Scholarship Radar · Week 2026-W44 · Today's scholarships
31 scholarships closing in the next 21 days and 86 new or re-checked listings, each linked to its official page. Free weekly scholarship alerts for students worldwide.
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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) →Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington · Study in New Zealand · PhD
Deadline: 1 November 2026, 4:30pm NZ time (rounds also close 1 March and 1 July).
Around 110 doctoral scholarships a year for domestic and international PhD applicants in any discipline at Victoria University of Wellington. You are considered through the doctoral admission and scholarship round.
Official page (wgtn.ac.nz) →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) →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) →U.S. Department of State, administered by IREX · Study in United States · Fellowship
Deadline: 8 November 2026, 11:59 pm EST. Late submissions are not accepted.
A fully funded professional fellowship for entrepreneurs from Latin America and the Caribbean who have grown their own business for at least two years. Fellows spend time with US host organisations and then work on a follow-on project.
Official page (ylai.state.gov) →Australian Catholic University with CHRIST University (ACU-CHRIST Global STEM Centre) · Study in Australia · PhD
Deadline: Monday 9 November 2026, 11:59 pm AEDT.
A funded PhD at ACU Melbourne studying how integrated STEM teaching can work in Indian schools, especially rural and under-resourced ones. It includes at least 60 days of industry-partner experience.
Official page (acu.edu.au) →Anzisha Prize (African Leadership Academy and Mastercard Foundation) · Study in Pan-Africa · Fellowship
Deadline: Applications for the 2027 intake close 10 November 2026; fellows announced May 2027.
A fellowship for very young African entrepreneurs (aged 15–22) already running a business, helping them grow it and create jobs. Selected fellows receive training, mentoring and funding support.
Official page (anzisha.org) →University of Wollongong · Study in Australia · PhD
Deadline: Closing date 10 November 2026; apply by email to the project lead.
A funded PhD using microeconomics, causal inference and linked administrative data to measure university reputation in Australia and how it shapes student choices and graduate outcomes. Open to domestic and international candidates.
Official page (uow.edu.au) →The Azrieli Foundation · Study in Israel · Fellowship
Deadline: Online application closes 11 November 2026; fellowship starts October 2027.
Funds early-career researchers from outside Israel to carry out postdoctoral research at an Israeli academic institution, in any discipline. Applicants need a host supervisor at an eligible institution when they apply.
Official page (azrielifoundation.org) →DAAD and Moi University · Study in Kenya · Masters
Deadline: 12 November 2026 in the DAAD portal, for study starting in 2027.
DAAD-funded places on Moi University's Master of Education in Research in Kenya, for Sub-Saharan African education graduates building careers in educational research and university teaching.
Official page (daad.de) →DAAD and University for Development Studies · Study in Ghana · Masters
Deadline: 12 November 2026 in the DAAD portal, for study starting in 2027.
DAAD-funded places on the University for Development Studies' MPhil in Agricultural Economics in Ghana, for Sub-Saharan African graduates aiming at research or teaching in agricultural and rural development.
Official page (daad.de) →DAAD and WACCBIP, University of Ghana · Study in Ghana · Masters
Deadline: 12 November 2026 in the DAAD portal, for study starting in 2027.
DAAD-funded places on the WACCBIP MPhil at the University of Ghana, training Sub-Saharan African graduates in the cell and molecular biology of infectious diseases for research and teaching careers.
Official page (daad.de) →DAAD and the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (University of Ghana) · Study in Ghana · Masters
Deadline: 12 November 2026 — submit through the DAAD Portal.
Scholarships for an MPhil in Seed Science and Technology at WACCI in Accra, funded by Germany's DAAD. Places are offered to graduates from Ghana and other Sub-Saharan African countries.
Official page (daad.de) →DAAD and Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources · Study in Malawi · Masters
Deadline: 12 November 2026 in the DAAD portal, for study starting in 2027.
Funded places on LUANAR's MSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries Science for graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa who want to build careers in fish farming research, teaching or policy.
Official page (daad.de) →DAAD and Busitema University · Study in Uganda · Masters
Deadline: 12 November 2026 (midnight CET) in the DAAD portal, for the October 2027 intake.
DAAD-funded places on Busitema University's two-year MSc in Climate Change and Disaster Management in Uganda, for graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa who want careers in climate resilience, teaching or public service.
Official page (daad.de) →DAAD and the University of Rwanda · Study in Rwanda · Masters
Deadline: 12 November 2026 — submit through the DAAD Portal.
German-funded scholarships for a development-focused MSc in Electrical Power Systems at the University of Rwanda. Open to graduates from Sub-Saharan African countries.
