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Most Featured Scholarships — Media
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| Degree level | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 8 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Ph.D. | 1 |
Scholarship Recipients and Featured Scholarships — Bachelor’s
| Recipients per nationality | Nationalities / reported countries of origin |
|---|---|
| 2 | Indonesia |
| 1 | Afghanistan, Bulgaria, Singapore, Thailand, Türkiye, Vietnam |
| Scholarship | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) | 3 |
| Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship | 2 |
| Chinese Government Scholarship | 1 |
| Department of Media and Communication scholarship | 1 |
| Government of Kazakhstan Scholarship | 1 |
| Recipient | Scholarship | Institution and destination | Funded degree/program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trang Anh Siriphattrasophon (From 2021) — Thailand, Vietnam | Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship | University of Melbourne; Australia | Bachelor’s |
| Tsetska Plamenova Pashovska (Hana) (scholarship from 2023) — Bulgaria | Global Korea Scholarship | Sungkyunkwan University; Korea; South Korea | Bachelor’s in Media and Communication / Journalism bachelor’s, third year; GKS 2023 |
| Nicole — Indonesia | Chinese Government Scholarship | Fudan University; China | Bachelor’s in Journalism |
| Pelinsu Yıldırım (from 2024) — Türkiye | Global Korea Scholarship | Pukyong National University, Daeyeon Campus; Korea; South Korea | Bachelor’s in Media and Communication, Pukyong Daeyeon; first-year Global/Multidisciplinary Studies, GKS2024 |
| Nasratullah Taban (2017–2021) — Afghanistan | Government of Kazakhstan Scholarship | Al-Farabi Kazakh National University; Kazakhstan | Bachelor’s in Journalism |
| Sonit HongTholly | Department of Media and Communication scholarship | Royal University of Phnom Penh; Cambodia | Bachelor’s in Media Management |
| Enya — Singapore | Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship | University of Melbourne; Australia | Bachelor’s in Arts, double major in Media & Communications and Politics & International Studies |
Funding Reported by Recipients — Bachelor’s
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/funding source | Reported support |
|---|---|---|
| Trang Anh Siriphattrasophon Bachelor’s | Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship | Received an entry award of approximately AUD 10,000 for IB score 43, and a later award of approximately AUD 10,000 for continued academic excellence. |
| Tsetska Plamenova Pashovska (Hana) Bachelor’s in Media and Communication / Journalism bachelor’s, third year; GKS 2023 | Global Korea Scholarship | Language training, bachelor’s tuition, a flight ticket and monthly support; reported approximately KRW 900,000 per month on arrival during the language-training phase. |
| Nicole Bachelor’s in Journalism | Chinese Government Scholarship | Full tuition fees and monthly living stipend |
| Pelinsu Yıldırım Bachelor’s in Media and Communication, Pukyong Daeyeon; first-year Global/Multidisciplinary Studies, GKS2024 | Global Korea Scholarship | Global Korea Scholarship — Tuition, approximately USD 900 in monthly living support and airfare |
| Nasratullah Taban Bachelor’s in Journalism | Government of Kazakhstan Scholarship | feel incredibly fortunate to have received two prestigious scholarships that were instrumental in the academic journey. |
| Enya Bachelor’s in Arts, double major in Media & Communications and Politics & International Studies | Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship | One-time AUD 15,000 tuition remission. |
| Afra Rafilah Khansa Bachelor’s in Media Communication | Global Korea Scholarship | Tuition, monthly living allowance, round-trip flights, one intensive Korean-language year. |
Examples of Featured Recipients’ Application Backgrounds — Bachelor’s
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/application route | Reported background |
|---|---|---|
| Trang Anh Siriphattrasophon Bachelor’s | Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship | IB final score 43/45; co-founded mental-health campaigns and volunteered in hospitals and support services.; Canadian International School, Singapore; final IB result 43/45, mental-health initiatives and hospital/helpline volunteering. |
