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The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), formerly known as the Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP), is South Korea's flagship fully funded scholarship for international students. It supports outstanding students pursuing Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, and research programmes at designated Korean universities while promoting international educational exchange.
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Deadline: Sep 15, 2025
The Czech Government Scholarship supports students from selected developing countries to pursue Master's and PhD studies at public universities in the Czech Republic. The programme is part of the Czech Republic's Foreign Development Cooperation and offers scholarships for English- and Czech-taught programmes.
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Deadline: Sep 30, 2025
The ANSO Scholarship is a fully funded Chinese scholarship established by the Alliance of National and International Science Organizations and the Chinese Academy of Sciences to cultivate young scientists from around the world. It supports outstanding international students pursuing Master's and PhD degrees in science, technology, engineering, and related disciplines at leading Chinese research institutions. The program aims to: Strengthen international scientific cooperation. Develop future researchers and innovators.
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Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
The MOFCOM Scholarship is a fully funded postgraduate scholarship established by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce to develop professionals and government officials from developing countries. It supports English-taught Master's and PhD programmes at designated Chinese universities in fields related to development, public administration, economics, engineering, trade, and management.
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Deadline: Feb 8, 2026
The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) supports international students pursuing Master's and PhD degrees in South Korea. The programme aims to foster global educational exchange and strengthen international cooperation through fully funded graduate education.
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Deadline: Feb 25, 2026
The Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) is a fully funded scholarship administered by the China Scholarship Council. It supports international students pursuing undergraduate, Master's, PhD, general scholar, and senior scholar programmes at designated Chinese universities. The scholarship aims to promote educational exchange and international cooperation.
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Deadline: Mar 1, 2026
The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) programme supports high-calibre international students who wish to study at NFQ levels 9 or 10 (master’s, postgraduate diploma or PhD) in Ireland [1]. The programme is funded by the Government of Ireland in partnership with Irish higher education institutions (HEIs) and managed by the Higher Education Authority. Under the initiative, 60 scholarships are awarded each year for one year of full-time study at NFQ levels 9 or 10.
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Deadline: Mar 12, 2026
The Romanian Government Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship offered annually by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to citizens of non-EU countries who wish to pursue Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD studies at accredited higher education institutions in Romania. The scholarship is awarded on academic merit and includes financial support for the duration of study.
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Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is a Malaysian Government initiative designed to attract outstanding international students to pursue Master's and PhD studies at selected Malaysian public and private universities. The programme aims to strengthen Malaysia's position as a global higher education hub.
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Deadline: Apr 3, 2026
The Heydar Aliyev – International Education Grant Program is the Azerbaijan Government's flagship fully funded scholarship for international students. The programme was established to strengthen educational cooperation and support talented students from eligible countries to study at accredited higher education institutions in Azerbaijan. Up to 100 educational grants are awarded annually over a five-year period beginning with the 2026–2027 academic year. Successful applicants may pursue undergraduate, master's, doctoral, medical residency, or preparatory programmes while receiving comprehensive financial support from the Government of Azerbaijan. Applications are submitted through the applicant's nominated government authority, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or the Embassy of Azerbaijan before the final online application stage.
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Deadline: Apr 15, 2026
The University of Malta Postgraduate Scholarship is awarded to outstanding international students from outside the EU/EEA pursuing a Master's by Research or PhD at the University of Malta. The scholarship is merit-based and provides a tuition fee waiver ranging from 40% to 100%, depending on the applicant's academic profile and interview performance. Professional doctorates and MBA programmes are not eligible.
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Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
The Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship is Japan's flagship fully funded scholarship for international students. It supports undergraduate, Master's, PhD, College of Technology, Specialized Training College, Japanese Studies, Teacher Training, and Young Leaders' Programme students at Japanese universities. Applications are submitted either through the Embassy Recommendation route or the University Recommendation route.
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Deadline: May 1, 2026
The International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship supports international students pursuing Bachelor's, Master's, or doctoral degrees in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL) and related fields at participating Chinese universities. The scholarship aims to develop future Chinese language educators worldwide.
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Deadline: May 15, 2026
The Colombian Government Scholarship (ICETEX) is a fully funded postgraduate scholarship designed to attract talented international students to Colombian universities. The program aims to strengthen academic and cultural exchange by providing financial support to foreign professionals pursuing specialization, Master's, or doctoral studies in Colombia. The scholarship places emphasis on: Academic excellence. Professional experience. International cooperation. Building long-term relationships between Colombia and participating countries. Because Colombia offers relatively affordable living costs and high-quality universities, the ICETEX scholarship provides a strong opportunity for students seeking postgraduate education in Latin America.
