Scholarships

Scholarships from around the world

Government, merit, need-based, country-specific, field-specific and research funding — from secondary school to postdoctoral research.

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GovernmentNorth America

Fulbright Foreign Student Program

U.S. Department of State

Study in: 🇺🇸 United States
Levels: Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: Tuition, living stipend, airfare, health cover
Who can apply: Graduates from over 160 participating countries; applied via national commissions
Application window: Opens Feb–May, varies by country

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GovernmentEurope

Chevening Scholarships

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Study in: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Levels: Postgraduate
Covers: Full tuition, monthly stipend, travel, visa
Who can apply: Bachelor's degree, 2+ years work experience, return home for 2 years
Application window: Applications Aug–Nov each year

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GovernmentEurope

Commonwealth Master's & PhD Scholarships

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission

Study in: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Levels: Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: Tuition, stipend, airfare, thesis grant
Who can apply: Citizens of eligible Commonwealth countries, nominated by a national agency
Application window: Nominations Sep–Dec

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GovernmentEurope

DAAD Study Scholarships & EPOS

German Academic Exchange Service

Study in: 🇩🇪 Germany
Levels: Postgraduate · Doctorate · Postdoctoral
Covers: €992+ monthly, travel, insurance, tuition where applicable
Who can apply: Graduates worldwide; development-related EPOS courses require work experience
Application window: Deadlines spread across Aug–Oct

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GovernmentEurope

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's

European Commission

Study in: 🇪🇺 Europe (multi-country)
Levels: Postgraduate
Covers: Tuition, €1,400 monthly, travel and installation costs
Who can apply: Any nationality; study in at least two European countries
Application window: Programme deadlines Oct–Jan

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GovernmentEurope

Eiffel Excellence Scholarship

Campus France / French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs

Study in: 🇫🇷 France
Levels: Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: €1,181–1,700 monthly, travel, insurance, cultural activities
Who can apply: Non-French nationals under 25 (Master's) nominated by a French institution
Application window: Institutions apply Oct–Jan

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GovernmentEurope

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

Swiss Confederation (FCS)

Study in: 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Levels: Doctorate · Postdoctoral
Covers: CHF 1,920+ monthly, tuition waiver, insurance, housing allowance
Who can apply: Researchers from around 180 eligible countries with a host professor
Application window: Country deadlines Sep–Dec

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MeritEurope

Holland Scholarship

Dutch Ministry of Education & partner universities

Study in: 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Levels: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Covers: €5,000 first-year grant
Who can apply: Non-EEA students starting a full degree at a participating Dutch institution
Application window: Deadline 1 February / 1 May

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Country-specificEurope

Orange Knowledge Programme

Nuffic (Netherlands)

Study in: 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Levels: Postgraduate · Vocational
Covers: Tuition, living costs, insurance, travel
Who can apply: Mid-career professionals from selected partner countries
Application window: Two to three rounds per year

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GovernmentEurope

Stipendium Hungaricum

Tempus Public Foundation, Hungary

Study in: 🇭🇺 Hungary
Levels: Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: Full tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, insurance
Who can apply: Applicants from partner countries via sending-country nomination
Application window: Applications Nov–Jan

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GovernmentMiddle East

Türkiye Bursları

Republic of Türkiye

Study in: 🇹🇷 Türkiye
Levels: Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: Tuition, stipend, accommodation, flights, Turkish language course
Who can apply: International students meeting age and grade thresholds
Application window: Single round in January–February

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GovernmentEurope

Italian Government Scholarships (MAECI)

Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Study in: 🇮🇹 Italy
Levels: Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: €9,000 annual grant, tuition exemption, health cover
Who can apply: Foreign and Italian citizens living abroad in listed countries
Application window: Applications in spring

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GovernmentEurope

Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals

Swedish Institute

Study in: 🇸🇪 Sweden
Levels: Postgraduate
Covers: Tuition, SEK 12,000 monthly, travel and insurance
Who can apply: Applicants from around 40 listed countries with leadership experience
Application window: Applications in February

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MeritEurope

Gates Cambridge Scholarship

University of Cambridge

Study in: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Levels: Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: Full cost of study plus maintenance and family allowances
Who can apply: Any nationality outside the UK applying to Cambridge
Application window: October (US round) and December deadlines

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MeritEurope

Rhodes Scholarship

Rhodes Trust, University of Oxford

Study in: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Levels: Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: Oxford fees plus annual stipend and travel
Who can apply: Applicants from designated constituencies, typically aged 18–28
Application window: Constituency deadlines Jun–Oct

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MeritEurope

Clarendon Fund Scholarships

University of Oxford

Study in: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Levels: Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: Full course fees and living grant
Who can apply: All nationalities; automatic consideration with a graduate application
Application window: Course deadlines Dec–Jan

