Top 7 scholarships in European countries

European Government Scholarships for foreign students

Scholarships in Europe

British Chevening Scholarships (UK)

Chevening Scholarships are a global scholarship program by the UK government. They are awarded to outstanding scholars from Chevening-eligible countries. You can find here if your country is Chevening-eligible or not. A one-year Master’s degree is typically awarded by this scholarship. Full tuition fee coverage, a certain living allowance, airfare to the UK, and some additional grants.

DAAD Scholarships (Germany)

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides scholarships to students from developing countries at German Universities. The students of the developing countries in Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands, Central, and South America, and Central and Eastern Europe are the main beneficiaries of the scholarship. The scholarship supports a variety of full or partial scholarships for the scholars.

Holland Scholarships

The Holland Scholarship is only for foreign students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Students who want to do their Bachelor’s or Master’s course at participating Universities in Holland are eligible for the scholarship. The scholarship money is up to € 5,000. The beneficiary will receive this scholarship money in the first year of your studies.

Swedish Institute Scholarships (Sweden)

The Swedish Institute scholarship is provided to the highly-qualified international students from developing countries who want to study at universities across Sweden. Scholarships are offered only for master’s level. Tuition fees, living expenses, some travel grants, and insurance are covered by the scholarship.

VLIR-UOS Scholarship (Belgium)

The students from 54 developing countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America are eligible for VLIR-UOS Scholarship. One can get a scholarship either for an English Taught Training (ETT) or Master’s Program related to development at Universities in Belgium. The scholarships cover full tuition fees, accommodation allowance, travel allowance,  and other program-related allowances.

Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program (France)

The Eiffel scholarship program is provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This is used as a tool to attract the best international students for master's and Ph.D. programs to French institutions. This scholarship, however, does not cover tuition fees. The beneficiary will have a monthly allowance, travel costs, and program-related allowances.

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Switzerland)

The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (SGES) provide scholarships to graduates from around 180 countries around the world with the opportunity to pursue doctoral or postdoctoral research in any field at one of the recognized educational institutions in Switzerland. The scholarship covers a monthly stipend as well as tuition fee coverage, health insurance, lodging allowance, and other allowances as per requirement.

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