Bachelor scholarships fund undergraduate degrees abroad — typically 3 to 4 year programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts, Science, Engineering, Business, or other first-degree qualifications. They are open to high school graduates and target students with strong academic records and clear academic interests.
When evaluating undergraduate scholarships, check: the duration (does it cover all 3–4 years or just the first year?), the renewal conditions (most multi-year awards require a minimum GPA each year), what is covered (tuition only vs. tuition + living), and the application deadline (undergraduate awards typically close 6–12 months before the academic year starts). Look for awards from the host government, the university itself, and private foundations — these three are the most common sources.
Most bachelor scholarships require: completed high school transcripts, English proficiency (IELTS 6.0–7.0 or TOEFL 80+), one to two recommendation letters, a personal statement explaining your academic and career goals, and proof of admission (or conditional admission) to the host university. Some country-specific awards prioritize applicants from developing countries — including Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, Laos, and the Philippines.
Many ASEAN students secure bachelor scholarships through a combination of: government-to-government scholarships (such as Australia Awards, Chevening preparatory programs, DAAD undergraduate funding for select countries), university-specific international scholarships (e.g. the University of Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarship), and private foundations (such as the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program). Scholarar surfaces all three categories in one search.
