©iStock.com/alexsl Many international scholarships are offered every year. Even if you missed this year’s deadline, you can plan to apply in a later round when you are better prepared or more qualified. Please note that annual scholarship programmes can change or end at any time, so always check with the provider that the scholarship will be offered for the year you want to study. Multiple Countries »   Erasmus Mundus Scholarships (Europe and beyond) Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters give full scholarships to students from all over the world, including a monthly allowance of €1,400. Students study in at least two countries during the programme. The scholarships cover a wide range of joint Master’s programmes in science, engineering, social sciences, humanities and business. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (Africa and worldwide) The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program funds young people, mainly from Africa, at partner universities in Africa, North America and Europe. Deadlines and benefits are set by each partner university. The scholarships cover Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in many fields at the partner universities. Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarships (USA, Europe, Africa, Japan and Australia) The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program funds mid-career professionals from developing countries for a Master’s degree at participating universities. It is offered every year, with application windows in the first half of the year. The scholarships cover development-related fields such as economics, public policy, finance, health, environment and infrastructure. Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships (Worldwide) The Aga Khan Foundation supports outstanding students from selected developing countries who have no other way to pay for their studies. The award is 50% grant and 50% loan. The scholarships cover Master’s degrees (and the first two years of some PhDs) in any field at reputable universities around the world.   United States »   Fulbright Foreign Student Program (USA) The Fulbright Foreign Student Program funds students and young professionals from more than 160 countries for graduate study in the USA. Each country’s Fulbright Commission or US Embassy runs its own competition and deadline. The scholarships cover Master’s and PhD study and research in most fields. Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University (USA) Knight-Hennessy Scholars funds students from any country for a full graduate degree at Stanford University, together with a leadership development programme. The scholarships cover Master’s, PhD and professional degrees in any subject at Stanford. Hubert Humphrey Fellowships (USA) The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program gives mid-career professionals from 148 eligible countries ten months of non-degree graduate study and professional development at US universities. The fellowships cover fields such as economic development, public policy, public health, education and the environment. AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (USA) American University in Washington DC gives full and partial Emerging Global Leader Scholarships to international students from under-represented backgrounds who want to improve their home communities. The scholarships cover Bachelor’s degrees in any subject at American University. ICSP Scholarships at University of Oregon (USA) The University of Oregon’s International Cultural Service Program gives partial tuition scholarships, covering about half of tuition, to international students with financial need and strong grades. Scholars do cultural service each year in return. The scholarships cover undergraduate and graduate degrees in any subject at the University of Oregon. AAUW International Fellowships for Women (USA) AAUW gives International Fellowships to women who are not US citizens or permanent residents for full-time study at accredited US institutions. The fellowships cover Master’s, PhD and postdoctoral study in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.   Canada »   UBC International Scholars Program (Canada) The University of British Columbia gives need-based awards, which can cover full tuition and living costs, to outstanding international students with significant financial need. The awards cover a first Bachelor’s degree in any subject at UBC. University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships (Canada) The University of Manitoba gives merit-based Graduate Fellowships to Canadian and international students, worth CA$20,000 a year for a Master’s or CA$25,000 a year for a PhD. The fellowships cover research-based Master’s and PhD degrees in any department at the University of Manitoba. Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (Canada) The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral replaced the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships. It pays CA$40,000 a year for three years, and up to 15% of awards can go to international students already enrolled in a PhD at a Canadian university. The scholarships cover doctoral research in health, natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities.   Australia and New Zealand »   Australia Awards Scholarships (Australia) Australia Awards Scholarships are fully funded scholarships for citizens of participating developing countries in Asia, the Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. Applications usually open in February and close on 30 April. The scholarships cover Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD study in each country’s priority development areas at Australian universities. Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships (Australia) The Australian Government’s Research Training Program Scholarships are awarded by each university to domestic and international research students. They can cover tuition fees and a living stipend of at least AUD 35,550 a year in 2027. The scholarships cover research Master’s and PhD degrees in any field at Australian universities. University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships (Australia) The University of Melbourne’s Graduate Research Scholarships include a full fee offset and a living allowance of AUD 41,100 a year for domestic and international students. The scholarships cover Masters by Research and PhD degrees in any field at the University of Melbourne. See also Melbourne International Undergraduate Scholarships University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarships (Australia) The University of Sydney’s International Stipend Scholarships are open to international students from all countries and cover full tuition plus a stipend of AUD 44,293 a year. The scholarships cover research Master’s and PhD degrees in any field at the University of Sydney. Adelaide Academic Excellence Scholarships (Australia) Adelaide University gives Academic Excellence Scholarships worth 50% of tuition to high-achieving international students, with applications reviewed until places run out. The scholarships cover Bachelor’s and Master’s coursework degrees in most fields at Adelaide University. Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships (New Zealand) Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships are fully funded government scholarships for citizens of eligible developing countries in the Pacific and Asia. Applications for 2027 open on 1 March and close on 31 March 2027. The scholarships cover undergraduate and postgraduate study in development-related fields at New Zealand universities and institutes of technology.   United Kingdom »   Chevening Scholarships (UK) Chevening Scholarships, the UK government’s global scholarship programme, fund outstanding students from around 150 countries for a one-year Master’s degree. They usually cover tuition fees, a living allowance, return airfare and other grants. The scholarships cover full-time taught Master’s degrees in any subject at any UK university. Commonwealth Master’s and PhD Scholarships (UK) Commonwealth Scholarships fund students from developing Commonwealth countries for postgraduate study at UK universities, including airfare, tuition fees and a living allowance. The scholarships cover Master’s and PhD degrees in development themes such as science and technology, health systems, global prosperity, governance, resilience to crises, and access and inclusion. See also Commonwealth Shared Scholarships Rhodes Scholarships at University of Oxford (UK) The Rhodes Scholarships, established in 1902, fund exceptional students from selected countries and regions for postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. A Rhodes Scholarship covers all university fees, a living stipend, health insurance and travel. The scholarships cover Master’s and doctoral degrees in most fields at Oxford. See also Clarendon Fund Scholarships and Reach Oxford Scholarships Oxford Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships (UK) The Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme fully funds graduates and professionals from developing and emerging economies in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. The scholarships cover Master’s degrees in eligible fields, such as public policy, development, health and the environment, at the University of Oxford. Gates Cambridge Scholarships (UK) Gates Cambridge Scholarships fund outstanding applicants from outside the UK and cover the full cost of studying at Cambridge, including fees, a maintenance allowance, airfares and visa costs. The scholarships cover full-time Master’s and PhD degrees in any subject at the University of Cambridge. Westminster International Postgraduate Full Scholarships (UK) The University of Westminster gives full scholarships to students from developing countries, covering tuition, accommodation, living costs and flights. The scholarships cover full-time Master’s degrees in liberal arts and sciences, business, and design and creative industries at Westminster. Nottingham Developing Solutions Scholarships (UK) The University of Nottingham’s Developing Solutions Scholarships cover 50% or 100% of tuition fees for students from Africa, South Asia and selected Commonwealth countries. The scholarships cover Master’s degrees in most fields at the University of Nottingham, for students who want to help develop their home countries.   Rest of Europe »   DAAD Scholarships for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (Germany) DAAD funds graduates and professionals from developing countries for selected postgraduate courses at German universities. The scholarships cover development-related Master’s and PhD programmes in fields such as economics, engineering, agriculture, public health, environment and public policy. Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (Sweden) The Swedish Institute gives fully funded scholarships to citizens of 34 countries who have work and leadership experience. The scholarships cover Master’s degrees in many fields at Swedish universities. VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships (Belgium) VLIR-UOS gives full ICP Connect scholarships to students from 25 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The scholarships cover 12 development-related Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes at Flemish universities in Belgium. Eiffel Excellence Scholarships (France) The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs offers Eiffel Scholarships to attract the best international students, who are nominated by French institutions. The scholarship pays a monthly allowance and other costs such as travel and health insurance, but not tuition fees. The scholarships cover Master’s and PhD study in most fields at accredited French institutions. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Switzerland) The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships fund graduates from selected countries for research in Switzerland, with a monthly allowance, tuition fees and health insurance. The scholarships cover doctoral and postdoctoral research in any field at publicly funded Swiss universities and recognised institutions. Leiden University Excellence Scholarships (Netherlands) Leiden University gives Excellence Scholarships to outstanding students from outside the EEA as a reduction of the tuition fee. The scholarships cover full-time Master’s programmes in most fields at Leiden University. Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarships (Netherlands) Maastricht University gives 18 full NL-High Potential Scholarships to talented students from outside the EU/EEA, covering tuition, living costs, visa and insurance. The scholarships cover participating Master’s programmes at Maastricht University. Radboud Scholarship Programme (Netherlands) Radboud University gives scholarships to non-EU/EEA students that reduce the tuition fee to the EEA rate and cover costs such as the visa and insurance. The scholarships cover English-taught Master’s programmes in eligible fields at Radboud University. Amsterdam Merit Scholarships (Netherlands) The University of Amsterdam’s Amsterdam Merit Scholarships, which replaced the Amsterdam Excellence Scholarships, are for outstanding students from outside the EU/EEA. Each faculty runs its own awards; for example, the Faculty of Science offers awards of €26,125 for September 2027, and most deadlines are on 15 January 2027. The scholarships cover Master’s programmes at participating faculties of the University of Amsterdam. University of Twente Scholarships (Netherlands) The University of Twente Scholarships are open to excellent students from both EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA countries. The scholarships cover Master’s degrees in eligible fields, mostly science, engineering and technology, at the University of Twente. Eric Bleumink Scholarships at University of Groningen (Netherlands) The Eric Bleumink Fund gives full scholarships to students from the least developed countries. The scholarships cover Master’s degrees in any field at the University of Groningen. ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarships (ESOP) (Switzerland) ETH Zurich’s Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme gives outstanding students of any nationality CHF 13,500 a semester plus a tuition fee waiver. The scholarships cover Master’s degrees in science, engineering, architecture and other fields at ETH Zurich. UNIL Master’s Grants (Switzerland) The University of Lausanne gives Master’s grants of CHF 1,600 a month to international students who graduated from a foreign university with very high results. The grants cover Master’s degrees in most fields at the University of Lausanne. Lund University Global Scholarships (Sweden) Lund University’s Global Scholarships cover part or all of the tuition fee for top students from outside the EU/EEA. The scholarships cover Master’s degrees and selected Bachelor’s degrees at Lund University. KTH Scholarships (Sweden) KTH Royal Institute of Technology gives a limited number of tuition fee waivers to students from outside the EU/EEA who choose a KTH Master’s programme as their first priority. The scholarships cover Master’s programmes in engineering, science, technology and architecture at KTH. ENS International Selection Scholarships (France) Each year the École Normale Supérieure in Paris selects outstanding international students for a monthly stipend during a two- or three-year course. The scholarships cover Master’s study in the sciences and in arts and humanities at ENS. Emile Boutmy Scholarships at Sciences Po (France) Sciences Po gives Emile Boutmy Scholarships to outstanding non-EU students as partial support towards tuition. The scholarships cover Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in the social sciences, including political science, economics, law and international affairs, at Sciences Po. KU Leuven PhD Scholarships for Developing Countries (Belgium) KU Leuven funds researchers from developing countries for a PhD, either full-time in Leuven or as a sandwich PhD with their home university. The scholarships cover doctoral research in any field at KU Leuven. Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye) Türkiye Scholarships are fully funded government scholarships for students from all countries, including tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance and a Turkish language course. The scholarships cover Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degrees in all subjects at Turkish universities.   Asia »   Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarships (Japan) The Japanese Government’s MEXT scholarships fund international research students at Japanese universities, including tuition, airfare and a monthly allowance. Each Japanese embassy sets its own deadline. The scholarships cover Master’s and PhD study in all subject areas. Chinese Government Scholarships (China) Chinese Government Scholarships fund international students at designated universities in China, and can include tuition, accommodation, a monthly stipend and medical insurance. The scholarships cover Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degrees in all subjects taught at the designated universities. Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) (South Korea) The Korean Government’s Global Korea Scholarship supports international students at Korean universities, with airfare, tuition, a monthly allowance, a Korean language course and medical insurance. The scholarships cover Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degrees in all subjects offered at participating universities. Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (Hong Kong) The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme is open to students of any nationality and pays a stipend of HK$344,400 a year. The fellowships cover PhD research in all areas at the eight UGC-funded universities in Hong Kong. Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) (Singapore) SINGA funds international students for a PhD at A*STAR research institutes and partner universities in Singapore, with full tuition, a monthly stipend, a settling-in allowance and an airfare grant. The awards cover PhD research in science and engineering. Schwarzman Scholars at Tsinghua University (China) Schwarzman Scholars is a fully funded one-year Master’s at Tsinghua University in Beijing for students from any country, covering tuition, room and board, travel, health insurance and a personal stipend. The scholarship covers a Master’s in Global Affairs. See also the list of Top 20+ Foreign Government Scholarships for International Students The post Top 50+ International Scholarship Programs Offered Annually first appeared on Scholars4DeV.