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Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brunei Darussalam
Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship for Foreign Students (BDGS)
A Brunei government scholarship for international students taking a diploma, bachelor's or master's at five Brunei institutions. Covers tuition, return flights, monthly and meals allowances, books, accommodation and insurance. The 2026/27 round closed 15 February 2026; no next round is published.
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Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI)
Italian Government Scholarships (MAECI)
9-month Master's, AFAM, PhD or research-project scholarships in Italy worth 10,800 euros total, paid in three installments, plus a separate 3,600-euro Italian-language track. The 2026-2027 round closed 26 March 2026, and no 2027-2028 call is published yet.
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Korea Foundation
KF Scholarship for Graduate Studies
A one-year, renewable grant for master's and PhD students already studying a Korea-related topic at a university outside Korea, open to applicants outside North America, Europe and Japan. Applications closed on 11 September 2026.
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Mitacs
Mitacs Globalink Research Internship
A 12-week paid research placement at a Canadian university, full-time, for undergraduates from 23 partner countries. Covers airfare, housing, food and health insurance, not a degree and no tuition involved.
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American Association of University Women (AAUW)
AAUW International Fellowships
A $20,000 to $25,000 stipend for women pursuing a STEM master's or doctorate in the United States. Applications ran from 17 August to 17 September 2026 and have closed.
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Stellenbosch University, leading a consortium with Addis Ababa University, Cheikh Anta Diop University, Ardhi University, 2iE, and Eduardo Mondlane University
PERI-ACE (Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme)
At least 40 master's, doctoral, traineeship and staff mobility scholarships for African students moving to study climate resilience at a partner institution in a different African country. Applications for Master's and Doctoral mobility closed on 17 September 2026.
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Académie de Recherche et d'Enseignement Supérieur (ARES), Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles
ARES International Training Scholarships
Fully covered study or professional training in Belgium for professionals from 32 partner countries across Africa, South America, the Caribbean and Southeast Asia. The 2027-2028 call closed on 18 September 2026; ARES says the next call opens in August 2027.
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African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), funded by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation
AWARD Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences
A nine-month, non-residential leadership development programme for up to 40 competitively selected African women under 35 working in agricultural sciences, from eleven named sub-Saharan African countries. Applications closed on 20 September 2026.
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MMoCRA Consortium, an EU-funded Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme; secretariat at Busitema University
MMoCRA (Multidisciplinary Mobility for a Climate Resilient Africa)
38 fully funded mobility places on offer in this first cohort of an EU-funded consortium, at five partner universities in Uganda, Kenya, Namibia and South Africa, open to applicants from nearly all African countries. Applications closed on 20 September 2026.
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McCall MacBain Foundation, tenable at McGill University
McCall MacBain Scholarships
Up to 30 full scholarships a year for a master's or professional degree at McGill University, plus finalist and regional awards. Covers tuition, a monthly living stipend and a relocation grant.
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Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic, jointly with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Health, administered by the Czech National Agency for International Education and Research (DZS)
Government Scholarships of the Czech Republic for Developing Countries
A monthly stipend for citizens of thirteen named developing countries to study a Master's or Doctoral programme at a Czech public university, taught in English or, for four countries, in Czech after a funded preparatory year. Tuition is not itemised; travel is explicitly not covered.
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Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung (Studienwerk)
Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung Scholarships for International Students
A monthly living grant for international master's and doctoral students at German universities: 934 euros a month for master's, 1,400 euros plus supplements for doctoral candidates. Tuition and travel are not covered. The round for summer 2027 closed on 1 October 2026.
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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Chevening Scholarships
UK government funding for a one-year taught master's degree at any UK university, for mid-career professionals with at least two years' work experience who commit to returning home afterwards. The 2027-28 round closed on 6 October 2026.
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Stanford University
Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Funding for up to three years of graduate study in any degree programme at Stanford, combined with a leadership development programme. Scholars must also be admitted separately to a Stanford graduate degree. The 2027 cohort application closed on 6 October 2026.
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The Rhodes Trust
Rhodes Scholarship
Over 100 postgraduate scholarships a year at the University of Oxford, awarded through 24 place-based constituencies, 20 of them in Africa. Covers all university and college fees plus a stipend for two to three years.
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European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)
EMBL International PhD Programme
EMBL's International PhD Programme recruits students of any nationality to research sites in Germany, the UK, France, Italy and Spain on a 3.5-year predoctoral fellowship with a monthly stipend, health care and pension. The 2027 winter round closed on 12 October 2026.
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University of Cape Town (African Climate and Development Initiative, African Climate Collaborative)
African Climate Collaborative PhD Fellowships in Climate and Development
Twelve four-year PhD fellowships at the University of Cape Town for African citizens under 35, worth R390,000 in 2027. Each is tied to one of 19 advertised climate and development topics with a named supervisor. Applications closed on 15 October 2026 at 23:00 South African time.
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UNESCO, funded by the Government of Japan
UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers' Fellowships Programme (Keizo Obuchi Research Fellowships)
Up to USD 10,000 for 3 to 9 months of postgraduate research at a Japanese university, for young researchers from Africa, Small Island Developing States, Ukraine, and Türkiye. The 2026 cycle closed on 15 October 2026, extended from 30 September.
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Vienna BioCenter (IMP, IMBA, GMI and Max Perutz Labs, with the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna)
Vienna BioCenter PhD Program
A four-year life sciences PhD at the IMP, IMBA, GMI and Max Perutz Labs in Vienna, paid as an employment contract (EUR 39,000 to 42,900 gross a year in 2025) with social insurance and tuition reimbursed. The autumn call closed on 15 October 2026.
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA)
$70,000 a year for 24 months of postdoctoral research in Canada, the harmonised successor to the Banting and other legacy postdoctoral fellowships. Non-Canadians can only apply with an existing Canadian doctoral link, and international awards are capped at 20% of the total.
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Representative Office of Ireland in Palestine, Government of Ireland
Ireland-Palestine Scholarship Programme (IPSP)
30 fully funded, one-year master's scholarships at 19 Irish institutions for Palestinians in Palestine. Applications due 20 October 2026.
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Government of Japan, administered by the IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (OAP)
Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia (JISPA), Master's Track
Full funding for a Master's in economics or public policy at one of four Japanese universities, for junior government officials from 21 named Asia-Pacific countries who are formally nominated by their agency. Applications for AY2027-28 run 15 September to 20 October 2026.
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Saïd Foundation
Saïd Foundation Scholarships
Fully funded, one-year master's study at a UK partner university for Syrian, Jordanian, Lebanese or Palestinian nationals who commit to using the degree back in one of those countries. Around 20-30 new scholarships a year.
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Honjo International Scholarship Foundation
Honjo International Scholarship Foundation Scholarship for Foreign Students
Up to 230,000 yen a month for non-Japanese citizens starting a Master's or PhD at a Japanese graduate school in 2027, about 10 awards a year. No tuition or travel cost is covered, and the required interview is in Japanese with no exceptions.
