Hey friends! Are you finishing one degree, promising yourself you’ll never go for an MS/PhD and then casually looking for MS/PhD scholarships abroad? I’ve been there, TWICE! Here are 5 of the best scholarships for engineers looking to pursue their MS or PhD studies around the world.

Fulbright Scholarship 🇺🇸

This scholarship is available for engineering students pursuing graduate studies in the United States. The scholarship covers tuition and living expenses, and varies based on the institution and program. It is available for students from over 160 countries and is highly competitive. Did you know that the Fulbright Scholarship program was established in 1946 by the US Congress and is considered one of the most prestigious scholarship programs in the world. So prestigious, that if you win one, you can officially refer to yourself as "Fulbrighter" and no one can tell you otherwise.

Gates Cambridge Scholarship 🇬🇧

This scholarship is available for graduate studies in engineering and natural sciences at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. The scholarship covers tuition and living expenses, and provides a grant for research expenses. It is available for students from any country outside the UK and is highly competitive. The Gates Cambridge Scholarship was established in 2000 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and has since awarded scholarships to over 2,000 students from over 100 countries. That's a lot of smart people in one place, better bring your A-game!

DAAD Scholarship 🇩🇪

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers scholarships for graduate studies in engineering and natural sciences at German universities. The scholarship covers tuition, living expenses, and health insurance. It is available for students from any country and is highly competitive. Germany, land of beer and sausages, and now PhDs! With DAAD scholarship, you can have it all.

Monbukagakusho Scholarship 🇯🇵

This scholarship is offered by the Japanese government for graduate studies in engineering and natural sciences at Japanese universities. The scholarship covers tuition, living expenses, and a round-trip airfare. It is available for students from any country and is highly competitive. Japan, where you can get a scholarship and learn about the latest technology, and also about how to make the perfect sushi. Win-win-win!

MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI) Global Seed Funds 🇺🇸

This scholarship is offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for graduate students in engineering and natural sciences to conduct research at partner institutions around the world. The scholarship covers travel and living expenses and varies based on the length of stay and location. It is available for MIT graduate students and is highly competitive. If you're good enough to get into MIT, you're good enough to go anywhere in the world. And with MISTI scholarship, the world is yours! 🌍🚀

Applying for scholarships can be a daunting task, but with the right opportunity, the rewards are well worth it. These 5 scholarships are just a small selection of the many opportunities available for engineers, so be sure to research further and find the best fit for you. Good luck on your scholarship journey! 🎓🚀 If you need any help along the way, feel free to book a coaching appointment with me!

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