Scholarship Radar · Week 2026-W44 · Today's scholarships

Scholarships this week (w/c 26 October 2026)

7 scholarships closing in the next 21 days and 61 new or re-checked listings, each linked to its official page. Free weekly scholarship alerts for students worldwide.

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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cape Town — postgraduate 2027

University of Cape Town / Mastercard Foundation · Study in South Africa · Masters

Deadline: 31 October 2026 (postgraduate diploma, honours and master's). Undergraduate applications have closed.

Scholarships at UCT for academically talented students from African countries who face significant social and economic barriers to higher education. You apply to UCT and to the scholars programme separately.

Official page (uct.ac.za) →
Verified · 2026-10-26 Fully funded

University of Auckland Doctoral Scholarships

University of Auckland · Study in New Zealand · PhD

Deadline: Rounds close 1 November 2026 and 1 February 2027. The earlier date is shown here.

Competitive doctoral scholarships for domestic and international PhD candidates at New Zealand's largest university. Applications are assessed in set rounds alongside your doctoral application.

Official page (auckland.ac.nz) →
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Imperial College London President's PhD Scholarships 2027/28

Imperial College London · Study in United Kingdom · PhD

Deadline: Three rounds: 2 November 2026, 11 January 2027 and 1 March 2027 (23:59 UK time). The next date is shown here.

Fifty fully funded PhD scholarships at Imperial for high-achieving students of any nationality who have agreed a supervisor. You apply for the PhD through Imperial's admissions system and select the scholarship in the funding section.

Official page (imperial.ac.uk) →
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Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship, University of Toronto (2027 entry)

University of Toronto · Study in Canada · Undergraduate

Deadline: 6 November 2026 (school nomination deadline; see the official page for the full timeline)

The University of Toronto's top award for international students in their final year of secondary school who show academic excellence and leadership. Your school must nominate you.

Official page (utoronto.ca) →
Verified · 2026-10-26 Partial funding

Fulbright Canada Traditional Awards for Canadian Students 2027/28

Fulbright Canada · Study in United States · Masters, PhD

Deadline: 15 November 2026 (applications opened 15 May 2026; results by 15 April 2027)

Awards for Canadian citizens to do graduate study or research at a US institution.

Official page (fulbright.ca) →
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UBC International Scholars Program (2027 entry)

University of British Columbia · Study in Canada · Undergraduate

Deadline: Apply to UBC and submit the scholarship application by 15 November 2026; supporting documents by 31 January 2027

Need-based and merit awards for international students going straight from secondary school to an undergraduate degree at UBC.

Official page (ubc.ca) →
Verified · 2026-10-26 Fully funded

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Ashesi University (January 2027 intake)

Ashesi University and the Mastercard Foundation · Study in Ghana · Undergraduate

Deadline: 16 November 2026, 11:59pm GMT — first-year application deadline for the January 2027 intake (scholarship applications are not accepted in late admissions).

Comprehensive undergraduate scholarship for talented young Africans with financial need at Ashesi University in Ghana. You complete Ashesi's general scholarship application with your admission application and Ashesi decides which award you receive.

Official page (ashesi.edu.gh) →

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Verified · 2026-10-25 Fully funded

Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships 2027

Mo Ibrahim Foundation · Study in Côte d'Ivoire / Ethiopia / Switzerland · Fellowship

Deadline: 20 November 2026

Three emerging African leaders are selected each year to work for 12 months in the executive offices of leading regional and international institutions, with mentorship from their heads.

Official page (mo.ibrahim.foundation) →
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Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Edinburgh 2027/28

University of Edinburgh / Mastercard Foundation · Study in United Kingdom · Masters

Deadline: Main application by 20 November 2026, 5pm GMT. You must first complete the Applicant Declaration by 26 October 2026, 5pm GMT.

Postgraduate scholarships for students from Africa with proven academic and leadership potential who have limited access to educational opportunities. Two stages: an applicant declaration, then the main application.