| Tsetska Plamenova Pashovska (Hana) Bachelor’s in Media and Communication / Journalism bachelor’s, third year; GKS 2023 | Global Korea Scholarship | High-school GPA of 4.5/4.5; online academies and projects, and Korea-related writing for Korean and European websites from age 14. |
| Nicole Bachelor’s in Journalism | Chinese Government Scholarship | Trilingual high school graduate |
| Pelinsu Yıldırım Bachelor’s in Media and Communication, Pukyong Daeyeon; first-year Global/Multidisciplinary Studies, GKS2024 | Global Korea Scholarship | KOCIS Honorary Reporter/K-Influencer 2023; youth exchange Italy and volunteer conference |
| Enya Bachelor’s in Arts, double major in Media & Communications and Politics & International Studies | Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship | Trinity College Foundation Studies before admission to the University of Melbourne . |
| Afra Rafilah Khansa Bachelor’s in Media Communication | Global Korea Scholarship | Husnul Khotimah Islamic Boarding School; media/journalism division, bulletins/wall magazines; competitions and freelance writing. |
How Recipients Met Language Requirements — Bachelor’s
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 3/8 | IELTS 6.5 (Tsetska Plamenova Pashovska (Hana)); IELTS 7.5 (Pelinsu Yıldırım); IELTS 8.0 (Trang Anh Siriphattrasophon) |
| TOPIK | 2/8 | TOPIK Level 3 (Tsetska Plamenova Pashovska (Hana)); TOPIK Level 5 (Pelinsu Yıldırım) |
| Accepted Chinese-language proficiency | 1/8 | Accepted Proficiency, Score Not Reported (Nicole) |
| Language tests optional or not required | 1/8 | IELTS / TOPIK optional or not required (Tsetska Plamenova Pashovska (Hana)) |
Standardized Tests Reported by Featured Recipients — Bachelor’s
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan Scholarship Mathematics Examination | 1/8 | Passed (Nasratullah Taban) |
What Recipients Pursued After Their Scholarship-Funded Studies — Bachelor’s
| Recipient | Scholarship-funded degree/program | Reported later outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Trang Anh Siriphattrasophon | Bachelor’s | Began Psychology Honours at Monash University after completing the Bachelor of Arts at the University of Melbourne . |
| Nasratullah Taban | Bachelor’s in Journalism | After completing the bachelor’s, pursued a Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship-supported master’s in Media Studies at Mary Immaculate College University of Limerick , in 2022–2023. |
| Sonit HongTholly | Bachelor’s in Media Management | Worked in journalism, photography, video production, copywriting and social-behaviour-change campaigns during the four years after graduation. |
Scholarship Recipients and Featured Scholarships — Master’s
| Recipients per nationality | Nationalities / reported countries of origin |
|---|---|
| 2 | Indonesia, Mexico, Pakistan, Vietnam |
| 1 | Afghanistan, Algeria, Brazil, Cape Verde, Ecuador, India, Kenya, Morocco |
| Scholarship | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) | 5 |
| Chevening Scholarships | 3 |
| Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) | 2 |
| Amsterdam Merit Scholarship | 1 |
| Chinese Government Scholarship | 1 |
| DW Akademie / DAAD scholarship | 1 |
| Excellence Eiffel Scholarship | 1 |
| Fulbright Foreign Student Program | 1 |
| Stipendium Hungaricum | 1 |
| Recipient | Scholarship | Institution and destination | Funded degree/program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Claudia Furtado (2024–2025 scholarship academic year) — Brazil, Cape Verde | Chevening Scholarship | Lancaster University; United Kingdom | Master’s in Media and Cultural Studies |
| Yousra Feriel Drioua — Algeria | Global Korea Scholarship | Kangwon National University; Korea; South Korea | Master’s in Media Communication and Journalism |
| Trung Nguyen (fall 2024–expected May 2026) — Vietnam | Fulbright Foreign Student Program | Ohio University,Scripps College of Communication; United States | Master’s in Media Arts and Studies,fall2024–expectedMay2026 |
| Sparsh Bafna (2022–2025) — India | France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship | ESCP Business School; France; Germany; Spain | Master’s in Management, specializing in Go-to-Market Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Social Media Marketing |
| Nasratullah Taban — Afghanistan | Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship | Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick; Ireland | Master’s in Media Studies |
