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.

Keats-Shelley Association of America are currently accepting applications for its Young Romantics Prizes 2025/2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Nov, 2025

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently accepting applications for its call for ideas to strengthen urban resilience in Petropavlovsk 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Nov, 2025

Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) is currently accepting applications for the Artists and Education Funding 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Nov, 2025

UNICEF Canada is currently accepting applications for its Youth Advocacy Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 21 Nov, 2025

Artsnb is currently accepting applications for the Equinox Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this grant and apply fir it
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2025

Institute for Law & AI (LawAI) is currently accepting applications for its Summer Research Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2025

The Refugee Youth Changemakers (RYCM) is currently accepting applications for the Global Digital Pathways Program 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2025

Imagine H2O has opened applications for its Accelerator Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2025

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University has opened applications for its Ashton Award for Student Research 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this oppourtunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2025

Applications are currently being accepted for the Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp : The sub-Saharan Africa Health Research and Innovation Fellowship Program (SAHRI Fellowship) 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2025

Nordic Agri Research (NKJ) is currently accepting applications for its Funding Opportunity for Agricultural and Food Researchers 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2025

African-German Network of Excellence in Science (AGNES) is currently accepting applications for its Intra-Africa Mobility Grants for Junior Researchers 2026. Interested applicants are encoruaged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2025

Applications are currently being accepted for the Journalismfund Europe Pascal Decroos Fund 2026. Interested applicanst are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2025

LEO Foundation is currently accepting applications for Education and Awareness Grant Programme 2026. Interetesd candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2025

Science for Nature and People Partnership (SNAPP) is currently accepting applications for its Grant Program 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 20 Nov, 2025

CatchLight is currently accepting applications for its Global Fellowship Program 2025. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to learn more about this fellowship and apply for it
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2025

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is currently accepting applications for the George Forster Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2025-2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2025

Roger Williams Park Zoo is currently accepting applications for its Danforth Conservation Grants 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2025

Salzburg Global is currently accepting applications for its Program Internship 2026. Interested applicants are enouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2025

Google Hustle Academy is currently accepting applications for its AfCFTA Digital Inclusion and Entrepreneurship Programme (ADIEP) for Young African SMEs 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 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.