Official page (daad.de) →DAAD and Jimma University · Study in Ethiopia · Masters
Deadline: 12 November 2026 — DAAD call deadline for the 2027 intake.
Up to 13 DAAD-funded places (in-country and in-region) on Jimma University's MSc in Environmental Health in Ethiopia for graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa. Aimed at future university teachers and professionals in development-related fields.
Official page (daad.de) →DAAD and Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences · Study in Malawi · Masters
Deadline: 12 November 2026 in the DAAD portal, for study starting in 2027.
DAAD-funded places on MUBAS's MSc in Environmental Health in Malawi, aimed at Sub-Saharan African graduates who plan to teach or do research in environmental and public health.
Official page (daad.de) →DAAD and Ardhi University · Study in Tanzania · Masters
Deadline: 12 November 2026 (midnight CET) in the DAAD portal, for the October 2027 intake.
DAAD scholarships for Ardhi University's 18-month MSc in Geomatics in Dar es Salaam, covering mapping, surveying and spatial data. Open to strong graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa.
Official page (daad.de) →DAAD and Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources · Study in Malawi · Masters
Deadline: 12 November 2026 in the DAAD portal, for study starting in 2027.
DAAD-funded places on LUANAR's MSc in Irrigation Engineering for Sub-Saharan African graduates aiming to work in agricultural water management, teaching or research.
Official page (daad.de) →DAAD and Chuka University · Study in Kenya · Masters
Deadline: 12 November 2026 in the DAAD portal, for study starting September 2027.
DAAD-funded places on Chuka University's MSc in Plant Breeding in Kenya, for Sub-Saharan African graduates working towards careers in crop improvement and agricultural research.
Official page (daad.de) →DAAD and Institut International d'Ingénierie de l'Eau et de l'Environnement (2iE) · Study in Burkina Faso · Masters
Deadline: 12 November 2026 in the DAAD portal, for study starting in 2027.
DAAD-backed places on 2iE's MSc in Water and Environmental Engineering in Ouagadougou for Sub-Saharan African graduates heading for teaching, research or public-sector careers in water and sanitation.
Official page (daad.de) →Kyoto University with the Bai Xian Asia Institute · Study in Japan · Masters, PhD
Deadline: Applications accepted 4–13 November 2026, closing 5:00 pm Japan time.
A two-year award for students from Asia entering a Kyoto University graduate school in April 2027. It pays a monthly living allowance plus study costs and adds a leadership programme linking scholars across the region.
Official page (aflsp.kyoto-u.ac.jp) →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) →International Max Planck Research School for Intelligent Systems (Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, University of Stuttgart and University of Tübingen) · Study in Germany · PhD
Deadline: 15 November 2026, end of day Anywhere on Earth — one application round a year; start from February 2027.
Funded PhD places in machine learning, robotics, computer vision, NLP, human-computer interaction and related areas across Stuttgart and Tübingen. You choose preferred supervisors in one application, and successful candidates are employed on a doctoral contract.
Official page (imprs.is.mpg.de) →Graduate School of Science, Hokkaido University (MEXT-funded) · Study in Japan · Masters, PhD
Deadline: Initial screening documents to the Office for International Academic Support between 1 October and 15 November 2026.
Hokkaido University's science graduate school is nominating international students for MEXT-funded places on its data- and hypothesis-driven science course. Applicants send a short document pack by email for an initial screening.
Official page (sci.hokudai.ac.jp) →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) →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) →AFS Youth Assembly · Study in Switzerland (Geneva) and online · Fellowship, Short course
Deadline: 19 November 2026, 23:59 UTC. Early applications are encouraged.
A year-long leadership programme for young Sub-Saharan Africans working on social impact projects tied to the Sustainable Development Goals. It includes the Youth Assembly in Geneva in August 2027 and six months of mentored project work.
Official page (youthassembly.org) →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) →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) →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) →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) →Yenching Academy, Peking University · Study in China · Masters
Deadline: 30 November 2026, 9:00 am Beijing time, for the September 2027 cohort (partner-university nominees follow their own internal process).
A fully funded interdisciplinary master's in China Studies at Peking University for graduates from around the world, with themes spanning politics, economics, history, culture and society.
Official page (yenchingacademy.pku.edu.cn) →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) →Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) · Study in Singapore · PhD
Deadline: 1 December 2026 — nomination deadline (rounds close 1 June and 1 December each year).
Lets PhD students at overseas universities spend one to two years doing their doctoral research in an A*STAR lab in Singapore, co-supervised by an A*STAR researcher. You are nominated jointly by your home supervisor and an A*STAR researcher, so contact a potential A*STAR host or your university's ARAP office early.
