Every scholarship has its own eligibility criteria, but most assess a common set of factors — your academics, English proficiency, financial need, work experience and sometimes nationality or chosen field. Understanding these helps you target the awards where you have the best chance.
Vibedu assesses your profile against the criteria of each scholarship and tells you exactly where you stand — so you spend your time on the awards you can actually win, completely free.
Common Eligibility Factors
- Academic record (grades / GPA / percentage)
- English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or PTE)
- University admission or offer letter
- Work or research experience (for some awards)
- Nationality or country of residence
- Field of study or chosen course
- Financial need (for need-based awards)
How to Improve Your Eligibility
- Strengthen your grades and test scores
- Gain relevant work, research or volunteer experience
- Demonstrate leadership and extracurricular impact
- Choose awards that match your exact profile
Popular Scholarships to Apply For
Fully Funded
Chevening Scholarship
UK Government (FCDO)
Full Cost
- Master's
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United Kingdom - Full tuition, monthly living stipend, return airfare, visa & a...
- Deadline: November (annual)
Partial
GREAT Scholarships
British Council + UK universities
£10,000
- Postgraduate
- United Kingdom
- A £10,000 tuition-fee reduction for one year of study
- Deadline: Varies by university
Fully Funded
Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship
USIEF / US Government
Full Cost
- Master's & Research
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United States - Tuition, living stipend, return airfare and health insurance
- Deadline: May–July (annual)
Fully Funded
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
Government of Canada
C$50,000/yr
- PhD
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Canada - C$50,000 per year for up to 3 years (living + research)
- Deadline: November (via university)
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria — FAQs
Each scholarship lists its criteria. Vibedu reviews your profile against them and tells you exactly which awards you qualify for — free of charge.
Many scholarships require proof of English proficiency such as IELTS or TOEFL, though some accept alternatives. We confirm the requirement for each award.
It depends on the scholarship. Some require an offer first, others run alongside admissions. We map out the right order for you.
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