About this Scholarship
Spark of Hope is a U.S.-Canadian Foundation (SOHF) based in Toronto, Canada, with which the University of Bern has an agreement. The foundation’s goal is to empower young women from the Global South by promoting their higher education
What It Covers
The maximum scholarship is Can$ 5000 (approx. CHF 3800)
The scholarship’s aim is to cover tuition fees, living expenses and research expenses
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be enrolled at the University of Bern at the time of application
- Female student in Master or Doctoral studies enrolled at the University of Bern at the time of
application - From the Global South, and/or from areas of conflict
- Good to excellent English proficiency
- Passion to make the world a better place
- Low family income
Who Can Apply
Female student in Master or Doctoral studies enrolled at the University of Bern at the time of application
How to Apply
- Application is discussed and completed with the support of the International Office
- The application is revised and approved by two Board Members of the University of Bern
- If complete and approved by the International Office and the Board Members, the application
is sent to Spark of Hope Foundation - Spark of Hope Foundation reviews applications and announces decision
- Note: there are no deadlines for application