A Guide to Scholarship Programs of the World’s Top 100 Universities

Do you want to study at a reputable University included in the World’s Top 100 Universities list? Who would not? The question is how can you study at these universities for free? scholars4dev.com gives you an overview and links to international scholarship programs offered by Global Universities included in the Times Higher Education’s 2012 World University Rankings and 2013 World Reputation Rankings.

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Harvard University: Top 1 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 4 in World University Rankings

The Committee on General Scholarships administers several programs for international students who wish to study at Harvard University’s graduate and professional schools.   The Committee administers scholarships and fellowships for students from the following countries:  Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Columbia, Croatia, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, and United Kingdom. It also oversees additional funds which support students from the following countries and regions: Arab League Countries, Asia, Canada, China, England, France, Greece, Pacific Islands, Philippines and Poland.

California Institute of Technology: Top 11 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 1 in World University Rankings

Stanford University: Top 6 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 2 in World University Rankings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Top 2 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 5 in World University Rankings

University of California, Berkeley: Top 5 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 9 in World University Rankings

Oxford University: Top 4 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 2 in World University Rankings

There are a limited number of undergraduate scholarships available for international students at Oxford. Currently, there are 7 scholarship programs for students from Turkey, Brazil, Russia, Pakistan, Australia. Their main undergraduate scholarship program for developing country students is the Reach Oxford Scholarships for Developing Countries.

On the other hand, there are hundreds of scholarships available to applicants for graduate study. The new Oxford Graduate Scholarships are just one example, another would be the Rhodes Scholarships which is open to any international student. Fully funded scholarships are available for students from UK & Europe, Africa, Asia,  Australasia, and North America. To search the full range of scholarships offered across the different parts of the University, use the Fees, Funding & Scholarship Search tool.

University of Cambridge Top 3  in World Reputation Rankings & Top 7 in World University Rankings

Imperial College London: Top 14 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 8 in World University Rankings

University of Edinburgh: Top 46 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 32 in World University Rankings

University of Toronto: Top 16 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 21 in World University Rankings

For undergraduate programs, the University of Toronto selects the most outstanding undergraduate admission applicants as University of Toronto Scholars. These scholarships valued at $5,000, may be held in any program of study at the University, and in conjunction with any other award that student may be offered.  International Students with financial need may apply for grant assistance, (also called bursaries) provided acceptable academic standing has been maintained. Grants normally range in value from $400 â€" $1,000.

For graduate programs, financial support is available to highly qualified graduate students from a variety of sources at the University of Toronto. Full-time graduate students are assisted each year through the University of Toronto Fellowship program and numerous other departmental award programs.  In addition to fellowship support, departmental research funding may be available, especially to excellent students in the physical and life sciences. Teaching assistantships are also offered by a large number of departments.

University of British Columbia: Top 31 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 30 in World University Rankings

McGill University: Top 31 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 34 in World University Rankings

The main scholarship program of ETH for international students is the ETH Excellence Scholarship.  International Bachelor’s students who have passed their first-year exams  and  international Master students, who acquired their Bachelor’s degree at another university, can apply for these scholarships when they have successfully completed the second semester of the Master programme. The scholarships can be awarded to students who belong to the best 10 percent of their Bachelor programme.  The scholarships covers the full study and living costs during the Master degree course.

Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne: Top 51 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 40 in World University Rankings

University of Lausanne: Top 130 in World University Rankings

University of Melbourne: Top 39 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 28 in World University Rankings

The Melbourne Scholarships Program is one of the most generous and comprehensive in Australia. It recognises outstanding academic achievement of students from Australia and around the world.  The University is also committed to providing access to students who might otherwise be excluded by socio-economic, cultural, geographic and other disadvantages, and they offer a range of opportunities for those applicants

For undergraduate studies, the main scholarship program is the International Undergraduate Scholarships which provides 100%-fee remission scholarships valued from $10,000 up to approximately $126,000. For graduate studies, the two major international scholarships offered annually:  Melbourne International Fee Remission Scholarships (MIFRS) and Melbourne International Research Scholarships (MIRS) which covers tuition fee and living expenses.

Australia National University: Top 42 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 37 in World University Rankings

University of Sydney: Top 49 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 62  in World University Rankings

University of Queensland: Top 71 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 65  in World University Rankings

University of New South Wales: Top 81 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 85  in World University Rankings

Monash University: Top 91 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 99  in World University Rankings

Each year the ENS organizes an international selection allowing about thirty of the most promising international students, either in Science or in Humanities, to follow a two or three-year course at the ENS. They receive a monthly stipend of approximately 1,000 Euros and benefit from an accommodation on the ENS campus.  About 30 foreign students are awarded each year.

