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United Kingdom

Chevening Scholarships

Tuition, a living allowance and travel support for a one-year UK master’s; award conditions and fee caps may apply.

Full fundingMaster’s
The 2027/28 scholarship competition closed on 6 October 2026. Selection is under way; consult the country page for future announcements.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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United States

Fulbright Foreign Student Program

Graduate-study and research grants; the funding package and placement arrangements depend on the country award.

Varies by awardMaster’s / PhD / Research
Country-specific calls and deadlines; there is no single global application date.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Canada

UBC International Scholars Program

Need-assessed undergraduate awards combining academic merit, leadership and financial circumstances.

Varies by awardBachelor’s
September 2027 entry: applications opened 5 October 2026 and close 15 November 2026. Admission application required first; supporting documents due 31 January 2027.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Australia

Australia Awards Scholarships

Tuition, return travel, establishment support, living allowance and eligible health cover.

Full fundingBachelor’s / Master’s / PhD
The official OASIS portal confirms that 2027 intake applications are closed. A later intake must be checked separately.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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New Zealand

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships

Comprehensive degree support through New Zealand’s development scholarship programme.

Full fundingBachelor’s / Master’s / PhD
Consult the Manaaki country page for the next intake; no current open round is asserted here.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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France

France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship

Living allowance and eligible mobility/insurance support; Eiffel itself does not pay tuition fees.

Partial fundingMaster’s / PhD
2027 institutional submissions close 8 January 2027. Universities set earlier internal deadlines; students cannot apply directly to Campus France. Sciences Po is not participating for 2027/28.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Germany

DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)

Stipend, insurance and travel support for designated development-related courses; confirm tuition arrangements with the selected course.

Varies by awardMaster’s / PhD
The official database links course-specific 2027/28 deadlines. Apply to the selected course, not a generic university deadline.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Switzerland

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

Research or eligible arts scholarship support; the reviewed research rate is CHF2,450 monthly. Fees and supplements depend on the host/award.

Partial fundingMaster’s / PhD / Research
The 2027/28 call is published. Nationality-specific deadlines and scholarship types apply.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Netherlands

Leiden University Excellence Scholarship

A contribution toward master’s tuition; the award does not cover every study or living expense.

Partial fundingMaster’s
The reviewed provider page lists 1 December 2026; check the deadline relevant to your start date.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Sweden

SI Scholarship for Global Professionals

Full tuition and a living allowance, with a travel grant under the scholarship conditions.

Full fundingMaster’s
Check the next SI call and the separate Swedish university admission timetable; a 2027 deadline is not confirmed here.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Finland

Aalto University Excellence Scholarship

A full tuition-fee waiver under the awarded terms; living costs are not covered.

Tuition-onlyBachelor’s / Master’s
Request scholarship consideration with the admission application; degree-specific windows apply.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Belgium

Master Mind Scholarship

Published 2026/27 support comprises a €10,225 grant and tuition waiver, with a small permitted registration charge.

Varies by awardMaster’s
2026/27 is closed. The ministry is reviewing the scheme; funding and procedures may change for 2027/28.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Denmark

Danish Government Scholarships for Non-EU Students

Full or partial tuition waivers and/or living-cost grants, depending on the institution.

Varies by awardBachelor’s / Master’s
Applications and deadlines are administered by individual institutions.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
Upcoming
Italy

Padua International Excellence Scholarship

Published awards offer €8,000 gross annually and fee exemption; confirm living-cost adequacy and next-call terms.

Varies by awardBachelor’s / Master’s
The university says new calls will be published in November 2026. Exact 2027/28 deadlines are not yet confirmed.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Spain

Fundación Carolina Postgraduate Scholarships

Full or partial programme-specific support; tuition, maintenance and travel coverage differ by award.

