Scholarship Opportunities For Diploma Holders
Diploma holders looking to further their education or gain specialized training can apply for various scholarship programs worldwide. Here are some of the best opportunities available:
1. Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
- Award: Full tuition, living expenses, and travel costs
- Eligibility: Diploma holders from developing Commonwealth countries pursuing higher studies in the UK
- Deadline: December
2. Chevening Scholarships (UK)
- Award: Fully funded scholarships for higher studies
- Eligibility: Diploma holders with work experience seeking postgraduate education in the UK
- Deadline: November
3. DAAD Scholarships (Germany)
- Award: Full tuition, travel allowance, and a monthly stipend
- Eligibility: International diploma holders seeking advanced studies in Germany
- Deadline: Varies by program
4. Australia Awards Scholarships
- Award: Full tuition, living expenses, and travel allowance
- Eligibility: Diploma holders from eligible countries seeking further studies in Australia
- Deadline: April
5. Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Scholarships (EU)
- Award: Full tuition, travel costs, and living stipend
- Eligibility: Diploma holders seeking master’s programs in Europe
- Deadline: January
6. Fulbright Foreign Student Program (USA)
- Award: Full tuition, living expenses, and travel allowance
- Eligibility: Diploma holders from eligible countries seeking higher education in the USA
- Deadline: Varies by country
7. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
- Award: Full tuition, accommodation, and other expenses
- Eligibility: African diploma holders pursuing further studies at partner universities
- Deadline: Varies by institution
8. Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship
- Award: Full tuition, travel, and living expenses
- Eligibility: Diploma holders from developing countries pursuing development-related programs
- Deadline: April
9. University-Specific Scholarships for Diploma Holders
Many universities offer scholarships for diploma holders upgrading to a degree:
- University of Toronto International Scholar Award (Canada)
- National University of Singapore (NUS) Scholarships
- University of Melbourne Graduate Scholarships (Australia)
10. Technical and Vocational Training Scholarships
Diploma holders in technical fields can apply for specialized scholarships:
- Cisco Global Scholarships for IT & Networking
- Siemens Technical Scholarship
- Toyota Technical Education Scholarship
By researching eligibility requirements and deadlines, diploma holders can access scholarships that help them advance their careers and education.
