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Fully Funded vs Partial Scholarships β€” What is the Difference?

Understand the difference between fully funded and partial scholarships for migrants and refugees.

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Fully Funded Scholarships

All Countries 🌍
πŸ’° FundingTuition + living + travel + health
πŸ“… DeadlineVaries
⏱ Duration1–5 years
πŸ“ IELTSSometimes waived
βœ… EligibilityRefugees, asylum seekers, migrants, international students

βœ… Pros

β€’ Zero out-of-pocket costs
β€’ Monthly stipend for living
β€’ Travel costs covered
β€’ Health insurance included
β€’ Most life-changing option

❌ Cons

β€’ Very competitive
β€’ Long application process
β€’ Limited spots
β€’ High academic requirements
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Partial Scholarships

All Countries 🌍
πŸ’° FundingTuition waiver or stipend only
πŸ“… DeadlineVaries
⏱ Duration1–4 years
πŸ“ IELTSUsually required
βœ… EligibilityInternational students, migrants, refugees

βœ… Pros

β€’ Less competitive
β€’ More available
β€’ Good starting point
β€’ Can combine with other funding
β€’ Faster application

❌ Cons

β€’ Still need living cost funding
β€’ Partial coverage only
β€’ May need part-time work
β€’ Financial stress possible
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πŸ† Which Should You Choose?

Both options have strong benefits for migrants and refugees. Your choice should depend on your academic background, career goals, language skills and which country you want to study in. Use our free alerts to stay updated on deadlines for both.

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