Ethiopian students seeking fully funded scholarships for 2024 without the requirement of IELTS have several options available. Here are some notable scholarships:
1. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
- Eligibility: Open to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds in Africa, including Ethiopia.
- Coverage: Full tuition, accommodation, and living expenses at partner universities in Africa and the U.S.
- Application Process: Varies by partner university; students can often submit an English proficiency certificate from their previous school instead of IELTS.
2. DAAD Scholarships (German Academic Exchange Service)
- Eligibility: Open to international students from developing countries, including Ethiopia, for various degree programs.
- Coverage: Full funding for living expenses, travel costs, health insurance, and tuition fees.
- Application Process: Many German universities do not require IELTS; an English proficiency certificate from previous education may suffice.
3. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees
- Eligibility: Open to international students, including Ethiopians, applying for master’s programs.
- Coverage: Scholarships cover tuition fees, travel, installation, and subsistence costs.
- Application Process: Universities may accept an English proficiency letter instead of IELTS.
4. Turkey Burslari Scholarships
- Eligibility: Open to international students, including Ethiopians, for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs.
- Coverage: Full tuition, accommodation, and monthly stipend.
- Application Process: No IELTS requirement; students can provide proof of English proficiency from their previous institution.
5. Japan MEXT Scholarships
- Eligibility: Open to international students for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs.
- Coverage: Fully funded, covering all costs.
- Application Process: No application fee and no IELTS requirement.
6. Stipendium Hungary Government Scholarships
- Eligibility: Open to international students for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs.
- Coverage: Fully funded scholarships with no application fee and no IELTS requirement.
- Application Process: English proficiency can be demonstrated through prior education.
7. Norwegian Government Scholarships
- Eligibility: Various institutions in Norway offer tuition-free education to international students, including Ethiopians.
- Coverage: While tuition is free, scholarships may cover living expenses.
- Application Process: Many universities in Norway do not require IELTS; students can submit an English proficiency certificate.
Application Tips
- Research: Carefully check each scholarship’s eligibility criteria and application process.
- Documentation: Prepare necessary documents, including academic transcripts and letters of recommendation.
- English Proficiency: Obtain an English proficiency certificate from your previous institution to replace the IELTS requirement.
These scholarships provide valuable opportunities for Ethiopian students to pursue higher education abroad without the need for IELTS.
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