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MeritNorth America

Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Stanford University

Study in: 🇺🇸 United States
Levels: Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: Tuition, stipend, travel for up to three years
Who can apply: Any nationality applying to a Stanford graduate programme
Application window: Deadline in October

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MeritAsia

Schwarzman Scholars

Tsinghua University

Study in: 🇨🇳 China
Levels: Postgraduate
Covers: Tuition, accommodation, stipend, travel for a one-year master's
Who can apply: Graduates under 29 from any country
Application window: Deadlines Sep (global) and May (China)

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GovernmentAsia

Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)

China Scholarship Council

Study in: 🇨🇳 China
Levels: Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: Tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend, medical insurance
Who can apply: Non-Chinese nationals within programme age limits
Application window: Applications Dec–Apr

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GovernmentAsia

MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship

Japanese Ministry of Education (MEXT)

Study in: 🇯🇵 Japan
Levels: Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctorate · Vocational
Covers: Tuition, ¥117,000+ monthly, flights, Japanese language training
Who can apply: Embassy or university recommendation routes; age limits apply
Application window: Embassy route opens Apr–May

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GovernmentAsia

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)

NIIED, Republic of Korea

Study in: 🇰🇷 South Korea
Levels: Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: Tuition, stipend, airfare, one year of Korean language study
Who can apply: Citizens of listed countries under 25 (UG) or 40 (PG)
Application window: Embassy track Feb–Mar, university track Feb

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GovernmentAsia

Taiwan MOE Scholarship

Ministry of Education, Taiwan

Study in: 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Levels: Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: Tuition subsidy plus NT$15,000–20,000 monthly
Who can apply: International students; applications via Taiwan missions
Application window: February to March

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ResearchAsia

Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

A*STAR, NTU, NUS, SUTD

Study in: 🇸🇬 Singapore
Levels: Doctorate
Covers: Tuition, monthly stipend, settling-in and airfare allowance
Who can apply: International students in science and engineering research
Application window: Two rounds: January and June

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GovernmentOceania

Australia Awards Scholarships

Australian Government (DFAT)

Study in: 🇦🇺 Australia
Levels: Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Covers: Full tuition, return air travel, living allowance, health cover
Who can apply: Citizens of partner countries in Asia, Africa, the Pacific and Middle East
Application window: Applications Feb–Apr

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ResearchOceania

Research Training Program (RTP) Stipends

Australian Government & universities

Study in: 🇦🇺 Australia
Levels: Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: Tuition offset plus annual living stipend
Who can apply: Domestic and international research candidates at Australian universities
Application window: University rounds Aug–Oct

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GovernmentOceania

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships

New Zealand Government

Study in: 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Levels: Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: Tuition, living allowance, travel, insurance, establishment grant
Who can apply: Citizens of eligible Pacific, Asian, African, Caribbean and Latin American countries
Application window: Applications Feb–Mar

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ResearchNorth America

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

Government of Canada

Study in: 🇨🇦 Canada
Levels: Doctorate
Covers: CAD 50,000 per year for three years
Who can apply: Canadian and international doctoral candidates nominated by a university
Application window: University deadlines in summer, agency deadline in November

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ResearchNorth America

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships

Government of Canada

Study in: 🇨🇦 Canada
Levels: Postdoctoral
Covers: CAD 70,000 per year for two years
Who can apply: Canadian and international postdoctoral researchers
Application window: Deadline in September

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Need-basedAfrica

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

Mastercard Foundation

Study in: 🌍 Multiple host countries
Levels: Secondary · Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Covers: Tuition, accommodation, books, stipend, mentoring and leadership training
Who can apply: Academically talented young people from Africa facing financial barriers
Application window: Partner-university deadlines through the year

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Need-basedGlobal

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship

Aga Khan Foundation

Study in: 🌍 Global
Levels: Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: 50% grant / 50% loan for tuition and living costs
Who can apply: Students from selected countries in Asia, Africa and the Middle East
Application window: Applications Jan–Mar

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Field-specificGlobal

Rotary Peace Fellowships

Rotary Foundation

Study in: 🌍 Global
Levels: Postgraduate
Covers: Tuition, room and board, travel, field-study expenses
Who can apply: Professionals in peace and development, endorsed by a Rotary district
Application window: Deadline 15 May

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Need-basedGlobal

OPEC Fund Scholarship Award

OPEC Fund for International Development

Study in: 🌍 Global
Levels: Postgraduate
Covers: Up to USD 50,000 for a master's degree
Who can apply: Graduates from developing countries in development-related fields
Application window: Applications Feb–Apr

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Country-specificAsia

ADB–Japan Scholarship Program

Asian Development Bank

Study in: 🌏 Asia-Pacific host universities
Levels: Postgraduate
Covers: Tuition, stipend, housing, books, medical insurance, travel
Who can apply: Citizens of ADB developing member countries
Application window: Deadlines set by partner institutions

