Best Scholarships in Bulgaria
1. Varna University of Management Scholarships
The seaside city of
Varna is home to the main campus of the Varna University of Management. This
university has three campuses in Bulgaria: in Sofia, in Varna, and in Dobrich. For
students who are inclined to take up business and management-inclined courses,
VUM is a good choice for a university since it is one of Bulgaria’s top
institutions.
There are various levels
of Bulgaria scholarships for VUM students. For those who are new to the
university and taking up a bachelor’s degree, there is a scholarship
appropriate for them. They can apply for a maximum of €1000, which will depend
on a student’s English proficiency and performance during their secondary
education years. For succeeding semesters, this will be determined by their
academic performance in the program. For master’s degree takers, a maximum of
€1000 can be provided for the whole duration of the program.
Bachelor’s degrees
with English training are worth €1500 per semester. Compare this to bachelor’s
degrees with Bulgarian training which are only €750 per semester. These are for
6-8 semesters. Master’s students can expect to pay €450 for non-business
courses while a Master’s in Business Administration degree is worth €1500 per
semester for 3 semesters.
2. American University in Bulgaria Scholarships
for International Students
The American
University of Bulgaria in Blagoevgrad is popular in Bulgaria for international
students. Almost half of AUBG’s population in the fall of 2015 are foreign
students, including Mongolians, Albanians, Russians, and Americans. These are
just among the students from almost 40 countries the university has accepted.
This makes AUBG a truly global education institution in Bulgaria.
Consequently, financial aid is also available to international
students. There are various Bulgarian scholarships students can apply for, and
some are even guaranteed. Students can choose from a 10% scholarship can be
availed for the 1st year of studies; a 10% guaranteed scholarship
for international students from Central Asia, South Asia, Eastern Europe, and
some northern African countries; a 30% scholarship for academically gifted
students; and a 20% scholarship for financially challenged students. These are
all valid for four years of study except the 1st scholarship mentioned.
Tuition is expected
to cost $12000 yearly. Housing and student fees may have an annual cost of
around $1460 and $630, respectively.
3. Boren Awards Scholarships
Only US citizens are
eligible to apply for the international scholarships of the Boren Awards.
Students who are determined to study a foreign language in a foreign country
with a study of their choosing are those expected to apply for the scholarship.
This is a study program outside the United States and the student must be
enrolled in an undergraduate program and has paid matriculation fees before
being eligible for the scholarship. Students interested in taking up studies in
Bulgaria are expected to learn Bulgarian for a minimum of 25 weeks. The main
objective of the language study program is to contribute to the federal
government of the US in terms of public service and national security.
Scholarships to be provided are highly dependent on the duration
of the study. The scholarship program favors those with longer duration (25 to
52 weeks) which amounts to around $25000. Shorter durations (12 to 24 weeks)
are provided $12500. This is to pay for the student’s tuition fees,
accommodation, roundtrip airfare, academic fees, transportation costs, and food
costs. Other fees will be shouldered by the selected students.
4. Fulbright America for Bulgaria Foundation
English Teaching Assistantship
Another scholarship
in Bulgaria open for US citizens is the Fulbright America for Bulgaria scholarship.
Secondary schools are the primary target of the Fulbright scholarship where
teaching assistants will be helping to teach English as a language of
instruction. The primary objective of this program is to improve the quality of
English instruction in Bulgarian schools.
Citizens with
permanent residency in Bulgaria are not eligible. Applicants should have a
bachelor’s degree but not a doctoral degree before being accepted into the
scholarship program. Chosen students will be eligible to receive the following:
a monthly stipend of $800, round-trip airfare of $2000, a relocation allowance
of $1000, and an independent study of Bulgarian language allowance of $500.
Accommodation shall be freely provided by the host schools.
There are various types of Bulgaria
scholarships that can be availed. Students interested in pursuing a year-long
study can avail themselves of scholarship funds ranging from $1000 to $700. On
the other hand, students pursuing a summer study in Eastern Europe can get a
$100 to $600 funding. For financially challenged students or academically
excellent students, they are eligible to get around $2500. These are contingent
on corresponding CGPAs which they must show during the application.
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