could you please help me to get a fully funded PhD scholarship in any Europe, Asia, Middle east or Canada please?

Answer:

Fully Funded PhD Scholarships You Can Target

Europe

• Germany – DAAD Scholarships: Cover tuition, monthly living allowance, insurance, and travel. Open to international students in Social Sciences.
• Marie Curie Doctoral Networks: You get a salaried PhD position while doing research in a consortium of European universities.
• Nordic & Western Europe (Sweden, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark): PhD positions are often fully salaried jobs, not just scholarships. You apply directly to advertised positions.

Asia

• Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme: Provides a stipend and travel allowance for 3 years of PhD study in any field, including Sociology.
• Japan – MEXT Scholarships: Fully funded, covering tuition, stipend, and airfare. You need a clear research proposal and usually a supervisor.
• China – CSC Scholarships: Covers tuition, housing, medical insurance, and stipend for international PhD students.

Middle East

• Qatar – Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU): Tuition waiver and stipend for graduate students, including Social Sciences.
• Qatar University: Offers fully funded graduate scholarships each year.
• Saudi Arabia – King Abdulaziz University: Covers tuition, housing, living stipend, and medical insurance.

Canada

• Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships: CAD \$50,000 per year for three years. You need a Canadian university to nominate you.
• University of British Columbia – Four Year Fellowship (4YF): Covers full tuition plus a living stipend for PhD students.
• Other Canadian Universities: Many provide internal PhD funding packages that include tuition waivers and research assistant salaries.

What Your CGPA Means

With 3.38/4.0, you meet the eligibility for most programs. Highly competitive scholarships (like Vanier or Marie Curie) also look at research output, leadership, and your proposal—not just GPA.

Key Documents to Prepare

1. CV highlighting your MA thesis, research skills, and any publications.
2. 2–3 page research proposal (clear topic, gap, methods, expected impact).
3. Statement of purpose (why you want the PhD, career goals, why abroad).
4. Recommendation letters (2–3 from professors or supervisors).
5. Writing sample (MA thesis chapter or article).
6. Proof of English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL) if required.

Action Plan (Next 3 Months)

• Step 1: Finalize your research idea in Sociology (topics like migration, livelihoods, conflict studies, development, or social policy).
• Step 2: Prepare CV + proposal.
• Step 3: Shortlist 10 universities in Germany, Canada, Asia, or the Middle East.
• Step 4: Email professors whose work matches your topic (attach CV + short proposal).
• Step 5: Apply to open calls (DAAD, HKPFS, CSC, Vanier, MEXT, HBKU).
• Step 6: Keep track of deadlines (many open in late summer and fall each year).

Sample Email to a Professor

Subject: Prospective PhD student (Sociology) – interest in your research on [topic]

Dear Professor [Name],
My name is Shishay Gebremeskel from Ethiopia. I hold an MA in Sociology (CGPA 3.38) from Mekelle University, completed in 2020. I am very interested in pursuing a PhD in Sociology under your supervision.

My proposed research is on [insert 3–4 sentences about your topic]. I believe this aligns closely with your work on [specific area].

I would be grateful if you could let me know if you are open to new PhD students and whether there may be scholarship or funded PhD opportunities I could apply to. I have attached my CV and a short research outline for your consideration.

Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Shishay Gebremeskel

✅ With this strategy, you can realistically secure a fully funded PhD in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, or Canada.

Would you like me to draft a strong 2-page PhD research proposal outline in Sociology (general, which you can adapt) to strengthen your applications?