Official page (mcfspedinburgh.smapply.io) →
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Émile Boutmy Scholarship — Sciences Po master's 2027

Sciences Po · Study in France · Masters

Deadline: 29 November 2026 (second admissions round; the first round closed 18 October 2026)

Sciences Po's merit scholarship for strong non-EU applicants to its master's programmes. You apply for it within the admissions application.

Official page (sciencespo.fr) →
Verified · 2026-10-26 Fully funded

ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) 2027/28

ETH Zurich · Study in Switzerland · Masters

Deadline: Application window 1–30 November 2026, 11:59 CET, through eApply with your master's application

About 60 scholarships covering study and living costs for excellent students starting an ETH Zurich master's in autumn 2027, with mentoring from the ETH Foundation.

Official page (ethz.ch) →
Verified · 2026-10-26 Fully funded

Yenching Academy of Peking University 2027

Yenching Academy, Peking University · Study in China · Masters

Deadline: International applicants (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan): 30 November 2026

A fully funded interdisciplinary master's in China Studies at Peking University for international students from any academic background.

Official page (yenchingacademy.pku.edu.cn) →
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HKU Presidential PhD Scholarship 2027/28

The University of Hong Kong · Study in Hong Kong · PhD

Deadline: 1 December 2026, 23:59 HKT — main round. Clearing rounds 30 April and 31 August 2027 if places remain.

HKU's top PhD award for outstanding full-time doctoral applicants in any field. Everyone applying to a full-time HKU PhD is considered automatically; main-round applicants are encouraged to also apply for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme.

Official page (gradsch.hku.hk) →
Verified · 2026-10-26 Fully funded

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027/28

Research Grants Council of Hong Kong · Study in Hong Kong · PhD

Deadline: 1 December 2026, 12:00 noon Hong Kong time (HKPFS portal). Check your chosen university's own deadline too.

Fellowships for outstanding students worldwide to do a PhD at a Hong Kong university. You apply on the HKPFS portal and to the university.

Official page (ugc.edu.hk) →
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Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship, TU Delft 2027/28

TU Delft · Study in Netherlands · Masters

Deadline: 1 December 2026, 23:59 CET (complete MSc application including scholarship form)

Excellence scholarships for outstanding international applicants to a two-year regular TU Delft MSc. About two awards per faculty.

Official page (tudelft.nl) →
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Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) 2027/28

Leiden University · Study in Netherlands · Masters

Deadline: 1 December 2026 for September 2027 master's starts

Tuition scholarships for excellent non-EEA students admitted to a Leiden master's. Advanced LL.M. and MSc International Relations and Diplomacy applicants of any nationality can also apply.

Official page (universiteitleiden.nl) →
Verified · 2026-10-26 Partial funding

University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship (Fall 2027)

University of Calgary · Study in Canada · Undergraduate

Deadline: 1 December 2026 — apply through the My UCalgary portal (High School Prestige Awards) after submitting your admission application.

Renewable entrance award for international students starting any first-year undergraduate degree at the University of Calgary, based on academic merit. You apply for admission first, then complete the awards application in your student portal.

Official page (ucalgary.ca) →
Verified · 2026-10-25 Fully funded

Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027/28 (international round)

Gates Cambridge Trust · Study in United Kingdom · Masters, PhD

Deadline: 8 December 2026 or 6 January 2027, 11:59pm UK time — depends on your course's funding deadline (check the Cambridge Course Directory). The earlier date is shown here.

Full scholarships for outstanding applicants from outside the UK to study a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge. You apply through the Cambridge postgraduate application portal by your course's funding deadline.

Official page (gatescambridge.org) →
Verified · 2026-10-25 Fully funded

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Cambridge 2027/28

University of Cambridge / Mastercard Foundation · Study in United Kingdom · Masters

Deadline: 8 December 2026 or 6 January 2027 — your course's funding deadline (the earlier date is shown here)

Master's scholarships at Cambridge for academically talented students from African countries who are committed to positive change in Africa. The scholarship application is built into the Cambridge course application.

Official page (mastercardfoundation.fund.cam.ac.uk) →
Verified · 2026-10-26 Partial funding

EPFL Excellence Fellowships for master's study 2027/28

EPFL · Study in Switzerland · Masters

Deadline: 15 December 2026 (apply for the fellowship within your EPFL master's application)

Merit fellowships for excellent students admitted to an EPFL master's programme, applied for at the same time as the master's application.

