Scholarships
Tongarewa International Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington
International students who wish to obtain an undergraduate or postgraduate degree can now apply for the Tongarewa International Scholarship Programme at Victoria University of Wellington.
The Tongarewa International Scholarships celebrate TeHerengaWaka—Victoria University of Wellington’s commitment to the international student community. Each year, the university awards a range of these scholarships to international students. This partial fee-based scholarship contributes to tuition fees for one year of study. Applicants can be either entering their first year of an undergraduate degree or entering a postgraduate degree programme at the university.
Scholarships are awarded competitively based on academic excellence. They apply to study in the year following application and will be credited to tuition fees. Shortlisted candidates may be requested to provide additional information to support their application. Recipients of these scholarships are guaranteed an offer of a place in one of the university’s Halls of Residence, provided an accommodation application is received by University Accommodation Wellington by the deadline.
TeHerengaWaka—Victoria University of Wellington is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most prestigious tertiary institutions with a proud tradition of academic excellence. Learn more about our 125 years of rich history. The University was founded in 1897 and teaching began in April 1899 with 115 students enrolled in the first year.
TeHerengaWaka—Victoria University of Wellington is New Zealand’s top-ranked university for the intensity of high-quality research (latest Performance-Based Research Fund evaluation). It is the only university to twice top the country’s main measure of research excellence. More than 2,200 publications resulting from the University’s researchers’ work were published in 2021.
TeHerengaWaka—Victoria University of Wellington has approximately 22,000 students, including international students from around 100 countries. The University awarded 4,369 qualifications in 2022. Victoria University of Wellington has three main campuses and the Miramar Creative Centre in Wellington. They also have premises in Auckland. In addition to the main campuses, the school has several research centres and institutes.
The University has nine faculties, eight of which conduct teaching and research. The University’s faculties are divided into schools, many of which are closely aligned with the University’s numerous research centres and institutes. The Faculty of Graduate Research is responsible for the administration of doctoral student’s candidature.
Study Programme: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Eligible Countries: International Students
Country Host: New Zealand
Scholarship Reward: $5,000 or $10,000
Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship for Africans
Applicants must be:
- International students who are paying full international fees
- Entering their first year of an undergraduate degree or entering a postgraduate degree.
You are not eligible for this scholarship if you:
- Completed your secondary education at a New Zealand school
- Completed the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) or Foundation Studies Programme
- Are a Study Abroad or Twinning student from one of our overseas partner universities
- Are in your second year of study in the same degree programme at Victoria University of Wellington.
Benefits of the Scholarship
- The value of these scholarships is $5000 or $10000
- These scholarships are for partial fees. These scholarships will be credited to tuition fees after the final withdrawal date for the courses of the trimester the recipient(s) have been awarded for (roughly two weeks into the trimester).
Selection Process
Selection will be made by a panel made up of appropriate Wellington University International staff. Scholarships are awarded competitively based on academic excellence.
Required Documents
The following documentation must be provided as part of your online scholarship application:
- A personal statement of up to 500 words outlining why you wish to study at TeHerengaWaka—Victoria University of Wellington, your academic goals and why you merit the scholarship. You should also include any leadership positions and details of your involvement in your school or community
- Full transcripts and other documentation relevant to the qualification type
- An offer of place from Victoria University of Wellington (conditional or unconditional).
Regulations and Conditions
- A completed online application must be submitted by 4:30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4:30 pm on the closing date for the application to be considered.
- All offers of the Scholarship will be conditional upon the recipient being fully enrolled in a full-year programme (full-time will be at the level of points considered by Studylink as full-time) within the stipulated criteria and tenure of the scholarship. No payment of the Scholarship will be made until this condition is met.
- The Scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year.
- The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards.
- Should the recipient withdraw from Victoria University of Wellington during the tenure of this scholarship or fail to achieve satisfactory progress, partial repayment of the Scholarship will normally be expected. Recipients must advise the Scholarships Office if they intend to withdraw.
- Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for the Victoria University of Wellington and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested.
- At the discretion of the Deciding Authority, the application of the terms and conditions of the Scholarship may be modified in special circumstances or to avoid hardship to any candidate for the Scholarship.
Application Process
For further information and to commence your application, please CLICK HERE to visit the official website
Application Status: Closed
Scholarships
Fully Funded 2025 MasterCard Scholarship in Canada at the University of British Columbia
Applications are now open for the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program (Fall 2025 intake) at the University of British Columbia, offering fully funded Master’s degree opportunities for students from Sub-Saharan Africa.
About the Scholarship
The Mastercard Foundation partners with visionary organizations to empower young people in Africa and Indigenous communities in Canada, providing access to dignified work and leadership opportunities. Their goal is a world where youth are thriving and driving transformative change.
