Last-minute scholarships for fall 2021
Update: Last-minute scholarships for fall 2021
Getting the best education and experiences during educational journey is definitely a good thing for students but to achieve all this students also needs financial support. Hence, scholarships are very important for the students who are bright and consistent on achieving their expected results from their academics. Here we are going to get some information about the scholarships for the year 2021.
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme
Who can apply?
A British Protected Person or a refugee status holder by an eligible Commonwealth country.
A permanent resident of an eligible Commonwealth country.
An applicant is available to start his academic studies by the start of the UK academic year in September/October 2021.
Not have been to any high-income country to study or work for one year or more.
Unable to afford the study at a UK university without this scholarship.
Have provided all supporting documentation in the required format
By September 2021 you will hold a first degree of at least upper second class (2:1) standard, or a second class degree and a relevant postgraduate qualification (usually a Master’s degree).
How will you be selected?
The UK universities that are part of this program will carry their own recruitment method to choose a specified number of applicants to be given Commonwealth Shared Scholarships. These universities are required to put forward their chosen nominees to the CSC in May 2021. The final list will be made by the CSC. UK Universities will notify the candidates of their results in July 2021.
AMDAANA Scholarships for GMCA Students
Conditions to be followed:
For this scholarship, complete the applications with due care, and they must look neat and clean.
The submitted application should demonstrate due respect to the process.
Handwritten applications will not be accepted so make sure that all applications must be typed out. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Important Information :
A total of nine scholarships for each class and a total of thirty-six for the entire college vacancies for the application.
Each award is worth Rs. 30,000.
The primary criteria are – overall merit, participation in extracurricular activities, and exceptional achievements.
What documents are required?
- Proof of parental income.
- Proof of identity.
- Proof of achievements in extracurricular activities.
The last date to apply for the application is 15th April 2021.
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships
Who can apply?
A permanent resident in an eligible Commonwealth country.
An applicant holding a first degree of upper second class (2:1) standard. However, a lower qualification and sufficient relevant experience can be considered in certain cases.
Unable to afford to study the program without this scholarship.
How to apply?
First of all, you will need to submit at least one reference, directly by the referee to the online application system (referees will be sent an email request)
You need to have an offer letter to start your chosen course of study in the 2021-2022 academic year.
Also, submit full transcripts that can show all your education qualifications.
The last date to apply is 26 April 2021till 17:00 (BST).
Beijing Normal University BNU New International Student Scholarship
What includes in the scholarship?
RMB 2,000 yuan/month for Undergraduate students:
RMB 2,500 yuan/month for Master students
RMB 3,000 yuan/month forPh.D student
Who can apply
A non-Chinese applicant with good health having a friendly attitude towards China
Applicants should have an outstanding academic record.
An aspirant with a strong academic background and research and innovation ability.
Candidates should be able to start their degree program in the current year, applicants should already be allowed by BNU.
Students should not be a beneficiary of any other r funding from any government, or organization.
The deadline to apply :
March 15, 2021: For Undergraduate programs:
April 30, 2021: For Postgraduate programs:
Holland Scholarship 2021
Who can apply?
A candidate of non-EEA nationality.
If you are enrolling for a full-time bachelor’s or master’s program at one of the participating Dutch higher education institutions.
You should be meeting the specific requirements of the course of your choice.
When to apply?
The deadline for applying for this scholarship is either 1 February 2021 or 1 May 2021. You will need to check the website of the institution from time to time as they keep changing it.
Scholarship amount
A student will receive € 5,000 in the first year of your studies.
Debesh-Kamal Scholarships for Higher Education Research Abroad
Applications for this will be sent to Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Gol Park, Kolkata 700 029.
Applicants will have to enclose a bank draft for Rs. 200/- in favor of the Secretary along with their applications.
Who can apply?
A candidate with a uniformly good academic record.
