Fellowship vs Scholarship to Study Abroad

    Updated on: 23 Oct 2023 6 min read


    Several organizations and governments across the world run several programs to help underprivileged and meritorious students further their education. These programs are based on particular criteria that must be met by the student to be eligible. Scholarships and fellowships are two examples of schemes that are frequently misunderstood in this regard. The majority of students are unsure about the distinction between a scholarship and a fellowship. These two expressions are sometimes misconstrued since they both imply “financial assistance” for students and researchers, or anyone with a desire to learn, discover, and investigate something new. A University, a Research Centre, an academic institution, a laboratory, the government, or a foundation establishes “scholarships” and “fellowships”. 

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    Frequently asked questions

    Is fellowship equal to scholarship?

    Scholarship is a form of financial aid given to students by the government, universities, or other organizations to help them further their education whereas fellowship is a financial aid awarded to students who wish to research further after the completion and qualification of a prescribed examination. 

    What is a 100% scholarship?

    A 100% scholarship, also named a full-ride scholarship is a financial aid that covers all college expenses including tuition fees, travel, accommodation, food, insurance premiums, and cost of living. 

    Can I have 2 fellowships?

    Yes, an individual can have 2 fellowships as applicants often submit applications for multiple fellowships.

    What are the disadvantages of fellowships?

    The major disadvantage of fellowships is that they are highly competitive. It will require a lot of hard work and commitment from an applicant.



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Reviewed by Aman Jain

Aman Jain graduated from IIT Kanpur, and currently functions as the CMO at GyanDhan. He is deeply passionate about creating equality in higher education and has directly interacted with 2 Lakh students in his 8-year-long journey.


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