École Polytechnique: Top 81 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 62 in World University Rankings

University of Tokyo: Top 9 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 27 in World University Rankings

Through the Japanese Government (“Monbukagakusho”) Scholarship Program, the University of Tokyo awards oustanding international students monthly scholarships worth 125,000 up to 160,000 yen depending on the level of study undertaken.

The University of Tokyo offers a program to provide a research grant to privately financed international students with an excellent academic record through the University of Tokyo Fellowships.  Recipients will receive a monthly research grant of  200,000/150,000 during the standard period of their program (up to one year for research students). About 100-150 fellowships are awarded each year.

The University also offers externally funded scholarships (e.g. public corporations, foundations) that are available to international students.

Kyoto University: Top 23 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 54  in World University Rankings

National University of Singapore: Top 22 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 29 in World University Rankings

Eligible students will be considered for the NUS administered scholarships through their application for admission to NUS. NO separate scholarship application is required.  These scholarships include: ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship (AUS) (for ASEAN nationals, except Singaporeans) and Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship.   There are also scholarships offered by external organizations and interested students should submit their applications directly to the organization.

Nanyang Technological University: Top 71 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 86  in World University Rankings

The University of Hong Kong: Top 36 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 35 in World University Rankings

The main scholarship program of the University of Hong Kong for international students is the HKU Entrance Scholarships which are awarded on the basis of academic merits with consideration of non-academic achievement.  The entrance scholarships are open to local and non-local students applying for undergraduate studies on the strength of international qualification.   The scholarship awards can be used towards tuition fee, accommodation, and personal expenses. To supplement their funds,  non-local students can undertake part-time work on campus during the semester, and can work during their summer vacation in the city.

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology: Top 61 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 65  in World University Rankings

Peking University: Top 45 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 46 in World University Rankings

The main scholarship program of Peking University for international students is the Peking University Academic Excellence Scholarships which are open to international third year undergraduates, masters, and doctor exchange students.  The award ranges from 3,000 RMB to 10,000 RMB depending on the level of studies undertaken.   International students who receive scholarships from the Chinese government do not directly receive the scholarship. They will only physically receive a certificate of honor and a souvenir.

Tsinghua University: Top 35 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 52 in World University Rankings

Seoul National University: Top 41 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 59 in World University Rankings

The Seoul National University offers generous scholarship programs for international students both for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. For undergraduate studies, the University offers scholarships through the Korean Government Scholarship Program which is a fully funded scholarship that covers tuition fees, stipends, airfaire, medical insurance and other expenses.  Applicants submit applications for this program to Korean embassies in their countries.

For graduate studies, there are 5 major scholarship programs including the SNU Global Scholarships which covers  tuition fee, living expenses, airfare, and housing cost. Approximately 60 scholarships are awarded each year.  You can apply for the scholarship upon receiving admissions from SNU.

Pohang University of Science and Technology: Top 50 in World University Rankings

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology: Top 68 in World University Rankings

Delft Univeristy of Technology: Top 51 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 77 in World University Rankings

There are several scholarship programmes for MSc students.  Several faculties offer individual partial scholarships/stipends for specific MSc programmes.  Such scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and at the discretion of the faculty representative. The university’s main international scholarship program for Master’s studies is the TU Delft Excellence Scholarships which are fully funded scholarships that covers tuition fees and monthly allowance for living expenses.

Leiden University: Top 61 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 64 in World University Rankings

Utrecht University: Top 81 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 67 in World University Rankings

Amsterdam University: Top 81 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 83 in World University Rankings

University of Groningen: Top 89 in World University Rankings

KU Leuven: Top 71 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 58 in World University Rankings

KU Leuven offers a number of scholarship programs for EU and non-EU international students. The scholarships are targeted to different regions and countries. KU Leuven also offers masters courses funded by VLIR-UOS Scholarships which are fully funded scholarships targeted to developing country students.  The university also offers departmental scholarships such as Science@Leuven Scholarships.

Ghent University: Top 93 in World University Rankings

Lund University: Top 91 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 82 in World University Rankings

Selected master programmes of Lund University eligible for scholarships under the  Swedish Institute Study Scholarships by the Swedish Institute.  Moreover,Lund University has six Master’s programmes that have been approved for Erasmus Mundus scholarships. As a student on these Master’s programmes you can get a scholarship to cover both tuition fees and living expenses.

The main scholarship program offered by Lund University for foreign students is the Lund University Global Scholarship Program which is a merit-based scholarship targeted at top academic students from countries outside the EU/EEA (and Switzerland). Scholarships may cover 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% of the tuition fee. The scholarship value is deducted from the tuition fee of the programme or free-standing course for which you are awarded a scholarship. It does not cover living costs.

Karolinska Institute (Medical University): Top 61 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 42 in World University Rankings

Uppsala University: Top 91 in World Reputation Rankings & Top 106 in World University Rankings

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