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Scholarships pay for study, from a single tuition payment to a fully funded degree. They are awarded on merit, need, field or background, and each publishes its own eligibility rules and documents.

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  1. Closing soon: 2 November 2026Churchill ScholarshipWinston Churchill Foundation of the United StatesFunds American graduates for a year of graduate study and research in STEM at Churchill College, University of Cambridge. Candidates are nominated through participating…year of research or study at Cambridge · Churchill College affiliationCambridge, United States, United KingdomDetails and how to apply
  2. Apply by 17 November 2026Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) ProgramU.S. Department of StateIntensive summer language institutes abroad for American undergraduate and graduate students learning critical languages, selected through a merit-based competition.intensive summer language instruction abroad · cultural immersionUnited StatesDetails and how to apply
  3. Apply by 30 November 2026OAS Academic Scholarship ProgramOrganization of American StatesScholarships for citizens and residents of OAS member states to pursue graduate and undergraduate studies, plus a partnerships program with universities across the…Up to $10,000 scholarshipDetails and how to apply
  4. Apply by 30 November 2026Yenching Academy of Peking UniversityPeking UniversityFully funded interdisciplinary master's in China Studies at Peking University for international (and Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan) students. Scholars live and study as a…Full fellowshipBeijing, China · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
  5. Apply by 1 December 2026HKU Presidential PhD Scholar ProgrammeThe University of Hong KongHKU's top PhD scholarship for outstanding full-time doctoral students, with a generous first-year package, mentorship and training opportunities.Up to about HK$445,800 (US$57,150) in the first year (2027/28 admission)Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
  6. Apply by 8 December 2026Gates Cambridge ScholarshipGates Cambridge TrustPrestigious scholarships for outstanding applicants from outside the UK to pursue a postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge. Applicants apply through the…postgraduate scholarship at the University of Cambridge · Gates Cambridge scholar communityCambridge, United Kingdom · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
  7. Apply by 27 January 2027Boren ScholarshipsNational Security Education Program (NSEP) / IIEFunds US undergraduates to study critical languages and cultures abroad in regions important to US interests, in return for a commitment to federal service.Up to $25,000 scholarshipUnited StatesDetails and how to apply
  8. Apply by 27 January 2027Schulich Leader ScholarshipsSchulich FoundationLarge undergraduate scholarships for high school graduates entering STEM programs at 20 partner universities in Canada, selected via school nomination.undergraduate STEM scholarship at partner universitiesCanadaDetails and how to apply
  9. Apply by 1 February 2027HBKU Graduate ScholarshipsHamad Bin Khalifa University (Qatar Foundation)Graduate funding at Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Doha: HBKU-sponsored students can receive tuition waivers (100% for PhD programs) and a stipend.Tuition waiver (100% for PhD, 60-75% for many master's) plus stipend for sponsored studentsDoha, Qatar · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
  10. Apply by 2 February 2027Harry S. Truman ScholarshipHarry S. Truman Scholarship FoundationUS federal scholarship for college juniors committed to careers in public service, providing graduate school funding and leadership programming.Up to $30,000 scholarshipUnited StatesDetails and how to apply
  11. Apply by 24 February 2027Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global ProfessionalsSwedish InstituteFull scholarships for working professionals from selected countries to take a master's in Sweden, with tuition, a monthly allowance, travel grant and SI leadership…SEK 12,000 a month scholarshipSweden · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
  12. Apply by 4 March 2027Udall Undergraduate ScholarshipMorris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall FoundationCompetitive US scholarship for undergraduate sophomores and juniors who are future leaders in environmental fields, Tribal public policy or Native health care.$7,500 scholarshipUnited StatesDetails and how to apply
  13. See cycleADB-Japan Scholarship Program (JSP)Asian Development Bank / Government of JapanJapan-funded graduate scholarships for professionals from ADB developing member countries to study development-related master's programs at designated institutions in…Full tuition plus monthly living allowance (including housing)JapanAnnual; apply through the designated partner institution, which sets its own deadlines.Details and how to apply