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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
IAEA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP)
Up to €20,000 for tuition and up to €20,000 for living costs for women from IAEA Member States pursuing a nuclear-related Master's degree. Support drops to tuition-only if the applicant already holds another scholarship.
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INPEX Scholarship Foundation
INPEX Scholarship Foundation Foreign Student Scholarship Program
A Master's in STEM fields at a Japanese university, with full academic-cost coverage, a 160,000 yen monthly allowance, and travel to Tokyo, for four Indonesian students a year (Australia and UAE also eligible under separate tracks).
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University of Cape Town, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town (Postgraduate)
Scholarships for African citizens facing financial barriers to study a taught master's, honours degree or eligible health sciences postgraduate diploma at UCT. Covers tuition, campus housing, living costs, medical aid, visa, a laptop and annual travel. Postgraduate round closes 31 October 2026.
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Association of Global Universities, Russia (od.globaluni.ru)
Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project
A four-track online competition (Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral, Postdoctoral) awarding a tuition-free state-quota seat at one of 24+ partner Russian universities. Travel, accommodation, food and insurance are the winner's own responsibility.
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The Francis Crick Institute
Francis Crick Institute PhD Programme and Studentship
Four-year PhD studentships in biomedical research at the Francis Crick Institute in London, open to all nationalities. Covers tuition and research costs and a tax-free stipend of £27,715 a year, with the visa fee and health surcharge reimbursed. Applications close 3 November 2026.
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University of Toronto
Lester B. Pearson International Student Scholarships
A full four-year undergraduate scholarship at the University of Toronto for international students, covering tuition, books, fees and residence. Your high school must nominate you. Nominations closed 9 October and admission applications 16 October; nominated students submit by 6 November.
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Schlumberger Foundation
Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future
PhD and postdoctoral grants of up to USD 50,000 (PhD) or USD 40,000 (postdoc) a year for women from developing and emerging economies studying STEM abroad. The 2027-2028 window runs 1 September to 7 November 2026.
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Zonta International
Amelia Earhart Fellowship
A USD 12,000 cash fellowship awarded annually to up to 30 women pursuing a PhD or doctoral degree in aerospace engineering or space sciences, usable at any accredited university. Applications for the 2027 round close 15 November 2026.
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Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST)
OIST PhD Program
A five-year PhD at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology in Japan, open to all nationalities. Tuition is covered and taxable support starts at about 2.6 million yen a year. Applications close 15 November 2026 for entry in May 2027, September 2027 or January 2028.
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University of British Columbia
UBC International Scholars Program
Need-and-merit undergraduate awards at UBC for international students entering directly from secondary school, up to the full cost of tuition and living. One application is considered for four named awards; you don't choose which. Closes 15 November 2026.
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Mo Ibrahim Foundation, with the African Development Bank, UN Economic Commission for Africa and International Trade Centre
Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships
A funded 12-month placement in the executive office of the African Development Bank, the UN Economic Commission for Africa or the International Trade Centre, with a US$100,000 stipend, for African nationals under 40 with a master's and seven years' experience. Applications close 20 November 2026.
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Wellcome Sanger Institute
Wellcome Sanger Institute 4-Year PhD Programme
A four-year University of Cambridge PhD in genomics at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. Twelve funded studentships cover University fees and a tax-free stipend, whatever your nationality. Apply by 24 November 2026 at 09:00 GMT, and your referees must submit by 1 December 2026.
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ETH Zurich
Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP)
A CHF 12,000-per-semester living and study grant plus a full tuition fee waiver for incoming Master's students at ETH Zurich, running for the normal three or four semesters of the programme. The single annual application window is 1 to 30 November.
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Yenching Academy of Peking University
Yenching Academy Scholarship
A one-year, English-taught master's in China Studies at Peking University, covering tuition, accommodation, a stipend and travel. The 2027 cohort opened 1 September 2026 and closes 30 November 2026.
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East-West Center, tenable at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship
Full graduate tuition, dormitory housing and a food/incidentals stipend for a master's or PhD at the University of Hawai'i, worth roughly $22,000 a year, for citizens of the US, the Pacific, Southeast Asia, South Asia or East Asia. Closes 1 December each year.
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OeAD (Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation), financed by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Women, Science and Research
Ernst Mach Grant - Worldwide
A 1-9 month research grant in Austria for PhD students, postgraduates, postdocs and researchers under 35, from any country except Austria. OeAD's own page does not publish a specific monthly amount for this grant, unlike some of its sibling programmes.
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Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), Oxford
Graduate Ellison Scholars Programme
Fully funded DPhil (PhD) study at the University of Oxford on a project run with the Ellison Institute of Technology. For the Pathogen, Plant Biology, Materials and Devices, and Economics areas you apply to EIT first, by 5pm UK time on 1 December 2026, then to Oxford.
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The University of Hong Kong
HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme (HKU-PS)
HKU's own top PhD award: a fee waiver for the normative study period, a HK$28,700 monthly scholarship, a cash award, a HK$14,400 yearly conference travel allowance and a guaranteed first-year hall place. Every full-time PhD applicant is considered.
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Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong, University Grants Committee
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)
Annual stipend and travel allowance for new full-time PhD students at any of eight Hong Kong universities, open to applicants of any nationality. 400 fellowships available for 2027/28; the Initial Application closes 1 December 2026.
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Foundation Justus & Louise van Effen, at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships
Full first-year tuition plus a contribution to living costs, with two scholarships per faculty, for excellent international applicants to a two-year TU Delft Master's. Second-year funding depends on study progress. Apply with your MSc application by 1 December 2026.
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Leiden University
Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)
A partial tuition-fee award, €10,000 to €19,000 depending on the level awarded, for non-EEA/EFTA students starting a full-time Leiden master's. Around 25 awards a year against over a thousand applicants; explicitly not a full scholarship.
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Wageningen University & Research (WUR)
Wageningen University Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP)
Full funding for a two-year Master's degree at Wageningen University for African citizens with strong academic records. Selection is invitation-only after a complete MSc application; the MSc application deadline for the scholarship's 2027/28 round is 1 December 2026.
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African Development Bank Group (AfDB), in partnership with Shanghai Ocean University
African Development Bank Group – Shanghai Ocean University Scholarship Programmes
Master's and PhD study in fisheries, aquaculture and marine science at Shanghai Ocean University, for nationals of AfDB's African member countries. Covers tuition, accommodation, meals and a stipend; flights and visa fees are the candidate's own cost. The 2026 call closes 10 December 2026.
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École normale supérieure - PSL
ENS International Selection (Sélection internationale)
A €1,000 monthly grant for 36 months plus a room on an ENS-PSL campus in Paris, for under-26s at a foreign university who win a competitive exam and finish with a master's and the ENS diploma. Applications open 16 October and close 15 December 2026.
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École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland
EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships
CHF 10,000 per semester for outstanding incoming Master's students at EPFL, plus guaranteed student housing for external candidates. Tuition and rent are explicitly not covered, so this is a living-cost fellowship, not a full-fee award.