Varies by awardMaster’s
2026/27 is the published call. Consult each programme’s dates; do not treat the catalogue as a single open application.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Hungary

Stipendium Hungaricum

Tuition, a stipend, accommodation contribution or dormitory support and health cover; living costs may exceed the allowance.

Varies by awardBachelor’s / Master’s / PhD
The 2026/27 deadline was 15 January 2026. A new 2027/28 call is not confirmed on the reviewed page.
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Türkiye

Türkiye Scholarships

Tuition, placement, accommodation, stipend, health insurance, Turkish-language study and travel under the award terms.

Full fundingBachelor’s / Master’s / PhD
The reviewed page lists the 2026 call. Check the next full-time award announcement; no 2027 deadline is assumed.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Poland

Banach NAWA Scholarship

Published support includes PLN2,500 monthly, public-university tuition exemption, a travel allowance and applicable preparatory study.

Varies by awardMaster’s
2026 applications closed 8 May 2026 or earlier when a group’s limit was reached.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Romania

Romanian MFA Scholarships

Tuition support, a monthly allowance and subsidised accommodation under the state scheme.

Varies by awardBachelor’s / Master’s / PhD
2026 applications ran 16 February–31 March 2026. The next call is not confirmed here.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Slovakia

National Scholarship Programme of Slovakia

A monthly mobility scholarship with possible travel support; this is not funding for an entire degree.

Partial fundingMaster’s / PhD / Research
Summer-semester 2026/27 mobility applications close 31 October 2026; consult the official local cutoff time.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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China

Chinese Government Bilateral Scholarship

Full awards include tuition, accommodation, stipend and insurance; partial awards fund only specified components.

Varies by awardBachelor’s / Master’s / PhD / Research
Country nominating authorities set deadlines. Confirm whether your particular award is full or partial.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Japan

MEXT Research Student Scholarship

Tuition, a monthly allowance and specified international airfare under the MEXT award terms.

Full fundingMaster’s / PhD / Research
2027 embassy recruitment took place in April–May 2026. Check your embassy or university for the applicable route.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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South Korea

Global Korea Scholarship – Undergraduate

Government-supported undergraduate tuition, living allowances and specified language/travel benefits under the call.

Full fundingBachelor’s
The linked 2027 Pakistan embassy call closed 30 September 2026 at 18:00 KST. Other countries/university tracks must be checked separately.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Singapore

NUS Research Scholarship

Research tuition subsidy and monthly stipend under the award terms; service or assistantship duties may apply.

Full fundingMaster’s / PhD
Apply with graduate admission and verify faculty-specific availability and deadlines.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Hong Kong SAR

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

A doctoral stipend and research-travel allowance for up to three years; tuition waivers and later-year support depend on the university.

Partial fundingPhD
2027/28 initial RGC application closes 1 December 2026 at 12:00 Hong Kong time; separate university applications are also required.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
Upcoming
Taiwan

TaiwanICDF Higher Education Scholarship

Tuition, accommodation, living support and approved travel for listed partner degrees.

Full fundingBachelor’s / Master’s / PhD
2027 applications open 1 December 2026 and close 15 March 2027. Check the updated course list when released.
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Saudi Arabia

KAUST Fellowship

Tuition, monthly living support, base accommodation, health cover and relocation support; dependant-related charges can apply.

Full fundingMaster’s / PhD
Funding is considered through admission; use the chosen programme’s current application rounds.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Qatar

Qatar University International Students Scholarship

Undergraduate tuition and textbook exemption with specified housing, stipend and travel support.

Full fundingBachelor’s
Use the international-applicant timeline; Qatar-resident scholarship deadlines do not automatically apply.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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United Arab Emirates

Khalifa University Master’s Scholarships

Full or partial tuition and possible accommodation, insurance and travel support, depending on the award.

Varies by awardMaster’s
Consult the current master’s admission round; benefits depend on the awarded tier.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Malaysia

Malaysia International Scholarship

Tuition and RM1,500 monthly living support; international travel is not included.

