“If the window of opportunity appears, don’t pull down the shades.” If you recognize an opportunity you should grab it. There are several scholarships, fellowships, grants, and internships that might challenge you and help you to outgrow your shell and expand your potential. Further, these scholarships opportunities are provided by most prestigious universities and educational facilities. Moreover, with the progression of globalization, one is not limited to a region or a country anymore. Even these providers acknowledge the need for the global workforce, and hence provide prestigious opportunities be it scholarships or internships. These will ensure to enrich skills and compete at the global level.

Opportunity doesn’t always knock on the door. But there might be a chance that these prestigious scholarships and opportunities are for you. So take your pick!

Fully Funded 4th ACWAY Forum in Azerbaijan

Location: Baku, Azerbaijan

Application Deadline: 20 April 2019

The 4th ACWAY Forum will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, in July 2019 in partnership with Baku International Multiculturalism Center. Taking place in conjunction with the Baku International Multiculturalism Summer School, the ACWAY Forum will be an opportunity for the participants to contextualize the concepts of multiculturalism and interfaith harmony into practice. Participants of the forum will engage in skills-based training and critical dialogue around interfaith action addressing best practices, challenges, and lessons learned from a global multicultural NGO in the field.

Fully Funded Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program 2019 in USA

Location: USA

Application Deadline: 30 April 2019

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Abuja invites applications from qualified Nigerians wishing to teach Hausa or Yoruba languages and cultures to American students in U.S. universities and colleges. The Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) program is a nine-month non-degree course funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Institute of International Education. The objective of the program is to strengthen foreign language instruction at U.S. colleges, universities, and some high schools, while providing future teachers from abroad the opportunity to refine their skills, increase their English language proficiency, and expand their knowledge of U.S. society and culture. FLTA fellows must return to their home countries upon completion of their programs to teach English at the secondary or university level.

Fully Funded Undergraduate Degree at Harvard University

Location: Massachusetts, USA

Application Deadline: Varies

One of the most prestigious universities, Harvard University invites application for undergraduate degree scholarships. It is one of the eight Ivy League schools. Harvard has very generous aid/grant policy and provides fully funded undergraduate degree to a few deserving students. Harvard University is a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. It is home to highly intellectual faculty and also an innovative educational institution which redefines the curiosity, creativity, and talents. Moreover, it ranks 2nd in the 2018 edition of Best College. Similarly, according to the 2018 edition of QS World University Rankings, it ranks 3rd in the whole world. Harvard offers more than 3,700 courses in 50 undergraduate fields of study which they call concentrations.

Fully Funded Australian National University Scholarships

Location: Canberra, Australia

Application Deadline: 31 May 2019

Among most prestigious Australian universities, Australian National University welcomes applications for PhD scholarships in the field of Vision Sciences. ANU’s mission is to contribute to society through the pursuit of education. In addition, ANU has a huge variety of support services, programs, and activities to enhance your student experience. Its approach is to create n exceptional student experience. Moreover, they aim to equip their students with the knowledge and skills to succeed in their chosen career.  ANU has seven academic colleges that house a number of schools and research centers. Additionally, they empower individuals to challenge ordinary thinking in getting original ideas. The university offers fully funded scholarships for PhD.

Fully Funded Leicester Castle Business School Scholarship in the UK

Location: Leicester, UK

Application Deadline: 31 July 2019

Leicester Castle Business School has been created by De Montfort University. Additionally, under the leadership of Professor Dana Brown, the school will go beyond business as usual, offering a unique learning environment where students are encouraged to challenge convention and are given the opportunities and tools to think, create and inspire. Moreover, the Full Postgraduate Scholarships which will cover the total value of the course fee will be awarded to five outstanding students. In addition, the Award of this scholarship is through an application and selection process. Moreover, students are to have excelled academically achieving a First Class degree or equivalent undergraduate Merit/Distinction award.

International Internship at Audi

Location: Varies

Application Deadline: Ongoing

Would you like to gain international practical experience in the Audi world and expand your intercultural skills? Then immerse yourself in the international world of Audi and get to know the company outside of Germany through Audi Internship program. Experience other cultures in an international working context. With Audi, you have the chance to gain valuable experience in interesting places and develop your language skills, as well as to obtain valuable international practical experience.

Apple Product Design Internship in California

Location: USA, California

Application Deadline: Ongoing

Among the most prestigious tech giant, Apple is providing opportunities beyond scholarships ie internships to help young enthusiasts explore professional skills. Apple is currently seeking enthusiastic ME majors for an internship and/or Co-Op opportunity in Hardware and product design. Further, the intern should start work in September 2019, January 2020 and/or Summer, 2020. The interns will provide support to design, engineering, prototyping and validation activities for all hardware product lines. As a member of a multi-functional design team at the tech giant Apple, your internship in product design will help to create the next generation of the world’s finest hardware devices. You will conceive, design, and bring into production products that will re-define user experience. You will work closely with many different multi-functional teams including Industrial Design, Packaging, Safety, Hardware Engineering, EMC, and Marketing.

Nikon Small World In Motion Competition

Location: New York, USA

Application Deadline: 30 April 2019

In 2011, Nikon announced that it would begin accepting movies taken through the microscope as a new category, Small World in Motion, in the 37th annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition. This category encompasses any movie or digital time-lapse photography taken through the microscope. Further, it adds a new, distinct discipline to the competition. The movies are judged and honored as a separate category in the competition. Further, they compete for the prizes for first, second and third places. However, Small World in Motion doesn’t restrict photomicrographers of its subject matter. Besides, the Winner of Nikon Small World in Motion will receive a cash prize of $3,000. Further, Nikon also facilitates the runner ups and honors photomicrographers who produce exceptional work.

Data Science Entrepreneurship Scholarships in the Netherlands

Location: Hertogenbosch, Netherlands

Application Deadline: 18 May 2019

Scholarships are available for international students to pursue a postgraduate degree in Data Science and Entrepreneurship at JADS University. The Master’s program Data Science and Entrepreneurship synthesize the unique key strengths of Eindhoven University of Technology and Tilburg University: the technological know-how of Eindhoven with the business, legal and societal insights of Tilburg. This synergy ensures that we educate data science-driven entrepreneurs who have the capability to create, develop and market data technologies, conduct research, and present results in a clear, non-technical manner. Further, the scholarships for Master’s in Data Science and Entrepreneurship program aims to financially aid students to pursue their degree.

Fully Funded McDonald Fellowship in London

Location: London, UK

Application Deadline: 21 July 2019

Multiple sclerosis is one of the most common diseases of the central nervous system. Today more than 2,300,000 people around the world have MS. MS is a progressive disease of the central nervous system, for which there is no cure at present. Additionally, women more than men have MS with a ratio of three women to two men. That is why the fully funded fellowship is being conducted in order to find a solution to it. Moreover, the fellowship is conducted by the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation in the memory of Professor Ian McDonald. The fellowship consists of a two-year grant, around UK £30,000 per year, to cover travel and living costs, and an additional contribution of UK £2,000 per year to the host institution.