Through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, launched in 2012, over 45,000 African youth have been supported in pursuing secondary and higher education. The program addresses barriers in education, strengthens capacity, fosters innovation, and connects stakeholders to amplify impact.
By working with young people, universities, and NGOs, the Foundation aims to create inclusive education and smooth transitions into fulfilling careers, shaping a future where everyone can learn and succeed.
This scholarship is for the following programs ONLY
Faculty of Land and Food Systems
- Master of Food and Resource Economics (MFRE)
- Master of Food Science (MFS)
- Master of Land and Water Systems (MLWS)
Faculty of Forestry
- Master of Sustainable Forest Management (MSFM)
- Master of International Forestry (MIF)
- Master of Geomatics for Environmental Management (MGEM)
- Master of Science/Master of Applied Science in Forestry (Thesis-based)
Faculty of Science
- Master of Data Science
About the School
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for teaching, learning and research, consistently ranked among the top public universities in the world.
UBC embraces innovation and transforms ideas into action. Since 1915, UBC has been opening doors of opportunity for people with the curiosity, drive and vision to shape a better world.
Study Programme: Postgraduate
Eligible Countries: International Students
Country Host: Canada
Scholarship Reward: Stipend, Accommodation, Travel expenses, Tuition
Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship
- Have completed a Bachelor’s degree;
- Not already have a Master’s degree;
- Be 35 years old or younger at the time of application (i.e. born in 1989 or after);
- Be a citizen or a refugee of a Sub-Saharan African country (listed here);
- Be applying for a Master’s degree in one of the eligible programs
Benefits of the Scholarship
- Tuition & Books
- Flights & Immigration support
- Room and Board
- Stipends for living expenses
- Health Insurance
- Career services & Support
- Access to a global Mastercard Foundation alumni network
- Social Entrepreneurship Fund (Initiative for scholars who are enterprising and want to start a venture back on the continent)
Selection Criteria
- Academic merit of the candidate that qualifies for admission to the program of choice
- Track record as a transformative leader and service within their community.
- Quality of application in line with the Program theme.
- Potential impact on the development of the applicant’s home country.
- Applicants who have faced significant barriers to education (social, financial, personal, practical or health-related).
Required Documents
Your fully completed application should include (all in one application form online):
- Complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Application Form.
- Submit the Personal Statements. The essay format is not acceptable:
- Submit a CV/resume.
- Provide two reference letters on official letterhead.
- Transcripts.
Application Process
Interested candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to visit the official website
Application status: Closed
In partnership with the Chevening International Scholarship, the University of Leicester is now accepting applications for the Chevening-Leicester Scholarships, offering students the opportunity to pursue a one-year postgraduate research program.
About the University
Established in 1921 as Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland University College, the University of Leicester has grown into a leading UK institution, renowned for its groundbreaking research and exceptional teaching. Committed to social inclusivity, the university has a long tradition of providing equitable access to higher education. Originally admitting students in 1921 for external degrees from the University of London, the institution became University College, Leicester, in 1927 and was granted a Royal Charter in 1957, gaining the authority to confer its degrees.
About the Scholarship
The University of Leicester is proud to launch this new exciting scholarship that will support two fully funded scholarships for 2025-26 entry. Recipients will receive a return airfare, a full tuition fee waiver, a stipend to cover living costs and other allowances to fully support them to study with us here at the University of Leicester.
Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organizations, Chevening offers individuals who show potential to inspire, inform, and influence positive change the opportunity to study at a UK university and gain a UK educational qualification.
Chevening Scholars study subjects in a diverse range of fields and go on to implement their ideas for positive change in various sectors. Chevening Fellowships offer mid-senior level professionals the opportunity to undertake specialized short courses or research placements at UK universities and institutions. After completing their period of study in the UK, scholars and fellows return home and join Chevening’s global network of over 60,000 alumni.
Study Programme: Postgraduate
Eligible Countries: International Students
Country Host: UK
Scholarship Reward: Stipend, Accommodation, Travel expenses, Tuition
Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship
- Eligible applicants for the Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship must be from Chevening-eligible countries (excluding India) and studying a one-year taught master course within the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities or the School of Geography, Geology and the Environment, starting in September 2025.
In addition to the above requirements, you will also need to fulfil the standard Chevening requirements below:
- Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory.
- Commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after your scholarship ends.
- Have at least two years of work experience (2,800 hours).
- Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master’s programme.
- Apply to three different and eligible UK university courses. You must have received an unconditional offer from at least one of these course choices by the references and education documents deadline listed on the application timeline.
