Best Scholarships to Study in Asia: Unleash the World

Studying overseas is a life-changing event, and to most Asian students, the cost of it may be overwhelming. Fortunately, there are various scholarships offered in different parts of the world to help talented students realize their educational aspirations. These initiatives are government-funded, university-funded, and privately-funded and offer tuition waivers, living stipends, and research allowances to outstanding applicants in Asia. Whatever country you are planning to study in, Japan, China, Korea, Singapore, or the rest of the world, these scholarships in Asia may be your access to the best institutions and international learning connections.

Asian students: Best scholarships

ADB-Japan Scholarship Program

This scholarship is sponsored by the Asian Development Bank and the Government of Japan to help post-graduate students of third-world Asian countries study economics, business, and development in Japan.

China Scholarship Council (CSC)

The CSC also has scholarship programs to allow international students, including Asians, to study in the most prestigious universities in China. It pays tuition, lodging, and a monthly stipend from undergraduate to doctoral level.

MEXT Scholarship Program, Japan

The MEXT program of the Japanese Government offers a complete scholarship to international students and pays the tuition fees, living expenses, and air fares to the international student. It also facilitates undergraduate, master’s, and PhD courses.

Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

Combined with A*STAR, NTU, NUS, and SUTD, SINGA covers PhD studies to provide international students who have high academic qualifications in the field of science and engineering.

Government Scholarships in Taiwan

It is an initiative by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan, which fully funds foreign students in their undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral studies in Taiwanese universities

Korea University Scholarships

The Korean University has numerous merit-based scholarships available to academically bright and leadership potential Asian students.

Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF)

KASF helps students of Korean descent living in the United States to obtain higher education. It focuses on academic achievement, social work, and socio-economic status.

Spectrum Scholarship Program

This scholarship is aimed at supporting Asian and minority students to obtain a degree in communication, media, or journalism-related disciplines.

Asian Pacific Fund Scholarships

Headquartered in the U.S., this fund provides different scholarship programs to Asian and Pacific Islander students who show academic performance and community service.

FAQs

1. Are these scholarships completely covered?

Yes, some of them have full tuition, travel, and living scholarships, particularly government-sponsored scholarships such as MEXT and CSC.

2. Is an undergraduate application possible?

Absolutely. Whereas the scholarships are sometimes specifically aimed at post-graduate studies, other ones, such as MEXT and Taiwan Scholarships, are provided to undergraduates as well.

3. What are the eligibility requirements?

The eligibility depends on the program, but generally requires good academic results, leadership, and nationality in a qualified Asian nation.

4. What is the level of competitiveness of these scholarships?

Very competitive – the applicants must produce good academic records, a research proposal, and a recommendation letter to enhance their likelihood.

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