International scholarships for study abroad

International scholarship funded by governmental, charitable, volunteer organizations and large commercial companies. As a rule, they are not tied to specific countries and educational institutions and provide the candidate with a rather broad opportunities for choice of country of study and Institution. Application form sent to the sponsoring organization directly.

Most international programs are addressed to the widest possible audience, which implies a high degree of competition. However, there are a number of scholarships for students and scientists with a very narrow specialization. In this case, competition may not be the highest.

The main objectives of the awarding of international scholarships:

• scientific and cultural exchange and cooperation;
• the decision of political problems and the global response to global challenges;
• the solution of certain scientific problems, research;
• search and support of talents worldwide;
• the expansion of access to education;
• support for students from low-income families;
• support for people with disabilities;
• other aims of the charity.

Read about international scholarships, which can be used to study in the UK:

• The master's program

The Chevening Scholarship

Erasmus Mundus

The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and Africa

• PhD programs

Erasmus Mundus

The scholarship L'oreal - UNESCO

The Google Anita Borg Memorial Scholarship: Europe, the Middle East and Africa

Scholarships Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds

Grants of the Institute "open society" Soros Foundation

Information about international scholarships and fellowships can also be obtained on the websites of government organizations (e.g., Federal Agency for education abroad), as well as other sources.

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