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Deadline: Jun 24, 2026
The KAS Scholarship supports international students with strong academic backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to democracy and leadership.
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Deadline: Jul 15, 2026
The Macquarie University International Research Scholarship (iMQRES) supports high-achieving international students undertaking a Master of Research or PhD degree at Macquarie University. The scholarship is designed to attract talented researchers from around the world and provides financial support for students conducting supervised research projects.
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Deadline: Jul 31, 2026
The University of Brunei Darussalam Graduate Scholarship is one of Southeast Asia's leading research scholarships. It attracts highly talented researchers and supports cutting-edge work in priority fields.
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Deadline: Aug 1, 2026
The EXCEL-PHARM Degree-Seeking Scholarship is a fully funded postgraduate scholarship for students pursuing an MPhil, MSc, or PhD at participating consortium universities. The programme aims to strengthen pharmaceutical sciences, health research, and higher education capacity in Africa through international academic collaboration. Applications are currently open for the 2026/2027 intake.
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Deadline: Aug 15, 2026
The Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship and Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (DUPR) provide funding to outstanding international students undertaking a Master's by Research or PhD at Deakin University. Applicants are automatically considered for both scholarships through a single application process.
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Deadline: Aug 23, 2026
The Rhodes Scholarship is one of the oldest and most prestigious international scholarships in the world. It funds postgraduate study at the University of Oxford (UK) and selects outstanding young leaders based on academic excellence, leadership, character, and commitment to service. Rhodes Scholars pursue full-time degrees at Oxford (Master’s, DPhil/PhD, or selected second undergraduate degrees). The scholarship is highly competitive and typically selects only a few hundred students globally each year across different country “constituencies
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Deadline: Aug 27, 2026
The Monash International Tuition Scholarship (MITS) is a fully funded tuition scholarship offered by Monash University (Australia) for high-achieving international students undertaking: Master’s by Research PhD / Doctoral degrees Some joint research programs It is designed to remove the financial burden of tuition so students can focus fully on research work. In most cases, it is paired with other scholarships (like living stipends), but MITS specifically covers tuition fees only.
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Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
Khalifa University offers competitive merit-based scholarships for international students admitted to eligible undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Scholarship consideration is integrated into the admission process, so applicants do not submit a separate scholarship application. Awards are determined based on academic achievement, research potential, programme and other university priorities.
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Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
The PTDF In-Country Scholarship Scheme (ISS) is a Nigerian government scholarship that supports outstanding Nigerian students pursuing undergraduate, Master's, and PhD programmes in Nigerian public universities. The scheme is designed to build indigenous capacity in the oil, gas, energy, and related sectors by funding students in priority disciplines. Applications are submitted through the PTDF Scholarship Management Portal.
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Deadline: Aug 31, 2026
This scholarship supports highly qualified students committed to sustainability, democracy, human rights, and environmental values.
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Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
The Griffith University Research Scholarships are highly competitive, fully funded scholarships for outstanding domestic and international students pursuing a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at Griffith University. Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence and research potential and are available for eligible Master's by Research and PhD programmes across all research disciplines.
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Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
DLGS is offering doctoral scholarships for research on “Levers for Sustainable Urban Mobility Transformations.” The three-year interdisciplinary programme examines how cities can make transportation more sustainable, accessible, equitable and safe.
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Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
The James Cook University Graduate Research Scholarships support international students undertaking a higher degree by research (HDR), including Master’s by Research and PhD programmes. The scholarship supports talented researchers working on projects aligned with JCU’s research strengths, including tropical environments, marine sciences, health, sustainability, and social sciences
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Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
The fellowship supports researchers from the Global South to undertake collaborative biodiversity and environmental research with scientists at Senckenberg Nature Research in Germany
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Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
KAIST is one of Asia's highest-ranked STEM universities and offers automatic scholarships to most admitted international students. The scholarship provides full tuition and living support, making it one of the most attractive opportunities in South Korea.
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Deadline: Sep 1, 2026
Vanier Scholarships attract world-class doctoral students to Canadian universities. The program emphasizes academic excellence, leadership, and research potential.
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Deadline: Sep 8, 2026
The Royal Society University Research Fellowship (URF) is designed for outstanding early-career researchers who are ready to establish independent research careers at UK universities or research institutions. The fellowship provides long-term support, allowing researchers to build their own research teams and pursue innovative projects across the natural sciences. It is one of the Royal Society's flagship career development programmes and is highly competitive.
