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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.

46 open listings, each checked against its official page.

  1. See cycleFulbright UK Postgraduate Scholarships to the USAUS-UK Fulbright CommissionAwards for UK citizens to study a master's or PhD at US universities, including named awards (e.g. Fulbright-BAFTA) and an IIE placement track that handles university…named postgraduate awards · IIE placement track supportUnited Kingdom, United StatesAnnual; for 2027-28 applications opened February 2026 and closed 5 May 2026.Details and how to apply
  2. See cycleFulbright-García Robles Scholarships for MexicansCOMEXUS (U.S.-Mexico Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange)Binational Fulbright commission offering Mexicans scholarships for graduate study, research stays, teaching and professional development in the United States.graduate study in the US (Posgrado Regular, Posgrado STEM Regional) · research staysMexico, United StatesAnnual convocatorias per program, posted on the Becas Mexicanos page.Details and how to apply
  3. See cycleFundación Carolina ScholarshipsFundación CarolinaSpanish foundation that funds Latin American graduates to take master's, doctoral and short professional programs at Spanish universities.postgraduate scholarships · doctoral scholarshipsSpainAnnual call; the 2026-2027 call is published on the site.Details and how to apply
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. See cycleLoran AwardLoran Scholars FoundationCanada's largest undergraduate merit award, combining a tuition waiver and stipend with mentorship and funded summer experiences, chosen for character and service.$12,000 a year scholarshipCanadaAnnual; applications for the 2027 award are closed.Details and how to apply
  14. 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
  15. See cycleMandela Rhodes ScholarshipMandela Rhodes FoundationFunds young African leaders to complete an Honours or Master's degree at a South African university, with a compulsory leadership development programme and mentorship.Tuition and registration plus allowances for accommodation, meals, books, research and medical aidSouth AfricaAnnual application round (check the Explore & Apply page for dates).Details and how to apply
  16. See cycleMarshall ScholarshipMarshall Aid Commemoration CommissionFunds American graduates to pursue one or two years of graduate study at a UK university of their choice. Candidates apply through and are endorsed by their US…graduate study at any UK university · one-year or two-year award optionsUnited States, United KingdomAnnual; the 2027 competition closed on 29 September 2026 for applicants (1 October for endorsing institutions).Details and how to apply
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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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