Official page (epfl.ch) →
Verified · 2026-10-25 Fully funded

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in International Humanitarian Action (NOHA) 2027–2029

NOHA consortium (Erasmus Mundus) · Study in Europe (multiple) · Masters

Deadline: 15 December 2026, 23:59 GMT (Erasmus Mundus scholarship applicants)

A two-year joint master's in humanitarian action across eight European universities, with a regional training or work placement semester. A limited number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available.

Official page (nohanet.org) →
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MBZUAI PhD funding (Fall 2027 intake)

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence · Study in United Arab Emirates · PhD

Deadline: 15 December 2026 — Fall 2027 PhD application deadline.

Funded PhD places in artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, NLP and robotics at MBZUAI in Abu Dhabi. Funding is part of the PhD admission offer; apply through MBZUAI's graduate portal.

Official page (mbzuai.ac.ae) →
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Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Groundwater and Global Change 2027–2029

GroundwatCh consortium led by IHE Delft (Erasmus Mundus) · Study in Europe (multiple) · Masters

Deadline: 3 January 2027, 23:59 Dutch time (partner-country applicants); 7 February 2027 (programme-country applicants)

A joint master's on groundwater and global change, with Erasmus Mundus scholarships for students of any nationality.

Official page (groundwatermaster.eu) →
Verified · 2026-10-26 Fully funded

KAUST Fellowship (MS and PhD) 2027 entry

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology · Study in Saudi Arabia · Masters, PhD

Deadline: 3 January 2027 (application deadline on the official admission timeline). Check the official page for later rounds.

Every admitted KAUST MS and PhD student receives a fully funded fellowship. Open to applicants of all nationalities.

Official page (kaust.edu.sa) →
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France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Programme 2027/28

French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / Campus France · Study in France · Masters, PhD

Deadline: French institutions submit applications to Campus France by 6 January 2027. Students apply to the French institution, which sets its own earlier internal deadline.

French government scholarships for outstanding international students on master's and PhD programmes in France. You cannot apply directly: the French institution that admits you nominates you.

Official page (campusfrance.org) →
Verified · 2026-10-26 Fully funded

Mastercard Foundation AfOx Graduate Scholarships — Oxford MBA 2027/28

University of Oxford, Saïd Business School and the Mastercard Foundation · Study in United Kingdom · Masters

Deadline: 6 January 2027 — submit your Oxford MBA application by this date; no separate scholarship form.

Up to three full scholarships for the Oxford MBA for African citizens living in Africa who have overcome hardship and are committed to Africa's development. You are considered through the MBA application; shortlisted candidates are contacted for interview.

Official page (sbs.ox.ac.uk) →
Verified · 2026-10-26 Fully funded

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Geological Hazards and Geotechnics (Mastergeotech) 2027–2029

Mastergeotech consortium (Erasmus Mundus) · Study in Europe (multiple) · Masters

Deadline: 7 January 2027 (Erasmus Mundus scholarship applicants), for September 2027 start

A joint master's in geotechnical engineering and geological hazards with Erasmus Mundus scholarships for students of any nationality.

Official page (mastergeotech.info) →
Verified · 2026-10-26 Fully funded

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Journalism, Media and Globalisation 2027–2029

Mundus Journalism consortium (Erasmus Mundus) · Study in Europe (multiple) · Masters

Deadline: Applications 1 November 2026 – 10 January 2027, 13:00 CET

A two-year joint master's in journalism and media across European universities. Erasmus Mundus scholarship applicants must apply by 10 January.

Official page (mundusjournalism.com) →
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Émile Boutmy Scholarship — Sciences Po bachelor's 2027

Sciences Po · Study in France · Undergraduate

Deadline: 13 January 2027 (applicants from secondary schools outside France)

Merit scholarships for strong non-EU applicants to the Sciences Po undergraduate college from secondary schools abroad.