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Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI)
MBZUAI Graduate Programs
PhD and Master's study in AI-related fields in Abu Dhabi. PhD Year 1 is centrally funded while matching an advisor; Master's is not automatically funded and is fee-paying by default unless you secure an assistantship or merit-based funding.
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P.E.O. Sisterhood, International Peace Scholarship Fund
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
A need-based grant of up to $12,500 for one year of full-time graduate study in the US or Canada, for women who are not citizens or permanent residents of either country. The 2026 application window runs 15 September to 15 December.
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The University of Sydney
University of Sydney RTP and International Stipend Scholarships (USYDIS)
Competitive University of Sydney awards for international PhD and research master's students: 100% of tuition fees plus a stipend of A$44,293 a year (2027 rate). One form covers both the RTP and USYDIS awards. The next round closes 18 December 2026.
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Aalto University
Aalto University Excellence Scholarship (Master's)
Full tuition fee waiver for the two years of an Aalto master's, for fee-paying non-EU/EEA applicants. Living costs are not covered. You apply inside the master's application, which closes 5 January 2027 at 15.00 (UTC +2).
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University of Oxford, Saïd Business School, with the Mastercard Foundation and the Africa Oxford Initiative (AfOx)
AfOx Graduate Scholarships for the Oxford MBA
Up to three scholarships for African citizens living in Africa to take the one-year Oxford MBA at Saïd Business School, covering full course fees and a living grant of at least £21,805. No separate form: apply for the MBA by the Stage 4 deadline, 6 January 2027.
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Pershing Square Foundation and the University of Oxford, administered by Saïd Business School
Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships
Up to five awards covering fees for both a one-year Oxford Master's and the Oxford MBA, on the 1+1 MBA route, plus a living grant of at least £21,805 a year. You must be admitted to both the partner Master's and the MBA to be considered.
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Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Skoll Scholarship
Up to four scholarships a year covering full Oxford MBA course fees plus a contribution toward living costs, for social entrepreneurs with at least three years leading a venture with real social impact. Awarded through the ordinary Oxford MBA application, not a separate form.
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Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)
ISTA PhD Program
ISTA funds every PhD student through a paid 5-year employment contract rather than a fellowship: a gross monthly salary of EUR 3,053 to 3,673 in 2026, full social security, no tuition. The 2027 intake closes 8 January 2027, 15:00 CET.
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Geneva Graduate Institute
Geneva Graduate Institute Master's Financial Aid and PhD Financial Support Package
Need- and merit-based aid for master's students (up to CHF 20,000 over two years, about 10 to 15% of new students) and a four-year funding package with every PhD offer. Master's aid can only be requested in the January 2027 round, closing 14 January: there is no later chance.
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Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
Tamim Scholarship (Doha Institute for Graduate Studies)
Full or partial tuition waiver for master's and doctoral study at the Doha Institute in Doha, Qatar, open to Qatari, resident and international students. International awardees also get housing, a monthly stipend and health insurance. The 2027-2028 application window closes 15 January 2027.
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
KTH Scholarship
Covers the tuition fee for the first and second year of a KTH master's for fee-paying students. Living costs are not included. Apply after applying to the programme as first priority; the 2027 scholarship application closes 15 January 2027.
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Mastercard Foundation, through Carnegie Mellon University Africa
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Carnegie Mellon University Africa
Mastercard Foundation scholarships for African students admitted to a master's in IT, electrical and computer engineering or engineering AI at Carnegie Mellon University Africa in Kigali. Support covers tuition, health insurance, travel and basic living costs. Final deadline 15 January 2027.
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University of Oxford
Reach Oxford Scholarship
Course fees, a living-costs grant, and one return flight a year for undergraduates from OECD DAC-listed countries who cannot study for a degree at home. Around 2 to 3 awards a year; the 2027 entry scholarship deadline is 26 January 2027.
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Radboud University
Radboud Scholarship Programme
A partial scholarship that cuts non-EU/EEA tuition to around 2,771 euros for an English-taught Master's at Radboud University, plus visa, residence permit, and insurance costs. Living costs are not covered. The 2027/2028 first-submission deadline is 31 January 2027.
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Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Graduate Scholarships
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) scholarships in Doha, Qatar: tuition waivers of up to 100% and a monthly stipend for Master's and PhD study, decided during admissions with no separate form. International applications close on 1 February 2027.
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Maastricht University Scholarship Fund and the NL Scholarship (Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science)
Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship
18 full scholarships a year, covering tuition, a monthly stipend, insurance and visa costs, for a master's at Maastricht University. For non-EU/EEA applicants; only 2% of applicants are awarded. The 2027-2028 window runs 1 October 2026 to 1 February 2027.
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
VU Amsterdam Fellowship Programme (VUFP)
A merit-based tuition fee waiver from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam for non-EU/EEA students admitted to a full-time English-taught master's starting September 2027. It does not cover living costs. A few winners also receive an NL Scholarship. Applications close 1 February 2027.
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Central European University (CEU)
Central European University Master's Scholarships
A merit-based tuition award (50-80% of fees) plus a stipend of €300-750/month for a CEU master's in Vienna, open to any nationality. Round 1 closed on 15 October 2026; Round 2 (2 February 2027) is still open for aid, except for applicants from visa-sensitive countries.
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The Beit Trust
Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships
Full tuition, a living allowance, and flights for a taught Master's at a partner university in the UK or South Africa, for nationals of Malawi, Zambia, or Zimbabwe. The next window opens 1 December 2026 and closes 12 February 2027.
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Science@Leuven Fund, Faculty of Science, KU Leuven
Science@Leuven Scholarship
A €12,000-a-year allowance for up to two years for international students starting a listed Faculty of Science master's at KU Leuven, plus a partial tuition waiver for non-EEA students. Applications open 1 October 2026, closing 15 February 2027.
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Government of Japan, administered by the World Bank
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
A funded master's scholarship for professionals from developing countries already admitted to one of 44 partner programmes worldwide. You cannot apply directly: eligibility is decided by the university you are admitted to, not by the World Bank.
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OeAD (Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation), in cooperation with ASEA-UNINET
Ernst Mach Grant - ASEA-UNINET
A study or research stay in Austria for undergraduates, graduates, postgraduates and postdocs from five named Southeast Asian countries, with duration up to 36 months for a full PhD. OeAD's own page gives one general deadline of 1 March.
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Heinrich Böll Foundation (Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung)
Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships
Monthly stipend plus health insurance allowance for non-EU students starting a German master's degree or PhD, with optional tuition, language-course and family top-ups. Fall 2026 has closed; Spring 2027 runs 15 January to 1 March 2027.
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Wells Mountain Initiative
Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) Scholars Program
A partial scholarship of up to USD 3,000 a year (average USD 1,500) toward a first bachelor's degree or diploma, studied in the applicant's own home country or region. The 2027 application window runs 1 December 2026 to 1 March 2027.
