GlobalScholarships.com is happy to offer a $3,000 Scholarship for International Students to one (1) international student.

Global Scholarships’ mission is to make scholarships accessible and transparent, and we would like to take one step closer to our mission by offering an external scholarship for a prospective international student. There are currently very few external scholarships that are specifically for international students, and we want to make scholarships more accessible for international students by offering this annual scholarship.

GlobalScholarships.com $3,000 scholarship is for the Fall 2025 studies and is offered to any eligible prospective or current international student studying in Fall 2025. By international students, we mean students studying in a country where they are not a citizen or permanent resident. This scholarship is offered to all postsecondary degree programs, which are diploma, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D, as well as professional programs like law and medicine.

The application will close on May 31st, 2025, 5 finalists will be notified on June 15 – 30th, and the winner will be announced the winner will be announced on July 15th – 25th. Scholarships will be paid directly to the winner’s institution in the winner’s name.

This is our second year for our annual scholarship. In 2024, we’ve given out three $1,000 scholarships. You can see our previous winners in our previous winners category!

Scholarship Details

  • Name: GlobalScholarships.com $3,000 Scholarship
  • Eligibility: International students planning to pursue their studies outside their home country.
  • Scholarship Value: $3,000
  • Application Deadline: May 31st, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

You must meet ALL of the following to be eligible:

  • You must be an international student, that is, you cannot be a citizen or a permanent resident of a country that you will be studying in Fall 2025.
  • You must be a current or a prospective student who will be enrolled in a postsecondary degree program (Diploma, Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D., as well as professional programs like law and medicine) in Fall 2025.

What we look for in a candidate

We are looking to give this scholarship to a student who has best maximized their potential given their circumstances and will continue to maximize their potential in the future. By “maximizing their potential given their circumstances,” a student who comes from an affluent family and has maximized their potential in one way or another is just as qualified for this scholarship as a student from an impoverished family who also has done the same. We take more of a holistic approach in giving this scholarship, with a combination of merit, writing skills, and the essay describing what we look for in a candidate. We take financial needs into consideration only in the light of “maximizing their potential given their circumstances.”

Application Materials

  • A short Google form
  • 500 – 700 word essay on “Describe your educational journey emphasizing how you have maximized your potential given your circumstances. In addition, please tell us how you plan to continue to do so after your degree.” – Submitted in PDF file in the Google Form

Selection Process

We will notify the 3-5 finalists on June 15th – 30th. The finalists will be asked to provide

  • A copy of their passport with their passport number covered
  • An acceptance letter from a prospective student or proof of attendance from current students
  • A written agreement to fulfill social media responsibilities if selected as a winner

Finalists have 10 days to submit those materials from the date that we’ve notified. After we have received those materials, we may ask the finalists to go on a short Zoom interview call. The winner will be announced on July 15th – 25th.

If Selected as Winner:

The winner must agree to be featured on our “Past Winners” Page, with their picture, their name, their institution, and a short bio. Also, they must agree for us to feature them on our social media channels.

FAQs about this Scholarship

1. Are online degree programs eligible?

Yes, as long as the online degree programs are from a legitimate institution of higher education.

2. I am a student from this particular country. Am I eligible?

Yes, students from all citizenships are eligible as long as they meet the eligibility criteria.

3. I would like to receive payments directly. Is this possible?

No, we send payments directly to the institution that you will be attending in Fall 2025 in the recipient’s name. We do not make payments directly to the winner.

4. I have already started studying for my degree. Am I still eligible?

Yes, current students are eligible as long as you will be a current student in Fall 2025.

5. I will be studying in a non-English medium. Am I still eligible?

Yes, students studying in languages other than English are still eligible.

About the Author: Hyun Lee

Hi! I am Hyun, and I am the founder at Global Scholarships. I've received a full-tuition scholarship at Birmingham-Southern College and a $1,000 Burger King Scholarship for my undergraduate degree and was offered a fully funded scholarship consisting of tuition, living stipend, and health insurance for computer science Ph.D. program at North Carolina State University. You can read more about my scholarship journey here. If you are interested, you can follow me on Linkedin where I regularly write about scholarships. I also provide consulting services as well, and you can check the consulting services page for more information.

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115 Comments

  1. Anonymous October 20, 2023 12:36 am - Reply

    I have been offered admission to study degree in special education. Am I eligible?

