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.

African Union (AU) Digital & Innovation Fellowship Program 2026
Date Posted: 02 Feb, 2026

International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) is currently accepting applications for its Innovation Challenge 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Feb, 2026

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is currently accepting applications for its Hungarian Government Scholarship Programme 2026–2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Feb, 2026

Applications are currently being accepted for the UNDP Get Ready 3 timbuktoo EdTech 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Feb, 2026

IHE Delft Institute for Water Education is currently accepting applications for its MSc in Water and Sustainable Development Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity.
Date Posted: 02 Feb, 2026

UNIQLO is currently accepting applications for its Global Management Program in Japan 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Feb, 2026

World Food Prize Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Borlaug Field Award 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it,
Date Posted: 02 Feb, 2026

Spencer Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Small Research Grants on Education Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Feb, 2026

Innovative co-creation soil health living labs (iCOSHELLs) is currently accepting applications for its Open Call for Innovative Soil Health Living Labs 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Feb, 2026

Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Short Term Grant for Armenia Studies 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 02 Feb, 2026

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore is currently accepting applications for its Global Connect Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 31 Jan, 2026

Social Innovation in Health Initiative (SIHI) is currently accepting applications for its Fellowship Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 31 Jan, 2026

Applications are currently being accepted for The Amahoro Coalition Fellowship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 31 Jan, 2026

Applications are currently being accepted for the Internet Society Early Career Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 Jan, 2026

International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is currently accepting applications for its AI for Good Impact Awards 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 Jan, 2026

Women's Refugee Commission (WRC) is currently accepting applications for its Humanitarian Futures: Gender, Displacement, and Justice Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 Jan, 2026

Applications are currently being accepted for the HP/HP Foundation Future of Work Accelerator 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 Jan, 2026

Tarbell has opened applications for its Grants for Original Reporting on AI and its Impacts 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 Jan, 2026

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is currently accepting applications for its PCT Fellowship Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 Jan, 2026

The World Academy of Science (TWAS) is currently accepting applications for its Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators (SG-NAPI) 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 30 Jan, 2026
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.