| Minahil Mustafa — Pakistan | Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship | Eötvös Loránd University; Hungary | Master’s in Journalism and Business Communication |
| Belén Estrella Fiallo — Ecuador | Amsterdam Merit Scholarship | University of Amsterdam (joint program with Aarhus University); Netherlands | Master’s in Journalism, Media and Globalization, specialization Media and Politics |
| Oumaima Latrech (2022 scholarship) — Morocco | Global Korea Scholarship | Ewha Womans University; Korea; South Korea | Master’s in Media and Communication master’s |
| Luisa Tiara Purnomo (2024 scholarship) — Indonesia | Global Korea Scholarship | Dongseo University; South Korea | Master’s in Film Production |
| Laura Uribe Cruz (2024 scholarship) — Mexico | Chevening Scholarship | University of Westminster; United Kingdom | Master’s in Film, Television and Moving Image |
| Elizabeth Biwott — Kenya | Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship | Griffith College; Ireland | Master’s in Journalism and Digital Communication |
| Calvin Rock | DW Akademie / DAAD scholarship | DW Akademie,Bonn,with Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg infrastructure/resources; Germany | Master’s in International Media Studies |
| Tran Kieu Anh Ly — Vietnam | Global Korea Scholarship | Chung-Ang University; Korea; South Korea | Master’s in Media Communication master’s |
Funding Reported by Recipients — Master’s
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/funding source | Reported support |
|---|---|---|
| Ana Claudia Furtado Master’s in Media and Cultural Studies | Chevening Scholarship | Full tuition and monthly living stipend |
| Yousra Feriel Drioua Master’s in Media Communication and Journalism | Global Korea Scholarship | Reported a base monthly allowance of approximately KRW 1,000,000, round-trip airfare and health insurance. |
| Trung Nguyen Master’s in Media Arts and Studies,fall2024–expectedMay2026 | Fulbright Foreign Student Program | Full tuition and fees, a monthly stipend, health insurance and a return international flight. The university temporarily advanced part of the stipend during a funding interruption; it was repaid after funding resumed. |
| Sparsh Bafna Master’s in Management, specializing in Go-to-Market Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Social Media Marketing | France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship | France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Received €1,181 monthly for 24 months, flights and additional housing support; the award did not include a tuition waiver. |
| Nasratullah Taban Master’s in Media Studies | Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship | This scholarship provided full tuition coverage along with a living stipend, helping the recipient concentrate entirely on the education. |
| Minahil Mustafa Master’s in Journalism and Business Communication | Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship | Scholarship stipend supplemented by part-time design work and internships |
| Belén Estrella Fiallo Master’s in Journalism, Media and Globalization, specialization Media and Politics | Amsterdam Merit Scholarship | Amsterdam Merit Scholarship — €8,000 tuition for Amsterdam year only; remainder financed partly by student loan |
| Oumaima Latrech Master’s in Media and Communication master’s | Global Korea Scholarship | Approximately KRW 1 million monthly at the recipient’s time, return airfare and health insurance. |
| Luisa Tiara Purnomo Master’s in Film Production | Global Korea Scholarship | Reports tuition and living-expense coverage |
| Laura Uribe Cruz Master’s in Film, Television and Moving Image | Chevening Scholarship | Tuition, monthly stipend, travel and visa processing |
| Iqra Tariq Master’s in Journalism and Communication | Chinese Government Scholarship | Tuition on-campus accommodation insurance RMB3000/month |
| Elizabeth Biwott Master’s in Journalism and Digital Communication | Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship | received the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) to study at Griffith College, Dublin. This prestigious award fully covers tuition and provides a €10,000 stipend for living expenses for one academic year. |
| Calvin Rock Master’s in International Media Studies | DW Akademie / DAAD scholarship | Two-year tuition EUR6,000; EUR992monthly; travel to/fromGermany, medical insurance second year and research funding |