The Maximum age limit is 30 years. (Exceptions can be made for short-term post-graduate or post-doctoral researchers)
Candidates in humanities and the basic sciences are preferred. Applicants in other disciplines, such as social sciences and technology will also be given consideration.
Last-minute scholarships for fall 2020
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes
The Foot Locker Scholar Athletes program is specially built for student-athletes who have shown brilliant academic aptitude and strong leadership skills in sports. This all is measured on the basis of their performance and overall behavior in their schools, and within their communities.
Eligibility:
- The applicant must be entering into the college in the fall of 2020
- He/she must be involved in high school sports or any community based sports
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
- Should not be an employee of Foot Locker, Inc. or immediate family member of Foot Locker employee.
Scholarship Amount: $20,000.
Important Dates: Now accepting applications till 5pm EST on Friday, January 3, 2020.
Official website: https://footlocker.smapply.io/prog/athletes/
Dell Scholars Program Scholarship
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation have established Dell Scholars especially to recognize and help the needy population or students in their academic journey. They help the students with from middle to low-income households who are among the first in their families to attend college. The Dell Scholar program is not only provides financial support but act as a key support to satisfy the students need to obtain the college degree.
Eligibility:
- S. citizenship
- Participating in a Dell Scholars approved college readiness program in grades 11 and 12
- Graduating from an accredited high school this academic year
- Minimum of a 2.4 GPA
- Eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant in first year of college
- Planning to enroll full-time in a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited higher education institution in the fall directly after your graduation from high school
Scholarship Amount: $ 20,000 + a laptop with 4-year warranty + all stationary, academic and emotional support.
Important Dates: January 29, 2020: Semifinalist materials due, March 6, 2020: Dell scholars announced
Official website: https://www.dellscholars.org/#
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
The GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program is specially designed for college bound students who perform exemplary leadership, drive integrity. It assists financially to such caliber students to achieve their educational goal.
Eligibility:
- Have attributes like leadership, drive integrity and citizenship at school, at the workplace, and within the community
- Demonstrate strong academic performance with minimum 3.0 grade point average/4.0 scale or equivalent
- Must be a citizen of the United States of America
- Be current high school seniors attending high school in the United States
- Must have a plan to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year
Scholarship Amount: $10,000 scholarship renewable for up to an additional three years – up to $40,000 of total per recipient.
Important Dates: The application deadline for the 2020 program is January 3, 2020.
Official website: https://www.reaganfoundation.org
Shell Incentive Fund Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Shell Oil Company is a renowned name in the oil industry. It offers $5,000 annual scholarships through the Shell Incentive Fund Scholarship program to underrepresented students pursuing an undergraduate degree in a specific technical field of study at certain colleges.
Eligibility:
- Should upload a copy of their high school transcript and standardized test scores
- Student must provide the names & email addresses for two individuals to provide recommendations on the applicant’s behalf
- Must have a plan to enroll full-time in one of the specified majors and at a specified institution.
- Be lawfully authorized to work on a full-time basis in the United States without any form of sponsorship
- Be a member of an underrepresented minority group
Scholarship Amount: Visit the official website https://www.shell.us/careers/students-and-graduates/scholarships for more details.
United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI)
USHLI is a Chicago-based national, nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt organization. It is considered to be one of the popular, most powerful, nationally and internationally recognized Latino organizations in the country.
Eligibility:
- Must be a high school senior graduating in the Spring of 2020
- Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time undergraduate students in an accredited four-year or two-year institution in the U.S. or U.S. territories
- Students must verify their enrollment status for the 2020/2021 academic school year prior to scholarship disbursement
- Non-U.S. Citizens are eligible to apply (DACA or undocumented).
- Applicants must demonstrate a verifiable need for financial support
- Consistent, active participation in public and/or community service activities
- At least one parent must be of Hispanic ancestry
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
Scholarship Amount: $1,000 each
Important Dates: Document submission last date – November 30, 2019.
Official website: https://www.ushli.org/2019/09/07/rumba-meats-ushli-partner-to-award-25000-in-scholarships/