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Empowering dreams: Prodigy Finance Spring Scholarship programme
Invest in your future with a USD 5,000 study abroad scholarship. Applications open September 1 for Spring 2025.
One of our $5,000 Scholarships Awaits You
At Prodigy Finance, our mission is to remove funding barriers to make education accessible for all. Over the years, we’ve supported over 40,000 students globally with our loans and awarded $525,000 in scholarships through our esteemed partners.
Prodigy Finance will award 5 prizes across 3 scholarship categories, each valued at $5000, to exceptional students embarking on their educational journey beginning from January 2025.
We're looking for students who demonstrate potential, passion, and a commitment to making a difference. Submit your application and tell us your unique story – why you deserve this scholarship and how it will help you achieve your dreams.
Scholarship categories
We're offering three amazing scholarship opportunities for the Spring 2025 intake!
For more information on each category, please see the terms and conditions in the list below.
The Allan & Gill Gray Foundation African Student Scholarship
3 prizes of $5,000. In its commitment to support top African talent access their academic dreams, The Allan & Gill Gray Foundation will award 3 scholarships to students from Prodigy supported African regions to enable their studies abroad.
The University of Louisville - College of Business African Student Matching Scholarship
1 prize of $5,000. This collaborative opportunity is specifically for African students who aspire to pursue graduate business programs such as the MBA, Innovation MBA, MS in Accountancy and Analytics, and MS in Business Analytics.Prodigy Finance will award $2,500 to the successful applicant, with the College of Business matching this prize for a total scholarship of $5,000 towards your studies beginning in Spring 2025.
The Prodigy Finance General Scholarship
1 prize of $5,000. Open to students from all Prodigy support regions, our seasonal scholarship is for high potential students who need extra funding support and plan to use their education to better their communities and demonstrate the impact of educational opportunities.
Scholarship details
Awards
Number of Recipients: 5
Amount: $5000 each
Timeline
Application open: 1 September 2024
Deadline: 30 September 2024 (8:00 AM EST)
Result: 15 October 2024
Academic Intake: Spring ‘25
Eligibility
You are eligible to apply for an international student scholarship with Prodigy Finance if you’re:
Beginning your postgraduate studies in the Spring 2025 semester
Admitted to a Prodigy supported program of study
From a Prodigy supported region
A high-potential individual who can articulate how these funds will impact their ability to earn a degree
Willing to share your story on our platforms (see Terms and Conditions)
You can only submit one scholarship application. You may submit a scholarship application regardless of where you are in the loan or admissions process during the open period.
How does it work?
Fill out the form and submit your entry during the application period from 1 September to 30 September 2024 (8:00 AM EST).
Ensure you have or will have been accepted to a Prodigy-supported program of study for the Spring 2025 semester by 15 October 2024.
Submissions for each category will be reviewed by an internal committee and narrowed to 20 finalists. Winners will be selected from the group of finalists and the remaining finalists will be considered alternates if a winner is unable to fulfill requirements.
Scholarship recipient announcement: 15 October 2024
Winners can choose to have their funds disbursed directly to their school as a tuition payment or credit to their total Prodigy Finance loan amount.
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Why apply for Prodigy’s Scholarships?
Reduce your tuition cost: Directly apply the award to your loan amount.
Stand out from the crowd: Showcase your determination and passion for an international education.
Proven track record: With over $525,000 already awarded, Prodigy’s scholarships opens doors to countless success stories.
Share your story: Inspire others on their journeys by featuring your success on our platform.
How will my scholarship application be assessed?
The scholarship recipient will be chosen based on eligibility for their chosen scholarship category and our internal assessment criteria.
Our internal shortlisting procedure will consider the following:
Skills-based criteria: Your written ability to articulate answers to entry essay questions; the quality of your writing skills, and the clarity of your written thoughts.
Motivational criteria: The content of your answers to entry essay questions. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:
Drive to study abroad in their chosen field
Career and personal goals
Need and impact for scholarship and funding
Desire to help others access their academic dreams
Scholarship alumni
Join our distinguished community of previous scholars who are on to great things. Get inspired by their stories and be part of something bigger.
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Chipo Jaya
George Washington University | School of Business | Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)
"Receiving this scholarship feels like a dream come true. As an economics graduate now pursuing business analytics, this support empowers me to bridge the gap between data and decision-making. It’s an incredible opportunity to advance my career and merge my passion for economics with cutting-edge analytics. I’m excited to contribute to a future where data-driven insights shape smarter economic policies. Thank you Prodigy Finance, for the wonderful opportunity."
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Sahithi Vincy Salikineedi
University of Chicago | Harris School of Public Policy | Master of Public Policy (MPP)
"The Prodigy Finance Scholarship is not merely financial support but a recognition of my passion and commitment to driving positive change and fostering equitable progress through my academic pursuits. It reinforces that, dreams are valid regardless of background and I am truly grateful for this opportunity. With this support, I am confident that I can continue to make meaningful contributions to the field of public policy."
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Marta Kozielska
University of Oxford | Blavatnik School of Government | Master of Public Policy (MPP)
"The Prodigy Finance scholarship programme will greatly contribute to financing the Master of Public Policy course at the University of Oxford.This scholarship will help ensure that the high course fees are not a barrier to me realising my academic and professional aspirations."
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Pranjali Gupta
Yale University | Yale School of Public Health | Master of Public Health (MPH)
“I’m very pleased to receive this scholarship for the upcoming academic year, which will help me maximise the impact of my MPH. I look forward to utilising this support to make meaningful contributions towards addressing access disparities in healthcare systems.”
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Alexandra Phillips
ESADE | ESADE Business School | Master in International Management
"I am honoured to have been awarded a Prodigy Finance Scholarship. I so admire Prodigy Finance’s mission of breaking barriers to education for international students. I believe that seeing the world beyond where you come from is a vital form of education and personal growth, and I cannot wait to experience that first hand, when I begin my studies at ESADE. Thank you to Prodigy Finance for extending this honour to me."
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Build your future
Access international student finance that gives you choice, control, and repayments based on your future earning potential.
Who should apply?
Individuals beginning their studies at one of the schools we support in the Spring ‘25 semester.
Students from Prodigy supported regions.
Individuals considering Prodigy Finance as a source of funding for their academic pursuits.
High-potential individuals who can articulate how these funds will impact their ability to earn a degree.
What do I need to know?
Am I eligible for a scholarship?
What if my study program begins before January 2025?
What if my study program begins in Fall 2025?
How many scholarships are there?
I’m a current borrower, am I eligible for a scholarship?
How can I increase my chances of being awarded the scholarship?
Can I submit more than one application?
When will I know if I’ve won a scholarship?
When do applications close?
If my application is successful, how will I receive my scholarship?
Can I use the scholarship amount for my future studies if I am deferring?
Am I eligible if I borrowed the minimum $10,000 loan size?
Can I use the scholarship for non-academic expenses?
