Asia-Pacific
Scholarships in Asia-Pacific
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.
11 open listings here, out of 46 in this category.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- See cycleGeneral Sir John Monash ScholarshipGeneral Sir John Monash FoundationPrestigious award for outstanding Australians to undertake postgraduate study at leading universities overseas, with a leadership academy.postgraduate study abroad funding · Leadership AcademyAustraliaAnnual; applications for 2027 scholarships have closed.Details and how to apply
- See cycleGlobal Korea Scholarship (GKS)National Institute for International Education (NIIED), KoreaKorean government scholarship that invites international students for undergraduate and graduate degrees in Korea, usually with a year of Korean language study first…airfare · Korean language training feesSouth Korea · open to applicants worldwideAnnual; about 280 undergraduate and 1,600 graduate places; the 2027 undergraduate call ran in September 2026 and the 2027 graduate call is announced separately.Details and how to apply
- See cycleInlaks ScholarshipsInlaks Shivdasani FoundationMerit scholarships for young Indians who already hold an offer from a top university abroad, covering tuition, living, travel and visa costs for master's, MPhil or PhD…Up to $120,000 scholarshipIndiaAnnual; applications for 2026 are closed and reopen for the next cycle.Details and how to apply
- See cycleJ N Tata Endowment Loan ScholarshipJ N Tata Endowment (Tata Trusts)Long-running Tata trust that gives Indian graduates merit-based loan scholarships for postgraduate, PhD and postdoctoral study abroad.Loan scholarship (amount determined after selection)IndiaAnnual; forms for the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 program were available 5 January - 29 March 2026; next window expected early 2027.Details and how to apply
- See cycleJapanese Government (MEXT) ScholarshipMinistry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Japan)Japanese government scholarship covering tuition, a monthly stipend and airfare for international students in research, undergraduate, Japanese studies, technical and…Tuition exemption plus monthly stipend (roughly ¥117,000-¥242,000 depending on category)Japan · open to applicants worldwideAnnual; embassy recruitment usually opens in spring, with exact dates set by each embassy.Details and how to apply
- See cycleManaaki New Zealand ScholarshipsNew Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and TradeNew Zealand government scholarships for citizens of eligible Pacific and Asian countries to study undergraduate or postgraduate degrees, or short-term training, in New…undergraduate and postgraduate study · thematic and vocational short-term trainingNew ZealandAnnual rounds; dates vary by country and scholarship type.Details and how to apply
- See cycleSchwarzman ScholarsSchwarzman Scholars / Tsinghua UniversityOne-year, fully funded master's in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing, built around leadership development. Scholars live together in Schwarzman College.one-year master's at Tsinghua · residential college in BeijingBeijing, China · open to applicants worldwideAnnual; for the Class of 2028-2029, global applications run April-September 2027 and Chinese-citizen applications March-May 2027.Details and how to apply
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