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Marta

Marta

Project Manager

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Marta is a high-performing project manager navigating the complexities of international career growth, global certifications, and cross-border mobility. This hub aggregates the essential fellowships, learning grants, and professional infrastructure available to global professionals regardless of their home country.

Leveling up my career

These fellowships and grants provide the funding and prestige necessary for international project management transitions.

Chevening Scholarships

national · UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Who qualifies
Mid-career professionals with leadership potential from eligible countries.
What you get
Full funding for a one-year Master's degree in the UK.
What it actually costs you
High competition; requires two years of work experience and strong essays.
Common gotcha
You must return to your home country for at least two years after the scholarship ends.

Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program

national · US Department of State

Who qualifies
Experienced professionals and researchers looking to conduct work in the US.
What you get
Stipend, health insurance, and travel support for research/professional projects.
What it actually costs you
Extensive application process; requires a host institution invitation.
Common gotcha
Eligibility varies significantly by country of origin.

DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses

national · German Academic Exchange Service

Who qualifies
Professionals from developing countries with at least two years of experience.
What you get
Full scholarship for postgraduate studies in Germany.
What it actually costs you
Requires academic transcripts and a detailed statement of purpose.
Common gotcha
Deadlines are often a year in advance of the start date.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

national · European Education and Culture Executive Agency

Who qualifies
Global students and professionals with a Bachelor's degree.
What you get
Full scholarship covering tuition, travel, and living costs for joint degrees across Europe.
What it actually costs you
Extremely competitive; requires high academic standing.
Common gotcha
The program requires moving between at least two different European countries.

Rhodes Scholarship

national · Rhodes Trust

Who qualifies
Exceptional individuals under 25-28 (varies) with leadership and academic excellence.
What you get
Full funding for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford.
What it actually costs you
Rigorous multi-stage interview process.
Common gotcha
The age limit is strict and non-negotiable.

Rotary Peace Fellowship

national · The Rotary Foundation

Who qualifies
Professionals with at least 3 years of relevant experience in peace and development.
What you get
Funding for a professional development certificate or master's degree.
What it actually costs you
Requires a strong commitment to peace-building and community service.
Common gotcha
You must be sponsored by a local Rotary club.

Upskilling and software access

Project managers need the latest tools and certifications to remain competitive in a remote-first global market.

Coursera Financial Aid

private · Coursera

Who qualifies
Learners who cannot afford the cost of professional certificates.
What you get
Full or partial fee waiver for professional courses.
What it actually costs you
Requires a written application explaining financial need.
Common gotcha
You must apply for aid for each course individually.

GitHub Global Campus

private · GitHub

Who qualifies
Students and faculty at accredited institutions.
What you get
Free access to professional developer tools and cloud credits.
What it actually costs you
Requires a valid university email address.
Common gotcha
Access expires upon graduation.

LinkedIn Learning (via Public Library)

community · LinkedIn / Local Libraries

Who qualifies
Anyone with a library card from a participating library system.
What you get
Free access to the entire LinkedIn Learning library.
What it actually costs you
Requires a library card number and PIN.
Common gotcha
Not all library systems participate in this partnership.

edX Audit Track

private · edX

Who qualifies
Anyone with internet access.
What you get
Free access to course materials from top universities.
What it actually costs you
No cost, but no certificate or graded assignments.
Common gotcha
You cannot get a certificate without paying the upgrade fee.

Google Career Certificates Scholarship

private · Google / Coursera

Who qualifies
Learners in specific regions or through non-profit partners.
What you get
Free access to professional certifications in Project Management, Data Analytics, etc.
What it actually costs you
Requires partnership with a local NGO or educational institution.
Common gotcha
Availability depends on regional partnerships.

Atlassian University Free Training

private · Atlassian

Who qualifies
Anyone interested in Jira/Confluence.
What you get
Free training modules for project management tools.
What it actually costs you
Requires creating an Atlassian account.
Common gotcha
Advanced certifications still require a fee.

Working across borders

Understanding global labour rights and mobility portals is essential for a project manager handling distributed teams.

ILO International Labour Standards

national · International Labour Organization

Who qualifies
Workers and employers worldwide.
What you get
Access to global benchmarks on workplace rights and safety.
What it actually costs you
Knowledge of your rights; no cost.
Common gotcha
ILO standards are only binding if ratified by your specific country.

OECD iLibrary

national · OECD

Who qualifies
Researchers and professionals.
What you get
Free access to global economic and social data reports.
What it actually costs you
Publicly available; no cost.
Common gotcha
Some premium datasets require institutional access.

UN Volunteers Program

national · United Nations

Who qualifies
Professionals with at least 2 years of experience.
What you get
Opportunity to work on global projects with living allowances.
What it actually costs you
Rigorous selection process.
Common gotcha
Assignments can be remote or field-based; check the specific requirements.

World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

national · World Bank

Who qualifies
Anyone.
What you get
Free access to development research and project data.
What it actually costs you
No cost.
Common gotcha
Data is vast; requires time to filter for relevant project sectors.

WHO Academy

national · World Health Organization

Who qualifies
Health professionals and project managers in health sectors.
What you get
Free online courses on global health management.
What it actually costs you
Registration required.
Common gotcha
Courses are highly specialized.

UNESCO World Heritage Volunteers

national · UNESCO

Who qualifies
Young professionals interested in cultural heritage.
What you get
Participation in global heritage conservation projects.
What it actually costs you
Travel costs are usually self-funded.
Common gotcha
Limited spots per project.

Connecting with peers

Building a global network is the most effective way to source new opportunities and mentorship.

PMI Global Membership

private · Project Management Institute

Who qualifies
Project management professionals.
What you get
Access to global standards, networking, and job boards.
What it actually costs you
Annual membership fee.
Common gotcha
Membership is separate from PMP certification fees.

Global Shapers Community

private · World Economic Forum

Who qualifies
Young leaders under 30.
What you get
Membership in a global network of city-based hubs.
What it actually costs you
Competitive application process.
Common gotcha
You must be active in a specific city hub.

TED Fellows Program

private · TED

Who qualifies
Innovators and change-makers.
What you get
Access to a global network and coaching.
What it actually costs you
Extremely low acceptance rate.
Common gotcha
Applications only open once a year.

Ashoka Fellowship

private · Ashoka

Who qualifies
Social entrepreneurs.
What you get
Global network and potential stipend for social impact projects.
What it actually costs you
Multi-stage vetting process.
Common gotcha
Focus must be on systemic social change.

Women in Tech Global

private · Women in Tech

Who qualifies
Women working in technology and project management.
What you get
Mentorship, networking, and career resources.
What it actually costs you
Free to join; some events have fees.
Common gotcha
Events are often timezone-dependent.

IPMA Young Crew

private · IPMA

Who qualifies
Project managers under 35.
What you get
International networking and certification discounts.
What it actually costs you
Membership fee.
Common gotcha
Certification standards differ from PMI.