When it comes to studying abroad and in a different country, it can be a taxing moment when it comes down to researching what available scholarships there are to pursue. From government grants, to university entrance scholarships that are handed out upon sending in the submission admissions application.
We will break down what scholarships and fellowships are available in each country, along with the title of those scholarships. This way it can be much easier during a student’s research when they decide to look up the full details of that scholarship to see if they are an eligible match.
Along with scholarships, we will place any internships or work-study programs that may be readily available for international students.
Below is a list of scholarships available to both domestic citizens of Burundi and international students interested in studying in the country.
Scholarships in Burundi:
- Lincoln Might Scholarship
- Burundi (Chevening Scholarship)
- Faculty of Science Postgraduate Elite Scholarships for Africans at University of Strathclyde in United Kingdom
- ARES Grant for Master and Training Courses for Developing Countries in Belgium
- LSHTM Jeroen Ensink Memorial Fund funding for MSc Program in United Kingdom
- IBRO African Regional Committee Research Bursaries for African Researchers
- DAAD In-Country/In-Region Master Award at University of the Western Cape in South Africa
- UCLA Law – Sonke Health & Human Rights Fellowship for African Legal Professionals
- Ferguson MSc Scholarships for Africa and South America at Aston University in United Kingdom
- WISE – Futures PhD Scholarship Opportunities at NM-AIST in Tanzania
- African Real Estate Society (AfRES) MSc Scholarships at Henley Busi
- 120 Fully Funded Mastercard Scholarships for Sub-Saharan Africans at Sciences in France
- ness School in UK
- UWC School of Public Health Postdoctoral Fellowships for Sub-Saharan Africans in South Africa
Student Visa
Yes, international students will need to acquire a student visa before arriving in Burundi. As standard procedure it is easier on the student to acquire a student visa before arriving so there is no problems with crossing the border into the country. At times, it can be difficult for student upon arrival if they do not have all of their paperwork stating which university they are attending in Burundi, or what they intend to study. Along with not having a student visa to all the student to stay the full academic term.
Learn the Local Language
This is one of the bigger points for any country. Each country releases a huge amount of ‘language scholarships’ that is dedicated to the students who are currently learning the local language and who intend to pursue a higher education in the cultural history of Burundi.
Each country will have a language proficiency exam to place ethe student in classes where they are familiar with the language. This is a regular occurrence to ensure that the student does not immediately fall behind in their coursework because simply they do not understand the language.
Most universities will place international students into free language programs so the students can begin basic level exercises to help them to learn the local or official language of the country.
