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Below is a list of ongoing fully-funded and partial scholarships for students in Ethiopia to help fund your studies abroad or in Ethiopia. View list, learn how to apply for scholarships and win a scholarship today.
Applications are now open for the 2025 Inclusive Action Awards. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 22 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Entrepreneurship World Cup Pitch Competition. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 22 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 African Plant Nutrition Scholar Award Program. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 22 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Geneva Challenge. The 2025 Advancing Development Goals International Contest for Graduate Students aims to present innovative and pragmatic solutions to address the challenges of migration.
Date Posted: 21 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Kurt Schork Memorial Fund Awards in International Journalism.The Kurt Schork Memorial Fund (KSMF) invites freelance journalists, local reporters and news fixers from around the world to submit entries for the 24th annual Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism.
Date Posted: 21 Mar, 2025
Applications are ongoing for the Internet Society Mid Career Fellowship 2025. The Mid Career Fellowship provides today’s leaders with the know-how to navigate volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), knowing that their purpose, livelihood, and organizational goals are influenced or impacted by the Internet.
Date Posted: 21 Mar, 2025
Makerere University is delighted to announce the Second Cohort of [190] Undergraduate scholarships through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program for students joining Makerere University's main campus in the Academic Year 2025/2026 under the Private Sponsorship Scheme.
Date Posted: 21 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the MasterCard Master's Programmes Scholarship at Makerere University 2025/2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 UNESCO-NESTLÉ Youth Impact – Because You Matter Programme. This program seeks to support young people to help their communities through climate action and environmental sustainability initiatives, by providing them with resources and skills necessary to implement their innovative projects.
Date Posted: 21 Mar, 2025
The NEW UI GREAT Scholarship 2025 at Universitas Indonesia offers scholarship for international students. Applicants willing to pursue their master’s degree in Indonesia can apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 21 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the John Thompson Scholarship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Mar, 2025
Celebrating its 9th year, the £3,000 Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage Award launched on International Women’s Day, 8 March 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Mar, 2025
Applications and nominations are ongoing for the Politician of the Year Award 2025 The One Young World Politician of the Year Award was established in 2018 to honor the most talented young politicians between the ages of 18 and 35 worldwide.
Date Posted: 21 Mar, 2025
Are you passionate about tackling challenges in resource access, environmental stability, and effective governance? The Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship, presented by the East-West Center and Doris Duke Foundation, is accepting applications for its second year. This fellowship empowers emerging leaders to explore critical connections between food security, energy systems, and resilient leadership.
Date Posted: 20 Mar, 2025
The Mastercard Foundation Learning Partnership in collaboration with Caribou Digital, invites applications for the Pan-African PhD Scholars Collective. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Mar, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2025 Africa Business Heroes Competition. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Mar, 2025
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the use of ICT in education, UNESCO calls for nominations for the special 2025 edition on the theme “Preparing learners and teachers for the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence”.
Date Posted: 20 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Halcyon Equity Tech Fellowship 2025. Halcyon is the community supporting impact-driven businesses and their founders through space, community, and access. Their programs offer fellowships for impact-driven founders and funding vehicles to help them scale their ventures.
Date Posted: 20 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the Google Research Scientist Internship, PhD 2025. Research Interns work with Research Scientists and Software Engineers to discover, invent, and build at scale. Ideas may come from internal projects as well as from collaborations with research programs at partner universities and technical institutes.
Date Posted: 20 Mar, 2025
1. Why should I study in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia offers affordable education with a growing number of their institutions gaining recognition across Africa. Studying in Ethiopia provides you with the opportunity to experience a rich cultural heritage and vibrant history, alongside a diverse population. Ethiopian universities are known for having strong programs in agriculture, engineering, social sciences, and health sciences.
2. What are the top universities in Ethiopia?
Some of the top universities in Ethiopia include Addis Ababa University, Jimma University, Mekelle University, Hawassa University, and Bahir Dar University.
3. What are the admission requirements for universities in Ethiopia?
Admission requirements vary by university and program. For undergraduate programs, students must have completed secondary education and passed the Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Qualification Certificate (EHEEQC) or its equivalent. For postgraduate programs, students are generally required to have an undergraduate degree in a related field. Some programs may require interviews or entrance exams.
4. Are scholarships available for international students in Ethiopia?
Yes, several universities in Ethiopia offer scholarships to international students. Scholarships are also available through government initiatives, international organizations, and development agencies.
5. What visa do I need to study in Ethiopia?
International students need a student visa to study in Ethiopia. To obtain a student visa, you must first be accepted by an Ethiopian university. Thereafter, you will need to submit your admission letter, a completed visa application form, proof of financial means, and your passport to the Ethiopian Embassy or Consulate in your country.
6. What language is used for instruction in Ethiopian universities?
The primary language of instruction at most Ethiopian universities is English, especially for higher education. Some undergraduate programs may also be offered in Amharic, the national language, but most international students will study in English, especially those in science, technology, and medicine-related courses.
7. What are the popular fields of study in Ethiopia?
The popular fields of study in Ethiopia include agriculture, health sciences, engineering, business, and social sciences.