Official page (sciencespo.fr) →
Verified · 2026-10-26 Fully funded

KAIST Scholarship for international undergraduates (Fall 2027)

KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) · Study in South Korea · Undergraduate

Deadline: 14 January 2027, 6:00pm KST — Regular Track deadline (recommendation letters by 21 January).

Full-tuition undergraduate scholarship with a monthly living allowance for international students admitted to KAIST in Daejeon. There is no separate form: tick 'KAIST Scholarship' in the financial resources section of the admission application.

Official page (admission.kaist.ac.kr) →
Verified · 2026-10-25 Partial funding

Amsterdam Merit Scholarship — Faculty of Science (e.g. MSc Artificial Intelligence), University of Amsterdam 2027

University of Amsterdam · Study in Netherlands · Masters

Deadline: 15 January 2027 (apply to the MSc and tick the scholarship box)

A merit scholarship for excellent non-EU/EEA students starting an MSc at the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Science. Other UvA faculties run their own Amsterdam Merit Scholarships with their own deadlines.

Official page (uva.nl) →
Verified · 2026-10-25 Fully funded

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Mechatronic Engineering (EU4M) 2027–2029

EU4M consortium (Erasmus Mundus) · Study in Europe (multiple) · Masters

Deadline: 15 January (scholarship applicants); self-paying applicants until 15 May

A joint master's in mechatronic engineering delivered by European partner universities. Students who want an Erasmus Mundus scholarship must apply by 15 January.

Official page (eu4m.eu) →
Verified · 2026-10-26 Fully funded

Tamim Scholarship at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (2027/28)

Doha Institute for Graduate Studies · Study in Qatar · Masters, PhD

Deadline: 15 January 2027 — admission application deadline for 2027/28; scholarship consideration follows admission.

Scholarship support for master's and doctoral students at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies in Qatar, covering social sciences, humanities, public administration and economics. You are considered through the 2027/28 admission application.

Official page (dohainstitute.edu.qa) →
Verified · 2026-10-25 Fully funded

Japan Africa Dream Scholarship (JADS) — Hiroshima University, October 2027 entry

African Development Bank & Government of Japan (via Hiroshima University) · Study in Japan · Masters

Deadline: 29 January 2027, 17:00 JST (Hiroshima University IAAS registration). Other partner universities set their own deadlines.

An AfDB and Government of Japan scholarship for high-achieving Africans to study a STEM-related master's in Japan. At Hiroshima you first secure a supervisor, then the university nominates candidates to AfDB.

Official page (hiroshima-u.ac.jp) →
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Amsterdam Merit Scholarship — Graduate School of Social Sciences 2027/28

University of Amsterdam · Study in Netherlands · Masters

Deadline: 15 February 2027 (apply for your master's first)

Merit scholarships for excellent non-EU/EEA students starting a master's at the University of Amsterdam's Graduate School of Social Sciences.

Official page (uva.nl) →
Verified · 2026-10-25 Fully funded

Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027/28

Swedish Institute (SI) · Study in Sweden · Masters

Deadline: Scholarship portal 8–24 February 2027 (closes 14:59 CET). You must first apply to eligible master's programmes at University Admissions by 15 January 2027.

Fully funded master's study in Sweden for professionals with work and leadership experience from 34 eligible countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. Two steps: apply for the programme, then for the scholarship.

Official page (si.se) →
Verified · 2026-10-26 Fully funded

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2027

World Bank / Government of Japan · Study in Various · Masters

Deadline: Window 1: 18 January – 26 February 2027; Window 2: 29 March – 21 May 2027. You must first be admitted to a participating master's programme and shortlisted.

Scholarships for development professionals from developing countries to take a development-related master's at participating universities. The application link is sent only to candidates shortlisted by their university.

Official page (worldbank.org) →
Verified · 2026-10-26 Partial funding

University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) 2027/28

University of Twente · Study in Netherlands · Masters

Deadline: 1 April 2027, 16:00 CET — for master's programmes starting September 2027 (form opened 15 October 2026).

Merit scholarship for excellent non-EU/EEA students admitted to a qualifying master's programme at the University of Twente. You need an admission letter and student number first, then submit the separate scholarship form.