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Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF)
TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program
Full tuition, housing, travel and a monthly allowance to study in Taiwan, for citizens of partner countries across Africa, Asia and beyond. The 2027 application window runs December 2026 to March 2027.
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International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB)
Arturo Falaschi PhD Fellowships
A 3-year PhD in the life sciences at an ICGEB laboratory in Trieste, New Delhi, or Cape Town, with tuition, a monthly stipend, insurance, and travel covered. The most recent long-term round closed in March 2026; the next opens January 2027 with a 31 March 2027 deadline.
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International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB)
Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships
A 2-year postdoctoral fellowship in the life sciences at ICGEB Trieste, New Delhi, or Cape Town, with a stipend, insurance, and travel covered. The September 2026 round is already mid-cycle and closed to new applicants; the next open-entry call runs January-March 2027.
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University of Twente
University of Twente Scholarship (UTS)
EUR 3,000 to 22,000 for one year, paid directly to the student, for excellent non-EU/EEA applicants admitted to a qualifying master's at the University of Twente. Not a full scholarship. The 2027-2028 window closes 1 April 2027.
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The Mandela Rhodes Foundation
Mandela Rhodes Scholarship
Comprehensive funding for a one-year Honours or two-year Master's degree in any field at a South African university, for African citizens aged 19-29, paired with a compulsory leadership programme. Applications for the Class of 2028 open 9 March 2027 and close 14 April 2027.
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Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (Standard)
A 12-to-24-month postdoctoral research stay in Japan under a host researcher, in any field of the humanities, social sciences, or natural sciences, with a monthly allowance and round-trip airfare. Applications go through a Japanese host institution, never directly from the researcher.
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Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
ABE Initiative Master's Degree and Internship Program
A Japanese-government-funded master's degree plus a company internship for young professionals from 54 African countries, covering tuition, living costs and airfare. The 2027 intake opened in August 2026; each country sets its own deadline, and South Africa closed on 28 September.
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Government of Japan, administered by the Asian Development Bank
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program
About 135 graduate scholarships a year for citizens of ADB developing member countries already admitted to one of 27 partner institutions across Asia and the Pacific, 17 of them in Japan. There is no central deadline: each institution sets its own.
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Aga Khan Foundation
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Postgraduate awards for outstanding students from selected countries in Asia and Africa who have no other means of financing their studies. Structured as half grant and half loan, and treated by the Foundation as a resource of last resort.
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African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), through its centres in South Africa, Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon and Rwanda
AIMS Structured Master's in Mathematical Sciences
A three-semester, residential Master's in mathematical sciences for African students, taught in English. Funding is real but described differently at each of AIMS's five centres, and the deadlines shown on the network's own pages are inconsistent, some stale by years.
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Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand
AIT Scholarships
A tuition scholarship, full or partial, for master's and PhD study at AIT in Thailand, open to all nationalities with no service bond. Aggregators often call this fully funded; AIT's own page does not, and living costs and registration fees are the student's own responsibility.
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UNHCR, funded by the German Government and additional donors
Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative (DAFI)
A renewable scholarship for recognised refugees to study an undergraduate degree in their own country of asylum. Funded mainly by the German Government, run separately in each participating country (58 in 2024) with its own local deadline and no single global application date.
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Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and UNESCO-TWAS
ANSO-CAS-TWAS/UNESCO PhD Scholarship
Up to 40 fully funded PhD places a year in China for applicants from developing countries, 10 reserved for climate research, at the University of Science and Technology of China or the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences. Most recent round closed 31 January 2026.
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Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), with Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
ASEAN-Japan Medical Scholarship Programme, Category B
A fully funded medical degree at a Japanese university for ASEAN undergraduate medical students, with a seven-year service obligation at home afterward. Category B, closed for this cycle, was a women-only route requiring a Japanese language certificate.
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Ashinaga (Ashinaga Ikueikai)
Ashinaga Africa Initiative (AAI)
Full financial support, covering tuition, accommodation, travel and other necessary fees, for orphaned students from sub-Saharan Africa to study abroad. The open Francophone track funds a master's in France; Anglophone applicants are now selected only via partner high schools.
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Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore
A*STAR Graduate Scholarship (AGS)
Four years of PhD funding at a Singapore autonomous university, across STEM, Semiconductor, Quantum and Computing tracks, including a 12-month overseas attachment. Runs twice a year; the most recent round closed 10 August 2026, with no date yet confirmed for the next.
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Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Australia Awards Scholarships (Africa)
Australian government funding for a master's degree at an Australian university, for mid-career professionals from 25 eligible African countries working in priority development fields.
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Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Australia Awards Scholarships (Indo-Pacific and South Asia)
Full undergraduate, master's or PhD funding in Australia for developing-country citizens across the Indo-Pacific and South Asia: tuition, return airfare, a living contribution, an establishment allowance and health cover. Each country runs its own round through its own office, not DFAT.
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Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA), with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Banach NAWA Scholarship Programme
A monthly PLN 2,500 stipend plus a tuition waiver for a Polish master's degree, for nationals of 36 named countries across Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America. The only round found is already closed, with results announced; no next round is published.
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Bayer Foundation
Bayer Foundation Fellowships
Up to 10,000 euros for a research placement of up to six months, for master's, PhD, and medical students in drug discovery, agricultural science, medical sciences, or the new climate-and-health track. Applications are closed; the next round opens in early 2027.
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Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF)
Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds PhD Fellowships
A monthly stipend of EUR 2,200 to 3,800, depending on host country, for a 2 to 3.5 year PhD in experimental basic biomedical research. Three deadlines a year; the next is 1 February 2027.
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Cambridge Commonwealth, European & International Trust
Cambridge Trust Postgraduate Scholarships
The main funding route into a Cambridge postgraduate degree for applicants from outside the UK, run through your admissions application rather than a separate form. No single deadline: each course has its own funding deadline, which can fall earlier than the course's own admissions deadline.
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Canada Graduate Research Scholarship, Doctoral Program (CGRS D)
The successor to the discontinued Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships. $40,000 a year for 36 months of doctoral study, jointly run by Canada's three federal research funding agencies. Requires enrolment at an eligible Canadian institution.
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Canada Graduate Research Scholarship, Master's Program (CGRS M)
The master's-level award in Canada's tri-agency Research Training Awards Suite, alongside CGRS-D and CPRA. $27,000 for 12 months of master's or direct-entry doctoral study at an eligible Canadian institution. Open only to Canadian citizens, permanent residents and protected persons.
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Canon Collins Trust
Canon Collins RMTF Scholarships for Postgraduate Study
A living-costs package of R20,000 to R100,000 for Master's or PhD study in South Africa in Justice, Education, or the Humanities, for nationals of ten Southern African countries with a track record in social justice work. Stage 1 for this cycle has closed.
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China Scholarship Council, Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS)
China's flagship government scholarship for bachelor's, master's, doctoral and visiting-scholar study at Chinese universities. Applications go through the Chinese embassy or consulate in the applicant's own country, each running its own deadline within the same broad annual cycle.
