Great question! Yes, in many cases, students can receive more than one scholarship at a time—but it depends on the specific terms and conditions of each scholarship and the policies of the university or scholarship providers.

Here are some important points to consider:

1. University Policies:
Many universities allow students to combine (or “stack”) scholarships, especially if they come from different sources (for example, a university merit scholarship plus a private organization’s award). However, some universities have restrictions and may only allow you to hold one major scholarship at a time, or may reduce the value of one if you receive another.

2. Scholarship Terms:
Some scholarship providers specify that their funding cannot be combined with other awards (these are called “exclusive” or “non-cumulative” scholarships). Always check the terms and conditions before accepting multiple awards.

3. Types of Scholarships:
- Government Scholarships: These often have their own rules. For instance, if you are awarded a government-funded scholarship (such as Chevening for the UK or DAAD for Germany), you may not be eligible to receive additional scholarships covering similar costs.
- University Scholarships: These can sometimes be combined with external/private scholarships.
- Private/External Scholarships: These are often “top-up” scholarships and may be combined with university or government awards, provided there is no clause prohibiting this.

4. Total Award Value:
Some universities or visa authorities may require you to declare all scholarships and may cap the total funding to not exceed your actual costs (tuition, living expenses, etc.).

What should you do?
- Carefully read the guidelines for each scholarship.
- Disclose all awards when applying for additional scholarships.
- If in doubt, contact the scholarship office or your university’s financial aid department.

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