How to find and apply for Prodigy Finance scholarships as an international student

Embarking on an international education journey is both exhilarating and challenging, especially when financing your studies. Prodigy Finance understands these challenges and offers tailored scholarships to support high-potential students worldwide.

For the Fall 2025 academic intake, Prodigy Finance offers eight scholarships across six categories, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $8,000 each. Here's a breakdown of the available scholarships:

1. The Allan & Gill Gray Foundation African Student Scholarship

   • Number of awards: 2

   • Award amount: $5,000 each

   • Description: Supports top African talent in accessing their academic dreams.

2. The Prodigy Finance General Scholarship

   • Number of awards: 2

   • Award amount: $5,000 each

   • Description: Open to students from all Prodigy-supported regions demonstrating high potential and a commitment to community betterment.

3. The University of Louisville - College of Business African Student Matching Scholarship

   • Number of awards: 1

   • Award amount: $5,000

   • Description: A collaborative scholarship for African students pursuing graduate business programmes. Prodigy Finance and the College of Business each contribute $2,500.

4. Indiana University - Maurer School of Law African Student Matching Scholarship

   • Number of awards: 1

   • Award amount: $5,000

   • Description: Supports African students demonstrating high academic achievement and dedication to community benefit.

5. The Esade Future Female Leaders Tuition Assistance Award

   • Number of awards: 1

   • Award amount: $8,000

   • Description: Encourage women to achieve their dreams and make a lasting impact in the business world.

6. Study North Carolina Student Matching Scholarship

   • Number of awards: 1

   • Award amount: $1,000

Description: Promotes opportunities within North Carolina and supports international students aspiring to earn a grad

Eligibility criteria

Eligibility varies depending on the individual scholarship. However, generally, applicants must be accepted into a Prodigy Finance-supported programme for the Fall 2025 academic intake and demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to community impact.

• Highlight your achievements: Clearly articulate your academic and extracurricular accomplishments.

• Demonstrate community impact: Provide specific examples of how you have contributed to your community and how you plan to continue doing so.

• Showcase leadership skills: Emphasise any leadership roles or initiatives you have undertaken.

• Be authentic: Ensure your essays reflect your genuine aspirations and values.

• Avoid using AI tools: Review tools can help refine your writing, but don’t let AI do the work. AI-generated content lacks authenticity and may not align with the essay topic.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who is eligible to apply for Prodigy Finance scholarships?

Eligibility varies depending on the specific scholarship, but generally, applicants must:

• Be accepted into a Prodigy Finance-supported program for the Fall 2025 intake.

• Demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to community impact.

2. How do I apply for a Prodigy Finance scholarship?

To apply, complete the online application form available on the Prodigy Finance website during the application period. Be sure to provide all required documents and essays.

3. What is the application deadline?

The application deadline is 14 April 2025 at 8:00 AM EST. Ensure you submit your application before the deadline to be considered.

4. When will the scholarship recipients be announced?

Scholarship recipients will be announced on 2 May 2025.

5. Can I apply for more than one scholarship category?

Applicants should review the eligibility criteria for each scholarship and apply to the category that best fits their profile. Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements, so ensure you meet the criteria before applying.