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Deadline: Sep 9, 2026
The University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS) supports outstanding international students undertaking a Higher Degree by Research (HDR), including Master's by Research and PhD programmes. The scholarship is awarded on academic merit and research potential and is intended to help cover living costs while studying in Australia.
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Deadline: Sep 11, 2026
POSTECH is accepting applications for its 2026–27 graduate admissions second round. International students can apply for Master's, PhD and integrated Master's–PhD programmes, with financial support available through POSTECH's graduate funding schemes.
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Deadline: Sep 11, 2026
The Canon Foundation in Europe Research Fellowship promotes academic exchange between Europe and Japan by supporting outstanding researchers undertaking projects abroad. Up to 15 fellowships are awarded each year across all disciplines. Applicants are free to choose their host institution, making the fellowship highly flexible and attractive for interdisciplinary research.
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Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
MMoCRA is an EU-funded academic mobility programme supporting African students pursuing Master's and doctoral studies related to climate resilience. The programme provides 44 Master's scholarships, 12 doctoral scholarships and 20 short-term traineeships across partner universities in Africa.
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Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
The Council of the European Union offers five-month paid traineeships in Brussels for graduates who want practical experience in EU policymaking and administration. Around 110 traineeship positions are available each year, covering areas such as policy, law, administration, communications, translation and IT. Trainees work alongside Council officials and advisers, contribute to the institution's daily activities and gain first-hand experience of how EU policies and decisions are developed.
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Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
The RTP Scholarship is Australia's flagship research funding scheme for international postgraduate researchers. Successful candidates undertake research degrees at leading Australian universities while receiving financial support for tuition and living expenses. The University of Western Australia offers RTP awards to high-achieving international researchers.
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Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
AAUW International Fellowships support women pursuing full-time graduate or postgraduate studies in the United States. Since 1917, the fellowship has empowered thousands of women leaders, researchers, and professionals worldwide.
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Deadline: Sep 17, 2026
MMoCRA provides academic mobility opportunities for African students, researchers and university staff working toward climate-resilient development. The 2026 call includes Master's and PhD scholarships, traineeships and staff mobility placements across participating African universities.
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Deadline: Sep 20, 2026
The Digital Humanism Junior Visiting Fellowship supports doctoral researchers and early-career postdoctoral scholars researching how digitalization intersects with society, economics, politics, geopolitics, and human values. Selected fellows spend three months at IWM in Vienna, joining its international research community and developing their research projects.
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Deadline: Sep 21, 2026
The National Health Research Enterprise Doctoral Programme provides PhD scholarships designed to develop a pipeline of highly skilled researchers in health sciences. The programme focuses on producing doctoral researchers capable of contributing to health research, innovation and global health outcomes. The 2026 call is for the upcoming doctoral training cycle in South Africa.
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Deadline: Sep 22, 2026
The Olympic Studies Centre Research Grant Programme supports high-quality research examining the Olympic Movement from humanities and social-science perspectives. It is designed specifically for PhD students and early-career academics undertaking research projects relevant to Olympic studies.
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Deadline: Sep 22, 2026
The BBSRC Early Independence Fellowships support exceptional early-career researchers who are ready to establish independent research careers. Fellows receive funding to lead their own research programmes at eligible UK institutions while building long-term academic leadership.
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Deadline: Sep 23, 2026
The Patrick & Margaret Flanagan Scholarship is a prestigious postgraduate scholarship for South African women undertaking full-time Master's or doctoral studies at an international university. For the 2027 cycle, Rhodes University has confirmed applications are open from 24 August to 24 September 2026. The scholarship supports study at international institutions, with preference given to universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh, St Andrews and Trinity College Dublin.
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Deadline: Sep 24, 2026
The UniSQ International Stipend and Fee Research Scholarship supports high-achieving international students undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in 2027. The scholarship combines a tuition-fee scholarship with a living stipend. Applicants can propose research in areas aligned with UniSQ's flagship research areas.
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Deadline: Sep 27, 2026
KAUST Fellowship provides fully funded graduate education and advanced research opportunities in Saudi Arabia. Students work with internationally recognized faculty and have access to state-of-the-art research facilities.
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Deadline: Sep 27, 2026
Khalifa University is one of the top research universities in the Middle East. Its graduate scholarships attract outstanding students pursuing advanced research in strategic sectors including AI, energy, and biomedical sciences.