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Chulabhorn Graduate Institute (CGI)
Chulabhorn Graduate Institute Post-Graduate Scholarship
Fully funded master's study in Bangkok in one of three science fields, including airfare, accommodation, a monthly stipend and health insurance. The 2027 intake's 31 August 2026 deadline has passed; no next round is published yet.
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Clarendon Fund, University of Oxford
Clarendon Fund Scholarships
Automatic consideration for a fully funded master's or DPhil scholarship at Oxford, no separate application needed beyond your course deadline. Open to all subjects, with no nationality restriction stated.
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Coimbra Group, a network of European universities
Coimbra Group Scholarship Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa
Short research visits (1-3 months) at a participating European university for academic staff from Sub-Saharan African institutions. The 2026 call has closed; the next is expected around February 2027.
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DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
DAAD EPOS: Development-Related Postgraduate Courses
German government funding for postgraduate study at participating German universities, aimed at professionals from developing and emerging countries who already have work experience.
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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), funded by the Federal Foreign Office
DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master's Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance)
€992 a month plus tuition exemption for a public policy, governance or development-related master's at one of seven named German universities, for graduates from developing and emerging countries. You apply directly to the course, never to DAAD.
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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme (Sub-Saharan Africa)
Master's or PhD scholarships for future university teachers and professionals from Sub-Saharan Africa, studied at a university in your own country or region rather than in Germany. Deadlines are set per host institution through DAAD's own scholarship database, not centrally.
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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), funded by the German Federal Foreign Office
DAAD Research Grants, Doctoral Programmes
Funding for a doctoral degree in Germany, either an individually supervised project or a structured doctoral programme, paying 1,400 euros a month plus insurance and allowances for up to four years. Funding must begin in 2027; the deadline is set separately for each applicant's own country.
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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
DAAD Study Scholarships for STEM Disciplines
A full Master's degree in mathematics, computer science, natural sciences or engineering at a German university, with 992 euros/month plus insurance and a study allowance, for applicants from 24 named developing and emerging countries. DAAD's own page never states the exact application deadline.
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Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA), funded by the Federal Republic of Germany through KfW
EAC Scholarship Programme, Phase II Cohort 4 (KfW-funded Master's)
Up to 120 fully funded, two-year Master's scholarships for East African Community nationals studying in an EAC country other than their own, in Mathematics, Engineering, Informatics, Science, Technology, or Business Science. The 2026 window has closed; no next cohort date is published.
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Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)
East African Community Student Mobility Scheme (EAC-SMS)
197 fully cost-shared scholarship slots across 28 universities in six East African countries, for diploma through PhD study in a different EAC country than your own. The 2026/2027 cohort's application window has closed; no next round is published yet.
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Sciences Po
Émile Boutmy Scholarship
A tuition exemption of €9,500 for a Sciences Po Bachelor's degree, or €18,500 a year for both years of a Master's, for top non-EU applicants. There is no separate application; check the box during Sciences Po admissions, with Master's deadlines of 19 October or 30 November.
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University of Manchester
Equity and Merit Scholarships
Thirty fully funded master's scholarships at the University of Manchester for students from Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe. Covers tuition and, for on-campus study, airfare, living costs and visas. The 2027/28 round closed 31 August 2026; the next round is not yet announced.
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European Commission
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarships
EU funding for integrated master's programmes delivered by a consortium of universities in at least three countries, open to applicants of any nationality, worth EUR 1,400 a month with no tuition or application fees charged to scholarship holders.
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University of Groningen (Eric Bleumink Fund)
Eric Bleumink Fellowship
A fellowship covering tuition, travel, living costs, books and insurance for a one or two year master's degree at the University of Groningen. There is no direct application; eligible candidates are nominated after applying for admission.
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University of Oxford, Humanities Division (Mica and Ahmet Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme)
Ertegun Graduate Scholarship Programme in the Humanities
Oxford scholarship for full-time graduate study in the humanities, open to all nationalities. Covers course fees in full plus a living grant (£21,805 in 2026-27). Needs a separate supporting statement uploaded with your course application by the early January deadline.
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Felix Scholarship Trust, administered by the University of Oxford, the University of Reading, and SOAS University of London
Felix Scholarships
Full tuition, a living stipend and a return flight for a new master's or PhD at Oxford, Reading or SOAS, mainly for Indian nationals but with a separate route for Least Developed or Other Low Income countries. No single Felix deadline: apply via each university's own admissions round.
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French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, managed by Campus France
France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Programme
French government funding for master's and PhD study at French higher education institutions. Students cannot apply themselves. Only applications submitted by a French institution on a student's behalf are accepted.
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Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES)
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Scholarships for International Students (Grundförderung für Ausländer:innen)
A monthly stipend for international bachelor's and master's students already enrolled at a German university. Good German is required and applications are submitted in German; this does not fund starting a degree from abroad.
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Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung für die Freiheit, funded through the German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt)
Friedrich Naumann Foundation Scholarships for Non-EU Foreign Students
A renewable, non-repayable stipend for non-EU foreign students in the Master's or main phase of a Staatsexamen at a German university. No award amount is published; selection runs twice yearly through a personal interview.
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U.S. Department of State, administered by IIE with Fulbright Commissions and U.S. Embassies
Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program
A nine-month, non-degree, non-renewable placement teaching your own language at a US university while taking courses there yourself. Deadlines are set country by country; the 2027-2028 India round has already closed.
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U.S. Department of State, administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE) and AMIDEAST
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Around 4,000 grants a year for master's, doctoral or research study at a university in the United States. Applications go through a binational Fulbright Commission or the US Embassy in the applicant's own country, never to a central office.
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Gates Cambridge Trust, University of Cambridge
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Around 80 full-cost scholarships a year for postgraduate study in any subject at Cambridge, for citizens of any country outside the UK. Roughly two-thirds go to PhD candidates, with about 55 awards in the International round.
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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Georg Forster Research Fellowship
A well-known German fellowship for postdocs and researchers from developing countries. The Humboldt Foundation has stopped accepting applications indefinitely, citing budget cuts, with no reopening date. Still widely advertised as open elsewhere; it is not.
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National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Ministry of Education, Republic of Korea
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
Korea's national scholarship, funding Korean-language training plus a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree, covering tuition, a living allowance, and airfare. Undergraduate and graduate tracks run on separate age limits, quotas and timelines.
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Google
Google PhD Fellowship Program
Funding for PhD students that you cannot apply for yourself; your university has to nominate you during a fixed window each year. Award value varies sharply by region, from a flat $15,000 total in Africa to $85,000 a year in Canada and the US.
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Higher Education Authority (HEA), funded by the Government of Ireland
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES)
Ireland's only nationwide government scholarship: a 10,000 euro stipend plus a full tuition waiver for one year of a master's, postgraduate diploma, or PhD. Only 60 awards a year. The 2026 round is closed; no 2027 date is published yet.