    • Hyun Lee October 20, 2023 10:09 pm - Reply

      Yes, you are! Feel free to apply. There is no fee associated with the application.

      • Anonymous October 5, 2024 10:21 pm - Reply

        Will I get scholarship if I have ielts?

        • Hyun Lee October 10, 2024 1:46 pm - Reply

          No, IELTS is not a factor for this scholarship

  2. Usman Ibrahim October 23, 2023 7:00 am - Reply

    Can I apply this October?

    • Hyun Lee October 23, 2023 11:20 am - Reply

      Yes! The application is open right now (October) and the deadline is on May 31st.

  3. Hannah Sumana November 4, 2023 5:30 pm - Reply

    I have been offered admission to study Bachelors degree in international business management. Am I eligible?

    • Hyun Lee November 7, 2023 11:55 am - Reply

      Hello yes, prospective students who have been offered admission is eligible. Prospective students do need a letter of admission before they become finalist because the scholarship funds will be directly sent to the university, rather than to the students themselves.

  4. Tayyaba Arslan November 10, 2023 9:07 pm - Reply

    I have been offered admission to study Bachelors degree in international business management. Am I eligible?

    • Hyun Lee November 13, 2023 1:08 pm - Reply

      Yes, prospective students who have been offered admissions are eligible.

  5. Jarvis November 19, 2023 1:12 am - Reply

    Can I apply for this program this November?

    • Hyun Lee February 3, 2024 10:41 am - Reply

      Yes, this scholarship opens up every year and is open all year.

  6. Valeriia November 28, 2023 12:01 am - Reply

    If I am Ukrainian and study in the Ukrainian university. Am I eligible?

    • Hyun Lee February 11, 2024 4:47 pm - Reply

      No, you won’t be eligible since you are not an international student in Ukraine.

  7. Adamu salha December 24, 2023 2:25 pm - Reply

    I didn’t apply any school yet, am I eligible to apply?

    • Hyun Lee February 11, 2024 4:49 pm - Reply

      Yes you are. However, to be eligible, you need to be enrolled/paid your deposit at a university by June 15th.

  8. Zainab Mansaray January 21, 2024 4:55 pm - Reply

    Hi. I have been given an offer to study in the US since last year but I defered my studies in this year because of financial constraints. Am I eligible.

    • Hyun Lee February 11, 2024 4:50 pm - Reply

      Yes, but your funds will be sent directly to the university. Please keep that in mind.

  9. Philippe Wilfried February 14, 2024 7:25 pm - Reply

    Hello Hyun Lee, thank you for that opportunity. My learning language is French. Can I describe my educational journey (500 – 700 words in pdf form) in French? or is only available in English?

    • Hyun Lee February 16, 2024 4:12 pm - Reply

      Hello, unfortunately, I and most of our team can’t read French. The only available language is English.

  10. Anonymous February 28, 2024 8:27 am - Reply

    Hey I am currently pursuing masters in Public Health. I have already submitted the form for scholarship.
    Thank You so much for giving this opportunity.

    • Hyun Lee February 28, 2024 12:01 pm - Reply

      You are welcome! I look forward to reading your application

  11. Anonymous February 29, 2024 2:19 am - Reply

    Is computer science major student eligible to apply?

    • Hyun Lee March 7, 2024 7:01 pm - Reply

      Yes, the major does not matter for our scholarship

  12. Rayna Xiong March 10, 2024 7:15 pm - Reply

    I wish to apply in the fall of 2025. When should I come to apply?

    • Hyun Lee March 10, 2024 8:30 pm - Reply

      Hello, the 2025 next application will be opened on June 30th, 2024 and will end on May 30th, 2024.

  13. Anonymous March 16, 2024 3:38 am - Reply

    If I am not an Australian citizen but studying at an Australian university. Am I eligible?

    • Hyun Lee March 16, 2024 11:26 am - Reply

      Yes, you are eligible since you are an international student studying at Australian university.

  14. Anonymous March 21, 2024 2:04 am - Reply

    Hello, I am a current student at UTSA who will be studying abroad in Italy for the Fall 2024 semester only. 1. if chosen, will funds be sent to UTSA or Italy university?

    • Hyun Lee March 29, 2024 12:44 pm - Reply

      The funds will be sent to your home institution, which is UTSA

  15. Anonymous April 22, 2024 2:10 am - Reply

    Are undocumented students eligible?

