Minimum criteria all applicants must meet to be considered for the SINCxEDU scholarship
All applicants must meet these baseline criteria to be considered
Cumulative high-school average ≥ 70% (or GPA ≥ 3.0/4.0)
Consistent achievement with upward trends valued. AP/IB/national exams are a plus but not required.
Final-year student or recent graduate (≤2 years)
Must be completing or have recently completed secondary education.
Functional proficiency (CEFR B1+)
Or commitment to complete SINCxEDU English Prep program before matriculation.
Demonstrated financial barriers to higher education
Priority given to public school students and those with documented need.
2026 cohort: ≈2 scholars per country to ensure geographic diversity
South Africa
Türkiye
TRNC
North Macedonia
Kazakhstan
Nigeria
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Indonesia
Georgia
Other
If you're from a country not listed but meet all other criteria, you may still apply. Selection priority is given to target countries, but exceptional candidates from anywhere are considered.