Official page (utwente.nl) →
Unverified — check the official page Partial funding

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme 2027/28

Aga Khan Foundation · Study in Various · Masters, PhD

Deadline: Not confirmed — the 2026–27 cycle has closed; the next cycle opens in early 2027.

Need-based postgraduate support for outstanding students from selected developing countries with no other way to fund their studies.

Official page (the.akdn) →
Unverified — check the official page Fully funded

Australia Awards Scholarships — Mongolia (2028 intake)

Australian Government (DFAT) · Study in Australia · Masters

Deadline: Not confirmed — applications for scholarships starting in 2028 reopen in early 2027.

Australian government scholarships for Mongolian citizens to study a master's in Australia. Other partner countries run their own Australia Awards rounds.

Official page (australiaawardsmongolia.org) →
Unverified — check the official page Fully funded

Chinese Government Scholarship 2027/28

China Scholarship Council · Study in China · Undergraduate, Masters, PhD

Deadline: Not confirmed — applications for 2027/2028 are open via campuschina.org, but deadlines are set by each Chinese embassy or university (for example, 29 January 2027 for the Maldives).

Chinese government scholarships for international students, applied for online through campuschina.org and your local Chinese embassy or a Chinese university.

Official page (china-embassy.gov.cn) →
Unverified — check the official page Fully funded

Clarendon Scholarships, University of Oxford 2027/28

University of Oxford · Study in United Kingdom · Masters, PhD

Deadline: Not confirmed — no separate application: apply to an eligible Oxford graduate course by its December or January deadline (dates vary by course).

Oxford's largest graduate scholarship scheme. All applicants to eligible courses who apply by the relevant deadline are considered automatically, based on academic excellence and potential.

Official page (ox.ac.uk) →
Verified · 2026-10-25 Fully funded

DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) 2027/28

DAAD · Study in Germany · Masters, PhD

Deadline: Each course sets its own deadline — see DAAD's 2027/28 deadline list. Several courses (e.g. Freiburg MEG, Bonn Global Health) closed on 15 October 2026.

DAAD scholarships for professionals from developing countries to take selected development-related postgraduate courses in Germany. You apply to the course, which handles the scholarship application.

Official page (daad.de) →
Unverified — check the official page stipend

DAAD Study Scholarships — Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines 2027/28

DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) · Study in Germany · Masters

Deadline: Not confirmed — deadlines depend on your country of residence (shown in the DAAD database after you select your country). Funding starts 1 October 2027.

DAAD scholarships for international graduates to take a master's at a German university. Your country of residence must be covered by this programme.

Official page (daad.de) →
Unverified — check the official page Fully funded

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships (all programmes, 2027 intake)

European Commission (EACEA) · Study in Europe (multiple) · Masters

Deadline: Not confirmed — each joint master's sets its own deadline, often between October and January. Use the official catalogue.

Fully funded joint master's programmes across European universities, open to students worldwide. Apply directly to each programme.

Official page (eacea.ec.europa.eu) →
Unverified — check the official page Fully funded

Fulbright Foreign Student Program — Nigeria

U.S. Mission Nigeria · Study in United States · Masters, PhD

Deadline: Not confirmed — the 2027–28 call has not been announced. The last Nigerian call closed 1 June 2026.

US government scholarships for Nigerians to study for a master's or PhD (or do research) in the United States. Watch the U.S. Embassy Nigeria page for the next call.

Official page (ng.usembassy.gov) →
Unverified — check the official page Fully funded

Fulbright Foreign Student Program (all countries)

U.S. Department of State · Study in United States · Masters, PhD

Deadline: Not confirmed — run separately in more than 160 countries; each Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy sets its own deadline.

US government scholarships for graduate students, young professionals and artists from abroad to study or research in the United States.

Official page (fulbrightonline.org) →
Unverified — check the official page Fully funded

Fulbright U.S. Student Program 2028/29

U.S. Department of State · Study in Various · Masters, PhD, Fellowship

Deadline: Not confirmed — the 2027/28 competition has closed; the 2028/29 deadline is not yet published.