- Before applying for a Chevening Scholarship, you need at least two years (2,800 hours) of work experience. This can include:
- Full-time employment
- Part-time employment
- Voluntary work
- Paid or unpaid internships
- Experience gained during mandatory employment for your degree does not count. You can combine up to fifteen different work periods to meet the requirement.
You are not eligible if you:
- Hold British or dual British citizenship (unless you are a citizen of a British Overseas Territory or hold BN(O) and are applying from Hong Kong).
- Hold refugee status in a country not eligible for Chevening. However, if you are a citizen of an eligible country and hold refugee status in another eligible country, you are eligible for a scholarship.
- Are an employee, former employee, or relative of an employee of the UK government, British Embassies/High Commissions, the British Council, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, or sponsoring UK universities. Employees, former employees, or relatives of an employee of Chevening Partner organisations are eligible to apply, but if the employment took place within the last two years, you cannot receive a Chevening Partner Award from the organisation from which you work, previously worked, or are affiliated with through relatives.
- Have previously studied in the UK on a UK government-funded scholarship.
Benefits of the Scholarship
- A return airfare (Payment of travel to and from the UK)
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Stipend to cover living costs
- Other allowances to fully support you during your stay
Required Documents
- The names and contact details of two referees for your application.
- Two reference letters written by your nominated referees in English (or with a notarised translation).
- Your undergraduate degree certificate or transcript. This must be an official document from your university proving your degree and grade. We require the original documents which do not need to be translated into English.
- Statement of purpose
- English Language Proficiency test
Application Process
Interested candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to visit the official website
Application Status: Closed
Applications are now being accepted for the Chevening International Post-Graduate Scholarships. Individuals seeking a master’s degree or a second master’s degree are encouraged to apply.
About the Scholarship
Chevening offers fully funded scholarships and fellowships to individuals with ideas to create positive change.
Chevening is the UK government’s international scholarships and fellowships programme.
Chevening nurtures confidence in individuals’ ideas and provides the education, network, and conviction to bring those ideas to fruition.
Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organizations, Chevening offers individuals who show potential to inspire, inform, and influence positive change the opportunity to study at a UK university and gain a UK educational qualification.
Chevening Scholars study subjects in a diverse range of fields and go on to implement their ideas for positive change in various sectors.
Chevening Fellowships offer mid-senior level professionals the opportunity to undertake specialized short courses or research placements at UK universities and institutions.
After completing their period of study in the UK, scholars and fellows return home and join Chevening’s global network of over 60,000 alumni.
Study Programme: Postgraduate
Eligible Countries: International Students
Country Host: UK
Scholarship Reward: Stipend, Accommodation, Travel expenses, Tuition
Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship
- Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory.
- Commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after your scholarship ends.
- Have at least two years of work experience (2,800 hours).
- Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master’s programme.
- Apply to three different and eligible UK university courses. You must have received an unconditional offer from at least one of these course choices by the references and education documents deadline listed on the application timeline.
- Before applying for a Chevening Scholarship, you need at least two years (2,800 hours) of work experience. This can include:
- Full-time employment
- Part-time employment
- Voluntary work
- Paid or unpaid internships
- Experience gained during mandatory employment for your degree does not count. You can combine up to fifteen different work periods to meet the requirement.
You are not eligible if you:
- Hold British or dual British citizenship (unless you are a citizen of a British Overseas Territory or hold BN(O) and are applying from Hong Kong).
- Hold refugee status in a country not eligible for Chevening. However, if you are a citizen of an eligible country and hold refugee status in another eligible country, you are eligible for a scholarship.
- Are an employee, former employee, or relative of an employee of the UK government, British Embassies/High Commissions, the British Council, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, or sponsoring UK universities. Employees, former employees, or relatives of an employee of Chevening Partner organisations are eligible to apply, but if the employment took place within the last two years, you cannot receive a Chevening Partner Award from the organisation from which you work, previously worked, or are affiliated with through relatives.
- Have previously studied in the UK on a UK government-funded scholarship.
Benefits of the Scholarship
- Full payment of Masters tuition fees.
- Payment of travel to and from the UK
- Payment of visa application fees
- A monthly living allowance (stipend) for accommodation and expenses – this amount will be confirmed in your acceptance letter and will be higher if you’re studying in London
Required Documents
- The names and contact details of two referees for your application.
- Two reference letters written by your nominated referees in English (or with a notarised translation).
- Your undergraduate degree certificate or transcript. This must be an official document from your university proving your degree and grade. We require the original documents which do not need to be translated into English.
- Statement of purpose
- English Language Proficiency test
Application Process
Interested candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to visit the official website
Application Status: Closed
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