Fully Funded Scholarships Sponsored by Cave Canem , 2025 - 2026


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Founded in 1996, Cave Canem is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating the artistic and professional growth of Black poets. As a home for Black poetry, Cave Canem offers fellowships, workshops, readings, and publications that support a community of voices often underrepresented in American literature. Its mission is to expand the landscape of American poetry by advancing the work of Black poets and creating a nurturing space for their development.

Cave Canem Prize 2026 for Black Poets ($10000 prize)

Cave Canem Prize 2026 for Black Poets ($10000 prize)

Winner receives $10,000; · publication through Graywolf Press in Fall 2025; · 15 copies of the book; and · A featured reading with the selected ...

29 April, 2025 Deadline: 08 May, 2025



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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about scholarships, applications, and more.

A fully funded scholarship covers the complete cost of attending an educational institution, including tuition, accommodation, living expenses, books, and travel, enabling students to study at no personal expense.

Examples of fully funded scholarships include government-sponsored programs like the Fulbright Program (USA) and Chevening Scholarships (UK), alongside university-specific awards such as the Gates Cambridge Scholarship.

To find these opportunities, students can search for scholarships by country, such as for the US, UK, Canada, Germany, and Australia, or by program level, including undergraduate, master's, postgraduate, Postdoctoral, and PhD degrees.

What is a Fully-Funded Scholarship?

  1. A fully-funded scholarship is a comprehensive financial aid package that covers all costs associated with studying abroad, such as tuition, accommodation, a monthly living stipend, health insurance, and airfare.

Examples of Fully-Funded Scholarships

  1. Government Scholarships:
  2. Fulbright Foreign Student Program (USA): For international students pursuing master's or PhD degrees.
  3. Chevening Scholarships (UK): A UK government scholarship for master's studies, awarded to students with leadership potential.
  4. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Switzerland): Offered by the Swiss government for various study levels.
  5. Australia Awards Scholarships (Australia): For postgraduate studies in Australia, with a focus on leadership.
  6. University-Based Scholarships:
  7. Gates Cambridge Scholarship (UK): For postgraduate studies at the University of Cambridge.
  8. ETH Zurich Excellence Master's Scholarships (Switzerland): For master's degrees at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.

How to Find Fully-Funded Scholarships:

  1. Search by Country:

Look for scholarships offered by governments or universities in your target study destination, such as the USA, UK, Canada, or Switzerland.

  1. Search by Study Level:

Filter your search for undergraduate, master's, or PhD programs, as many fully-funded scholarships are specific to certain levels of study.

  1. Use Scholarship Databases:

Utilize websites like ScholarshipLit, International Scholarships, or Scholars4Dev to find and apply for available opportunities.

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