Grants for US citizens to study, research or teach English in over 140 countries.

Official page (fulbrightonline.org) →
Unverified — check the official page Fully funded

Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships (India)

United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF) · Study in United States · Masters

Deadline: Not confirmed — the official page still shows the previous cycle; the next call has not been confirmed.

Fellowships for Indian professionals to take a master's in the United States in selected fields.

Official page (usief.org.in) →
Unverified — check the official page Partial funding

Fundación Carolina Scholarships 2027/28 (Spain)

Fundación Carolina · Study in Spain · Masters, PhD, Short course

Deadline: Not confirmed — the 2027/28 call is not yet published. The call usually opens in early January; the 2026/27 postgraduate call ran 12 January – 2 March 2026.

Spanish scholarships for nationals of Latin American countries in the Ibero-American Community to study postgraduate programmes in Spain.

Official page (fundacioncarolina.es) →
Unverified — check the official page Fully funded

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for Graduate Degrees 2027

National Institute for International Education (Korea) · Study in South Korea · Masters, PhD

Deadline: Not confirmed — the 2027 graduate guidelines have not been published; the latest official notice is the 2026 GKS-G round. Embassy and university deadlines differ.

Korean government scholarships for international students to take a master's or PhD in Korea, via a Korean embassy or a designated university.

Official page (studyinkorea.go.kr) →
Unverified — check the official page Fully funded

Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships

Higher Education Authority (Ireland) · Study in Ireland · Masters, PhD

Deadline: Not confirmed — only the 2026 call is shown on the official page; the next call has not been published.

Irish government scholarships for high-calibre students from outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the UK to study in Ireland for a year.

Official page (hea.ie) →
Unverified — check the official page Fully funded

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

U.S. Department of State · Study in United States · Fellowship

Deadline: Not confirmed — deadlines vary by country; contact your Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy.

A year of professional development in the United States for mid-career professionals. Only citizens of eligible countries can apply, through their national Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy.

Official page (humphreyfellowship.org) →
Unverified — check the official page stipend

Italian Government (MAECI) Scholarships for foreign students 2027/28

Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation · Study in Italy · Masters, PhD

Deadline: Not confirmed — the 2026/27 call closed 26 March 2026; the 2027/28 call has not been published. Eligible countries are listed in each call.

Italian government scholarships for foreign and Italian-origin students to study or research at Italian universities. Check that your country is on the list in the call.

Official page (esteri.it) →
Unverified — check the official page Fully funded

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (Japan) · Study in Japan · Undergraduate, Masters, PhD, Short course

Deadline: Not confirmed — deadlines are set by Japanese embassies (embassy recommendation) or universities (university recommendation) in each country.

Japanese government scholarships for international students, through recommendation by a Japanese embassy or a Japanese university.

Official page (studyinjapan.go.jp) →
Unverified — check the official page Fully funded

Knight-Hennessy Scholars, Stanford University (2028 cohort)

Stanford University · Study in United States · Masters, PhD

Deadline: Not confirmed — the 2027 cohort application has closed; the 2028 cohort application opens in June 2027.

Fully funded graduate study at Stanford, with leadership development. No restrictions on nationality, age or field.

Official page (stanford.edu) →
Unverified — check the official page Fully funded

Marshall Scholarships (2028 entry)

Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission · Study in United Kingdom · Masters, PhD

Deadline: Not confirmed — the 2027 competition has closed and the next deadline is not yet published.

Scholarships for high-achieving US citizens to study for a master's or doctorate at any UK university.

Official page (marshallscholarship.org) →
Unverified — check the official page Partial funding

NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship) 2027/28

Dutch Ministry of Education and Dutch universities · Study in Netherlands · Undergraduate, Masters

Deadline: Not confirmed — each participating Dutch institution sets its own deadline.

A one-off €5,000 grant for non-EEA students starting a bachelor's or master's at a participating Dutch university.

Official page (studyinnl.org) →
Unverified — check the official page Partial funding

OAS Academic Scholarships (graduate and undergraduate) 2027

Organization of American States · Study in Americas (OAS member states) · Undergraduate, Masters, PhD

Deadline: Not confirmed — the 2026 calls closed on 11 April 2026 (graduate) and 10 April 2026 (undergraduate); the 2027 call is not yet posted.