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Deadline: Sep 28, 2026
The Marshall Scholarship finances outstanding American graduates to pursue postgraduate study at any eligible university in the United Kingdom. It is one of the UK's most prestigious international scholarship programmes and supports future leaders with exceptional academic achievement, leadership potential, and ambassadorial qualities.
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Deadline: Sep 29, 2026
The UNU-WIDER Visiting PhD Fellowship Programme gives registered doctoral students the opportunity to spend three consecutive months in Helsinki, Finland, using UNU-WIDER's research facilities and working with its researchers on their PhD dissertation or thesis research, particularly research concerning developing economies. Fellows are expected to produce research papers and present their work during their fellowship.
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Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
The European Medicines Agency Traineeship Programme offers recent graduates and eligible students the opportunity to gain practical experience working at the EU agency responsible for the scientific evaluation, supervision and safety monitoring of medicines. The current intake begins 1 March 2027 and lasts 10 months, with traineeships available across areas including medicine regulation, life sciences, healthcare, pharmaceutical law, IT, finance, communications and public relations.
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Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
The Cecil Renaud Overseas Scholarship is a prestigious postgraduate scholarship awarded annually to one or two exceptional South African students to pursue a Master's (or equivalent) or PhD at a university of their choice in the United Kingdom. The scholarship is tenable for up to two years and is awarded based on academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to contributing positively to South Africa.
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Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
The University of Milan DSU Scholarship is a government-funded financial aid programme that supports domestic and international students enrolled in Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD programmes. The scholarship is awarded based primarily on financial need and academic merit, providing financial assistance, tuition fee waivers, meals, and accommodation support to ensure equal access to higher education.
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Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
The Afreximbank–Edordu Research Competition supports postgraduate students conducting original research on African trade, finance, economic integration and sustainable development. Winning research can be developed into policy briefs and presented to Afreximbank leadership.
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Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
The RMIT Research Stipend Scholarship (RRSS) supports outstanding domestic and international students undertaking Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programs at RMIT University. Scholarships are awarded on academic merit and research potential and provide a living stipend, tuition support (where applicable), and access to world-class research facilities
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Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
The RMIT Vice-Chancellor’s PhD Scholarship is a competitive research scholarship for high-achieving domestic and international candidates undertaking a PhD at RMIT University in Australia. The 2027 centrally funded research scholarship round is currently open. Candidates are assessed on academic excellence and research potential. RMIT also allows candidates to apply outside the central round for separately funded research projects.
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Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
The Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship supports outstanding international students pursuing a Master's by Research or PhD at Murdoch University. The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit, research experience, and research potential. It provides a tax-free living allowance while recipients undertake full-time research.
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Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
The Biotechnet programme supports researchers from selected East African countries undertaking advanced research at ICGEB laboratories. The fellowship is designed to strengthen scientific capacity and facilitate collaborative research between East African scientists and ICGEB research groups.
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Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
Bond University offers competitive Higher Degree by Research (HDR) scholarships for high-achieving doctoral researchers. The main awards are the Bond University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (BUPRS) and the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship. Both are available to domestic and international doctoral applicants and provide a tuition-fee waiver plus a living stipend
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Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
The RIKEN IMS Internship Program gives talented international students and early-career postdoctoral researchers the opportunity to conduct research for 1–3 months in an IMS laboratory in Japan. The programme focuses on integrative medical sciences, including genomics, immunology, physiology, bioinformatics, molecular and biochemical sciences, and quantitative sciences. Around 8 interns are selected
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Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
The Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF) PhD Fellowship supports outstanding young scientists undertaking experimental biomedical research leading to a PhD. Fellows may conduct their research at internationally recognized laboratories in Europe (and in some cases beyond Europe, subject to the programme rules). The fellowship is intended to promote excellent research training in the biomedical sciences.
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Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
The Hertz Fellowship is one of the most prestigious graduate fellowships in the United States. It supports exceptional PhD students pursuing research in applied science, engineering, and mathematics with flexible funding and lifelong professional development.
