Category: Scholarship

Botswana Study Abroad Scholarships   Diamond in the Rough Botswana is closely associated with the diamond industry and an ongoing struggle to fight AIDS. Located in the southern region of Africa, the country is bounded by Zimbabwe, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia. The history of diamond trade in this part of Africa has been roiled with controversy, and all indications are that improper practices continue to exploit natives. In addition to academic studies centered on the country’s socio-political fabric, students frequent Botswana study abroad programs to further environmental and ecological studies, as…

Benin Study Abroad Scholarships   Study in Benin – Healthcare, Anthropology, Language Studies Benin in Western Africa may be small and relatively unknown, but there are certainly students and scholars who choose to conduct studies and research there. Benin is poor, like many Sub-Saharan countries. There are healthcare shortages and crises—HIV/AIDS and malaria are a constant problem—as well as a poor educational system. Benin is a former French colony that gained independence in 1960, followed by a tumultuous period of political coups and instability. It now operates under a representative…

Scholarships For Study In Belize   Study Sustainable Development in the Caribbean Belize — bordered by Mexico, Guatemala, and the Caribbean Sea — is a permier Caribbean destinations, especially for its beaches and Mayan ruins. Located on the northeastern coast of Central America, it is the only country in the region where English is the official language, although Kriol and Spanish are commonly spoken. The country boasts a remarkable diversity of culture, history and natural resources. Students engaged in studies in Belize may pursue sustainable development, general studies, economic development and tourism,…

Belarus Education Scholarships   Get Paid to Study Overseas Since gaining its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, Belarus has suffered separation anxiety. It apparently liked being told what to do by an authoritarian overseer, and is on course for a political reunion with Russia. Old habits die hard, and while close neighbors, such as Lithuania, Poland and Latvia, have earned accolades for their fresh-faced policies and economic democratization, Belarus is criticized for its persistent Soviet-like ways.  This Communist Bloc attitude may turn some students away, but perhaps it…

Scholarships In Bangladesh   Brush Up on Your Bangla Bangladesh is a low-lying Southeast Asian country bordering India and Burma and the Bay of Bengal. Students headed to Bangladesh are typically studying in culture and language. Economically, the country remains relatively poor, with the garment industry and rice production heading its main economic sectors. It has long suffered from inefficient governance, infrastructure and corruption, but many forecasts suggest the country is an emerging factor in the global marketplace. Bangladeshis regularly battle monsoons and floods and scratch out a meager existence,…