OAS scholarships for citizens or permanent residents of OAS member states to study in another member state. Most applicants apply through their National Liaison Office.

Official page (oas.org) →
Unverified — check the official page Fully funded

Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS), Japan

Government of Japan (JICA / JICE) · Study in Japan · Masters, PhD

Deadline: Not confirmed — application periods differ by country; check your country page on the official site.

Japanese grant aid scholarships for young government officials and public-sector staff from eligible countries to study for a master's or PhD in Japan.

Official page (jds-scholarship.org) →
Unverified — check the official page Fully funded

Rhodes Scholarships, University of Oxford (2028 entry)

Rhodes Trust · Study in United Kingdom · Masters, PhD

Deadline: Not confirmed — applications are closed and reopen in 2027 for 2028 entry. Deadlines vary by constituency.

Fully funded postgraduate study at Oxford. Rhodes Scholarships cover many countries through national or regional constituencies plus a Global Scholarship; check yours on the official page.

Official page (rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk) →
Unverified — check the official page Fully funded

Rotary Peace Fellowship 2028/29

The Rotary Foundation · Study in Various · Masters, Short course

Deadline: Not confirmed — the 2027/28 application is closed; the 2028/29 application opens online in February 2027.

Up to 50 master's and 120 certificate fellowships a year at Rotary Peace Centers for peace and development professionals worldwide.

Official page (rotary.org) →
Unverified — check the official page Fully funded

Schwarzman Scholars (Class of 2028–29)

Schwarzman Scholars, Tsinghua University · Study in China · Masters

Deadline: Not confirmed — the 2027–28 round has closed. The next application window is expected April–September 2027.

A one-year, fully funded master's in global affairs at Tsinghua University for future leaders aged 18–28.

Official page (schwarzmanscholars.org) →
Unverified — check the official page Fully funded

Stipendium Hungaricum 2027/28

Tempus Public Foundation (Government of Hungary) · Study in Hungary · Undergraduate, Masters, PhD

Deadline: Not confirmed — 2027/28 call not yet published on the official application site — check apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu. Eligible countries depend on bilateral agreements; confirm yours.

Hungarian government scholarships for students from partner countries, nominated by their home country's sending partner. Partner countries vary by year; confirm yours on the official site.

Official page (stipendiumhungaricum.hu) →
Unverified — check the official page stipend

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027/28

Swiss Confederation (SERI / FCS) · Study in Switzerland · PhD, Fellowship

Deadline: Not confirmed — deadlines differ by country of origin (published by country since August 2026). Check your country's sheet on the official page.

Swiss government scholarships for early-career researchers from 183 countries to do a PhD, postdoc or research stay at a Swiss university.

Official page (sbfi.admin.ch) →
Unverified — check the official page Fully funded

Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları) 2027

Government of Türkiye · Study in Türkiye · Undergraduate, Masters, PhD

Deadline: Not confirmed — 2027 dates not yet confirmed on the official announcement page — check the official calendar.

Government-funded scholarships for international students at Turkish universities at all degree levels, with a Turkish language year. Applications are free and online only.

Official page (turkiyeburslari.gov.tr) →
Unverified — check the official page Fully funded

VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships 2027/28 (Belgium)

VLIR-UOS · Study in Belgium · Masters

Deadline: Not confirmed — the 2027–2028 call is open, but each master's programme sets its own deadline.

Scholarships for professionals from eligible countries to take selected development-related international master's programmes in Flanders, Belgium.

Official page (vliruos.be) →
Unverified — check the official page Fully funded

Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme, Oxford 2027/28

University of Oxford / Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust · Study in United Kingdom · Masters

Deadline: Not confirmed — apply to an eligible Oxford course by its December or January deadline (dates vary by course) and upload the scholarship statement.

Fully funded Oxford graduate scholarships with leadership training, mainly for graduates and professionals from developing and emerging economies. Eligibility is by country of ordinary residence.

Official page (ox.ac.uk) →

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