Do I have any chance of a scholarship for a computer science degree abroad after Class 12 science?
Yes. After Class 12 science you can target the Global Korea Scholarship, MEXT in Japan, the Pearson scholarship at Toronto, UBC International Scholars, and need-based aid at Yale and MIT. Most need top grades plus a strong profile, and some require nomination or admission first, so check each official page.
Yes, there are scholarships for undergraduate computer science, but most are competitive and each works differently. Some are government programs, some come from a single university, and some are need-based aid rather than merit awards. Match your profile to the type of award before you spend time on applications.
Scholarships worth researching and how they work
| Scholarship or aid | Country and body | Key points |
|---|---|---|
| Global Korea Scholarship | South Korea, government | Government-funded program for international undergraduates; it has an age limit (under 25) and excludes those who already hold a bachelor's degree, so check the current guidelines |
| MEXT undergraduate scholarship | Japan, government | Applicants must be under 25 and sit embassy exams in Japanese, English, mathematics and science; most grantees start with a one-year Japanese and preparatory course |
| Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship | Canada, University of Toronto | Requires nomination by your current school, with the nomination window closing in autumn before entry, and separate admission to Toronto; check the next cycle |
| UBC International Scholars Program | Canada, UBC | Looks for strong academics and significant financial need; leadership and community involvement count |
| Need-based financial aid | USA, universities such as Yale and MIT | Need-based aid for international students, based on family finances; both say they meet full demonstrated need, but admission is very competitive |
Each award has its own eligibility, cycle and number of places, so read the official page for your intake year.
How to plan your scholarship search
- List countries and universities that offer computer science and publish international undergraduate funding.
- Check whether the scholarship needs school nomination, a separate application or admission first.
- Note the cycle timing, since many applications open in autumn for the following year, and track official pages for the next cycle.
- Prepare grades, extracurriculars, recommendation letters and essays early.
- Keep one or two university merit awards and a low-cost country as backups.
My Advice
Treat scholarships as an upside, not the base of your financial plan. Build a budget that works with partial funding, and apply to a few universities with clear published international awards. A strong overall profile with leadership and projects beyond marks tends to matter most for these programs.
This information is available on: studyinkorea.go.kr, studyinjapan.go.jp, future.utoronto.ca, you.ubc.ca, finaid.yale.edu, sfs.mit.edu
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