Top 5 Training Scholarships for International Students
If you would like to enhance academically and professionally but don’t have the time and money to pursue full-time studies, training or short courses are good for you. In terms of improving your chances in scholarship and job applications, taking short courses allow you to upgrade your skills and boost your academic qualifications. scholars4dev.com lists the highest 5 training scholarships and free online short courses for international students such as you.
Hubert Humphrey Fellowships (USA)
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides a year of professional enrichment within us for knowledgeable professionals from designated countries throughout the planet. Fellows are selected to support their potential for leadership and their commitment to public service in either the general public or the private sector. The fellowships are full grants covering all related expenses.
Endeavor vocational training and Training Scholarships (Australia)
The Endeavour VET Scholarship provides support for international applicants to undertake VET at a Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or associate level in any field in Australia for up to 2 and a half years. VET provides occupational or work-related knowledge and skills. The courses are directly associated with a trade, occupation, or ‘vocation’ during which the applicant participates. The scholarship includes tuition fees, allowance, establishment allowance, monthly stipend, health, and travel insurance.
See also Endeavour Executive Fellowships which provides professional development opportunities of (1-4 months) for top achievers in business, industry, education, or government
Netherlands Fellowship Program for brief Courses (Netherlands)
Nuffic, through Netherlands Fellowship Programme, provides scholarships for brief courses in the Netherlands for international students from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. NFP fellowships are often used for a variety of selected courses and are offered by education institutions within the Netherlands. The institutions provide professional training at the post-secondary level in several fields of study. The courses cause a Dutch certificate or a diploma and their duration varies from a fortnight to 12 months. The NFP allowance is taken into account to be a contribution towards the value of living for the fellowship holder.
See also Talent for Governance Training Scholarships which are targeted to young civil servants in developing countries and Eastern European (non-EU) countries.
VLIR-UOS Training Scholarships (Belgium)
With the International Training Programme, VLIR-UOS funds practical training of 1 to 4 months on a development-oriented subject taught in English at Flemish universities and university colleges. VLIR-UOS provides full scholarships for the entire duration of the training including allowance, several one-time payments, accommodation, insurance, international travel, and tuition fee.
See also CUD Scholarships in Belgium which provides scholarships for international training and courses for development. The scholarships are targeted to choose developing countries.
UNESCO Fellowships Programme (Japan, China, Czech Republic, Poland, Korea, Russia)
The UNESCO Fellowship Programme aims to reinforce the human resources and capacity-building of Member States, especially developing countries. The fellowships are towards specially tailored training and/or studies in fields under UNESCO programme priorities. The fellowship covers study or research-related costs.
Scholarship Council Canada has electronic application center, fill in the form and upload your documents. Upon successful application submission, you will receive an acknowledgment and electronic payment receipt. Keep it safe as a reference and wait for the outcome. Scholarship Council Canada team will take care of your further process upon qualifying.
Official Scholarship Council Canada Website: https://apply.
