Fellowship Scholarships for International Students 2025-2026
Africa CDC Short-term Bioinformatics Fellowship Training Program 2025 for Public Health Professionals
Applications are now open for the 2025 Africa CDC Short-term Bioinformatics Fellowship training program. Click here to learn more about thid opportunity and apply for it.
Swedish Institute 2025 Impact Pioneers: Enabling Climate Tech Entrepreneurship
Are you dedicated to nurturing and growing your local ecosystem for Climate Tech entrepreneurship? Impact Pioneers '25 a leadership programme that welcomes you to exchange experiences with an international network of peers and gain first hand insights and experience from Sweden’s most successful Climate Tech entrepreneurship leaders and environments.
MIT-Empowering the Teachers Program 2025
This semester-long fellowship is designed for engineering professors currently teaching at local universities in Nigeria who have recently completed their Ph.D. If you meet these criteria, we encourage you to apply!
CIPESA DPI Journalism Fellowship 2025
The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA), in partnership with Co-Develop, invites applications for the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Journalism Fellowship for Eastern Africa.
CJID AI and Tech Reporting Fellowship 2025
A 3-month fellowship for journalists and media professionals in Nigeria and Ghana interested in investigating AI and tech accountability. Includes funding, mentorship, and training.
NIERA Policy Fellowship 2025
Applications are open for the Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NIERA) Policy Fellowship Program 2025. In this call, NIERA invites policymakers from eligible countries in West and East Africa to apply for a 6-week fellowship aimed at enhancing their knowledge and skills in evidence-informed policymaking. The fellowship begins with a one-week online course focused on evidence-informed policymaking.
MIT Empowering the Teachers Fellowship Programme 2026
Applications are now open for the 2026 MIT Africa Empowering the Teachers Fellowship Programme.The MIT-ETT Program is a prestigious, teaching-focused fellowship offered by the MIT Center for International Studies (CIS) and proudly sponsored by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, TotalEnergies Upstream Nigeria Limited (TUPNI), and Partners.
CICOPS Scholarships 2026 for Researchers from Developing Countries
Applications are now open for the 2026 CICOPS Scholarships. CICOPS scholarships are reserved for research collaboration in the short term in order to encourage the mobility of researchers from developing countries.
Harvard Berkman Klein Fellowship 2025-2026
If you're passionate about exploring the intersection of technology and society, applications are now open for the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society's 2025-2026 Fellowship Program at Harvard University. This prestigious program offers scholars and practitioners the opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research and collaboration on pressing issues in the digital realm. All you need to know in this article.
WFSA Scholarships for the World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA) 2026
WFSA is offering scholarships for the World Congress of Anaesthesiologists (WCA) 2026, made possible through generous donations from partner organizations and individuals.
Audi Environmental Foundation Scholarship 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Audi Environmental Foundation Scholarships to attend the One Young World Summit. Audi Environmental Foundation is collaborating with One Young World to offer scholarships to seven inspiring young leaders to attend this year’s One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich, Germany
Huntington Society of Canada Undergraduate Student Summer Fellowship 2025
Applications are open for the Huntington Society of Canada - Brain Canada Undergraduate Student Summer Fellowship 2025. The purpose of this fellowship program is two-fold: first, to attract the brightest young scientists into the field of Huntington disease (HD) research and secondly, to facilitate meaningful HD research to clarify the biological mechanisms underlying HD pathology.
MTN Media Internship 2025
Host Institution: Pan-Atlantic University
Sponsor: MTN
Program Type: Fully funded internship
Location: Nigeria & South Africa
Duration: 6 months
Application Deadline: April 7, 2025
Johnson Family Foundation Justice Fellowship 2025
Applications are open for the Johnson Family Foundation Justice Fellowship 2025. JFF funds programs to improve the health of our environment, promote equality and social progress, and support education and youth.
University of Auckland CAPRS Non-Residential Fellowship 2025
Applications are open for the University of Auckland Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies (CAPS) Non-Residential Fellowship 2025. The University of Auckland's Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies (CAPRS) focuses on generating and amplifying rigorous scholarly research, particularly that which is led by those with lived experience of forcible displacement.
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- Minerva Scholarship Fund Foundation (MSF) (1)
- University of St Andrews (4)
- Global Leadership Challenge (GLC) (1)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about scholarships, applications, and more.
What is a fellowship scholarship?
A fellowship is a competitive, merit-based award given to support individuals with advanced study, research, or professional development for a limited time.
Unlike a typical scholarship that primarily covers tuition, a fellowship provides a stipend for living expenses and other costs, enabling recipients to focus fully on their projects.
Fellowships offer prestige, skill development, and valuable networking opportunities, typically for graduate, doctoral, or postdoctoral students and experienced professionals.
Characteristics of scholarship
a. Purpose:
To advance academic or professional development for a specific project or area of study.
b. Funding:
Most of the time, it includes a stipend or grant for living expenses and research, not just tuition.
c. Eligibility:
For advanced students, graduate degree holders, or mid-career professionals.
d. Prestige:
A fellowship provides a prestigious status and recognition within a field.
e. Focus:
Allows for deep immersion in a specialized area or project without requiring repayment or work in return for the stipend.
How It Differs from a Scholarship
a.Scholarships:
A broader category of financial aid, often awarded based on academic achievement, financial need, talent, or athletic ability, and can be for any level of education.
b. Fellowships:
More specialized, requiring applicants to have an undergraduate or graduate degree or significant expertise. They are highly competitive and focus on supporting a scholar's dedicated time for a particular advanced endeavor.
Examples of Fellowships
a. Academic Fellowships:
For PhD students to conduct research or work on advanced projects, they sometimes take the place of a teaching or research assistantship.
b. Professional Fellowships:
Designed for mid-career professionals to enhance skills and knowledge in their field, such as medical fellowships for specialized training after residency.
c. Arts Fellowships:
Support artists, writers, and musicians in their creative pursuits, sometimes including residencies or workshops.
d. Use Scholarship Databases:
Utilize websites like ScholarshipLit and International Scholarships to find and apply for available College scholarship opportunities.