Flywire Scholarship South Africa 2023

 

ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER – FLYWIRE

The Flywire Charitable Foundation aims to increase the accessibility to high-quality healthcare and education, particularly for students from underrepresented backgrounds and communities. In doing this, they aim to create a society that is inclusive, equitable, as well as a society that allows individuals to gain new experiences across the world, regardless of their background. Flywire’s vision is to create a future where all have equal access to the resources they need to further enhance their outcomes, regardless of their gender, race, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Flywire believes that to achieve this, they have to start with closing the affordability gap for many who seek access to high-quality education, healthcare, and other essential life experiences.

Flywire’s vision and mission are made up of 3 main pillars:
1) Equality: They aim to create a society that is inclusive and do this by supporting initiates that reduce social injustices
2) Access: They aim to ensure that all nations in the world and all people have access to the same healthcare, educational, and cultural opportunities
3) Affordability: They aim to reduce the affordability gap that many faces regarding education and healthcare
 

ABOUT THE FLYWIRE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED & COVERAGE VALUE

The Flywire Charitable Foundation is inviting students to apply for their Academic Scholarship for the 2023 academic year.

The scholarship will cover undergraduate studies, in ANY major, for students from selected countries.
(This means students can be pursuing a degree and coursework in any field, it doesn’t have to directly be connected to the themes below. However, applicants must demonstrate in their application how they will be applying their studies and careers to making a difference in one of the four areas.)
 

Flywire will be awarding 16 scholarships, to the value of $5 000 USD each, across the following themes:

  • Social Justice: for students who are passionate about addressing systemic inequalities and promoting social justice, including but not limited to: policing, anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, religious persecution, sexism, racism and sexual violence continue to dominate the world news, the need for significant social justice reform has only increased. These scholarships will be awarded to tomorrow’s leaders who are committed to eradicating racism, violence, systemic biases and other acts of intolerance.
  • Global Health: for students who are committed to promoting health and wellbeing on a global scale. It aims to support those who are dedicated to addressing health disparities and improving access to healthcare in underprivileged communities. Recipients must use their education and skills to advance the cause of global health and promote healthcare equity, as well as engage in research and advocacy to address global health challenges and develop innovative solutions to improve health outcomes around the world.
  • Global Citizenship: for students who are committed to promoting global citizenship and cultural understanding around the world. As global conflicts have escalated across the world stage, it’s vital to elevate humanity when addressing challenges across social, political, and economic issues. Scholarships in this category will be awarded to students who work to break down cultural barriers and promote mutual respect and understanding among people from diverse backgrounds in their communities and the world.
  • Environmental Sustainability: for students who work to protect the environment and pioneer sustainability initiatives. Scholarships in this category will be awarded to students who are actively working to reduce the environmental impact of human-made activities and preserving Earth’s natural resources all future generations.

 

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ABOUT THE FLYWIRE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – SELECTION

A selected group of Flywire Charitable Foundation members and global employees will review each application and base their selection on the following criteria:

  • Adherence to Prompt: Does the applicant meet all the requirements and address all the questions clearly? Do they demonstrate how their studies and the selected scholarship relate?
  • Persistence: Does the applicant give a clear overview of their personality, values, and interest whilst also showing determination and resilience when faced with challenges?
  • Leadership: Does the candidate describe their goals (academic, personal, and/or career) and indicate how their educational goals will aid in achieving them?

Scholarship winners will be notified by 21 July 2023, via the email address provided on their application. The scholarship award will be paid directly to the institution shortly thereafter.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Flywire Scholarship.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FLYWIRE SCHOLARSHIP

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You can be a citizen of ANY country
  • You must be studying at an institution in any of the following countries: Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Curacao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, British Virgin Islands
  • You must be an undergraduate student, pursuing studies in ANY major
  • You must be enrolled to study within the 2023 academic year (fall term)

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE FLYWIRE SCHOLARSHIP

Applications must be submitted online at: Flywire Scholarship Application 2023

Be sure to indicate which scholarship you are applying to (Social Justice, Global Heath, Global Citizenship or Environmental Sustainability) – you may only apply to 1 category.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the Flywire Scholarship.
 

Applicants will be required to submit a comprehensive essay as part of their application, on the following topics:

  • About yourself, what you are studying, and which university you are enrolled at
  • What obstacles you have overcome to pursue your studies
  • What your hopes and dreams are to achieve with your education, and how it ties in with the theme of the scholarship you have chosen

Applicants are encouraged to read the Flywire Scholarship FAQ’s
 

CLOSING DATES FOR THE FLYWIRE SCHOLARSHIP

2 June 2023 (at 11:59 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)).
(Applications submitted after these dates will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER

For any queries related to this scholarship programme, please contact the Flywire Charitable Foundation directly:
Email: foundation@flywire.com
If you are having trouble applying, please read the Good Grant’s applicant FAQ section
 

Please do NOT contact the Flywire Charitable Foundation if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in May 2023.

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