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Top 75 International Scholarships to Watch out for in 2027

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©iStock.com/vladru Want to study abroad in 2027? Browse through 75 of the best international scholarship programmes for distance learning and exchanges, Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degrees that you should watch out for in 2027. Distance Learning and Exchange Scholarships »   Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships (Online) Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships let students from developing Commonwealth countries study a UK Master’s degree online, part time, from their home country. They pay tuition fees and study grants where needed. The 2027/28 round has not been announced yet. The scholarships cover approved online Master’s courses under the CSC’s development themes. 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, with tuition, a living allowance, insurance and travel. Deadlines vary by country, and nominations close in mid-September each year. The fellowships cover fields such as economic development, public policy and public health. Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) (USA) Global UGRAD gives undergraduate students from participating countries one semester of non-degree study at a US college or university, with travel, tuition, room and board, insurance and a stipend. The US State Department has funded it for 2027-28, and the call will be announced by US Embassies and Fulbright Commissions. The scholarships cover all academic fields. Bachelor’s Scholarships for International Students »   American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (USA) American University gives full and partial Emerging Global Leader Scholarships to international students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds who are committed to civic and social change. The scholarships are for a Bachelor’s at American University in Washington DC, and the deadline is 15 January 2027 for Fall 2027. The scholarships cover all undergraduate programmes at AU. UBC International Scholars Program (Canada) The University of British Columbia gives need-based awards to outstanding international students with significant financial need, which can cover full tuition and living costs for a first Bachelor’s degree. The deadline is 2 December 2026 for September 2027. The awards cover all undergraduate programmes at UBC. Reach Oxford Scholarships (UK) Reach Oxford Scholarships are for students from selected developing countries who cannot study for a degree at home, and cover course fees, a grant for living costs and one return flight a year for a Bachelor’s at the University of Oxford. You must apply for admission first; the scholarship deadline is 26 January 2027. The scholarships cover any undergraduate subject except medicine. UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarships (UK) University College London gives Global Undergraduate Scholarships to international students from lower-income backgrounds, covering full tuition and, for some awards, a maintenance allowance. The deadline is usually in late April. The scholarships cover a Bachelor’s degree in any subject at UCL. Warwick Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarships (UK) The University of Warwick gives full, half and 25% fee scholarships to talented international students starting a Bachelor’s degree. Apply through UCAS by 13 January 2027; the scholarship deadline is usually in late February. The scholarships cover all undergraduate programmes at Warwick. York University International Student Scholarships (Canada) York University in Toronto offers the President’s International Scholarship of Excellence, worth CA$45,000 a year, to outstanding international high school students starting a Bachelor’s degree. The deadline is 27 January 2027 for September 2027. The scholarships cover all undergraduate programmes at York. Karsh International Scholarships at Duke University (USA) Duke University’s Karsh International Scholarships go to international students with financial need, covering tuition, room and board, fees and three summers of funding for a Bachelor’s degree. The Regular Decision deadline is 4 January 2027 for Fall 2027. The scholarships cover all undergraduate programmes at Duke. Berea College Scholarships (USA) Berea College in Kentucky gives international students with limited financial resources scholarships that cover 100% of tuition, housing, food and fees for a Bachelor’s degree. The deadline is 30 November 2026 for Fall 2027. The scholarships cover all of Berea’s undergraduate majors. HKUST Global Learners Scholarship (Hong Kong) HKUST’s Global Learners Scholarship gives a full tuition waiver, renewable for the whole degree, to undergraduate applicants from nationalities that are underrepresented at the university. There is no separate application, and the priority round closes on 25 November 2026. The scholarships cover all HKUST undergraduate programmes in science, engineering, business and management, and humanities and social science. Kyoto University International Undergraduate Program (Kyoto iUP) (Japan) Kyoto iUP is open to non-Japanese students from any country and