It’s amazing the increasing number of opportunities available for international students to boost their studies. The list below provides a variety of some top global opportunities for international students to explore thus making them worth taking advantage of. However, this list is in-exhaustive thus, it is subject to updates.
1. MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) For Professionals in the Netherlands 2023
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs is offering the MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) to professionals for short courses in the Netherlands in 2023. Worth of Award: Full funding. Deadline: Applications close October 11, 2022.
2. Chevening Ethiopia Leadership Fellowship for Public Servants in UK 2022
The UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office is inviting applications for the Chevening Ethiopia Leadership Fellowship for Public Servants in the UK in 2022. Worth of Award: Full funding. Deadline: Open for applications until November 1, 2022.
3. CSEAS Fellowship for Visiting Research Scholars in Kyoto Japan 2022
Applications for the CSEAS Fellowship for Visiting Research Scholars in Kyoto, Japan in 2022 are currently open. Worth of Award: Full funding. Deadline: Submit no later than October 31, 2022.
4. UBS Global Markets Graduate Talent Program in Johannesburg 2022
Applications for the UBS Global Markets Graduate Talent Program in Johannesburg in 2022 are currently open. Worth of Award: Winners of the Science Without Borders Challenge will be awarded the following scholarships: 1st Place: $500, 2nd Place: $350, and 3rd Place: $200. Deadline: December 31, 2022.
5. Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation Science Without Borders Challenge 2022 (Win up to $1,000)
Applications for the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation Science Without Borders Challenge in 2022 are currently ongoing. Worth of Award: Winners of the Science Without Borders® Challenge will be awarded the following scholarships: 1st Place: $500, 2nd Place: $350 and 3rd Place: $200. Deadline: Monday, March 6, 2023 at midnight ET.
6. Science Foundation Ireland 2050 Challenge for Researchers 2022 (Win up to €1M)
Applications for the Science Foundation Ireland 2050 Challenge for Researchers in 2022 are currently open. The 2050 Challenge will support researchers to be part of the transition to a climate-resilient, biodiversity-rich, environmentally sustainable, and climate-neutral economy. Worth of Award: At the Concept phase, 12 teams will receive €50k for a period of 6 months. The Seed stage attracts €200k for 12 teams for the duration of 12 months. 4 teams at the Grow stage will be awarded €500k for the duration of 12 months. The Prize Award is €1M for the period of 24 months. Deadline: The deadline for submission of applications to this call will be October 21st, 2022 (13:00 Dublin Local Time).
7. Future Digital Challenge for Academic Researchers in Ireland 2022 (Win €1,000,000)
Science Foundation Ireland invites applications for the Future Digital Challenge for Academic Researchers in Ireland in 2022. Worth of Award: At the Concept phase, 15 teams will receive €50k for a period of 6 months. The Seed stage attracts €150k for 15 teams for the duration of 12 months. 5 teams at the Grow stage will be awarded €500k for the duration of 12 months. The Prize Award is €1M for the period of 24 months. Deadline: The deadline for submission of applications to this call will be October 21st, 2022 (13:00 Dublin Local Time).
8. Sabin Social and Behavioural Research Grants 2022 (Win US$70,000)
The Sabin Vaccine Institute’s Vaccine Acceptance & Demand (VAD) offers Social and Behavioural Research Grants in 2022. Worth of Award: Sabin intends to make awards of up to US$70,000 per funded project. Deadline: Applications close Monday, October 31, 2022, at 11:59 pm EST.
9. Chevening Africa Media Freedom Fellowship at the University of Westminster in UK 2023
The UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office is inviting applications for the Chevening Africa Media Freedom Fellowship for Africans at the University of Westminster in 2023. Worth of Award: Each fellowship includes full programme fees, living expenses for the duration of the fellowship, and return economy airfare from your country of residence to the UK. Deadline: Application closes November 1, 2022.
10. Commonwealth Youth Awards for Outstanding Young People in UK 2022 (Win £5,000)
The Commonwealth invites applications for the Commonwealth Youth Awards for Outstanding Young People in the UK in 2022. Worth of Award: Full funding. Deadline: Nominations must be submitted and received by 23:59 BST on October 17, 2022.
11. CBC Entrepreneurial Fellows (EF) Award Program in USA 2022
Applications for the CBC Entrepreneurial Fellows (EF) Award Program in the USA in 2022 are currently open. Worth of Award: Full funding. Deadline: Application submissions will close October 7th.
12. African Presidential Scholars Programme at University of Michigan in USA 2023
The University of Michigan is accepting applications for the African Presidential Scholars (UMAPS) programme for the 2022/23 session. The Program brings early-career faculty from African universities to Ann Arbor, Michigan for residencies that begin in late August, generally lasting up to six months. Worth of Award: Full funding. Deadline: Applications will be reviewed after the closing date on October 15.
13. Vanier Graduate Scholarships for International Students in Canada 2023
Canadian Universities with Vanier CGS allocation invite applications for the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships for 2023/24 academic year. Worth of Award: The scholarships are worth $50,000 per year for three years. Deadline: Applications are submitted by nominating institutions by November 1, 2022 (20:00 EDT).
14. Lex:lead Essay Competition for International Law Students in USA 2022 (Win US $500)
The Lex: lead Group is accepting applications for the Lex:lead Essay Competition for International Law Students in the USA in 2022. Worth of Award: The scholarship is worth up to 15 US $500 awards will be made in February 2023 for top-ranked essays. Similarly, a Certificate of Participation will be sent to all registered candidates who submit an essay by the deadline. Deadline: Applicants should submit their applications by December 31, 2022.
15. Google Kickstart Coding Competition for Youngsters Worldwide 2022 (Get Hired by Google)
Google Inc invites applications from youngsters worldwide for the Kickstart global coding competition in 2022. Worth of Award: Full funding. Deadline: November 12, 2022, 06:00 (UTC).
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Thanks to the ever-increasing availability of global opportunities for international students to explore, you have neither limitations nor excuses not to actualize your dreams.