Students living in low income countries are mostly limited in the field of higher education. Many of these students struggle to finance their education due to high poverty levels and end up abandoning their dreams.
There are brilliant students in these countries but they are unable to follow their dreams in advanced countries due to financial difficulties.
There are however several scholarship opportunities specifically tailored to suit students from low income countries.
Mostly, these scholarships cover tuition, accommodation, monthly stipends and many others. Students living in low income countries are advised to take advantage of these scholarships and ensure their dreams become reality.
These scholarships listed below provides financial support ranging from 25, 000 United States dollars to 200,000 USD including other benefits.
– Horatio Alger National Scholarship: $25,000, deadline March 15, 2024, open to high school juniors with a critical financial need.
– Gates Scholarship: 100% of costs not covered by financial aid and family contribution, deadline N/A, open to high school seniors from low-income households.
– Hagan Scholarship: $60,000, deadline January 15, 2024, open to U.S. citizens planning to enroll at an eligible four-year college or university.
– Ron Brown Scholarship: $40,000, deadline January 9, 2024, open to high school seniors who are Black/African American and have demonstrated financial need.
– QuestBridge College Match Scholarship: over $200,000, deadline March 22, 2024, open to high school seniors who are planning to enrol in college and come from households earning less than $65,000/year for a family of four.