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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 ongoing for the Sydney Brenner Research Fellowship. It is one of three opportunities offered by the CSHL Center for Humanities & History of Modern Biology.
Date Posted: 13 Jun, 2025
The 12-months training focuses on developing political leadership skills and is open only to women leaders who hold an elected or appointed seat in a local or regional government in any of the OECD-DAC listed ODA-countries
Date Posted: 13 Jun, 2025
Embark on the 9th edition of SLINGSHOT, a global deep tech startup competition from Singapore to the world, and make the pitch of a lifetime in the presence of key industry leaders and a global audience of investors.
Date Posted: 13 Jun, 2025
ITTO offers fellowships through the Freezailah Fellowship Fund to promote human resource development and to strengthen professional expertise in member countries in tropical forestry and related disciplines
Date Posted: 13 Jun, 2025
The Foundry Fellowship is a transformative experience for accomplished entrepreneurs who are committed to leading the acceleration and interconnection of Africa’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems.
Date Posted: 13 Jun, 2025
This year the Student Energy Career Training Program is taking an exciting turn with a focus on African women interested in building their careers in the energy transition, on the African continent!
Date Posted: 13 Jun, 2025
Now in its fifth year, the competition seeks to bring together the brightest minds in technology innovations
Date Posted: 12 Jun, 2025
These internationally acclaimed prizes recognize and support innovative city strategies, projects and ideas that can make an impact on citizens’ lives and turn our cities into better places to live.
Date Posted: 12 Jun, 2025
The Do You Fellowship is a high-impact business growth accelerator program designed for entrepreneurs who are scaling fast and aiming high.
Date Posted: 12 Jun, 2025
The Western Union Global Fellowship Program is a fully-funded Impact Fellowship, empowering individuals supporting or hailing from refugee, highly-marginalized, or forcibly displaced communities around the globe.
Date Posted: 12 Jun, 2025
The Ecopreneur Network is SOA’s platform for investing in and supporting bold ocean startups for the long term. It is designed for Pre-Seed to Series A companies with market-driven innovations that restore ocean health.
Date Posted: 12 Jun, 2025
The Centre for Sustainable Development (CSD) at the School of Politics and International Relations, University College Dublin, invites applications for a Visiting Fellowship to support the Centre’s research and engagement activities.
Date Posted: 12 Jun, 2025
African Bridge Network (ABN) is excited to begin recruitment for the 2025 Cohort of the Immigrant Professionals Fellowship.
Date Posted: 11 Jun, 2025
In 2018, the 100+ Accelerator was launched to support the achievement of the UN SDGs and exponentially fuel the growth of startups developing critical sustainability solutions.
Date Posted: 11 Jun, 2025
The WIN Global Leadership Accelerator is now accepting applications for its transformative programme, designed for high-potential mid-level newsroom managers (journalists and editors) from emerging, transitional, and fragile states around the world.
Date Posted: 11 Jun, 2025
The 4ther Firm is proud to announce the launch of “The Funding Formula”—a FREE virtual training series designed to help changemakers, social entrepreneurs, and purpose-driven organizations across Africa access the funding they need to thrive.
Date Posted: 11 Jun, 2025
The Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University (South Africa) and the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD) (Senegal), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, invite applications for the African STARS Fellowship; a fully funded opportunity to pursue an MSc in Bioinformatics of Infectious Diseases and Pathogen Genomics at Stellenbosch University, South Africa.
Date Posted: 11 Jun, 2025
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural African Women in Data Science Fellowship.
Date Posted: 11 Jun, 2025
UCL Master of Public Health (MPH) is offering two scholarships annually which will support applicants who have demonstrated financial need, who have lived experience of inequality, and who show great promise for population health impact
Date Posted: 10 Jun, 2025
The MBA Impact scholarship recognises and rewards candidates who have demonstrated the ability to initiate and pursue impact in different settings.
Date Posted: 10 Jun, 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.