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Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is one of the largest and most prestigious international exchange scholarships in the world. It is funded by the U.S. government and administered through U.S. embassies and Fulbright commissions worldwide. The program enables students from over 160+ countries to pursue: Master’s degrees Some PhD-level study (country-dependent) Non-degree graduate research programs at universities across the United States. Beyond academics, Fulbright emphasizes: Cultural exchange Leadership development
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Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
A fully funded German government scholarship for experienced professionals from developing countries to study development-related Master’s or PhD programs in Germany. Its purpose is to: Train future leaders in development sectors Strengthen public systems in developing countries Build global expertise networks Key idea: It is not just for study: it is designed for people who will return home and contribute to national development
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Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
SINGA offers international students the opportunity to pursue PhD studies in Singapore's top institutions. It combines world-class research with generous funding.
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Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
Trent University offers a range of scholarships, fellowships and guaranteed funding packages for graduate students. Eligible international students can receive funding through research-based Master's and doctoral programmes, including limited International Graduate Scholarships (IGS) for Master's students. Trent's guaranteed 2026–27 funding packages provide minimum annual support of CAD $18,000–$23,000 for Master's students and CAD $23,000–$26,000 for doctoral students, depending on programme.
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Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
The ACU Stipend Scholarship supports high-achieving domestic and international students undertaking a Research Master's or Research Doctorate at Australian Catholic University. It provides a living stipend, full tuition-fee offset for eligible international recipients, and additional support for overseas students. Selection is competitive and based on academic merit and research potential.
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Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation Scholarship supports highly qualified international students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and social engagement. Scholarships are available for Master's and PhD studies at state-recognized universities in Germany. The programme places strong emphasis on academic excellence, social responsibility, and democratic values
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Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Doctoral Scholarship supports outstanding doctoral researchers whose work relates to major societal issues and who demonstrate strong leadership potential. Scholars become part of the Foundation's community of Scholars, Mentors and Fellows and receive financial support for their doctoral studies, research, travel and professional development.
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Deadline: Oct 2, 2026
The Chevening LSE Fellowship is a research-focused fellowship for mid-career professionals from China. Fellows spend 3, 6, or 9 months at LSE working on a defined research project with an academic supervisor. The programme is particularly suited to professionals working in international relations, public policy, public diplomacy, development, and social, economic or environmental policy
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Deadline: Oct 6, 2026
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program is a fully funded graduate scholarship at Stanford Designed to train global leaders across disciplines Offers up to 3 years of funding + leadership development Covers: Full tuition Living stipend Travel allowance Academic expenses Health insurance (in most cases)
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Deadline: Oct 6, 2026
GIST is accepting applications from international students for its Spring 2027 graduate admissions. Admitted students are eligible for GIST's graduate financial support package, which includes tuition coverage and financial support for eligible Master's and PhD students in science and engineering.
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Deadline: Oct 7, 2026
The France–South Africa Scholarship Programme provides fully funded scholarships for students from South Africa, Lesotho, and Malawi to pursue Master's or PhD studies at accredited higher education institutions in France. The programme includes French language preparation before departure and aims to strengthen academic cooperation between France and Southern Africa.
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Deadline: Oct 8, 2026
Kaohsiung Medical University offers several scholarships for international students applying for undergraduate, Master's and PhD programmes. The KMU International Student Scholarship has four award categories, while eligible students can also apply for the MOFA Taiwan Scholarship.
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Deadline: Oct 12, 2026
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is a highly competitive, fully funded scholarship for outstanding international students (outside the UK) to pursue postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge. Its main goal is to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving lives worldwide. Key features: Around 70–80 awards per year Extremely competitive (top global talent pool) Strong focus on: leadership academic excellence social impact
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Deadline: Oct 14, 2026
The 2027 KF Fellowship for Field Research supports scholars and researchers conducting field research related to Korea. The fellowship is intended for researchers who need to conduct research in Korea and use Korean-language or Korea-related primary sources, interviews, archives and other field materials for their academic work.
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Deadline: Oct 14, 2026
The OIST Research Internship is a competitive research opportunity for international students and recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in a research laboratory under the supervision of OIST faculty. The Spring 2027 internship will take place between 1 April and 30 September 2027, with individual placements lasting 4–6 months.
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Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
The Kochi University of Technology (KUT) Special Scholarship Program (SSP) is a fully funded three-year doctoral (PhD) scholarship designed to attract outstanding international researchers. Students conduct research under the supervision of leading faculty members while working as research assistants on university research projects. The doctoral programme is taught entirely in English, allowing international students to pursue advanced research without requiring Japanese language proficiency
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Deadline: Oct 16, 2026
The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans supports 30 exceptional immigrants and children of immigrants pursuing full-time graduate or professional degrees in the United States. Fellows receive up to $90,000 over two years, along with access to a national alumni network and professional development opportunities. The fellowship is merit-based and open to applicants across all fields of study
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Deadline: Oct 29, 2026
The DAAD Research Grants programme enables doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers from around the world to undertake research at German universities and research institutes. Applicants can spend between two and twelve months in Germany working with leading academics and accessing advanced research facilities.
