About International Scholarships

For some organizations, international scholarships have been categorized depending on the level of education of students that need them.

These categories include:
Undergraduate scholarships: this category is meant for students who are studying to get their first degree mainly in colleges.
Postgraduate scholarships: this category has to do with postgraduate students which include those studying for their Masters Degrees (MA, MSc) and doctoral degrees (PhD).
Non-degree: It is for scholarships that do not have any specification about the students that can apply for them.

Some other organizations have specific areas where they operate. They could focus on giving international scholarships to foreign students in a particular country, students in a continent (North America, Africa, Europe, Asia and others) or sometimes students of a particular country in different countries. In other cases it could be for students studying in a particular specialty or field.

When applying for international scholarships, there is something that is inevitable- competition. Many students apply for international scholarships so when applying, your application should be impressive but also true. Some of these international scholarships could be presented due to a good application or due to excellence in an academic competition held.

Most organizations require excellent academic records so it’ll be very good if your academic record is impressive; if not, there are other international scholarships that do not require academic records.
These are few links to websites where list of international scholarships for different categories can be found and applied for.

Listed below is a list of organizations or foundations that offer international scholarships:

Aga Khan Foundation
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
SISF – Sato International Scholarship Foundation

Rotary Trust

Christian international scholarship foundation

Tonen International Scholarship Foundation
International Scholarship Foundation (Canada)
Lee Belas International Scholarship Foundation.
Fullbright Commission Scholaships
Islamic Development Bank

The foundations listed above are just few of the many that offer international scholarships.
When applying for international scholarships, make sure you follow all the guidelines correctly.

UWC invites applications for scholarships

The Pakistan National Council for United World Colleges (UWC) invited applications for scholarships for the academic term 2009-2011 to study at UWC in the United States, Britain, Canada, Italy, Norway, Hong Kong, Singapore, Wales, Venezuela, and Costa Rica to acquire International Baccalaureate Diploma, a pre-university diploma ranking higher than Intermediate or ‘A’ level.

There are two full scholarships (not including travel, miscellaneous expenses), one 80 per cent scholarship, one 25 per cent scholarship and a placement.Students should not be less than 16 years, nor over 17 years and five months on September 1, 2009. Entry is based on merit and siblings of prior UWC scholarship awardees are ineligible to apply as are dual nationality holders.

The last date for the submission of applications is January 16, 2009 at the Pakistan National Council for UWC (Flat No 1, 58-C 24th Commercial Street, Tauheed Commercial Area, Phase V, DHA) from where the form can be collected by providing proof of age, last board exam mark sheet (O Level or Matriculate), and proof of single Pakistani nationality.

Source: http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=154312