland
Netherlands
Poland
Slovakia
Switzerland
Sweden
UK
UK universities offering international scholarships include:
Scholarships to study in North America
Canada
Canadian scholarships for Asian students:
US
US universities offering international scholarships include:
Scholarships to study in Australia and New Zealand
Australia
Australian universities offering scholarships for students from developing countries include:
New Zealand
Universities in New Zealand offering scholarships for students from developing countries include:
Scholarships to study anywhere in the world
For Latin American students:
For Asian students:
Scholarships to study in a developing region
Scholarships for African students
More scholarships for African students can be found here.
Organizations offering scholarships for students from developing countries
As always, additional funding opportunities may also be available via individual universities and other external organizations. For more opportunities, search online and visit the websites of universities you are interested in for information about international scholarships and funding.
This article was originally published in July 2014. It was last updated in June 2019.
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As always, additional funding opportunities may also be available via individual universities and other external organizations. For more opportunities, search online and visit the websites of universities you are interested in for information about international scholarships and funding. Also, get access to QS Scholarships worth £7Million by simply attending any QS event. Our next set of virtual events will be in India from May 27 to June 4.
This article was originally published in June 2019 . It was last updated in September 2022
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Laura is a former staff writer for TopUniversities.com, providing advice and guidance for students on a range of topics helping them to choose where to study, get admitted and find funding and scholarships. A graduate of Queen Mary University of London, Laura also blogs about student life.
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