✨ Should I Apply for OPEC Fund Scholarship (Graduate Scholarship Award)?
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🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
Approximately $50,000 - $100,000 total value (covers full cost of attendance)
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Duration
1 year (Standard Master's program duration)
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Deadline
April 14 (Annually - specific date may vary by a few days)
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Fields
Development-related fields (Energy, Water, Sanitation, Environment, Education, Science and Technology, Agriculture)
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Awards/Year
Between 4 and 10 awards per year
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Study Country
Multiple (Host country depends on student choice)
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Provider
OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund)
The OPEC Fund Graduate Scholarship Award supports outstanding young individuals from developing countries to pursue a Master’s degree in a development-related field at any recognized university globally, aiming to build human capital for sustainable development.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open to high-achieving students from developing countries who have secured admission to a Master's program in a development-related field.
🏛️ Host University
Any accredited university worldwide (subject to OPEC Fund approval)
🤝 Sponsor
OPEC Fund for International Development
🔬 Fields of Study
Development-related fields (Energy, Water, Sanitation, Environment, Education, Science and Technology, Agriculture)
✨ Key Benefits
Provides full tuition, monthly living stipend, housing allowance, health insurance, relocation grant, and round-trip airfare.
🎯 Target Students
International students from developing nations
🏷 Tags
Master's
Fully Funded
International Development
Energy Scarcity
Sustainable Development
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes (Full tuition fees)
Living Stipend
Yes (Monthly allowance for food and personal expenses)
Total Award
Approximately $50,000 - $100
✈️ Travel: Yes (Includes round-trip airfare from home country to host university)
🏠 Accommodation: Yes (Included as part of the monthly stipend/allowance)
💊 Health Insurance: Yes (Comprehensive medical insurance coverage)
🔄 Renewable: No
💳 App Fee: Free
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes (Full tuition fees)
🏠 Living Stipend
Yes (Monthly allowance for food and personal expenses)
🏡 Accommodation
Yes (Included as part of the monthly stipend/allowance)
✈️ Travel Allowance
Yes (Includes round-trip airfare from home country to host university)
💊 Health Insurance
Yes (Comprehensive medical insurance coverage)
🎁 Other Benefits
Relocation grant, book allowance, and potential networking with OPEC Fund professionals
📋 Renewal Conditions
Not applicable (award is for a single Master's program duration)
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Must be 23-32 years old, citizen of a developing country (non-OECD), and hold a Bachelor's degree
🎓 Academic Level
Master's Degree
📊 Minimum GPA
3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent (Upper Second Class Honors)
🗣️ English Requirement
Proficiency required (must meet host university requirements, e.g., IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+)
🎂 Age Limit
23 to 32 years old
💼 Work Experience
Preferred (Relevant professional or volunteer experience in development is an asset)
🏆 Leadership
High (Evidence of leadership potential and community service is required)
💰 Financial Need
Yes (Applicants must demonstrate why they require financial assistance)
🎯 Target Students
International students from developing nations
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
Yes (Statement of purpose of approximately 500 words)
Rec Letters
Yes (Two academic or professional recommendation letters)
Interview
Yes (Shortlisted candidates undergo a virtual interview)
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- Yes (Two academic or professional recommendation letters) Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
- Proficiency required (must meet host university requirements, e.g., IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+)
- Interview: Yes (Shortlisted candidates undergo a virtual interview)
- Min GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent (Upper Second Class Honors)
📋 Application Process
Focus your essay on how your specific degree will help solve a development challenge (like energy poverty) in your home country.
💡 Insider Tip: Ensure you have a confirmed admission letter from your host university before applying; the scholarship is for those already accepted into a program.