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Monash University Malaysia
Graduate Research Excellence Scholarship
A full tuition fee waiver plus a monthly stipend of MYR 2,950 (2026 rate) for new graduate research (master's or PhD) students at Monash Malaysia, with 80 scholarships for 2027. No separate application; the first 2027 round closes 12 February.
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British Council, jointly with the UK government's GREAT Britain Campaign and participating UK universities
GREAT Scholarships
A £10,000 contribution toward tuition fees for a one-year taught postgraduate course in the UK, offered by over 60 universities to students from 18 countries. You apply to the university directly, and each university sets its own deadline.
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University of Cambridge (funded by the David and Claudia Harding Foundation)
Harding Distinguished Postgraduate Scholars Programme
About 45 Cambridge PhD scholarships a year, open to any nationality and any subject. Covers university fees, a maintenance allowance, a £6,000 research allowance, travel and visa costs. No separate form: tick the funding box in your PhD application by your course's December or January deadline.
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Hinrich Foundation
Hinrich Foundation Global Trade Leader Scholarships
Tuition scholarships for master's students heading into global trade careers, funded through six partner universities in Singapore, the US, the UK, Hong Kong and New Zealand. Selection and deadlines are set by each university, not centrally.
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U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, administered by the Institute of International Education
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
A ten-month non-degree fellowship in the United States for mid-career professionals, covering tuition, living costs, insurance and travel. Applications go through your own country's embassy or Fulbright Commission, each with its own deadline.
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International Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSPO)
Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) Postdoctoral Fellowships
Three-year, fully portable postdoctoral fellowship for basic life-sciences research at a host institution outside your own country, open to any nationality. The entry point for each yearly cycle is a Letter of Intent submitted in May; the 2027 cycle's window has already closed.
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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Humboldt Research Fellowship
A 6-to-24-month research stay in Germany for postdocs and experienced researchers of any nationality, worth 3,000 to 3,600 euros a month. Each of the three annual calls closes early once 800 applications are received; the current call is already full.
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The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
ICTP Postgraduate Diploma Programme
A tuition-free, one-year pre-PhD diploma in Trieste across five fields of physics, mathematics, and life sciences, with around 10 scholarships per field plus a travel grant for applicants from developing countries. The 2027-2028 call has not yet been announced.
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IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
IHE Delft Water and Development Partnership Programme Scholarship
A limited number of full and partial scholarships for the MSc in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft, for water professionals from named countries across the Middle East, Horn of Africa, Sahel and Pacific and Caribbean SIDS. The 2026 round has closed; no 2027 dates are published yet.
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Imperial College London
Imperial College President's PhD Scholarships
Full tuition plus a stipend of GBP 27,036 a year for a new 3.5-year PhD at Imperial, open to candidates from Imperial, the UK and worldwide. Considered in three rounds a year; the next closes 2 November 2026.
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Indomie Nigeria (Dufil Prima Foods)
Indomie Scholarship Program
Full tuition for the whole duration of a first degree, diploma, or NCE at a Nigerian public or state-owned institution, renewable each year on academic performance. Open only to students newly admitted for the 2026/2027 session; the deadline was extended to 30 September 2026.
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Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation
Inlaks Research and Travel Grant (IRTG)
Up to three months of funded research travel abroad for Indian PhD students in the humanities and social sciences, to use libraries, archives or consult experts not available at home. The 31 August 2026 round has closed; shortlisted candidates hear back in early October 2026.
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Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation
Inlaks Scholarship
Up to USD 120,000 for an Indian passport holder with an existing offer for a postgraduate course of 9 months to 4 years in the US, UK, or Europe. Several common subjects, including Business, Computer Science, Engineering, and Medicine, are excluded. Applications for 2026 are closed.
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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Government of Ireland (Irish Aid)
Ireland Fellows Programme
Fully funded, one-year master's study in Ireland for candidates from eligible countries across Africa, Southeast Asia, Latin America, Palestine, and small island developing states. 224 fellowships were awarded for 2025/26. The 2027/28 round is closed.
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Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)
IsDB Master of Science Scholarship Programme for Least Developed Member Countries
A two-year, nomination-only master's scholarship in science, engineering, technology or medicine for citizens of 20 IsDB least developed member countries, feeding into IsDB's PhD-level Merit Scholarship Program. No current application window is published on IsDB's own site.
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Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)
Scholarship Program for Muslim Communities in Non-Member Countries (SPMC)
IsDB's oldest scholarship, launched in 1983 for academically strong but financially needy Muslim students in minority communities across 31 named non-member countries. The award is structured as an interest-free loan repaid after graduation to a local trust, not a straightforward grant.
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ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute
ISEAS Wang Gungwu Visiting Fellows Programme
A 2-6 month visiting fellowship in Singapore for postdoctoral researchers and mid-career policy makers working on Southeast Asian and Asia-Pacific policy topics. Covers a monthly stipend and return airfare. The 2027 intake has closed; no next round is announced yet.
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African Development Bank (AfDB) and Government of Japan
Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) Program
Two-year, fully funded master's scholarship in Japan for African professionals in energy, agriculture, health, environmental sustainability or engineering. You must first gain admission to a partner Japanese university, which then nominates you; deadlines are set by each university, not centrally.
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan
Japanese Government (MEXT) Young Leaders' Program (YLP)
The School of Government track of Japan's YLP: a one-year Master's in Public Policy at GRIPS for early-career public officials, with a monthly allowance, waived tuition, and travel. Four other YLP tracks exist; applications go through your government's recommending authority, not MEXT directly.
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Jardine Foundation
Jardine Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships
Full funding for up to four years of postgraduate study at Oxford or Cambridge, for nationals or long-term residents of eleven Asian countries and territories. You cannot apply to the Foundation directly: funding depends on being accepted by one of its eight partner Colleges.
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Katholischer Akademischer Ausländer-Dienst (KAAD, Catholic Academic Exchange Service), Bonn
KAAD Scholarship Programme 1
Postgraduate funding in Germany, Master's, PhD, or a 2-6 month post-doc stay, for Catholic applicants from Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America with a degree already. No deadline is published; it is set by KAAD's own regional partner committee in your country.
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Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), in partnership with the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA)
KAS-SAIIA Scholarship Programme
Full tuition and a monthly stipend for a Master's degree at Wits, UCT or Stellenbosch, combined with a full-year internship at SAIIA. For South African residents under 30. The 2027 round closed 1 September 2026; no 2028 date is published yet.
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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
KAUST Fellowship
Automatic PhD and master's funding at KAUST in Saudi Arabia, tuition, a living allowance, housing and relocation support, no separate scholarship application. 2027 applications open mid-August; no closing date published yet.
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King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (College of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies)
KFUPM Scholarship
A full scholarship attached to admission as a full-time master's (thesis-based) or PhD student at KFUPM in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Covers tuition, housing, meals and medical care, plus international airfare for non-Saudi students. No separate scholarship form and no single published annual deadline.