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Deadline: Oct 30, 2026
The University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarship is among Australia's most competitive research scholarships. It supports outstanding domestic and international students pursuing Master's by Research or Doctoral degrees. The scholarship is awarded based on academic excellence and research potential and is automatically considered when applying for eligible research programs.
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Deadline: Oct 31, 2026
The Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships comprise the Melbourne Research Scholarship (MRS) and the Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship. The scholarships are awarded to outstanding domestic and international students enrolling in a Master by Research or Doctoral (PhD) programme. Approximately 600 scholarships are awarded annually based on academic merit and research potential.
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Deadline: Oct 31, 2026
The Maxwell King PhD Scholarship is a prestigious research scholarship at Monash University awarded to an outstanding applicant commencing a PhD. It is available across all fields of study and is awarded primarily on exceptional academic merit. The scholarship provides a substantial living stipend and research support.
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Deadline: Oct 31, 2026
The National Scholarship Programme (NSP) of the Slovak Republic is a government-funded mobility scholarship that supports international students, PhD candidates, university teachers, researchers, and artists undertaking study, research, teaching, or artistic stays at higher education institutions and research organizations in Slovakia. The programme promotes international academic exchange and research collaboration rather than funding an entire degree programme. ([scholarships.sk](https://www.scholarships.sk/en/main/programme-terms-and-conditions/foreign-applicants?utmsource=chatgpt.com))
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Deadline: Oct 31, 2026
The Sir James McNeill Postgraduate Research Scholarship supports a graduate research student undertaking research that is both environmentally responsible and socially beneficial at Monash University in Australia. It is a highly competitive award based on academic excellence, research outputs and previous research experience. Monash offers the scholarship once every two years from Round 4 of 2024
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Deadline: Oct 31, 2026
The Human Rights Scholarship supports high-achieving students undertaking a graduate research degree at the University of Melbourne in a field related to human rights. The scholarship is available to domestic and international students and provides a full tuition fee remission together with a substantial living allowance.
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Deadline: Oct 31, 2026
The Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project is a fully funded competition for international students and researchers seeking to study at leading Russian universities. Winners of the Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral tracks receive the right to study in Russia under the federal education quota, with tuition funded by the Russian government. The competition is conducted entirely online.
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Deadline: Nov 1, 2026
Texas Global administers scholarship opportunities for eligible international students through a centralized application process. Scholarships are available for continuing eligible international students and selected incoming students depending on the specific award. Applications for Spring and Summer 2027 are accepted during the published application window.
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Deadline: Nov 1, 2026
HENNGE's Global Internship Program is an on-site software engineering internship in Tokyo, Japan, designed for students, recent graduates and early-career engineers. The programme lasts approximately 4–6 weeks and provides hands-on training in software development, cloud technologies, DevOps and modern web development under the guidance of experienced HENNGE engineers. The programme has Full-Stack and Front-End pathways and is conducted in English; Japanese is not required. HENNGE also describes the programme as part of its hiring process, meaning outstanding interns may have opportunities to transition into full-time employment
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Deadline: Nov 1, 2026
The President's PhD Scholarships are awarded to exceptional students from around the world with outstanding academic achievement and research potential. The scholarship enables recipients to undertake a fully funded PhD at Imperial College London under the supervision of leading researchers.
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Deadline: Nov 2, 2026
The Faculty for the Future Fellowship supports women from low- and middle-income countries who are pursuing PhD or postdoctoral research in STEM disciplines abroad. The programme aims to increase the participation of women in STEM and encourages Fellows to return to their home countries and contribute through teaching, research, entrepreneurship or STEM policy. Master's programmes are not eligible.
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Deadline: Nov 7, 2026
KFUPM offers substantial scholarships for international students at both undergraduate and graduate levels. For international graduate students, KFUPM provides full scholarships for all PhD programmes and selected MS programmes, with tuition coverage, a stipend, accommodation, medical care and travel benefits.
