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Good day, Gloria.
Yes, scholarships for online Master’s or PhD programs do exist, though they are less common compared to on-campus scholarships. With the rise of distance learning and online education, some universities and organizations now offer funding opportunities for online students.
Are Scholarships Given for Online Programs?
- Yes, many universities have started to include online students in their scholarship programs, especially for Master’s degrees.
- Some global scholarship providers (like Commonwealth Scholarships, DAAD, and Fulbright) focus more on on-campus programs, but others, including universities themselves, offer funding for online studies.
- Private organizations, non-profits, and online learning platforms (like edX or Coursera in partnership with universities) sometimes sponsor students through partial or full tuition coverage.
Universities Offering Scholarships for Online Programs
Here are examples of universities that often consider scholarships for online Master's or PhD degrees:
- University of London (UK) – Offers distance learning programs with partial scholarships.
- University of Edinburgh (UK) – Has the Online Distance Learning Scholarships.
- University of the People (USA) – Tuition-free online programs (students pay minimal exam fees).
- Arizona State University (USA) – Offers scholarships for some of its online programs.
- University of Liverpool (UK) – Known for fully online Master’s programs with scholarships.
- Open University (UK) – Provides financial aid options for online learners.
- Walden University (USA) – Offers online Master’s and PhDs with scholarship opportunities.
Tips for Applying
- Check the university’s financial aid section for online student scholarships.
- Look for program-specific scholarships (e.g., MBA scholarships for online students).
- Some professional organizations and employers offer grants for continuing education.
Would you like me to give you a list of 10 fully funded scholarships (or tuition-free options) specifically available for online Master’s or PhD programs?
Good day.
Could you advise please whether consideration for scholarships are given for online Masters or PhD Programmes? If so, are there specific universities which one has to apply to, for this consideration?
Thank you.
Gloria