Partial fundingMaster’s / PhD
2026/27 results were released in October 2026. A new application round is not confirmed here.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Brunei

Brunei Government Scholarship for Foreign Students

Tuition, residential accommodation, living/book allowances and specified airfare and insurance.

Full fundingBachelor’s / Master’s
The 2026/27 portal is closed. Await the next MFA call and complete any separate institutional application.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Indonesia

Kemitraan Negara Berkembang Scholarship

Degree funding and approved living, language, insurance and travel support under the current KNB conditions.

Full fundingBachelor’s / Master’s / PhD
Use the official KNB call and embassy recommendation instructions; a 2027 deadline is not confirmed here.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Thailand

Royal Thai Government Scholarships at AIT

Tuition, accommodation and living support on selected master’s and doctoral programmes; scheme-specific fee conditions apply.

Full fundingMaster’s / PhD
Check the applicable named award and current intake deadline at AIT.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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India

ICCR Scholarships for International Students

Tuition and maintenance support under individual ICCR schemes; airfare and other benefits depend on the scheme.

Varies by awardBachelor’s / Master’s / PhD
Apply only through the official A2A portal and the relevant Indian mission. Confirm the current scheme and portal availability.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
Upcoming
Pakistan

LUMS National Outreach Programme

Full financial assistance for selected NOP scholars admitted to LUMS undergraduate programmes.

Full fundingBachelor’s
The published 2026/27 coaching timeline expects opening on 1 November 2026 and application closing on 23 February 2027; documents are due 25 February.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
Upcoming
South Africa

Mandela Rhodes Scholarship

Postgraduate financial support and a leadership programme for selected Honours or master’s study in South Africa.

Full fundingMaster’s
The 2027 round is closed. Applications for the Class of 2028 are scheduled to open on 9 March 2027.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Uganda

Makerere Mastercard Foundation Scholars

Comprehensive scholarship and development support for selected undergraduate and master’s students.

Full fundingBachelor’s / Master’s
The 2026/27 call closed on 5 June 2026 at 23:59 East Africa Time. A new call is not confirmed here.
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Ghana

KNUST Mastercard Foundation Scholars

Comprehensive undergraduate scholarship support with mentoring and leadership development.

Full fundingBachelor’s
The partner directory links to KNUST admissions. Verify the dated university call and separate admission requirements.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Rwanda

CMU-Africa Mastercard Foundation Scholars

Tuition, required fees, insurance, travel and basic living support alongside academic and entrepreneurship development.

Full fundingMaster’s
Apply through CMU-Africa’s current graduate admission and financial-aid process.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
Upcoming
Austria

ISTA Funded PhD Programme

Fully funded doctoral training through salaried employment with social-security coverage and no tuition fees.

Full fundingPhD
2027 portal opening is expected in late October 2026. Application deadline: 8 January 2027, 15:00 CET; referee deadline 12 January.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Colombia

Beca Colombia for Foreign Students

Postgraduate tuition and specified living and insurance support; the call defines coverage for Spanish-language preparation and specialisation routes.

Varies by awardMaster’s / Short course
The 2026-2 call closed on 5 June 2026 at 17:00 Colombia time; results were published in June. A new call is not confirmed.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Brazil

GCUB International Mobility Scholarships

A graduate study place with a monthly scholarship at a participating Brazilian university; travel and other costs require separate planning.

Partial fundingMaster’s / PhD
The fifth-edition 2026 competition is in selection, with second-stage results issued in September. Await the next application call.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Mexico

Mexican Government Excellence Scholarships

Tuition and stipend support with other benefits depending on the study or research modality and official award terms.

Varies by awardMaster’s / PhD / Research
The provider lists the 2026 competition. Verify the dated call and eligible modality; a 2027 deadline is not confirmed here.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Chile

AGCID Nelson Mandela Scholarships

Financial support for approved master’s study in Chile; fee, maintenance and travel coverage follow the current cooperation agreement.