includes an admission fee waiver and a full or partial tuition waiver for 4.5 years, including a preparatory course. The deadline is 3 December 2026 for October 2027. The scholarships cover the Bachelor’s programmes of the faculties taking part in Kyoto iUP. Japanese Government (MEXT) Undergraduate Scholarships (Japan) The Japanese Government offers MEXT scholarships for a Bachelor’s degree at a national university in Japan, covering tuition, airfare and a monthly allowance. Each Japanese embassy sets its own deadline. The scholarships cover a wide range of undergraduate subjects in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bachelor’s/Master’s Scholarships for International Students »   Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (Africa and worldwide) The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program supports young people, mainly from Africa, for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at partner universities in Africa and around the world. Each partner university sets its own deadline and package, which usually covers tuition, accommodation and living costs. The scholarships cover a wide range of subjects offered at the partner universities. Bristol University Think Big Scholarships (UK) The University of Bristol’s Think Big Scholarships give international students from all countries up to £26,000 off tuition fees for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. The deadline is 19 March 2027 for September 2027. The scholarships cover most undergraduate and taught postgraduate programmes at Bristol. Lund University Global Scholarships (Sweden) Lund University Global Scholarships cover part or all of the tuition fee for top students from outside the EU/EEA. Apply for your programme by 15 January 2027; the scholarship round usually opens in February. The scholarships cover Lund’s English-taught Master’s programmes and selected Bachelor’s programmes. Emile Boutmy Scholarships at Sciences Po (France) Sciences Po’s Emile Boutmy Scholarships support top students from outside the EU on its Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in Paris. The deadlines are 29 November 2026 for Master’s programmes and 13 January 2027 for undergraduate programmes. The scholarships cover the social sciences, including political science, law, economics, history and sociology. Master’s Degree Scholarships for International Students »   Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarships (Various countries) The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program supports mid-career professionals from eligible developing countries on development-related Master’s programmes at partner universities in the USA, Europe, Africa, Japan and Australia, covering tuition, travel and a living allowance. Application windows are 18 January to 26 February 2027 and 29 March to 21 May 2027, depending on the programme. The scholarships cover development-related fields such as economics, public policy, infrastructure, health and the environment. ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (Asia and the Pacific) The ADB-Japan Scholarship Program supports citizens of 40 ADB developing member countries for a Master’s degree at 27 participating institutions in Asia and the Pacific, 17 of them in Japan. It includes full tuition, a monthly living and housing allowance, books, medical insurance and travel. Deadlines are set by each institution, for example early January or early February. The scholarships cover economics, management, science and technology, and other development-related fields. Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarships (Any country) The Aga Khan Foundation helps outstanding students from selected developing countries who have no other means of funding to do a Master’s (or the first two years of a PhD) at reputable universities around the world. Awards are 50% grant and 50% loan, and the next application cycle opens in early 2027. The scholarships cover postgraduate study in any field. Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships (Various countries) Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships fund one to four years of graduate study or research abroad and are worth at least US$30,000. You need the sponsorship of a Rotary club or district, and deadlines depend on the club. The scholarships cover Rotary’s areas of focus, such as peacebuilding, disease prevention, water and sanitation, maternal and child health, education, economic development and the environment. British Chevening Scholarships (UK) Chevening Scholarships are the UK government’s global programme for future leaders from around 150 countries. They fund a one-year taught Master’s at any UK university, covering tuition, a living allowance, return airfare and extra grants. Applications for 2027/28 closed on 6 October 2026. The scholarships cover any subject. Commonwealth Shared Scholarships (UK) Commonwealth Shared Scholarships are funded jointly by the CSC and UK universities for students from low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK. They support a one-year Master’s on selected courses and include tuition, airfare and a living allowance. The deadline is 8 December 2026. The scholarships cover selected Master’s courses