There`s good news for those who are good in school or even on the field, but are not necessarily overachievers. You can still get a scholarship of some kind if you can get into a college. The best way to do this is to apply to individual-based programs. They are designed to funnel the students into a chosen career path and help you get specialized.

The way these scholarships work is that you will receive financial support to become a dentist, a nurse, a doctor or something like that, but you will have to agree to enter a service obligation after you finished the training. This usually means that you will need to work for a period between two and five years in a field where there is a shortage of workers. This might mean that you will need to work in rural areas or fields that are not so glamorous or money making, but at least you will have a salary, you will get some experience and you will not have a huge sum of money to pay after you finish school.

These opportunities are not only for the doctors, you can get the same deal for the Army, Navy and Air Force, education and other field.

You can also get scholarships for having a certain religion, or based on ancestry. Chinese, Danish, Japanese or Italian descents can get a scholarship. Some of the scholarships are even a bit odd, but there are plenty of organizations that are willing to support youngsters in their educational progress. Now, don`t expect huge sums of money, but you can get between $500 and $10,000 and if you add up a few of these scholarships you will be able to pay at least part of your tuition fees.

To find these scholarships reach out to companies or organizations in your local region or in the region you are going to study in. It is not unusual for them to receive requests and probably that is why they thought about offering them. Some are offering scholarship based on nothing more than a simple or creative answer to a question. There are all sorts of possibilities out there.

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34 Responses to What`s up with individual scholarships

1. currently doing my N6 at one of college in sadc country and am i am hereby applying for the above mentioned scholarship.

2. how can i get a college sponsorship?

3. am a Registered Comprehensive Nurse from Uganda,i am requesting for a bachelor’s of Nursing scholarship

4. how can i be fueled to take a logical measure in further studies through the scholarship?

5. I UNDERSTOOD, I LIKE TO STUDY IN RURAL OR CITY, MY PROBLEM IS STUDIES PLEASE HELP ME

   I HOPE TO WIN FROM YOU :
   1- PLEASE HELP ME TO GET THE GRANT OR SCHOLARSHIP
   2- I PREFER TO WORK FOR YOU TO OBTAIN THESE EXPENSES, I AM READY TO SIGN THIS DECLARATION WITH YOU BECAUSE
   I WANT TO COME IN HANDY.
   PLEASE DO NOT REJECT ME, I DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS, PLEASE HELP ME YOU ARE MY LAST HOPE.
   I AM HUNGRY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY , I DO NOT HAVE ANYBODY FUND MY STUDIES, PLEASE ACCEPT ME.
   IF YOU TAKE ME ON YOUR STUDENTS, I WOULD BE GRATEFUL AND I WANT THE FIRST LEARN ENGLISH BECAUSE I CAN SPEAK
   BUT NOT LIKE YOU , I HOPE FOR AN END TO THE DEADLOCK.
   HOPING THAT, THIS LETTER WILL RECEIVE YOUR ATTENTION FAVORABLE CONSIDERATION, I LOOK FORWARD TO READING
   FROM WITH EAGERNESS

   YOURS FAITHFULLY
   SOULEYMANE KABA

6. Thanks Mr Peter for your updated information. But i need sound university that offers petroleum and natural gas engineering to
   undergraduate students,if you know one send me details to my email,thanks.

7. I am senie Eric From Ghana. I have just been offered an admission to study master in oil and gas trade management in Regents University and need a financial support since i have a very weak financial background.

8. I’m a human rights Student in a Ugandan University.
   A Christian with Theological training and willing to work with Christian organisations willing to support me in my studies.
   Please get me a sponsor,church-based organization,or any other way so that my efforts may be fruitful.
   God will reward you.
   Praise the Lord.

9. Hey Peter
   Please help us to prepare our Future like others people
   thanks Peter
   be blessed
   all the Best

10. Hi Peter
    I would appreciate any individual/Organisation or Company willing to Sponsor me for a Masters degree in Business Administration, Distance Learning from a UK University that allows me to continue working to support the family. The cost is 10,000 British pound sterling for a two year Masters programme. I am currently based in a rural area, North eastern Uganda. Would you require me to do some work in return to receive sponsorship, I am more than willing, let me know as long as you are willing to sponsor me for the above course that is due to start on 1st August 2014.
    Looking forward for your assistance.
    Thank you,
    Samuel R Emuron

11. please i realy need to be help,help me am intrested in finishing my medicine i only wait if my request is considered

12. may i know those organization which can sponsor agriculture courses in uganda.

13. Im a student with pennfoster colleges studying construction technology engineering associated degree Online.
    I would be happy to have this bursary because of financial constrains,Im forced to pay my tuition monthly.Kindly,get more information regarding this bursary.

14. So good to be part of this program.. So pls how can i get in to the program..

    • do i qualify to get this bursary pleace i want to make my future to be beauty and nicely

15. AM CURRETLY STUDYING TOWARDS BIOTECHNOLOGY N-DIP CAN I APLLAY??/

16. i am a secretary in Botswana in some company would really aprreciated any help that comes your way. please i hope to hear from you soon. need the names of organisations that can help.

17. Thanks for the information.I would want to know some of the companies that offer these bursaries. Am an Enrolled comprehensive nurse from Uganda.

18. may i know any of the company that can give a bursary.

19. Thanks alot Peter you have been so kind sending us inspiring green light updates.As for me i will try cos have always been registering with different bodies online,and saying i will try doesnt mean am giving up but if i succeed then i will be thankful to God and if i failed thats it.
    Peter your kindness shall be rewarded

    Thanks

20. Thanks peter.
    Am in uganda and i need a scholarship in accounting and finance.
    It will be my pleasure if my request is successful.Thanks

21. Thanks alot Peter you have been so kind sending us inspiring green light updates.I would appreciate any individual/Organisation or Company willing to Sponsor me for a Masters degree in Gender in kenya or Communication Development as a Distance Learning from a UK University. kindly email me: faithmwangi40@yahoo.com

22. Any thing that will help me to go on in school, i do kindly accept because am in need of help wealth individual/organization help am ready through Jesus’ name and i would like to thank you Peter so much for your help.

23. I am a Ugandan student pursuing Information Technology, i need financial support so i can continue with my studies, Thank you in advance

24. I will be greatful to hear good results from you. thanks

25. I have interest to receive free scholarship with out fee because I am poor.

26. do you have scholarships for grass root human rights defenders at risk…

27. Am a PhD student at Chuka University, Kenya and wish to get a scholarship.Thank you

28. Thanks for the advise,so what are those companies and organizations we need to work for.

29. Still better if the future enlightens, how can i get to that

30. am in nairobi in jommo kenyatta university am now out of funds please help me

31. Thanks for the good service to all the educationally needy people all over the world, i feel i have gained hope to after finding this opportunity.
    I completed my O’level in 2003 and my parents were too old that they couldnt let me continue with education. at that level i decided to work in and with my community members voluntarilly for development until i recently decided to go for further studies.Am now in my first semister but not able to pay for my self since my parent are so old and poor.
    kindly advise me how i can apply for the scholarship.
    thanks.

    • Thanks for the good service to all the educationally needy people all over the world, i feel i have gained hope to after finding this opportunity.
      I completed my O’level in 2003 and my parents were too old that they couldnt let me continue with education. at that level i decided to work in and with my community members voluntarilly for development until i recently decided to go for further studies.Am now in my first semister but not able to pay for my self since my parent are so old and poor.
      kindly advise me how i can apply for the scholarship.
      thanks.

32. no answer still ?