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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.
The Vladimir Potanin Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Sports for Everyone Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Nov, 2025
Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen (IWM) is currently accepting applications for its Jan Patočka Fellowship 2026-2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Nov, 2025
Varkey Foundation is currently accepting applications for The Global Schools Prize 2026. Insterested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 27 Nov, 2025
New Brunswick Innovation Foundation (NBIF) is currently accepting applications for its Breakthru Startup Pitch Competition 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Nov, 2025
SparkUp Initiative is accepting applications for its Fellowship for Women-Led Organizations 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Nov, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for The Allianz x Social Shifters MoveNow Global Social Innovation 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Nov, 2025
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Africa is currently accepting applications for its Industry Innovation Lab Techskills Marketplace Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 27 Nov, 2025
CERN Openlab is currently accepting application for its Summer Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Nov, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Press On Freedomways Reporting Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 27 Nov, 2025
Applications are cbeing accepted for the Jacob CIFAR Research Fellowship Program 2027-2029. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 Nov, 2025
Africa Career Networks (ACN) are currently accepting applications for its Umholi we Africa Fellowship 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 Nov, 2025
Application are currently being accepted for the The Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT 2026-2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 Nov, 2025
Institut français de Prague is currently accepting applications for the Barrande Fellowship Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 Nov, 2025
Goethe-Institut is currently accepting applications for the Travel Grants for Curatorial Research 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 Nov, 2025
Wildlife Acoustics is currently accepting applications for its Grant Program for Research and Conservation 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 26 Nov, 2025
Sophie und Karl Binding Stiftung is currently accepting applications for its Foundation Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply with it.
Date Posted: 26 Nov, 2025
Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is currently accepting applications for its Young Climate Leaders - Ideas Lab 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply with it
Date Posted: 26 Nov, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity - LIONS Scholarship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 25 Nov, 2025
Applications are currently being accepted for the Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz Policy Fellowship 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 25 Nov, 2025
Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) is currently accepting applications for its Early Career Research Fellowships 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to clearn more about this fellowship and apply for it.
Date Posted: 25 Nov, 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.