  14. See cycleAga Khan Foundation International Scholarship ProgrammeAga Khan FoundationPostgraduate scholarships for outstanding students from selected developing countries with no other means of financing, mainly for master's degrees, structured as half…50% grant / 50% loan covering postgraduate study costsOpen worldwideAnnual; the 2026-2027 cycle is closed and the next cycle opens in early 2027.Details and how to apply
  15. See cycleAllan Gray Orbis FellowshipAllan Gray Orbis FoundationEntrepreneurship-focused university scholarship for young South Africans, covering studies at partner universities alongside a long-term entrepreneurial development…university funding at partner institutions · entrepreneurial development programmeSouth AfricaAnnual; the 2026 round closed 30 April 2026 with interviews in July and a selection camp in September.Details and how to apply
  16. See cycleBarry Goldwater ScholarshipBarry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education FoundationUS federal scholarship for college sophomores and juniors who plan research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics or engineering. Students are nominated by their…undergraduate scholarship toward tuition and fees · Goldwater scholar networkUnited StatesAnnual; application opens the first Tuesday in September, nominations due the last Friday in January, scholars announced the last Friday in March.Details and how to apply
  17. See cycleBenjamin A. Gilman International ScholarshipU.S. Department of State / IIEHelps US undergraduates with limited financial means study or intern abroad, with a related Gilman-McCain award for children of military members.funding for study or internship abroad · Gilman-McCain award trackUnited StatesMultiple cycles per year; the Fall 2026 cycle closed 1 October 2026.Details and how to apply
  18. See cycleChevening ScholarshipsUK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeThe UK government's flagship award for future leaders: a fully funded one-year master's at any UK university. Scholars also join a large global alumni network and must…Fully funded one-year UK master'sUnited Kingdom · open to applicants worldwideAnnual; applications open in August and close in October (2027-28 cycle closed October 2026), interviews March-April.Details and how to apply
  19. See cycleChinese Government Scholarship (CGS)China Scholarship Council / Ministry of Education of ChinaFull scholarships from the Chinese government for international students to study undergraduate, master's or doctoral programs in China, applied for via Chinese…Full tuition and living support (international travel not covered)China · open to applicants worldwideAnnual; embassy/consulate deadlines fall early in the year (e.g. 8 February 2026 for the Melbourne consulate route); universities set their own dates.Details and how to apply
  20. See cycleCommonwealth Master's ScholarshipsCommonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UKUK government scholarship for talented people from lower and middle income Commonwealth countries to complete a one-year taught master's at a UK university. Covers…£1,712 a month scholarshipUnited KingdomAnnual; CSC online deadline is in October (20 October 2026 for 2027/28), with nominator deadlines set locally.Details and how to apply
  21. See cycleDAAD Scholarships for International StudentsGerman Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)Family of German scholarships for international graduates, doctoral candidates and researchers to study or research in Germany, including EPOS development-related…€992 scholarshipGermany · open to applicants worldwideProgramme-specific annual deadlines listed in the DAAD scholarship database.Details and how to apply
  22. See cycleEiffel Excellence Scholarship ProgramFrench Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / Campus FranceFrench government scholarship that helps French universities and grandes écoles attract top international master's and PhD students, paying a monthly allowance and other…scholarship for master's or PhD study in FranceFrance · open to applicants worldwideAnnual; the 2026 call opened 1 October 2025 with institution submissions due 8 January 2026; the next call follows the same pattern.Details and how to apply
  23. See cycleErasmus Mundus Joint Masters ScholarshipsEuropean Commission (EACEA)EU-funded joint master's programmes taught across several European universities, many offering full scholarships to top applicants from anywhere. You apply directly to…study in two or more European countries · joint or multiple degreeOpen worldwideAnnual; most programmes take applications roughly October to January for the following academic year.Details and how to apply
  24. See cycleFulbright Foreign Student ProgramU.S. Department of State / Fulbright CommissionsLets graduate students, young professionals and artists from outside the US study or do research at US universities, typically for a master's or PhD. Applications run…graduate study or research in the US · placement supportOpen worldwideAnnual, with country-specific deadlines set by each commission or embassy.Details and how to apply

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