Government and non governmental agencies offer various grants, fellowships and financial aids for carrying out the various study programs. These are offered on the basis of merit and performance of the students. These aids also led to the tremendous increase in the study abroad programs. Students, at present, go to almost all parts of the world to pursue their education.
Important Factors for Study Abroad
While you are planning for abroad studies, keep in mind certain factors, which will help you to plan your stay and study abroad. These factors include:
Standard of education of the concerned country, where you have planned to travel
Course Fees
Cost of living of the country
Scholarship Programs Things to keep in mind before going for study abroad
Make sure do some prior arrangements and decisions if you have planned your study abroad. Keep in mind certain things and take care of the following points:
Consult the study abroad advisor to know about the diverse university programs offered.
Take assistance of the academic advisor and know the various types of credit that you can obtain.
Take the help of the financial advisor to make certain the benefits of education loans offered for the students studying abroad.
Submit an application for your passport and visa. Mention the type of visa of your requirement.
Do some research work and know all bout the country you are going to travel for studying.
Travel insurance needs to be applied for and keep in mind that it covers migration and homecoming.
Plan your budget, cost of living according to your affordability.
International Fellowships
The international fellowships are offered by the governmental and non governmental agencies for the students, who are going for a study abroad, all across the globe. These are offered at various stage of study, which include graduate level, postgraduate level, doctorate level or post doctorate level in various programs of study. These fellowships are given to the students of merit and to those who have financial constraints. The international fellowships are also offered to the bright students to encourage them to pursue their research works. Some of the most popular international fellowships include the following:
Ameila Earhart Fellowship Awards
Golden Key Study Abroad Scholarship
Global Studies Grants to Support the Study of International Affairs
The Population Council's Social Science Fellowship Program
Charles B Rangel International Affairs Graduate Fellowships
Economic History Association Grants and Fellowships
UNESCO- L Oreal Co- Sponsored Fellowship for Young Women in Life Sciences
Fulbright Scholarship
The Harvard University Centre for Italian Renaissance Studies Fellowships
Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships
Phi Kappa Phi Society Study abroad grants
Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation Fellowships
IES Merit Based Scholarships
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Research Grants
Scholarships Abroad
The scholarships of the students studying abroad offer prospect for educational, professional and research development. In Australia, the scholarships are offered by the government, home-country government of the students, Australian education institutions and private organizations. Some of the most esteemed scholarships offered in Australia include Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships and Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships. However, in the US, various categories of scholarships are offered like, Merit-Based, Need-Based, Ethnicity-Based, Institution-Based, General-Scholarships and Prominent Scholarships. Fulbright Program, Marshall Scholarships, Miss America Scholarship and AFLSE Scholarships are some of the prominent scholarships offered in the US. Some of the well known scholarships offered in UK are the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in UK, Overseas Research Students Awards Sceheme, The British Chevening Scholarships, The Royal Society Fellowships, the British Marshall Scholarships and the Churchill Scholarships.
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