    • Hyun Lee May 5, 2024 9:55 am - Reply

      Yes

  16. Jade May 1, 2024 10:43 pm - Reply

    Are applications still open? Am i required to mention in my application anywhere what kind of family I come from? I would like to discuss my educational journey being that I have a learning disability.

    • Hyun Lee May 5, 2024 9:41 am - Reply

      Hello, the application is open all year; it’s just that this years’ application will close on May 31st and new applications for next year will open on the next day, June 1st. You are free to discuss whatever you like in your essay.

  17. Jayda May 8, 2024 10:12 am - Reply

    Hello, I am a Canadian Student and I will be participating in an international student exchange term in Australia this fall. I am still paying tuition to my host university in Canada, however, there are additional costs for field trips and lab experiences that I will be paying directly to the university in Australia. Am I eligible to apply for this scholarship? Thank you!

    • Hyun Lee May 11, 2024 7:02 pm - Reply

      No you are not eligible since you are a Canadian studying at a Canadian university. If you were international student studying in Canadian university and studying abroad to Australia, yes you would be eligible.

  18. Yashasvi May 14, 2024 2:38 am - Reply

    Can I apply for this scholarship now? In this month, in May 2024?

    • Hyun Lee May 15, 2024 1:54 pm - Reply

      Yes, this scholarship is open all year

  19. Okoro May 14, 2024 11:38 pm - Reply

    Hey Hyun! I’ve already committed to a university in USA, and have a school email. However, I don’t begin classes till fall. I know I’m not a prospective student, so is it okay to call myself a current student?

    • Hyun Lee May 15, 2024 1:47 pm - Reply

      Yep, I think you could fall into either prospective or current student. Either works, and if you want to call yourself a current student, that’s totally fine:)

      • Okoro May 16, 2024 9:37 pm - Reply

        Thanks for the clarification

        • Hyun Lee May 21, 2024 11:50 am - Reply

          You are welcome!

  20. Anonymous May 27, 2024 3:53 am - Reply

    Hello Hyun, I saw you mentioned in a comment above that “to be eligible you need to be enrolled/paid your deposit at a university by June 15th” but what if the earliest enrollment in my university is September and there is no deposit for the degree, would accepting the offer be sufficient, or what else can I do ?

    • Hyun Lee June 4, 2024 11:28 am - Reply

      If there are no deposit for the degree and you’ve accepted your offer, that will be sufficient

  21. Anonymous May 27, 2024 10:41 pm - Reply

    I am admitted in three European Universities.
    Am I eligible to apply for this scholarship program?

    • Hyun Lee June 4, 2024 11:45 am - Reply

      Yes!

  22. Carlos May 30, 2024 12:29 am - Reply

    Hey Hyun! So pleased to write here! :)

    At what time is the deadline exactly in the 31st May? And what time zone?

    • Hyun Lee June 4, 2024 11:48 am - Reply

      Hello, for the deadline, we didn’t specify so we’ve accepted applications in June 1st too so that everyone who’ve submitted on May 31st on their time zones got in.

  23. Anonymous May 30, 2024 5:44 pm - Reply

    I applied, but I didn’t received any confirmation mail. Is there?

    • Hyun Lee June 4, 2024 11:49 am - Reply

      Thank you for the feedback. We didn’t have a confirmation email, but we have implemented it now.

  24. Jillian June 1, 2024 5:06 am - Reply

    Will commercial flight training qualify?

    • Hyun Lee June 4, 2024 12:03 pm - Reply

      If it is a degree mentioned above, then yes. If not, then no.

  25. Nikieta Pretorius June 18, 2024 5:13 am - Reply

    I am a new student that will study with IIE Varsity College in South Africa. The Varsity College is linked overseas as well. I want to study legal studies then the year after for my LLB. I need help with scholarship. Can I apply.

    • Hyun Lee June 29, 2024 12:00 pm - Reply

      You are welcome to apply

  26. Anonymous June 26, 2024 6:52 pm - Reply

    Hi Hyun, are there any updates on the 2024 scholarships?

    • Hyun Lee June 29, 2024 12:36 pm - Reply

      Hello, I’ve posted some updates on the scholarships!

  27. Linda June 26, 2024 10:17 pm - Reply

    Hello Hyun. I would like to know when the admission for 2025 will be open?

