More and more students are looking to internationalize their studies and try to study some year, or part of them, abroad. This is an opportunity that students or professionals can take advantage of anywhere in the world, usually with scholarships funded by states or companies.
The exchange programs of schools and universities to provide an experience both personal and professional in the world of education / career different than you’re used to, that is to say, the opportunity of being able to study / work in another country that is not the source; it allows you to open the mind towards other cultures, in addition to know how is the education in other countries, the research conducted in each state, or face the challenges of the job, on many occasions, in another language that is not theirs. mother tongue.
The best international scholarships 2021
Enjoy the top 10 scholarships to study, research or work abroad in 2021. Do not forget to consult the bases, requirements and dates of application. Here we go!
1. Eramus+
Perhaps the most recognized scholarship par excellence among college students. The Erasmus + programme is regulated by the European Union to promote and support education, training, youth and sport among EU member states. Each year, around 4 million people have the opportunity to follow an Erasmus + programme that offers opportunities to students, teacher, staff, training staff, internships, youth and youth leaders.
2. Santander-Ibero-américa
A program regulated by Banco Santander, S. A with the aim of granting scholarships to those who want to go to study at the Universities of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Spain, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico and Uruguay for a semester. In the course 2021 a total of 933 scholarships will be awarded in Spain with an economic amount of 3,000 euros.
3. Effor
We are talking about international competitive scholarships from the Government of Australia that are awarded in order to enable citizens of Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and America to conduct studies and research at a professional level.
4. Eiffel
It is the Excellence Scholarship Programme of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the French government. It allows foreign students to access a postgraduate or doctoral degree with all expenses covered up to 4 years, in the areas of science, engineering, economics, administration, law and political science. The scholarship even covers the expenses of the French courses that those selected may need.
5. OEA
This regular scholarship program is specialized in Master’s, doctoral or postgraduate research. These scholarships allow you to complete your studies, full – time, at any university belonging to the OAS member states. It can be studied in person, at a distance or by combination in a minimum period of 1 year and a maximum of 2 academics.
6. Chevening
The UK Government is the body responsible for offering these scholarships for international students. Its aim is to seek out outstanding researchers with leadership potential who study at postgraduate level at some UK university.
Currently, Spain does not enter the so-called Chevening-eligible country or territory, that is, it does not have an agreement with Chevening so that students from Spanish schools can apply to this exchange program.
These scholarships are very interested in graduates in economics and finance, political science and international relations, energy and sustainability or innovation and creative industries.
They cover absolutely all the expenses of an international displacement, and the duration of the studies is from 1 to 2 years.
7. Carolina Foundation
In the year of its twentieth anniversary this foundation offers a number of training and research opportunities in the basic sciences and technologies; business activity and social and political fields among other set of subjects included in the 2030 Agenda.
For the academic year 2021 the Carolina Foundation offers 822 scholarships divided between Postgraduate; Doctoral and short postdoctoral stays; mobility of professors; institutional studies and renewals of Doctoral Scholarships.
For 19 years, more than 16,500 people from all Latin American countries have been able to obtain their FC scholarship, and more than 3,400 postgraduate programs have been offered throughout Spain.
8. Holland Scholarship
This scholarship offers assistance to all those international students outside the European area who want to study a bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the Netherlands. It is funded by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science Of The Netherlands, as well as several Dutch Universities of research and Applied Sciences.
A financial compensation of 5,000 euros is received in the first year of study. Please note that it is not a full tuition scholarship.
9. Guggenheim
These scholarships are for artists, writers, professors or scientists who are in the middle of their career, residing in the United States and Canada. It is necessary to have accumulated many merits before you can apply for it. Candidates (around 4000 per year) are expected to have demonstrated exceptional ability for productive research or superior creative ability in the arts. There are several parallel selection processes, with experts evaluating each discipline. The scholarship lasts between 6 and 12 months, and calls close around September.
10. Fulbright
The Fulbright Scholarship Program awards approximately 8,000 scholarships each year. Currently, it has agreements with around 160 countries around the world. Since 1946, about 370,000 students have become “Fulbrighters”.
There are different programs for short stays, promotion of research and training of English teachers. The calls are open every year between January and February (for postgraduates) and in June (for teachers).