under the CSC’s development themes. Nottingham Developing Solutions Scholarships (UK) The University of Nottingham’s Developing Solutions Scholarships are for Master’s students from Africa, South Asia and selected Commonwealth countries who can show how they will make a difference in their home countries. They pay 50% or 100% of tuition fees for one year, and the deadline is usually in spring. The scholarships cover full-time Master’s courses, recently in engineering, medicine and health sciences, science, and social sciences. Erasmus Mundus Scholarships (Europe) Erasmus Mundus Scholarships fund students from all over the world on Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s degrees taught at universities in two or more countries in Europe and beyond. Full scholarships include tuition and €1,400 a month. Deadlines vary by programme, mostly between October 2026 and January 2027. The scholarships cover a wide range of subjects, from engineering and science to the social sciences and humanities. Westminster International Postgraduate Full Scholarships (UK) The University of Westminster’s Full Scholarships cover full tuition, accommodation, living costs and flights for students from developing countries on a full-time Master’s degree. The September 2027 round has not opened yet. The scholarships cover Master’s courses in liberal arts and sciences, business, and design and creative industries. Oxford-Weidenfeld and 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 for a Master’s at the University of Oxford. The deadline is in December 2026 or January 2027, depending on the course. The scholarships cover eligible Master’s courses at Oxford. Schwarzman Scholars (China) Schwarzman Scholars is a fully funded one-year Master’s at Tsinghua University in Beijing, open to students from any country. The scholarship includes tuition, room and board, travel to and from Beijing, health insurance and a personal stipend. Applicants from outside Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan can apply from April to September 2027 for the class starting in August 2028. The scholarship covers a Master’s in Global Affairs. Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (Low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries) The Association of Commonwealth Universities runs the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships for citizens of any Commonwealth country. They fund a two-year Master’s at an ACU member university in a low- or middle-income Commonwealth country other than your own, with tuition, a living allowance, return flights and an arrival allowance. For 2027–28, cycle 1 runs from 18 November 2026 to 13 January 2027 and cycle 2 from 3 March to 27 April 2027. The scholarships cover the Master’s courses listed for each cycle. Leiden University Excellence Scholarships (LExS) (Netherlands) Leiden University Excellence Scholarships support outstanding students from outside the EEA on full-time Master’s programmes, with awards towards part or all of the tuition fee. The deadline is 1 December 2026 for September 2027. The scholarships cover Leiden’s Master’s programmes across its faculties. Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarships (Netherlands) Maastricht University gives 18 full NL-High Potential Scholarships to talented students from outside the EU/EEA on a participating Master’s programme, covering tuition, living costs, insurance and visa costs. Complete your programme application by 10 December 2026 and the scholarship application by 1 February 2027. The scholarships cover participating Master’s programmes across Maastricht’s faculties. Radboud Scholarship Programme (Netherlands) The Radboud Scholarship Programme lowers tuition to the EEA rate for talented non-EU/EEA students on English-taught Master’s programmes at Radboud University, and also covers visa, residence permit and insurance costs. The deadline is 31 January 2027 for September 2027. The scholarships cover eligible English-taught Master’s programmes. University of Twente Scholarships (Netherlands) University of Twente Scholarships are for excellent students from EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA countries on eligible Master’s programmes. The deadline is 1 April 2027 for September 2027. The scholarships cover eligible Master’s programmes in engineering, the natural sciences, technology and the social sciences. VU Amsterdam Fellowship Programme (Netherlands) The VU Fellowship Programme gives tuition fee waivers to talented non-EU/EEA students on English-taught Master’s programmes at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. The advised admission deadline is 1 December 2026 and the scholarship deadline is 1 February 2027. The scholarships cover selected English-taught Master’s programmes. TU Delft Justus & Louise van Effen Scholarships (Netherlands) TU Delft’s Justus & Louise van Effen Scholarships cover tuition and a monthly allowance for excellent international students on a Master’s programme. The deadline is 1 December 2026 for courses starting in 2027. The scholarships cover all of TU Delft’s Master’s programmes in engineering, science and design. Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (Sweden) The Swedish Institute fully funds citizens of 34 countries for a Master’s at Swedish universities, covering tuition, a living allowance, a travel grant and insurance. Apply for your Master’s by 15 January 2027 and for the scholarship between 8 and 24 February 2027. The scholarships cover Master’s programmes linked to global sustainable development. Chalmers IPOET Scholarships (Sweden) Chalmers University of Technology’s IPOET Scholarships cut tuition by 75% for students from outside the EU/EEA on a Master’s programme. The deadline is 15 January 2027 for August 2027. The scholarships cover Chalmers’ Master’s programmes in engineering, science and architecture. Uppsala University Global Scholarships (Sweden) Uppsala University Global Scholarships cover tuition fees, but not living costs, for students from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland on eligible Master’s programmes. Apply for admission by 15 January 2027 and for the scholarship by 1 February 2027. The scholarships cover eligible Master’s programmes across Uppsala’s faculties. Umeå University Scholarships (Sweden) Umeå University gives full or partial tuition waivers to high-achieving students from outside the EU/EEA. Apply for your programme by 15 January 2027 for August 2027. The scholarships cover Umeå’s English-taught Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes. ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (Switzerland) ETH Zurich gives outstanding students of any nationality CHF 13,500 a semester plus a tuition fee waiver for a Master’s degree. Apply between 1 and 30 November 2026 for autumn 2027. The scholarships cover ETH Zurich’s Master’s programmes in science, engineering, architecture and management. UNIL Master’s Grants (Switzerland) The University of Lausanne pays CHF 1,600 a month to about ten international students a year who graduated from a foreign university with very high results. The 2027-28 deadline was 1 November 2026, and the next round usually opens in early autumn. The grants cover most UNIL Master’s programmes, in fields such as law, economics, social and political sciences, the humanities, biology and geosciences. University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships (Switzerland) The University of Geneva’s Faculty of Science offers Excellence Master Fellowships worth CHF 10,000 to 15,000 a year to outstanding students from any university. Applications open in early January, with a deadline usually on 28 February. The fellowships cover Master of Science programmes in the Faculty of Science. ENS International Selection Scholarships (France) École Normale Supérieure in Paris selects about 20 of the most promising international students each year for its Master’s and diploma, with a monthly grant of around €1,000. The deadline is 15 December 2026 for September 2027. The scholarships cover the sciences and the arts and humanities. Ampère Excellence Scholarships (France) ENS de Lyon’s Ampère Scholarships of Excellence pay €1,000 a month to about 20 international students on its Master’s programmes. The 2027-28 calendar has not been published yet; last year’s deadline was 23 January 2026. The scholarships cover the exact sciences, the arts, and the human and social sciences. VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships (Belgium) VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships fully fund students from 25 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America on 12 development-related Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes at Flemish universities. Deadlines vary by programme, up to 28 February 2027, for September 2027. The scholarships cover the 12 development-related programmes in the ICP Connect list. Science@Leuven Scholarships (Belgium) KU Leuven’s Faculty of Science gives international Master’s students an allowance of up to €12,000 a year, plus help with tuition and health insurance. The deadline is 15 February 2027. The scholarships cover Master’s programmes in the Faculty of Science. DAAD Scholarships for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (Germany) DAAD funds professionals from developing countries on selected development-related postgraduate courses in Germany, with a monthly stipend, travel, insurance and other allowances. Deadlines for 2027-28 were mostly between August and October 2026, depending on the course. The scholarships cover development fields such as economics, engineering, health, agriculture, the environment and governance. Danish State Scholarships at Roskilde University (Denmark) Roskilde University’s Danish State Tuition Fee Waivers and Scholarships cover the tuition fee plus DKK 7,800 a month for students from outside the EU/EEA. The deadline is 15 January 2027. The scholarships cover selected Master’s programmes at Roskilde.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Master’s/PhD Scholarships for International Students »   Fulbright Foreign Student Program (USA) Fulbright grants fund students and young professionals from more than 160 countries for Master’s or PhD study and research at US universities, covering tuition, airfare, a living stipend and health insurance. Deadlines are set by each country’s Fulbright Commission or US Embassy, usually between February and October. The grants cover almost all fields. