Opportunities for fully funded scholarships and fellowships continue to expand globally, offering students, researchers, and early-career professionals the chance to advance their academic and leadership goals without financial barriers. Below is a curated overview of notable 2026–2027 fully funded programmes across Europe, North America, Asia, and beyond. Prestigious Fellowships Mercatus Center – James Buchanan Fellowship (USA) The James Buchanan Fellowship is a one-year programme introducing early-career scholars to Austrian, Virginia, and Bloomington schools of political economy. The fellowship covers participation costs and provides structured academic mentorship. More: https://www.globalsouthopportunities.com/2026/02/16/buchanan/ ETH Zurich – ETH Robotics Student Fellowship (Switzerland) A fully funded summer research opportunity for graduate students worldwide, offering hands-on robotics research experience at one of Europe’s top technical universities. Santa Clara University – Miller Center Accelerator Program (Virtual/USA) A six-month fully funded accelerator supporting social entrepreneurs globally through mentorship, training, and strategic scaling support. University of Warwick – Fully Funded PhD Fellowships (UK) The Department of Psychology is offering fully funded PhD fellowships for exceptional candidates pursuing advanced research. Fully Funded Master’s and PhD Scholarships University of Vienna – 40 PhD Positions (Austria) A large-scale doctoral recruitment call in Social Sciences, Humanities, and Cultural Studies, offering fully funded positions for 2026 entry. University College London – African Graduate Scholarship (UK) A fully funded scholarship through the Institute for Global Health, supporting African students pursuing postgraduate study. Heinrich Böll Foundation – Scholarship 2026 (Germany) A prestigious fully funded programme for master’s and doctoral students committed to sustainability, democracy, and social justice. University of Edinburgh – Glenmore Postgraduate Scholarship (UK) Three fully funded scholarships for eligible postgraduate programmes beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year. Loughborough University – PhD Studentship in Social Sciences and Humanities (UK) A fully funded doctoral opportunity within the School of Social Sciences and Humanities. Government and International Organisation Scholarships Swedish Institute – SI Scholarship for Global Professionals (Sweden) A fully funded master’s scholarship for emerging leaders committed to sustainable development and returning home to drive change. World Bank – Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program Supports mid-career professionals pursuing development-related master’s degrees worldwide. United Nations Development Programme – Climate Catalysts Programme (Asia-Pacific) A fully funded online programme empowering youth innovators working on sustainability and climate solutions. Fulbright Program – Fulbright Foreign Student Program A fully funded U.S. study opportunity for international students, including country-specific calls such as South Africa. Scholarships in Europe Without IELTS Several 2026 opportunities allow students to study without IELTS, particularly in: Germany Norway Sweden Australia Many institutions waive English language tests if prior education was conducted in English or if alternative proof of proficiency is provided. Specialized and Regional Opportunities Dutch Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme – placements within UN agencies Mastercard Foundation Graduate Certificate Pathway Program at Arizona State University FAO–Hungarian Government Scholarship Programme Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Scholarship in Germany Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) Why Fully Funded Opportunities Matter Fully funded scholarships and fellowships typically cover: Tuition fees Living stipends Travel costs Health insurance Research or training expenses These programmes remove financial barriers while offering access to world-class institutions, leadership training, and global networks. Final Thoughts The 2026–2027 cycle presents a wide range of fully funded opportunities across disciplines including STEM, social sciences, public policy, sustainability, development studies, and entrepreneurship. With deadlines approaching throughout March and mid-2026, prospective applicants should begin preparing academic documents, recommendation letters, and personal statements early. For ambitious students and professionals seeking international exposure and career acceleration, these programmes offer transformative pathways to global impact. For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram , WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and Telegram Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization that is offering these opportunities. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.