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Application starts for top 6 scholarships to study abroad for free

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TBS Report
17 January, 2021, 01:00 pm
Last modified: 17 January, 2021, 03:44 pm

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Application starts for top 6 scholarships to study abroad for free

Students will be able to avail various benefits from these scholarships from the time of application to the end of their study

TBS Report
17 January, 2021, 01:00 pm
Last modified: 17 January, 2021, 03:44 pm
Representational Photo: Collected
Representational Photo: Collected

Universities around the globe offer free scholarships to foreign students to study for free as many of them go abroad for higher education. This article will talk about six such scholarships which will not cost the student a penny.

Educational institutions abroad offer according to some people some of the best scholarships that can be availed to study for free. These Scholarships are given for undergraduate, masters and PhD. Some of these scholarships will expire this month, some within the next month, reports ProthomAlo.

Students will be able to avail various benefits from these scholarships from the time of application to the end of their study. The students also receive tuition fees, medical fees, visa fees and monthly handouts in these scholarships worth $4.6 billion every year. 

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The list of the best scholarships in the world includes Hamad Bin Khalifa University Scholarship, IDB Scholarship, Cambridge Gates Scholarship, Saskatchewan Scholarship, Commonwealth Scholarship and Government Scholarship of Azerbaijan.

  • Hamad Bin Khalifa University Scholarship in Qatar

Students from any country in the world can apply for this scholarship. This year, applications for undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD can be made at this university located in Doha. IELTS or TOEFL is not required for this scholarship. Qatari students, along with students from other parts of the world, can also apply for the Hamad Bin Khalifa University Scholarship. Candidates will have to apply for this scholarship by February 1 this year. However, Qatari students will have a few more days to apply.

Candidates will get accommodation, 5000 Qatari Riyals and air tickets along with this scholarship to study for graduation and SS. Money will increase in the case of PhD. Applicants will receive 7,500 Qatari Riyals with accommodation and air tickets. There are also opportunities for married people to live with a family.

Details of Hamad Bin Khalifa University Scholarship can be found at this link https://opportunitydesk.info/hammad-bin-khalifa-university/.

  • Islamic Development Bank Scholarship

Islamic Development Bank has called on applications for this year's scholarship. The Islamic Development Bank Scholarship is one of the largest scholarships in the world for free undergraduate, masters, PhD and post-doctoral research programs. One of the most funded scholarships for vocational education is the IsDB Scholarship. There is no fee for applying for this scholarship.

IsDB offers scholarships for undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programs in almost all subjects. The IsDB Scholarship is designed for male and female students. Applications for the scholarship can be submitted till February 28. Students from 57 countries of the Muslim world can apply for this scholarship. 

Details of Islamic Development Bank Scholarship can be found at https://opportunitydesk.info/islamic-development-bank-scholarship-for-students/.

  • Cambridge Gates Scholarship in the United Kingdom

The University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom offers various scholarships. Gates Cambridge University Scholarship is being offered by  one of the oldest universities in the world for this year. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funds the scholarship. Many foreign students from around the world receive scholarships from the foundation, named after Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his wife Melinder. Scholarships are given for Diploma, Masters and PhD. Those interested can apply for this scholarship till the last day of this month.

If a student receives this scholarship, they will get 17,500 pounds a year. With this, some students will get round trip tickets. Depending on the course, many will get 500 to 2,000 pounds again based on courses. Candidates will also get visa and health insurance benefits. 

There are facilities for married people. They will get 10,120 pounds a year for their  first child. And for the second child they will get 4,320 pounds. PhD students will receive a separate allowance for fieldwork. In addition, there is a system of maternity and paternity money if students get this scholarship.

Detailed information on this scholarship can be found at https://opportunitydesk.info/gates-cambridge-scholarship-2/.

  • Saskatchewan Scholarship from Canada

The University of Saskatchewan in Canada has announced scholarships. Scholarships will be given for MS and doctoral degrees. Anyone from all over the world can apply for this scholarship. This is a Canadian scholarship for international students. If candidates get this scholarship from Saskatchewan University, the medium of instruction will be English. The last date to apply for this scholarship is 22 February. 20,000 for a PhD And 16,000 dollars will be given for the masters. 

Detailed information on the scholarship can be found at https://opportunitydesk.info/university-of-saskatchewan-graduate-scholarships-in-canada-funded/.

  • Commonwealth Scholarship

The Commonwealth is offering scholarships. Commonwealth Scholarships usually offer students from low- and middle-income countries the opportunity to study for a master's degree at a university in the United Kingdom. The Commonwealth Scholarship for Masters is funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID).

Commonwealth Scholarships for 2021 have been announced. There are separate designated institutions for each country. So far, 27,800 people from around the world have received Commonwealth Scholarships. This scholarship is for more than 200 Masters and PhD programs every year. There is no application fee for the Commonwealth Scholarship. 

The Commonwealth Scholarship for Masters is for 1 year and 3 years for PhD. Students from 54 Commonwealth countries can apply for this scholarship. Candidates can apply for this scholarship till February 1. 

Detailed information on Commonwealth Scholarships can be found at https://opportunitydesk.info/commonwealth-scholarship-uk/

  • Azerbaijan Government Scholarship

Foreign students studying in any subject can apply for this scholarship from the Government of Azerbaijan. If candidates get this scholarship, they will get free tuition as well as monthly allowance. 

Students from Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) countries can apply for undergraduate, master's and PhD degrees. Candidates can apply for this scholarship till February 28. IELTS and TOEFL will not be required for the scholarship application of the Government of Azerbaijan.

Detailed information on Azerbaijan Scholarships can be found at https://opportunitydesk.info/azerbaijan-government-scholarship/.

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