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Directorate General of Higher Education, Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia
KNB (Kemitraan Negara Berkembang) Scholarship
An Indonesian government scholarship for students from developing countries to study at bachelor's, master's or doctoral level at one of 47 partner Indonesian universities. The 2026 round's application window has closed and no 2027 dates are published on the official site yet.
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Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), CIAT Fellowship Program
KOICA Scholarship Program (CIAT)
Full-cost Master's (17 months) or Doctoral (36 months) degrees in Korea for government officials from 97 ODA-partner countries, nominated by their own government. The 2027 intake's KOICA-round deadline (July 2026) has already passed; no 2028 date is published yet.
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Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, funded by the German Federal Foreign Office
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung International Scholarship Programme
A monthly stipend, not a tuition scholarship, for international bachelor's, master's, postgraduate and doctoral students already admitted to or enrolled at a German university. German at B2 level is required even for English-taught degrees.
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MAINSTREAM Project (Mobility 4 Agricultural International Networks Supporting Thematic Resilience and Enhancing Adaptation and Mitigation)
MAINSTREAM Mobility Scholarships
Short-term, credit-seeking mobility scholarships for Master's (up to 6 months) and PhD (up to 12 months) students in a climate-change-related programme at an African university, to study at a partner institution abroad. The third call has closed; results are due by end of November 2026.
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Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia (Scholarship Division)
Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)
Malaysian government funding for a full-time master's or PhD at one of 24 named universities: tuition paid directly to the university plus a monthly living allowance of RM 1,500. Open to ASEAN, Commonwealth, and around 40 other listed countries. No airfare, insurance or settling-in allowance.
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New Zealand Government, delivered by Education New Zealand with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships
New Zealand government scholarships for citizens of eligible Pacific and Asian countries, covering full tuition, a fortnightly living allowance, travel, and insurance for full-time study. All tertiary rounds, including the last open one, are now closed.
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U.S. Department of State
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
A U.S. Department of State leadership fellowship for young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa: a six-week Institute at a U.S. college or university, plus a four-week placement for up to 70 Fellows. Applications open each year from mid-September to mid-October; 2027 dates are unpublished.
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Margaret McNamara Education Grants, c/o The World Bank Group
Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG)
Cash education grants, not a tuition waiver, of up to USD 5,000 to 18,000 depending on programme, for women from developing countries already registered in an in-person degree programme. Five programmes run their own annual windows; US-Canada and Trinity Washington are open until 15 January.
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Flemish Ministry of Education and Training, with participating Flemish higher education institutions
Master Mind Scholarship
A grant of 10,225 euros plus a tuition fee waiver per academic year for a Master's in Flanders or Brussels. The 2026-2027 call is closed, with no 2027-2028 dates published yet, and every eligible institution sets its own separate deadline.
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Mastercard Foundation
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Scholarships for young Africans at secondary, undergraduate and master's level, delivered through around 62 partner universities and NGOs. Candidates apply to a partner institution, not to the Foundation.
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University of Cambridge, funded by the Mastercard Foundation
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cambridge
For Africans who live in Africa: a full-time master's at Cambridge with course fees, a monthly living allowance, flights, visa and health surcharge covered. You apply through the Cambridge course application by your course's funding deadline, 8 December 2026 for several courses.
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan
MEXT Scholarship for Research Students (Embassy Recommendation)
Japanese government funding for master's, doctoral and professional graduate study at a Japanese university. Applications are made to the Japanese embassy or consulate in the applicant's country of nationality, never to MEXT directly.
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Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan
Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for Undergraduate Students (Embassy Recommendation)
A Japanese government undergraduate scholarship applied for only through your own country's Japanese embassy or consulate, never directly to MEXT. Covers a monthly stipend, full tuition, and airfare to and from Japan, over a 4-to-7-year period depending on your field and route.
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Mandela Institute for Development Studies (MINDS)
MINDS Scholarship Programme for Leadership Development
Tuition, accommodation, a return flight and a living stipend for African nationals moving to a different African country for a one- to two-year Honours or Master's degree at one of over 24 MINDS partner universities. No central deadline is published, and you need a university offer first.
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Mo Ibrahim Foundation, at the University of Birmingham
Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship (MSc Development Policy and Politics)
One scholarship a year for a two-year package at Birmingham: a one-year MSc in Development Policy and Politics, then a one-year internship split between the university and the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in London. Open only to African nationals under 30 with a first-class honours degree.
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Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (MOFCOM)
MOFCOM Scholarship (Ministry of Commerce of China)
Fully funded, English-taught master's and doctoral programmes in China for senior government officials, researchers and managers from developing countries. Applications go through the Chinese embassy's Economic and Commercial Counsellor's Office in the applicant's own country.
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European Commission (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions), administered by the European Research Executive Agency (REA)
MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships
EU-funded postdoctoral research fellowships, either within Europe (open to any nationality) or a global route requiring time outside Europe first (EU/associated-country nationals only). The 2026 call has closed; no 2027 dates are published yet.
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Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore
Nanyang President's Graduate Scholarship (NPGS)
A four-year, bond-free PhD scholarship at NTU open to every nationality. Covers tuition plus a monthly stipend of up to S$5,300, with conference, book, IT and thesis allowances on top. NTU has not yet announced the application window for the 2027/2028 academic year.
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Ministry of Education, Research, Development and Youth of the Slovak Republic, administered by SAIA, n.o.
National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic (NSP)
A mobility stipend, not a full-degree scholarship, for a 1-10 month study, research or teaching stay in Slovakia while you stay enrolled at your home university. Two rounds a year, 30 April and 31 October.
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Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, with participating Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences, administered by Nuffic
NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship)
A one-off €5,000 contribution toward a bachelor's or master's degree in the Netherlands, for non-EEA students, paid in the first year of study. Explicitly not a full-tuition award.
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University of Oxford, funded by the Optiver Foundation
Optiver Foundation Scholarships (University of Oxford)
Up to six Oxford scholarships for women ordinarily resident in 131 eligible low and middle income countries, covering full course fees and a living-costs grant on nine STEM master's courses starting October 2027. You must tick the scholarship box on the Oxford application.
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Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD)
OWSD PhD Fellowship for Women Scientists
PhD funding for women scientists from the world's least-resourced countries, at a host institution elsewhere in the developing world. OWSD paused new calls starting in 2025 due to funding, and has not announced when, or whether, applications will reopen.
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University of Padua (Università di Padova)
Padua International Excellence Scholarship Programme
Up to 76 scholarships for international students taking an English-taught bachelor's, single-cycle or master's degree at Padua: a €8,000 gross cash grant plus a full tuition-fee exemption each year, awarded automatically through the degree application itself.
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African Union Commission / Pan African University
Pan African University (PAU) Scholarships
Full scholarships covering tuition and living costs for master's and PhD study at one of PAU's institutes across Cameroon, Kenya, Nigeria and Algeria. The most recent call, for the 2026 academic year, is fully closed with no next round announced yet.