| Tran Kieu Anh Ly Master’s in Media Communication master’s | Global Korea Scholarship | Full tuition, a reported monthly living allowance of approximately KRW 1,000,000–1,300,000, round-trip airfare, health insurance and Korean-language training if required. |
| Fathani Rakhmah Master’s in Mass Communication, Advertising & PR | Global Korea Scholarship | GKS Scholarship covers airfare, tuition fees, visa, and a monthly allowance of around KRW 1.180.000 per month during the Korean language program and around KRW 1.300.000 per month during the master’s degree program (more details can be checked on GKS Guidelines). |
Examples of Featured Recipients’ Application Backgrounds — Master’s
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/application route | Reported background |
|---|---|---|
| Ana Claudia Furtado Master’s in Media and Cultural Studies | Chevening Scholarship | Social Communication bachelor's University of Salvador; Gender/Diversity bachelor's UFBA, honors; over seven years communications experience and inclusion leadership |
| Yousra Feriel Drioua Master’s in Media Communication and Journalism | Global Korea Scholarship | A prior biology background and master’s GPA of approximately 4.0/5.0; organized Hallyu events, taught beginner Korean, participated in AIESEC, and undertook internships and volunteering. |
| Trung Nguyen Master’s in Media Arts and Studies,fall2024–expectedMay2026 | Fulbright Foreign Student Program | Advertising Communication BA at LASALLE Singapore, Second Class Honours First Division, accredited by the Open University, with a reported US GPA equivalent of 3.6/4. More than 15 years of branding and media experience, including a 2023 Fulbright anniversary project and production, writing and casting work on IELTS Face-off. |
| Sparsh Bafna Master’s in Management, specializing in Go-to-Market Strategy, Entrepreneurship and Social Media Marketing | France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship | Four years of social-impact street plays and awareness campaigns with Vikas Bharati Public School; marketing/product development internship at ACE Overseas Education Consultancy; marketing/finance internship at IIFL Securities; AMBU-HEALTH venture concept and competition awards. |
| Nasratullah Taban Master’s in Media Studies | Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship | Internships, volunteer and official work with Afghan and Kazakh media outlets |
| Minahil Mustafa Master’s in Journalism and Business Communication | Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship | Visual Communication Design bachelor, perfect GPA and thesis distinction; two years communications, fundraising and political work |
| Belén Estrella Fiallo Master’s in Journalism, Media and Globalization, specialization Media and Politics | Amsterdam Merit Scholarship | Bachelor’s average 92/100; student dance activities and photography-contest awards; began writing for Newsweek in the final undergraduate year |
| Oumaima Latrech Master’s in Media and Communication master’s | Global Korea Scholarship | Journalism and Communication bachelor’s at ISIC Morocco; English-language journalism and converted application GPA about 3.35/4.0. |
| Luisa Tiara Purnomo Master’s in Film Production | Global Korea Scholarship | Held a Media/Communication degree from Monash University with GPA 3.813/4 and had film-festival programming and production-company internship experience |
| Laura Uribe Cruz Master’s in Film, Television and Moving Image | Chevening Scholarship | Communication/Media Production bachelor UDLAP, film/narrative/marketing diplomas; editorial and HBO/Netflix/Paramount regional content work |
| Iqra Tariq Master’s in Journalism and Communication | Chinese Government Scholarship | Communication and Media Studies bachelor CGPA3.46 and radio jockey/scripts |
| Elizabeth Biwott Master’s in Journalism and Digital Communication | Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship | Bachelor’s in Communication and Public Relations at Moi University, Kenya, with second upper-class honours; professional experience in communications, media and energy policy, including business development, project coordination and public engagement. |
| Calvin Rock Master’s in International Media Studies | DW Akademie / DAAD scholarship | Linguistics,Media and Communication bachelor’s,secondclassupper described3.3equivalentGPA; three years media work before master’s; journalism/fact-checking/OSINT/environment-reporting/editing |
