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
I have been offered admission to study degree in special education. Am I eligible?
Yes, you are! Feel free to apply. There is no fee associated with the application.
Will I get scholarship if I have ielts?
No, IELTS is not a factor for this scholarship
Can I apply this October?
Yes! The application is open right now (October) and the deadline is on May 31st.
I have been offered admission to study Bachelors degree in international business management. Am I eligible?
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.
I have been offered admission to study Bachelors degree in international business management. Am I eligible?
Yes, prospective students who have been offered admissions are eligible.
Can I apply for this program this November?
Yes, this scholarship opens up every year and is open all year.
If I am Ukrainian and study in the Ukrainian university. Am I eligible?
No, you won’t be eligible since you are not an international student in Ukraine.
I didn’t apply any school yet, am I eligible to apply?
Yes you are. However, to be eligible, you need to be enrolled/paid your deposit at a university by June 15th.
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.
Yes, but your funds will be sent directly to the university. Please keep that in mind.
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?
Hello, unfortunately, I and most of our team can’t read French. The only available language is English.
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.
You are welcome! I look forward to reading your application
Is computer science major student eligible to apply?
Yes, the major does not matter for our scholarship
I wish to apply in the fall of 2025. When should I come to apply?
Hello, the 2025 next application will be opened on June 30th, 2024 and will end on May 30th, 2024.
If I am not an Australian citizen but studying at an Australian university. Am I eligible?
Yes, you are eligible since you are an international student studying at Australian university.
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?
The funds will be sent to your home institution, which is UTSA
Are undocumented students eligible?
Yes
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.
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.
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!
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.
Can I apply for this scholarship now? In this month, in May 2024?
Yes, this scholarship is open all year
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?
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:)
Thanks for the clarification
You are welcome!
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 ?
If there are no deposit for the degree and you’ve accepted your offer, that will be sufficient
I am admitted in three European Universities.
Am I eligible to apply for this scholarship program?
Yes!
Hey Hyun! So pleased to write here! :)
At what time is the deadline exactly in the 31st May? And what time zone?
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.
I applied, but I didn’t received any confirmation mail. Is there?
Thank you for the feedback. We didn’t have a confirmation email, but we have implemented it now.
Will commercial flight training qualify?
If it is a degree mentioned above, then yes. If not, then no.
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.
You are welcome to apply
Hi Hyun, are there any updates on the 2024 scholarships?
Hello, I’ve posted some updates on the scholarships!
Hello Hyun. I would like to know when the admission for 2025 will be open?
Hello, it is currently open right now
Hi there, I am a first-year online student at UoPeople from Ethiopia. Am I eligible?
Thanks.
Yes
I got admission for fall 2024 for my masters programme, but due to some reasons, I deferred to winter 2025. Am I eligible?
Hello, yes, you can apply:)
Hi Hyun Lee!
When will this scholarship be open next time?
It’s currently open:)
Hello, when will the money be provided? I start in January, is it before that?
The money is provided in August – September
Full fees should be paid before April. How is it possible if you are going to directly send the money to the university?
Hello, the scholarship is not necessarily awarded at the time of admission. Recipients can be current students at their respective universities/colleges.
Can I use AI to help me write the essay? Also, is the IELTS exam required?”
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.
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?
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.
Hello Mr. Hyun Lee, how can I apply? Through the google forms?
Indeed. Application is done through the Google Form.
Is this scholarship fully-funded. I mean will it cover tuition fees, living expenses, and health insurance? what are the benefits of the scholarship.
No this scholarships is not fully-funded. It’s a one-time award of $3,000.
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.
You are very welcome. Best of luck!
Hi, I’m Iranian and I am applying to study in Germany. Am I eligible for this scholarship?
Hello, yes you are eligible provided that you get admitted by the university you applied to.
Hi, would being a study abroad student for a single fall semester internationally still count for eligibility?
No, this is for degree-seeking international students
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?
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.
Does globalscholarships offer any other scholarships for Canadian born citizens? Any for Early Childhood Education? Thank you!
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!
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?
Hello, finalists will be announced between the 15th and 30th of June.
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?
No, but there’s Study Abroad Aide’s $1,000 Study Abroad scholarship that you are eligible for
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?
That should be fine as long as you are an international student at a university when you receive the scholarship
For individuals, that don’t have passport, can they apply?
Yes, as long as you have other ways to prove your citizenship.
For those that are going to be admitted during November/December should they apply?
No, you should wait until next year.
Hello, if offered scholarship what social media responsibility one has to fulfil?
Hello, it’s just featuring on our social media pages (mainly Linkedin) and posting a quick description of your bio on our site.
Could I write more than 700 words ?
Yes you can but try to limit it to under 750 words
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?
Hello it can be either formal or informal. Any format that best conveys “how you have maximized your potential given your circumstances.”
I am going to study abroad during the Summer of 2025. Am I still eligible for this scholarship?
This scholarship doesn’t cover studying abroad
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?
No, please make one application even though you have received multiple admissions.
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?
Hello, I believe your school will allow you to do so? Yes, you are eligible.
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?
Hello, we don’t “hold” scholarships but will distribute it to the school when you are selected as winner
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?
Yes
Do I only have to fill the google form or are there any other steps
You only need to fill the google form and submit your essay in google form.
Hello, I am a prospective student, and I already have my student email for the school I applied for. Can I input that as my it in the google form, even when I have not resumed yet? Since I already have that, should I fill the space of current student, or still for a prospective student, since I know where I am going?
Yes, you can input your school email if you have that. Please fill in the space for current student.
Thank you so much. So, paraventure if I win, how do I prove my attendance, since that is what is needed from current students, and I haven’t started yet?
A letter from admissions office and/or your deposit receipt should be fine
I have an offer letter to do a Master’s at Coventry University in the UK. Can I apply for this scholarship?
Yes