As an African student looking to study abroad, I need financial support. Are there specific scholarships available for African international students? Any leads on where to look would save me a ton of stress!
Definitely! There are a variety of scholarships available specifically geared towards international students from Africa. Numerous universities, organizations, and institutions offer such financial aid based on different criteria – academic merit, financial need, field of study, and more.
1. MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program: This scholarship is offered for both undergrad and grad students from Sub-Saharan Africa. Partner universities include University of British Columbia in Canada, and Duke University and University of California, Berkeley, in the U.S.
2. African Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship: This scholarship is available for graduate students from Sub-Saharan Africa to study in Canada.
3. Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships: These are particularly for postgraduate students from select developing countries who have no other source of financing their studies.
4. Australia Awards Scholarships: These are long-term awards administered by the Australian Government that aim to contribute to the development needs of Australia's partner countries, including several in Africa.
5. Rotary Foundation Global Grants: These grants can be used for scholarships, and preference is given to individuals from low-income countries.
To find more opportunities, try browsing scholarship databases such as Fastweb and Appily, and also check out the financial aid pages of the colleges you're interested in. They may have some international student-specific scholarships or aid programs. Furthermore, contacting the admissions offices of these schools directly can be an excellent way to discover lesser-known opportunities.
Remember, start researching and applying as early as possible as the application process for scholarships can be time-consuming, and deadlines can be earlier than college application deadlines. Good luck on your search!
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