Your World. Your Stage.
Study abroad fellowships for ambitious minds from everywhere.
One cohort. A world of destinations.
Veritas scholars at their first gathering in Accra
Applications close 14 Jun 2026
Cohort 09 · rank up to 3 programmes
We believe where you're from should never limit where you can go.
Veritas Foundation finds, funds, and mentors ambitious students from underserved regions into world-class universities.
Established 2019 · Accra, Ghana
Need-blind, merit-led.
We never ask what you can pay. Our review focuses on potential, persistence, and what you intend to bring back to your community.
No fees. Ever.
Application is free. Mentorship is free. Visa support is free. The only thing we ask is that you pay it forward to the next cohort.
Mentors, not gatekeepers.
Every fellow is paired with alumni mentors who understand the route from application to arrival.
A fellowship that follows you home.
The Surge network becomes a lifelong network. Hiring, founding, returning - we keep showing up after graduation.
Explore opportunities
A programme for every ambition.
Toronto · Canada · Public Policy
The Star Fellowship - Munk School · U of T.
Fully funded · 24 months · 22 seats
Berlin · Germany · Climate Engineering
Bauhaus Climate Track - TU Berlin.
Stipend + tuition · 18 months · 14 seats
Singapore · SG · AI & Robotics
The Lion Fellowship - NUS - National University of Singapore.
Fully funded · 18 months · 9 seats
How it works
From application to arrival.
A guided process with mentors at every stage, from choosing a programme to settling on campus.
Start your application- 01
Check Eligibility
Two minutes, a few focused questions. We map you to every fellowship you qualify for across the current programme catalogue.
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Apply in Minutes
One unified application. Upload once, apply to every matched programme. Mentors review your essays before submission.
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Study Abroad
Visa, flights, housing, and a fellow buddy waiting at the airport. We carry you all the way to orientation week.
Accra to Toronto
Fellow story
Surge helped me move from hoping I was ready to knowing exactly what I needed to prepare.
Ama Mensah
2026 Fellow - Accra to Toronto - Global Scholars Fellowship
Admissions FAQ
Questions before you apply?
If your question isn't here, our admissions fellows reply within one working day. No bots, no triage queues.
Email admissions →Mon-Fri, 09-18 GMT
/ 01Who is eligible to apply for a Surge fellowship?
Eligibility is managed from the current application settings and programme rules. We don't filter by current GPA, family income, or English-test scores at the eligibility stage - those are reviewed in context.
/ 02Is the application really free? What about hidden costs?
Yes, free - at every stage. No application fee, no review fee, no platform charge.
/ 03Can I apply to more than one programme in the same cycle?
One unified application is automatically matched against every fellowship you qualify for. The number of ranked choices is controlled from the admin application settings for the current cycle.
Power the next cohort.
Surge is funded by individuals, foundations, and university partners who believe talent is universal but opportunity isn't. Your support places another fellow on a flight.