Varies by awardMaster’s
The official current-offers page lists 30 October 2026 for the Nelson Mandela 2027 programme; national focal points can have earlier deadlines.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Multiple destinations

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarships

Competitive full scholarships for joint international master’s study; tuition and subsistence support follow the programme award.

Full fundingMaster’s
Apply directly to each chosen consortium. Programme calendars differ; many applications are in the October–January period.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Egypt

AUC African Graduate Fellowships

Tuition up to nine credits per semester, a stipend, student-service fees, medical cover and housing support.

Full fundingMaster’s
Complete both graduate admission and fellowship applications by the applicable AUC cycle deadline.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Czechia

Czech Government Development Scholarships

Supported study at public universities and a monthly living grant; international travel is not covered.

Partial fundingMaster’s / PhD
2027/28 applications closed on 30 September 2026. Applicants must complete the required tests and motivation statement.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan Scholarships for Foreign Citizens

Full tuition and a monthly allowance; travel, accommodation and other personal costs require separate budgeting.

Partial fundingBachelor’s / Master’s / PhD
The 2026 application window ran from 30 March to 31 May 2026. This inbound programme is distinct from Bolashak overseas awards.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Estonia

Estonian National Master’s Scholarship

A EUR 350 monthly grant; tuition and other costs are not covered by this award.

Partial fundingMaster’s
2026/27 applications run 1–31 October 2026, closing at 23:59 Estonian time. Admission confirmation is required.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Spain / Portugal

La Caixa INPhINIT Incoming Doctoral Fellowships

Funded doctoral research in STEM at eligible excellent research centres in Spain or Portugal, with research and development support.

Full fundingPhD
The published 2026 Incoming competition closed on 28 January 2026. Subscribe to the provider’s next-call alert; a new closing date is not confirmed.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Norway

BI International Baccalaureate Scholarship

Full tuition for up to three years, conditional on academic progression.

Tuition-onlyBachelor’s
The linked page still specifies autumn 2026; that intake has passed. Annual deadlines are 1 March internationally and 15 April for eligible residents. Await the next call.
Reviewed · 2026-10-16Details
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Portugal

FCT Doctoral Studentships — General Call

Competitive doctoral studentships under FCT’s general call; supported costs, host requirements and duration follow the current regulations.

Varies by awardPhD
The 2026 general call ran 2–31 March 2026 and closed at 17:00 Lisbon time. The next call needs its own announcement.
Reviewed · 2026-10-16Details
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United Kingdom / Greece / France

Erasmus Mundus ACES-STAR

Aquaculture, environment and society joint master’s with study in Scotland, Crete and France. Full scholarships and tuition/insurance waivers are distinct funding routes.

Varies by awardMaster’s
The 2026 full-scholarship deadline was 30 January 2026. The application page says applications are closed and directs visitors to future 2027 updates. Future funding is not confirmed here.
Reviewed · 2026-10-16Details
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United Kingdom

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships

Tuition, approved travel and a living allowance for development-focused postgraduate study.

Full fundingMaster’s
2027/28 applications close 20 October 2026, 16:00 BST. Nominating agencies can set earlier deadlines.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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United States

Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Graduate tuition and living support for up to three years, with leadership development.

Full fundingMaster’s / PhD
The 2027 cohort deadline was 6 October 2026, 13:00 Pacific. The 2028 application is announced to open in June 2027.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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Canada

UBC Okanagan Global Elevation Award

CAD8,000 annual tuition credit, renewable for up to four years.

Partial fundingBachelor’s
Automatic assessment after acceptance and enrolment; admission deadlines apply.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
Automatic consideration
Australia

Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships

Research awards include fee remission; competitive stipend-plus-fee packages also cover living support and eligible allowances.

Varies by awardMaster’s / PhD
New research-course applicants are automatically considered if their application meets the course’s scholarship closing date.
Reviewed · 2026-10-15Details
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