| Tran Kieu Anh Ly Master’s in Media Communication master’s | Global Korea Scholarship | Business Administration bachelor’s at University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, with a perfect thesis score for research on VinFast’s social-media brand; agency, fashion and social-media work and internships. |
| Fathani Rakhmah Master’s in Mass Communication, Advertising & PR | Global Korea Scholarship | graduated from Jakarta State Polytechnic majoring in Meeting, Incentives, Convention, and Exhibition also known as MICE with a cum laude GPA of 3.72 out of 4.00. |
| Pedro Almada Master’s in Data Journalism (MSc) | Chevening Scholarship | Information Manager for National Geographic project in Mexico on society–environment relationships |
How Recipients Met Language Requirements — Master’s
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 3/16 | IELTS 7.0 (Nasratullah Taban); IELTS 8.0 (Trung Nguyen); IELTS taken (Oumaima Latrech) |
| TOEFL | 3/16 | TOEFL taken (Ana Claudia Furtado, Laura Uribe Cruz, Yousra Feriel Drioua) |
| TOPIK | 2/16 | TOPIK Level 2 (Fathani Rakhmah); TOPIK Level 3 (Oumaima Latrech) |
| Duolingo English Test | 1/16 | 140; initial scholarship application (Trung Nguyen) |
| English-language test exemption | 1/16 | English-language test exemption accepted for university and scholarship applications (Elizabeth Biwott) |
| Language proficiency certificate accepted | 1/16 | Language certificates reported (Luisa Tiara Purnomo) |
| TOEIC | 1/16 | TOEIC taken (Fathani Rakhmah) |
Standardized Tests Reported by Featured Recipients — Master’s
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| GMAT | 1/16 | 590 (Sparsh Bafna) |
| HEC HAT | 1/16 | HEC HAT taken (Minahil Mustafa) |
| Standardized tests not required | 1/16 | Language test optional or not required (Luisa Tiara Purnomo) |
What Recipients Pursued After Their Scholarship-Funded Studies — Master’s
| Recipient | Scholarship-funded degree/program | Reported later outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Oumaima Latrech | Master’s in Media and Communication master’s | Graduated with honours, GPA 4.2/4.3; entered B2B marketing and later became an Overseas Marketing Manager. |
| Iqra Tariq | Master’s in Journalism and Communication | After completing the master’s at Wuhan University , became a doctoral researcher in Digital Marketing and Analytics at the University of Eastern Finland . |
| Belén Estrella Fiallo | Master’s in Journalism, Media and Globalization, specialization Media and Politics | Global Communications Manager at Danone |
Scholarship Recipients and Featured Scholarships — Ph.D.
| Recipients per nationality | Nationalities / reported countries of origin |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chile |
| Scholarship | Recipients |
|---|---|
| Fulbright-ANID Scholarship | 1 |
| P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship | 1 |
| University of Kansas Graduate Teaching Assistantship | 1 |
| Recipient | Scholarship | Institution and destination | Funded degree/program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Javiera Rossel — Chile | Fulbright-ANID Scholarship; University of Kansas Graduate Teaching Assistantship; P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship | University of Kansas; United States | Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication |
Funding Reported by Recipients — Ph.D.
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/funding source | Reported support |
|---|---|---|
| Javiera Rossel Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication | Fulbright-ANID Scholarship; University of Kansas Graduate Teaching Assistantship; P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship | Four-year doctoral award; airfare, monthly stipend, healthinsurance support and academicmaterials |
Examples of Featured Recipients’ Application Backgrounds — Ph.D.
| Recipient and funded degree/program | Scholarship/application route | Reported background |
|---|---|---|
| Javiera Rossel Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication | Fulbright-ANID Scholarship; University of Kansas Graduate Teaching Assistantship; P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship | NGOwork and activism before doctorate |
How Recipients Met Language Requirements — Ph.D.
| Evidence/test reported | Recipients / total | Examples from recipient stories |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 1/1 | TOEFL taken (Javiera Rossel) |