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Field-specificGlobal

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship

World Bank

Study in: 🌍 Global
Levels: Postgraduate
Covers: Tuition, monthly living stipend, travel, insurance
Who can apply: Development professionals from World Bank member countries
Application window: Two windows: Feb–Mar and Mar–May

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Need-basedGlobal

UWC Global Scholarships

United World Colleges

Study in: 🌍 18 campuses worldwide
Levels: Secondary
Covers: Means-tested, up to full cost of the two-year IB Diploma
Who can apply: Students aged 16–19 selected by national committees
Application window: National committee deadlines Aug–Dec

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ResearchAfrica

African Union Kwame Nkrumah Scientific Awards

African Union Commission

Study in: 🌍 Africa
Levels: Doctorate · Postdoctoral
Covers: Cash prizes at national, regional and continental level
Who can apply: African scientists and researchers
Application window: Annual call, usually mid-year

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GovernmentAfrica

Pan African University Scholarships

African Union

Study in: 🌍 Africa (5 regional institutes)
Levels: Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: Tuition, stipend, research and travel support
Who can apply: African citizens and diaspora applicants
Application window: Calls open Feb–Apr

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MeritAfrica

Mandela Rhodes Scholarship

Mandela Rhodes Foundation

Study in: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Levels: Postgraduate
Covers: Tuition, accommodation, stipend, leadership development
Who can apply: African citizens aged 19–30 studying in South Africa
Application window: Applications Mar–Apr

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GovernmentLatin America

Beca ANID Becas Chile

ANID, Government of Chile

Study in: 🇨🇱 Chile / abroad
Levels: Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: Tuition, monthly maintenance, family and travel allowances
Who can apply: Chilean citizens and residents; some calls open to foreign nationals
Application window: Calls published across the year

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GovernmentLatin America

CONAHCYT Postgraduate Scholarships

Consejo Nacional de Humanidades, Ciencias y Tecnologías, Mexico

Study in: 🇲🇽 Mexico
Levels: Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: Monthly stipend and health cover for accredited programmes
Who can apply: Mexican nationals and foreign students at recognised Mexican institutions
Application window: Programme-linked calls

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Country-specificLatin America

OAS Academic Scholarship Program

Organization of American States

Study in: 🌎 Americas
Levels: Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: Partial tuition and study support
Who can apply: Citizens of OAS member states
Application window: Annual call, usually Nov–Feb

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Field-specificMiddle East

King Abdullah University (KAUST) Fellowship

KAUST

Study in: 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Levels: Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: Full tuition, monthly stipend, housing, medical, relocation
Who can apply: International students in science, engineering and technology
Application window: Rolling with priority deadline in January

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MeritMiddle East

Khalifa University Scholarships

Khalifa University, UAE

Study in: 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Levels: Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: Tuition waiver, stipend, accommodation and insurance
Who can apply: High-achieving UAE and international applicants
Application window: Deadlines Jan–Apr

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ResearchMiddle East

Yousef Jameel PhD Scholarships

Community Jameel

Study in: 🇪🇬 Egypt / partner universities
Levels: Doctorate
Covers: Tuition, stipend and research funding
Who can apply: Graduates of partner universities, mainly in the Middle East
Application window: Partner-university calls

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Country-specificAsia

Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarships

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation

Study in: 🇮🇳 India (study abroad)
Levels: Postgraduate
Covers: Up to USD 100,000 towards tuition and living costs
Who can apply: Indian citizens under 30 admitted to top global universities
Application window: Applications Jan–Mar

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Country-specificAsia

JN Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship

JN Tata Endowment

Study in: 🇮🇳 India (study abroad)
Levels: Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: Interest-free loan scholarship plus possible travel grant
Who can apply: Indian graduates going abroad for higher studies
Application window: Applications Nov–Mar

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Need-basedAsia

National Scholarship Portal Schemes

Government of India

Study in: 🇮🇳 India
Levels: Secondary · Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Vocational
Covers: Pre-matric, post-matric and merit-cum-means grants
Who can apply: Indian students meeting income and category criteria
Application window: Most schemes open Jul–Nov

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GovernmentEurope

Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project

Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education

Study in: 🇷🇺 Russia
Levels: Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: Tuition-free place at a participating Russian university
Who can apply: International applicants who win the online olympiad
Application window: Registration Sep–Dec

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GovernmentLatin America

Brazilian Government PEC-G / PEC-PG

Ministries of Education and Foreign Affairs, Brazil

Study in: 🇧🇷 Brazil
Levels: Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctorate
Covers: Tuition-free study, with stipends on the postgraduate track
Who can apply: Citizens of partner developing countries with Portuguese proficiency
Application window: Applications via Brazilian embassies, Apr–Jul

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