Top 15 Undergraduate Degree Scholarships to Study Abroad

A lot of us have wondered why there seem to be much more scholarship opportunities for Masters Degrees and PhD Degrees for international students who wish to study abroad offered by institutions and other bodies worldwide. Notwithstanding this fact, there still are a good number of undergraduate scholarship opportunities for international students who wish to study abroad.

This list of top 15 undergraduate degree scholarships for international students who wish to study abroad brings together the top scholarships for undergraduate bachelor students, as offered by several major higher learning institutions (universities, polytechnics, etc) who have scholarship programs in place for incoming international undergraduate students. Here are the scholarship opportunities:

1. Clark University Global Scholars Program (USA)

Clark University offers the Global Scholars Program which are open to High school students who are NOT permanent residents or citizens of the United States, as well as U.S. citizens/permanent residents who reside overseas and will complete their entire secondary school education outside the U.S. A scholarship of no less than $15,000 (renewable, subject to conditions) and a guaranteed $2,500 taxable stipend for a paid internship or research assistant-ship is included with the award…See more!

2. AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship for International Students (AU EGLS) (USA)

The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship is targeted to high-achieving international students who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in the US and who are dedicated to positive civic and social change. The AU EGL scholarship covers full tuition, room and board. Students must submit applications by the Priority Deadline Date of 15 December, or at the latest 15 January…See more!

3. ICSP Scholarships at the University of Oregon (USA)

The University of Oregon, USA offers the International Cultural Service Program (ICSP) Scholarships to international students who demonstrate financial need and exceptional merit. Selected ICSP students receive a tuition-waiver scholarship ranging from $9,000 – $27,000. Applications and supporting materials must be submitted on or before January 15…See more!

4. York University International Student Scholarship Program (Canada)

The University of York offers the Global Leader of Tomorrow Scholarships, United World College Scholarships, and International Entrance Scholarships for international students who would like to take a full-time undergraduate degree at University of York. The scholarship benefits are worth $68,000 – $112,000 for a four-year degree program. The annual deadline for submission of all applications is 15th March…See more!

5. UBC International Leader of Tomorrow Award (Canada)

The University of British Columbia (UBC) provides the ILOT Undergraduate Scholarship to talented secondary and post-secondary students from around the world. The value of awards is commensurate with demonstrated financial need, and includes costs of tuition for the relevant program of study, fees and living costs. Nomination packages and the online application for academic admission into UBC must be completed by December 10…See more!

6. Reach Oxford Scholarships (UK)

A number of Reach Oxford scholarships (formerly Oxford Student Scholarships) are offered to students from low income countries who, for political or financial reasons, or because suitable educational facilities do not exist, cannot study for a degree in their own countries. The scholarship benefits include university fees and college fees, a grant for living expenses and one return air fare per year…See more!

7. Westminster Full Fee Scholarships for International Students (UK)

The University of Westminster Full International Scholarships are offered to tuition paying undergraduate international students from developing and middle income countries to study full-time undergraduate degree programmes at the University. The scholarship value include full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London. Scholarship awards are renewed each year, subject to satisfactory academic progress…See more!

8. Denys Holland Scholarship at University College London (UK)

The Denys Holland Scholarship aims to support undergraduate students from any country, who without the support of the scholarship would be unable to secure the funding required to study at University College London (UCL), and who can demonstrate their intention to make full use of the activities offered by UCL and the Student Union. The scholarship is worth £9,000 per annum…See more!

9. ANU International University Scholarship for International Students (Australia)

The ANU International University Scholarships are highly competitive awards offered to successful overseas applicants who have achieved an excellent level in their final years of schooling before applying for tertiary studies for the first time. The Scholarship covers 100% of student tuition and Overseas Student Health Cover. Deadlines are as announced on the official website…See more!

10. La Trobe Academic Excellence Scholarships (Australia)

La Trobe’s Academic Excellence Scholarships (AES) are targeted towards high achieving international students from all countries across all of La Trobe’s undergraduate coursework programs. The scholarships are non-renewable tuition fee awards of A$10,000-$20,000 paid across a maximum period of two semesters (or twelve months)…See more!

11. Monash International Merit Scholarships for International Students (Australia)

Monash University offers a number of scholarship programs including the Monash University International Merit Scholarships for outstanding international students who wish to pursue an undergraduate degree programme at Monash University. The scholarship is valued at $10,000 for a full time study load paid per year until the minimum number of points for your degree are completed…See more!

12. Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarships (Australia)

The International Undergraduate Scholarships were established by the University of Melbourne in recognition of the significant contribution made by international students to the diversity of the University’s student population. The scholarship provides either partial (a one off $10,000 remission or a 50% remission) or full (100% remission) fee reduction from tuition fees in the first year of an undergraduate degree. There are five selection rounds with a designated number of scholarships available for each round…See more!

13. University of Canterbury International First Year Scholarships (New Zealand)

The University of Canterbury International First Year Scholarship, established in 2012 by the University of Canterbury, recognises and supports top-achieving international students commencing an undergraduate degree programme at the University of Canterbury. The scholarship is currently awarded with values of $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000…See more!

14. Lund University Global Scholarships for Non-EU/EEA Students (Sweden)

The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is targeted at top academic students who are citizens of countries from outside the European Union/European Economic Area (and Switzerland) wishing to study a bachelors degree course offered by the university. Scholarship grants may cover 25%, 50%, 75% or up to 100% of the tuition fee…See more!

15. University of Sydney International Scholarships (Australia)

The Sydney Achievers International Scholarships are for new international students commencing at the University. These prestigious scholarships are aimed at attracting high achieving, academically meritorious, international students to the University of Sydney in Australia. Each scholarship is valued at AUD$10,000 per annum for any undergraduate program subject to the recipient maintaining satisfactory academic progress…See more!

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