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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.

24 open listings here, out of 46 in this category.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. See cycleJoint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)World Bank / Government of JapanScholarships for mid-career development professionals from eligible developing countries to take development-related master's programs at partner universities, plus a…funding for a development-related master's at partner universitiesOpen worldwideAnnual; the 2027 application windows have been announced (two windows for developing country nationals).Details and how to apply
  16. See cycleKAUST Graduate Fellowship (M.S. and Ph.D.)King Abdullah University of Science and TechnologyFully funded M.S. and Ph.D. study in science and engineering at KAUST in Saudi Arabia; most admitted students get tuition, a living stipend, free housing, health cover…full tuition support · monthly stipendThuwal, Saudi Arabia · open to applicants worldwideAnnual; applications for 2027 entry opened in mid-August 2026.Details and how to apply
  17. See cycleKnight-Hennessy ScholarsStanford UniversityMultidisciplinary scholarship that funds graduate study in any Stanford degree program, combined with a leadership development curriculum. Scholars must apply to both…funding for Stanford graduate degree · leadership curriculumStanford, United States · open to applicants worldwideAnnual; the 2027 cohort application is closed and the 2028 cohort application opens in June 2027.Details and how to apply
  18. See cycleLester B. Pearson International ScholarshipUniversity of TorontoFour-year full scholarship at the University of Toronto for exceptional international secondary-school students, covering tuition, books, fees and residence.Tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence for four yearsToronto, Canada · open to applicants worldwideAnnual; for September 2027 entry, school nominations closed 9 October 2026 and U of T applications 16 October 2026.Details and how to apply
  19. See cycleMastercard Foundation Scholars ProgramMastercard FoundationComprehensive scholarships for talented young Africans from under-served backgrounds at secondary, undergraduate and master's level, delivered through partner…Tuition, housing, learning materials and living supportOpen worldwideVaries by partner institution.Details and how to apply
  20. See cycleNL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship)Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science / NufficOne-off €5,000 scholarship for students from outside the EEA starting a bachelor's or master's at a participating Dutch university.€5,000 scholarshipNetherlands · open to applicants worldwideAnnual; applications go through participating universities, usually with deadlines in early spring.Details and how to apply
  21. 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
  22. See cycleStipendium Hungaricum ScholarshipTempus Public Foundation (Hungary)Hungarian government scholarship for students from partner countries to take bachelor's, master's, one-tier or doctoral degrees in Hungary with tuition covered and…Tuition fully coveredHungary · open to applicants worldwideAnnual call for applications (see the call for current dates).Details and how to apply
  23. See cycleThe Rhodes ScholarshipRhodes TrustFully funded postgraduate study at the University of Oxford for exceptional young leaders selected through country or regional constituencies, including a Global route…Oxford course fees plus a stipend of about £20,400 per year (2025-26 rate)Oxford, United Kingdom · open to applicants worldwideAnnual; the 2026 round is closed and applications reopen in 2027 for Oxford entry in 2028 (dates vary by constituency).Details and how to apply
  24. See cycleTürkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Burslari)Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB)Government-funded scholarships for international students to study at Turkish universities at bachelor's, master's and doctoral level, including tuition, stipend…monthly stipend · accommodationTürkiye · open to applicants worldwideAnnual application round announced on the site.Details and how to apply

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