Official page (a-star.edu.sg) →Mundus MAPP Consortium (CEU, IBEI, ISS, University of York and partners) · Study in Austria, Spain, Netherlands, UK · Masters
Deadline: 1 December 2026, 23:59 CET, for applicants seeking financial aid.
A two-year European master's in public policy studied across two partner universities. The highest-ranked applicants from any country receive Erasmus Mundus funding for the full programme.
Official page (mundusmapp.org) →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) →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) →Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard University · Study in United States · Fellowship
Deadline: 1 December 2026 for international (non-US) applicants; recommendation letters by 15 December.
A year of study at Harvard for working journalists from outside the US, with access to Harvard courses and a cohort of fellows from around the world.
Official page (nieman.harvard.edu) →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) →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) →Nieman Foundation and Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, Harvard University · Study in United States · Fellowship
Deadline: 1 December 2026 for international (non-US citizen) applicants; 31 January 2027 for US citizens.
A year at Harvard for journalists or news-business and technology staff with a project on journalism's digital future, such as new revenue models or reporting tools. Fellows take part in both the Nieman and Berkman Klein communities.
Official page (nieman.harvard.edu) →R. James Travers Fellowship (administered by Carleton University) · Study in Canada · Fellowship
Deadline: Tuesday 1 December 2026, 12 noon Eastern Time. Late or incomplete applications are not considered.
A grant for journalists working in Canada to report an ambitious international story for Canadian audiences. Applicants pitch a project and budget; the winner is announced in early 2027.
Official page (traversfellowship.ca) →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) →JSK Journalism Fellowships, Stanford University · Study in United States · Fellowship
Deadline: 2 December 2026, 1:00 pm Pacific time. No late applications.
A residential year at Stanford for journalists and people working in news organisations to tackle a challenge facing journalism. Open to US and international applicants; no degree needed.
Official page (jsk.stanford.edu) →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) →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) →Kyushu University, Graduate School of Bioresource and Bioenvironmental Sciences · Study in Japan · PhD
Deadline: Online entry form open 1 to 11 December 2026, 23:59 Japan time; doctoral study starts October 2027.
Japanese government (MEXT) scholarships for an English-taught three-year PhD in agricultural, food and environmental sciences at Kyushu University in Fukuoka. Shortlisted applicants are interviewed online by a potential supervisor.
Official page (ag.kyushu-u.ac.jp) →Max Planck Society (CS@max planck graduate centre) · Study in Germany · PhD
Deadline: 15 December 2026 for Fall 2027 admission.
A doctoral programme linking computer science institutes of the Max Planck Society with partner German universities, covering areas such as AI, security, systems and theory. Strong bachelor's or master's graduates can apply.
Official page (cis.mpg.de) →École normale supérieure – PSL · Study in France · Masters
Deadline: 15 December 2026, 14:00 Paris time (Arts & Humanities and Sciences tracks).
ENS-PSL picks top international undergraduates for a three-year programme combining a master's degree with the ENS diploma in Paris. Applying is free for candidates and referees.
Official page (ens.psl.eu) →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) →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) →Macquarie University (ARC Discovery Project) · Study in Australia · PhD
Deadline: Applications close 15 December 2026.
One fully funded three-year PhD place in Sydney on an Australian Research Council project developing new graph data mining and machine learning methods. Candidates first send an expression of interest to the lead professor.
Official page (mq.edu.au) →Carnegie Mellon University Africa and Mastercard Foundation · Study in Rwanda · Masters
Deadline: Early admission deadline 15 December 2026; final application deadline 15 January 2027.
Admitted African students on CMU-Africa's master's programmes in IT, electrical and computer engineering, and engineering AI in Kigali can be selected as Mastercard Foundation Scholars with full funding. Applying by the early deadline also gets eligible first-time applicants a free English test.
Official page (africa.engineering.cmu.edu) →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) →Simon Fraser University · Study in Canada · Undergraduate
Deadline: 15 December 2026, 11:59pm Pacific — scholarship application; references and admission items by 31 January 2027. (SFU says the portal is offline for maintenance until 2 November 2026.)
SFU's top entrance award for international high school students with outstanding grades and community involvement. Apply to SFU first, then submit the scholarship essay, activities and two referees.
Official page (sfu.ca) →La Trobe University · Study in Australia · PhD
Deadline: Closing date 31 December 2026.
Funded PhD places attached to listed research projects across La Trobe's Victorian campuses, open to domestic and international candidates. Start by contacting the project's lead supervisor, who must invite you to apply.
Official page (latrobe.edu.au) →RMIT University · Study in Australia · PhD
Deadline: Closing date 31 December 2026.