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Deadline: Nov 14, 2026
The Glendon Chase McCormick Scholarship is an annual in-program scholarship established in memory of Dr. Glendon Chase McCormick. It supports outstanding Master's and PhD students enrolled at Dalhousie University across any discipline. A minimum of two scholarships are awarded each year based on academic excellence
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Deadline: Nov 15, 2026
The Creative Leadership Conference (CLC) 2026 is a two-day international leadership and innovation conference taking place in Islamabad, Pakistan, on 18–19 November 2026. It focuses on AI, technology, e-commerce, startups, leadership and innovation and is open to both national and international participants. The conference offers fully funded, partially funded and self-funded participation options.
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Deadline: Nov 19, 2026
The Google Student Researcher Program offers paid research placements for students working with Google's research, science and engineering teams, including Google Research, Google DeepMind and Google Cloud. Projects cover areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, data science and other technical research areas.
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Deadline: Nov 27, 2026
The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are prestigious awards offered by the Swiss Confederation to promote international academic exchange and research cooperation with Switzerland. Each year, they are awarded to outstanding researchers and artists from over 180+ countries to study or conduct research in Switzerland.
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Deadline: Nov 27, 2026
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) is a merit-based scholarship that supports outstanding students pursuing Master's and Doctoral degrees at participating universities in Ontario, Canada. The scholarship recognizes academic excellence across all disciplines and is jointly funded by the Government of Ontario (two-thirds) and the participating university (one-third)
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Deadline: Nov 30, 2026
Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) offers several scholarship routes for international students at undergraduate, Master's and doctoral levels. These include the Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students, BFSU International Student Scholarship, and Chinese Government Scholarship opportunities. The Beijing Government Scholarship provides tuition and medical-insurance support for eligible international students.
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Deadline: Nov 30, 2026
The CEEPUS Scholarship Programme promotes academic mobility and cooperation among universities in Central and Southeastern Europe. It provides scholarships for students, doctoral candidates, lecturers, and university staff to undertake study, research, teaching, or professional exchanges at partner institutions within CEEPUS member countries. Scholarships are administered by the host country's National CEEPUS Office, and award values vary by destination.
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Deadline: Nov 30, 2026
The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) is Hong Kong's flagship doctoral scholarship, established by the Research Grants Council to attract outstanding PhD candidates from around the world. Each year, hundreds of fellowships are awarded to students with exceptional academic achievement, research potential, communication skills, and leadership qualities. Awardees may study at one of Hong Kong's eight publicly funded research universities while receiving generous financial support for up to three years.
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Deadline: Dec 1, 2026
The University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship supports domestic and international students undertaking a PhD or eligible professional doctorate at the University of Otago. Selection is primarily based on academic merit and research potential. The scholarship provides a living stipend and a tuition-fee waiver for up to three years of full-time doctoral study
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Deadline: Dec 1, 2026
The Dartmouth University Graduate Scholarship is a fully funded financial support package offered through the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies at Dartmouth College for outstanding Master's and PhD students. Rather than being a single university-wide scholarship competition, funding is generally awarded through the admitted graduate program or department. Funding packages typically include full tuition, a competitive annual stipend, comprehensive health insurance, and additional support such as relocation assistance, visa-related support, childcare grants, research funding, and travel grants where applicable. Funding duration normally extends up to two years for most Master's programmes and up to five years for PhD programmes.
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Deadline: Dec 1, 2026
The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program provides full tuition support, an annual stipend, internships and guaranteed civilian employment with the U.S. Department of Defense after graduation. It is available to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing approved STEM disciplines at accredited U.S. universities.
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Deadline: Dec 4, 2026
The University of York Department of Politics and International Relations Scholarship supports outstanding students pursuing a PhD in Politics or International Relations. The scholarship provides financial support for doctoral research and is open to both UK and international applicants who wish to undertake postgraduate research at the University of York.
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Deadline: Dec 11, 2026
The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship at the University of Sydney provides financial support to high-achieving domestic and international students undertaking higher degree by research. For international students, the RTP package can provide a living stipend plus 100% tuition-fee coverage. International RTP recipients are automatically awarded the RTP Fee Offset Scholarship alongside the stipend.
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Deadline: Dec 18, 2026
The Clarendon Scholarship is the University of Oxford's flagship graduate scholarship programme. More than 200 scholarships are awarded each year to academically outstanding students from all nationalities pursuing eligible Master's or DPhil (PhD) programmes. There is no separate scholarship application: all eligible applicants are automatically considered when they apply for their graduate course by the relevant deadline
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Deadline: Dec 30, 2026
The Dennis McDermott Research Scholarship supports Indigenous Australian students of exceptional research promise undertaking a Master's by Research or doctoral research degree at La Trobe University. The scholarship is awarded alongside a Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship, providing a substantial living stipend, tuition-fee coverage and research support.