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Fondation Pierre Elliott Trudeau / Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation PhD Scholarship
Up to CAD 50,000 a year for three years toward tuition and living, plus up to CAD 20,000 a year for research and travel, for PhD students in the humanities or social sciences enrolled at a Canadian university, or Canadians enrolled anywhere. 2027 applications have opened.
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National University of Singapore (NUS)
President's Graduate Fellowship (NUS)
A university-funded PhD fellowship at NUS covering full tuition plus a monthly stipend of up to S$4,800. Open to all nationalities, awarded by nomination once a candidate has applied for PhD admission and indicated interest, rather than through a separate application.
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Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), Nigeria
PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme
Fully funded master's and PhD study at partner universities in the UK, Germany, France and Malaysia, for Nigerian citizens only. The 2026 round has closed; no 2027 date is announced yet.
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Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
A two-year, fully funded master's degree at an ACU member university, with the host countries and universities changing each cycle. Two cycles a year; a separate admission application to the host university is required on top of the QECS application.
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Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with the Ministry of Education and Research
Romanian Government Scholarships for Foreign Citizens
Tuition, a monthly stipend and dormitory accommodation (subject to availability) for a bachelor's, master's or PhD in Romania, open to citizens of any non-EU country. Bachelor's and master's study is in Romanian only; the most recent round closed 31 March 2026 and no next round is published.
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The Rotary Foundation, Rotary International
Rotary Peace Fellowship
Up to 170 fully funded peace and development fellowships a year at eight university centres worldwide. The 2027-28 round is closed; the next opens online in February 2027, exact deadline not yet published.
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Sasol Foundation
Sasol Foundation Bursary Programme
All-inclusive undergraduate bursaries for academically talented South African students from low-income and missing-middle households, mainly in STEM fields. The 2027 intake closed 23 August 2026; no next round is published yet.
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Schwarzman Scholars, Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University
Schwarzman Scholars
A one-year master's programme in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing, taught in English. Up to 200 scholars are selected each year, with 40 per cent of places allocated to applicants from outside the United States and China.
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Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA)
SEARCA Full Master's and PhD Scholarships
Fully funded Master's and PhD study at partner universities in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, or the Philippines, for working professionals from SEAMEO member countries researching agricultural development. No closing date for the current round is published.
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Hungarian Government (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade), administered by Tempus Public Foundation
Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme
A tuition-free scholarship at a Hungarian university, with a monthly stipend, accommodation contribution and medical insurance. Available through bilateral agreements with over 100 countries; you apply through your own country, not directly to Hungary.
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Federal Commission for Scholarships for Foreign Students (FCS/ESKAS), State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI)
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
A monthly living-expenses grant for postgraduate research in Switzerland, CHF 2,450 a month, with no single deadline: each of 183 countries has its own opening date and closing date, the first closed on 13 October 2026 and others run to the end of November.
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Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan)
Taiwan Scholarship Program (Ministry of Education)
Partial funding, up to NTD 40,000 tuition per semester plus a monthly living allowance, for undergraduate, Master's, or Doctoral study in Taiwan. There is no central deadline; each ROC overseas mission sets and publishes its own dates for its country.
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Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), Royal Thai Government
Thailand International Postgraduate Programme (TIPP)
A Thai-government master's scholarship on named courses under seven development themes, for nominated candidates from developing countries. A 2027 course list is published, but every course shows its deadline as 'TBC,' and the 2026 round's dates have already passed.
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Government of Japan (ODA), implemented by the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE)
The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS)
Two-year, English-taught Master's (and in some countries PhD) scholarships at Japanese universities for government officials nominated through named organisations in eighteen partner countries. Each country runs its own round; Bhutan's round for 2027-2028 opened 7 September 2026.
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Canon Collins Trust, in partnership with the Tom Queba Memorial Fund and Pegasys
Tom Queba and Pegasys Scholarships for Social Change
A R85,000 package for Honours or Master's study at a South African university, for Black or Coloured South African nationals under 34 working on social or environmental change. The Stage 1 window (extended once already) closed 24 August 2026.
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Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), Republic of Türkiye
Türkiye Scholarships
A government scholarship that places successful applicants directly into a Turkish university and department, covering tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation, flights, insurance and a year of Turkish language study. No 2027 application dates are published yet.
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Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India, with UNESCO-TWAS
TWAS-CSIR Postgraduate Fellowship Programme
PhD fellowships of up to four years in CSIR laboratories across India for nationals of developing countries, covering a living stipend and health insurance but not tuition. The most recent round closed 3 June 2026; no 2027 round has been announced.
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UNESCO and the Government of the People's Republic of China
UNESCO/China Great Wall Co-Sponsored Fellowships Programme
75 fellowships at Chinese universities for nationals of 135 developing Member States, though only 27 are open to new applicants each round. The current round's deadlines have already passed and no new round has been announced.
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Polish National Commission for UNESCO and the UNESCO Chair for Science, Technology and Engineering at AGH University of Krakow
UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships in Engineering
28 six-month research placements at AGH University of Krakow in science, technology, and engineering, for nationals of 57 invited developing Member States. The most recent edition is closed and no new edition has been published in over a year.
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University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships
Automatic consideration for a fee offset and, for the highest-ranked applicants, a AUD 39,500/year stipend, for anyone admitted to a Melbourne PhD or research master's. No separate application for new students; already-enrolled or deferred students apply by 31 October.
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United Nations University Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS)
UNU-IAS MSc in Sustainability Scholarships
Three scholarship routes for UNU-IAS's two-year MSc in Sustainability in Tokyo: jfUNU (JPY 120,000 a month, tuition may be waived), and the Rector's and Resona Bank awards (full tuition plus JPY 130,000 a month and travel). September 2026 entry is closed; 2027 dates are not yet published.
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VLIR-UOS (Flemish Interuniversity Council - University Development Cooperation)
VLIRUOS ICP Connect Scholarships
Full scholarships covering tuition, travel, insurance and living costs for students from 29 eligible countries to complete an accredited bachelor's or master's programme at a Flemish university. 2026-27 call closed; 2027-28 call expected to open mid-November 2026.
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University of Oxford, in partnership with the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Covers 100% of course fees and a living grant of at least £21,805 for a master's on a list of 40 eligible Oxford courses, plus a leadership programme. For residents of eligible countries, mostly developing and emerging economies. No separate deadline: your course's own date applies.
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Wellcome
Wellcome Early-Career Awards
A rolling-application research award, not a study scholarship, for researchers who already hold a PhD and are ready to lead their own independent project on human life, health or wellbeing. Pays a full salary and up to £400,000 in research costs, usually for five years. No application deadline.
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World Bank Group
World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program
A six-month, paid consultant placement at World Bank Group headquarters or a country office for Sub-Saharan African PhD candidates and recent graduates, starting January 2027. The 25 August 2026 deadline has passed; no next round is announced yet.
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Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program, Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs / International Leadership Center
Yale World Fellows Program
A 4-month, full-time residential fellowship at Yale for mid-career professionals from outside the US, covering a stipend, housing, insurance and travel. Applications for 2026 are closed, and no 2027 window has been published yet.
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