One funded PhD place in Melbourne on turning end-of-life tyre char into useful polymer composite additives. Suits a chemical or materials engineering graduate keen on recycling and upcycling research.
Official page (rmit.edu.au) →University of the Witwatersrand (Wits Business School research chair) · Study in South Africa · PhD
Deadline: Closing date 31 December 2026. Only shortlisted candidates are contacted.
Bursaries for doctoral candidates researching artificial intelligence in business and society, with a focus on Africa and emerging markets. Recipients join the chair's seminars, mentoring and research network.
Official page (wits.ac.za) →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) →Flood Risk Management Erasmus Mundus consortium (coordinated by IHE Delft) · Study in Netherlands · Masters
Deadline: 3 January 2027, 23:59 Dutch time, for partner-country applicants; 7 February 2027 for programme-country and IPA applicants.
Full awards for a two-year joint master's on managing flood risk, taught by universities in several European countries. Choose the Erasmus Mundus scholarship option in the online application to be considered.
Official page (floodriskmaster.org) →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) →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) →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) →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) →GrEnFIn consortium: University of Bologna, LMU Munich and Université Paris Dauphine-PSL · Study in Italy · Masters
Deadline: 7 January 2027 for EU and non-EU candidates, for the 2027–28 intake.
A two-year joint master's in Bologna, Munich and Paris training specialists in energy markets and sustainable finance for the energy transition. Top applicants from anywhere can receive Erasmus Mundus funding.
Official page (dauphine.psl.eu) →Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Human Response consortium · Study in Europe (multi-country) · Masters
Deadline: Scholarship application round ends 7 January 2027 for the 2027–2029 edition.
A two-year joint master's on humanitarian coordination, health in crises and displacement, studied at several European partner universities. Top-ranked applicants worldwide receive full Erasmus Mundus funding.
Official page (humanresponse.eu) →Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) · Study in Austria · PhD
Deadline: 8 January 2027, 3:00pm CET (referee letters by 12 January 2027). Programme starts 15 September 2027.
A fully funded interdisciplinary PhD near Vienna in biology, chemistry and materials, computer science, data science, earth science, mathematics, neuroscience or physics. Students rotate through labs before choosing a research group.
Official page (phd.ista.ac.at) →Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT · Study in United States · Fellowship
Deadline: Applications open 15 November 2026 and close 9 January 2027.
An academic year at MIT for experienced science, health, environment and technology journalists, combining courses at MIT and Harvard with seminars, workshops and field trips.
Official page (ksj.mit.edu) →Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT, with Springer Nature · Study in United States · Fellowship
Deadline: Applications open 15 November 2026 and close 9 January 2027.
A one-semester fellowship at MIT for science, health and environment journalists based in Africa or the Middle East, combining study at MIT and nearby universities with specialist training and a network of fellow reporters.
Official page (ksj.mit.edu) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →York University · Study in Canada · Undergraduate
Deadline: 27 January 2027, 11:59pm EST — student application (scholarship form opens 1 November 2026); nomination and reference by 4 February 2027.
York's top entrance award for international high-school students starting a first undergraduate degree in Toronto in Fall 2027. You apply for admission first, then complete the scholarship form once it opens on 1 November, and your school submits a nomination.
Official page (futurestudents.yorku.ca) →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) →Fulbright Canada (Killam Fellowships Program) · Study in Canada and United States · Undergraduate
Deadline: 31 January 2027 for the open competition; direct-exchange applicants follow their university's earlier internal deadline.
Canadian and American undergraduates spend a semester or a year studying in the other country, with a cash award and a programme of seminars in Ottawa and Washington.
Official page (fulbright.ca) →Hamad Bin Khalifa University · Study in Qatar · Masters, PhD
Deadline: 1 February 2027 — graduate admission deadline for international applicants (funding is considered with your admission application).
Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Doha considers graduate applicants for tuition waivers and stipends as part of admission. Awards are competitive and depend on merit, need and available funds.
Official page (hbku.edu.qa) →Academia Sinica, Taiwan International Graduate Program · Study in Taiwan · PhD
Deadline: Online application open 1 November 2026 to 1 February 2027, 23:59 (GMT+8).
English-taught PhD programmes run by Academia Sinica with leading Taiwanese universities, in fields from bioinformatics and chemistry to AI and East Asian history. There is no application fee.
Official page (tigp.sinica.edu.tw) →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) →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) →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) →Monash University · Study in Australia · PhD
Deadline: Round 1 for international applicants: 1 September 2026 to 28 February 2027, for enrolment from July to December 2027.
International applicants to Monash graduate research degrees in Round 1 are considered for the Monash Graduate Scholarship. Contact a potential supervisor before applying.
Official page (monash.edu) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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) →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.
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