    • Hyun Lee June 29, 2024 12:36 pm - Reply

      Hello, it is currently open right now

  28. Meklit July 13, 2024 2:50 am - Reply

    Hi there, I am a first-year online student at UoPeople from Ethiopia. Am I eligible?
    Thanks.

    • Hyun Lee July 16, 2024 9:02 am - Reply

      Yes

  29. Nick August 30, 2024 10:48 pm - Reply

    I got admission for fall 2024 for my masters programme, but due to some reasons, I deferred to winter 2025. Am I eligible?

    • Hyun Lee September 2, 2024 5:40 pm - Reply

      Hello, yes, you can apply:)

  30. Wasim Sajjad September 8, 2024 5:54 pm - Reply

    Hi Hyun Lee!

    When will this scholarship be open next time?

    • Hyun Lee September 9, 2024 11:17 am - Reply

      It’s currently open:)

  31. Valeria September 20, 2024 11:09 pm - Reply

    Hello, when will the money be provided? I start in January, is it before that?

    • Hyun Lee September 29, 2024 5:02 pm - Reply

      The money is provided in August – September

      • Anonymous October 28, 2024 10:39 pm - Reply

        Full fees should be paid before April. How is it possible if you are going to directly send the money to the university?

        • Hyun Lee October 31, 2024 4:12 am - Reply

          Hello, the scholarship is not necessarily awarded at the time of admission. Recipients can be current students at their respective universities/colleges.

  32. Fares October 19, 2024 12:37 am - Reply

    Can I use AI to help me write the essay? Also, is the IELTS exam required?”

    • Hyun Lee November 6, 2024 6:00 am - Reply

      Please don’t use AI, we have ways to detect AI use and that would lead to the dismissal of your application. The IELTS is not required.

  33. AB November 9, 2024 7:09 pm - Reply

    It is stated that “Amount will be transferred directly to the institution”, but what if i get admitted in a tuition free university (Germany), will i still be eligible?

    • Hyun Lee December 10, 2024 9:54 am - Reply

      Hello, yes, you would still be eligible. In such cases, the amount would be transferred to the recipient’s personal account once they are physically there in the country where they are to pursue their degree.

  34. Kourosh November 14, 2024 12:35 pm - Reply

    Hello Mr. Hyun Lee, how can I apply? Through the google forms?

    • Hyun Lee November 19, 2024 10:25 pm - Reply

      Indeed. Application is done through the Google Form.

  35. Anonymous November 17, 2024 11:36 am - Reply

    Is this scholarship fully-funded. I mean will it cover tuition fees, living expenses, and health insurance? what are the benefits of the scholarship.

    • Hyun Lee December 4, 2024 3:12 am - Reply

      No this scholarships is not fully-funded. It’s a one-time award of $3,000.

  36. Olebogeng Motlhasedi November 26, 2024 12:19 am - Reply

    Hello Mr. Lee, I have just submitted my form and would really like to thank you for making the application super simple and with little to no limitations.

    • Hyun Lee November 27, 2024 2:46 am - Reply

      You are very welcome. Best of luck!

  37. zara November 26, 2024 11:34 pm - Reply

    Hi, I’m Iranian and I am applying to study in Germany. Am I eligible for this scholarship?

    • Hyun Lee November 27, 2024 2:46 am - Reply

      Hello, yes you are eligible provided that you get admitted by the university you applied to.

  38. Elizabeth December 5, 2024 11:21 am - Reply

    Hi, would being a study abroad student for a single fall semester internationally still count for eligibility?

    • Hyun Lee December 22, 2024 2:55 pm - Reply

      No, this is for degree-seeking international students

  39. Anonymous December 13, 2024 7:17 pm - Reply

    Hi,
    I’m currently a Bachelor’s student studying Public Health in Pakistan, and my studies are still in progress here. However, I would like to continue my education in the United States.

    Could you please guide me on the procedure?
    Is it possible for me to apply for a scholarship to pursue my degree in the US?

    • Hyun Lee December 17, 2024 11:49 am - Reply

      Hello, you would be eligible for this scholarships if you are admitted to a university abroad but not before. Should you be accepted at a University in the United States, you will be eligible for this scholarship.

  40. Louise December 15, 2024 11:40 am - Reply

    Does globalscholarships offer any other scholarships for Canadian born citizens? Any for Early Childhood Education? Thank you!

