Most study abroad students search for scholarships to assist them to pursue their studies by paying their tuition fees and covering other expenses. Some scholarships offer partial cover and some offer full cover and provide stationery and other needs. Here are a few options to consider when applying for scholarship in Guinea Bissau.
Banting International Postdoctoral Fellowship- is a scholarship program offered for post-doctoral students. It offers partial funding to all nationals to study at any research institute around the world.
- Eligibility- This open to all students from any nation studying at any university. Students must be studying Engineering, Humanities, Health, and Sciences
- Requirements-Students must be able to provide their academic documents and relevant certificates from the bachelor's and master's level. The student must prove that they are studying towards a post-doctoral degree at an institution. The student should also be enrolled at any university.
Fulbright Scholarships- This scholarship program is open to any Ph.D. applicants from any African country. The scholarship is open for all disciplines, but candidates must be enrolled with a local university or research institute in Guinea Bissau to qualify. Scholarships cover an academic year of study.
- Eligibility-All African students are eligible for the scholarship. Prospective students must be from disadvantaged communities but demonstrating academic excellence and outstanding leadership potential.
- Application requirements: students that are applying must be enrolled for a bachelor’s degree program at any university. Prospective students must send supporting documents e.g. transcripts or high school certificates with at least 5 passes at Ordinary level and 2 Advanced level passes.
Leadership Essay Competition -This is a creative contest competition that offers Partial Funding for students who want to study in any African trade in any African country. The best essays in line with the requirements will determine the students to be chosen for the program.
- Eligibility- the scholarship is opento African citizens to study in any African country. Students must be enrolled at any university in Africa, Guinea Bissau in this instance.
- Requirements-Creativity and relevant proof of study towards any degree is a must for students applying for this scholarship. Students must be able to showcase their creativity to qualify.
KDS Undergraduate Scholarship Contest- is a contest based scholarship to be awarded o students who demonstrate the most outstanding results. Students are required to share their experiences on how they overcame hardships in their society or life. It offers up to $1500 for tuition assistance for Bachelor and Master’s degree students.
- Eligibility- any graduate and undergraduate student from any country can apply. Students should be commencing studies or registered with an institute on full-time study.
- Benefits include: $1500 is the first prize, $1000 is second prize and $500 is the third prize.
- Benefits include: US$18 000 for undergraduate study, US$28 000 for Masters and US$26 000 for doctorate and US$32 000 for post-doctoral students. A monthly stipend of US$1200, US$1600 and US$1800 for Bachelor, Masters and Doctoral students respectively will be paid out to the beneficiaries. Students will get book and literature expenses of US$1000 per year.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships-These is awarded to undergraduates who show outstanding financial needs. Applicants in Guinea or looking to study in Guinea are welcome to apply for up to $7,000 per scholarship.
- Eligibility- Students must have critical financial aid needs that can be proven. People with disabilities and female students from disadvantaged backgrounds will also be given top priority.
- Requirements. Prospective candidates must have a proven record of leadership or some form of recommendation from their home community.