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Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
The Central Queensland University RTP Scholarship is a prestigious Australian Government-funded scholarship that supports outstanding domestic and international students undertaking a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at CQUniversity. The scholarship covers tuition fees, provides a living stipend, and includes Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for eligible international students. It is awarded on the basis of academic excellence and research potential.
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Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
The OECD Internship Programme offers students the opportunity to work alongside policy experts, economists, researchers and other specialists at the OECD. Interns support ongoing policy and research work across areas such as economics, education, climate change, artificial intelligence, employment, governance, finance and international development. Most internships are based at the OECD headquarters in Paris, France, although some positions may be hybrid or remote.
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Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
The University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship (UMGF) supports high-achieving full-time Master's and PhD students undertaking eligible research-based graduate programmes. The fellowship is open to Canadian and international students who demonstrate superior intellectual ability and academic achievement. Applications are submitted through the student's academic department/unit
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Deadline: Dec 31, 2026
The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme was established by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to attract top international students to French higher education institutions. It aims to develop future decision-makers from both public and private sectors worldwide and strengthen France's position as a hub for academic excellence.
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Deadline: Jan 8, 2027
The SENSS ESRC Studentships provide fully funded postgraduate research studentships across eight UK universities and six interdisciplinary social-science themes. The 2027/28 competition is for students starting in October 2027. Both UK and international applicants can apply, although the number of awards available to international students is limited to approximately 10 per year.
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Deadline: Jan 11, 2027
The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship is Hungary's flagship international scholarship program. It enables talented students from partner countries to pursue higher education at leading Hungarian universities. Thousands of students receive this award annually, making it one of the largest government-funded scholarship programs in Europe
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Deadline: Jan 15, 2027
The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies offers scholarships annually to academically qualified students from Qatar and abroad. The main scholarship schemes include the Tamim Scholarship, awarded on academic merit and competition, and the Sanad Scholarship, which is based on financial need. The Institute's official admissions page currently shows that applications for the 2027–2028 academic year are open, with a 15 January 2027 admission deadline.
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Deadline: Jan 15, 2027
The DAAD In-Country/In-Region programme provides postgraduate scholarships for students from Sub-Saharan Africa to pursue Master's and doctoral programmes at participating African universities. The current 2027 calls cover programmes with scholarship starts between January and July 2027.
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Deadline: Jan 31, 2027
The Centralized Academic Scholarship Hub (CASH) allows admitted students to apply for multiple University of Oklahoma scholarships through a single application. International students may be considered for institutional and departmental awards depending on eligibility.
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Deadline: Feb 1, 2027
Türkiye Scholarships is one of the largest government-funded scholarship schemes globally. It provides outstanding students with the opportunity to study at prestigious Turkish universities while offering cultural integration and language training.
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Deadline: Feb 20, 2027
The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship is a flagship initiative aimed at attracting high-achieving international students to Irish universities. Each year, approximately 60 scholarships are awarded to outstanding Master's and PhD students pursuing full-time study in Ireland.
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Deadline: Mar 1, 2027
The TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship supports students from partner countries in pursuing undergraduate, master's, and PhD degrees at participating universities in Taiwan. The programme aims to strengthen sustainable development by building human capacity in priority sectors such as agriculture, science, engineering, public health, business, and technology. Applicants apply through both the TaiwanICDF online portal and the Taiwanese Embassy or Mission serving their country.
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Deadline: Mar 15, 2027
The Graduate Research Talent Scheme (GRTS) is a competitive scholarship for outstanding domestic applicants and eligible international applicants who have completed a relevant Australian or New Zealand qualification. It supports students commencing a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in 2027 across all research disciplines. Applicants may propose their own project or apply for an advertised research project.
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Deadline: Mar 20, 2027
The GIST Scholarship supports highly talented international students pursuing graduate studies in South Korea. GIST is one of the country's top research institutions and offers extensive support for students in science and technology disciplines.
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Deadline: Apr 8, 2027
The University of Birmingham offers a range of postgraduate research scholarships and studentships for doctoral researchers. The College of Arts and Law Doctoral Scholarships include both fully funded and partially funded awards for campus-based doctoral research. The University has confirmed that the 2027 funding round will be announced in Autumn 2026.
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Deadline: Jul 2, 2027
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