The European Government states and the European union offer government-funded EU scholarships to influence international students into Europe. A large number of Euros for scholarships are offered by colleges and universities in Europe for foreign students. Like more universities are tuition-free for local students, eligible international students get a chance through these scholarships to study. Here will we talk about those 10 top most famous scholarship programs and bodies in Europe that have so far helped a lot of international students especially to those originating developing countries. Currently, there are almost 10 (mostly public) organizations that are working on a broad level to provide a specific and independent scholarships programs including Germany, UK, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Belgium, France Italy, and Switzerland.
PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS BASED EU SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
1- Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarships (Sweden)
Sweden has been really famous till 2012 for its tuition-free universities, but since then, it has been charging the tuition fees for its university education. The good news is that you can still study in Sweden without funds through scholarship programs offered by Swedish Institute. In 2019 the Swedish Institute will grant about 470 scholarships for higher education in Sweden. This scholarship is mainly for the masters level. Swedish institute covers tuition fee, living expenditures, insurance and some travel grants. The students from Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Indonesia, and many other countries are eligible for this scholarship offers. Check out here more details about these scholarships and their application details.
2- Italian Government Bursaries for International Students (Italy)
Italian public universities already offer very inexpensive education in its top-ranked internationally renowned universities by only charging a range from Euro 1,000 to €2,500 for its different educational degree programs. By having a scholarship there, will still help not only save this money but also get support for living cost. The scholarships is typically for university degree courses, Ph.D. courses, and masters degree courses, etc. The scholarships is only for three , six or nine months. In some cases, it could be of more duration. Check out here if you could find one for you.
3-British Chevening Scholarships (UK)
British Chevening scholarship is especially for a one-year master degree programs. When we see benefits of this award, most scholarships cover tuition fees, a residence allowance at a fixed rate for a single person, an economy class return airfare to the UK and other travel expenses for workshops. Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organizations, Chevening offers two types of award; Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships – the recipients of which are personally selected by British embassies and high Commissions throughout the world. You may read here more about how to apply, application dates, procedure and requirements and participating universities for Chevening scholarships.
4- Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program (France)
France is already well known for its tuition-free education. Along with this, the French organization Campus France helps international students to apply for the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship program. It was established by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to enable French higher education institutions to attract top foreign students to enroll in their masters and Ph.D. programs. It gives the opportunity to the future foreign decision-makers of the private and public sectors, in priority areas of study, and encourages applicants up to 30 years old from developing countries at master’s level, and applicants up to 35 years old from developing and industrialized countries at PhD level. The scholarship program provides a monthly allowance, return trip, cultural activities, and health insurance. Please note the deadlines to apply for this program as it is most of the time in January of each year. Read here in-depth details to start your application.
5- DAAD Scholarships with Relevance to Developing Countries (Germany)
Germany offers through its public universities tuition-free education and international students can study here English taught programs and only pay so-called semester contribution that is about €400 to €700 maximum. But still, the Government of Germany has started a program named DAAD Scholarships. This scholarship is for graduate and postgraduate courses with a special appliance to developing countries at German universities. Especially for young and professional students from Asia, Africa, some part of America and Eastern Europe. DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) is the biggest organizations of Germany that have provided a number of scholarships to international students. The system at DAAD is easy to follow and their database provides all information about their latest scholarship programs, how to apply for those and all other related information. You may read here in details about how DAAD works and how to apply for scholarships there. Furthermore, you can also check here all scholarships option in Germany.
6- Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Switzerland)
Education is Switzerland is really inexpensive but the living cost is on the highest and international students are not allowed to work. In this case, the Swiss Government excellence scholarships accommodate many graduates. The students have a great opportunity to follow postdoctoral or doctoral research in any academic field at one of the public supported university or recognized institution in Switzerland. Each year the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to promote international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries. Recipients are selected by the awarding body, the Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS). The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are aimed at young researchers from abroad who have completed a master’s degree or Ph.D. and at foreign artists holding a bachelor’s degree. The chosen students enjoy and receive tuition fees, monthly allowance, loading allowance, and health insurance. Interested?? Then go ahead by clicking here to apply!
7- Danish Government Scholarships
Studying in Denmark is never easy as the living cost and education is very expensive. But highly qualified and motivated international students from outside EU-EEA will be entertained by this scholarship. The scholarship is designed for the students who are willing to follow full degree higher education programs at Danish universities.This program provides living expenses and full or partial tuition fee to entertain foreign students. Unfortunately, it is only for a few countries right now such as for Brazil, China, Japan, Egypt, the Republic of South Korea and Russia. Further information could be gathered here.
8- Holland Scholarships
This scholarship is for students from outside the European economic area. It is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science as well as several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. The students who want to do bachelors or masters degree in Netherlands universities will be entertained by this program. Amount of €5000 is the award for the students. The grant is awarded for one year and can only be received once. Try out your luck here for upcoming session.
9- VLIRUOS Scholarships Awards (Belgium)
The program is for students from 31 developing countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America to pursue an English taught training or masters programs related to development at university in Belgium. The scholarships cover tuition fee, accommodation, travel costs, allowance, and other program-related costs. From Asia, unfortunately it only accepts the application from Cambodia, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Palestinian territories. Check out more information here for your interest.
10-Gate Cambridge Scholarships (UK)
Gates Cambridge scholarships are granted to best students from the countries outside the UK to follow a full-time postgraduate degree in any available subject at the University of Cambridge. The scholarship covers full-time study expenses, the college and universities composition fee, a single economy airfare at and inbound visa costs. There are in total 90 seats for fully funded scholarships for non-UK citizens. Read here further in-depth details.