Masters Scholarships for Ethiopian Students 2025

Masters scholarships for Ethiopian students represent the largest category of international scholarship opportunities. Graduate-level scholarships are more widely available than undergraduate awards, and many of the world's most prestigious scholarship programs — including Chevening (UK), DAAD (Germany), Fulbright (USA), Swedish Institute Scholarships, and Commonwealth Scholarships — target masters-level applicants from developing countries like Ethiopia. A fully funded masters scholarship typically covers tuition, a monthly living stipend, accommodation or housing allowance, health insurance, and round-trip airfare. Some programs additionally provide research travel grants, language training, conference attendance funding, and networking events. The total value of a fully funded masters scholarship can exceed USD 50,000 over a one to two-year program. When applying for masters scholarships, Ethiopian students should target programs with strong alumni networks in Ethiopia and development-related career tracks. The most competitive applicants have two or more years of professional work experience, a clear research or career agenda that connects their Ethiopian background to their proposed field of study, and strong English proficiency demonstrated through IELTS or TOEFL scores. Applications should begin 12–18 months before the program start date.

267 scholarships found

Fully Funded
UDOS
U.S. Department of State

Foreign Fulbright Program - Foreign Student Program

United States masters
Fully Funded
MF
Mastercard Foundation

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

Various (Africa, North America, Central America, Europe, Middle East) undergraduate
D(AE
DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)

DAAD Scholarship Database for Applicants from Developing Countries

Germany undergraduate
Fully Funded
MF(P
Mastercard Foundation (in partnership with University of Edinburgh)

Why a Mastercard Foundation Scholarship May Be the Best Fit for You

United Kingdom masters
Fully Funded
TMF
The MasterCard Foundation

MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program for Africans

USA undergraduate
Fully Funded
AOCU
Association of Commonwealth Universities

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

South Africa masters
Partial
UNIC
Unicaf

UNICAF Scholarships for Online Degrees at UK Universities

United Kingdom undergraduate
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