    • Hyun Lee December 22, 2024 4:00 pm - Reply

      Hello, this is the only scholarship that is provided by our company. If you will be studying outside of Canada for Early Childhood Education, you are eligible for this scholarship!

  41. Areeba December 26, 2024 12:05 pm - Reply

    Hi, I have submitted the google form for this scholarship. When will I get the decision. Also, is there anything else I need to do?

    • Hyun Lee January 7, 2025 4:36 am - Reply

      Hello, finalists will be announced between the 15th and 30th of June.

  42. Anonymous December 31, 2024 2:59 am - Reply

    Hello, if I’m currently pursuing a medical degree in my home country and plan on taking a semester of it abroad, can I apply this scholarship to that institution?

  43. Anonymous February 12, 2025 11:53 pm - Reply

    I am currently studying in one of the university of USA and planning to transfer to another university in next semester. Will this affect anything? How should I apply?

    • Hyun Lee February 16, 2025 7:56 pm - Reply

      That should be fine as long as you are an international student at a university when you receive the scholarship

  44. Chris February 19, 2025 9:28 pm - Reply

    For individuals, that don’t have passport, can they apply?

    • Hyun Lee March 10, 2025 1:25 pm - Reply

      Yes, as long as you have other ways to prove your citizenship.

  45. Anonymous February 19, 2025 9:30 pm - Reply

    For those that are going to be admitted during November/December should they apply?

    • Hyun Lee March 10, 2025 1:22 pm - Reply

      No, you should wait until next year.

  46. Ram March 3, 2025 10:58 pm - Reply

    Hello, if offered scholarship what social media responsibility one has to fulfil?

    • Hyun Lee March 10, 2025 2:25 pm - Reply

      Hello, it’s just featuring on our social media pages (mainly Linkedin) and posting a quick description of your bio on our site.

  47. EXAUCE KAYEMBE LUKUSA March 9, 2025 12:50 pm - Reply

    Could I write more than 700 words ?

    • Hyun Lee March 10, 2025 2:04 pm - Reply

      Yes you can but try to limit it to under 750 words

  48. Anonymous March 28, 2025 2:56 pm - Reply

    Is the writing in the writing in this essay supposed to be formal. Is it supposed to be a personal essay, can the tone and language be informal?

    • Hyun Lee March 31, 2025 12:49 pm - Reply

      Hello it can be either formal or informal. Any format that best conveys “how you have maximized your potential given your circumstances.”

  49. Anonymous April 9, 2025 4:57 am - Reply

    I am going to study abroad during the Summer of 2025. Am I still eligible for this scholarship?

    • Hyun Lee April 21, 2025 1:25 pm - Reply

      This scholarship doesn’t cover studying abroad

  50. Fayizatu Duibizara April 9, 2025 9:11 pm - Reply

    I have multiple admissions and I am yet to make a decision on which one to go for, can I make more than one application to this scholarship?

    • Hyun Lee April 21, 2025 1:25 pm - Reply

      No, please make one application even though you have received multiple admissions.

  51. Kenyetta :) April 10, 2025 8:52 am - Reply

    Hi Hyun,

    I think the cost of 1 year of uni, after converted into USD, is a little less than the global scholarship amount. However I will be attending a grad school program for 2 years. Will I still be eligible for the scholarship? Can the funds roll over into the next school year as a scholarship credit?

    • Hyun Lee April 10, 2025 7:53 pm - Reply

      Hello, I believe your school will allow you to do so? Yes, you are eligible.

  52. Elena April 10, 2025 9:47 am - Reply

    Hello! My question is, what if I selected by your program and rewarded with scholarship, should I use it in this year or can you “hold” it for me for a couple of years until I transfer from community college to university , because university is more expensive?

    • Hyun Lee April 10, 2025 3:32 pm - Reply

      Hello, we don’t “hold” scholarships but will distribute it to the school when you are selected as winner

  53. Shaza April 11, 2025 10:02 pm - Reply

    If I’m an Egyptian student and I study dentistry in Egypt but I want to get my bachelors in UK , am I still eligible for the scholarship?

    • Hyun Lee April 21, 2025 1:30 pm - Reply

      Yes

  54. Anonymous May 3, 2025 2:55 am - Reply

    Do I only have to fill the google form or are there any other steps

    • Hyun Lee May 9, 2025 9:02 pm - Reply

      You only need to fill the google form and submit your essay in google form.

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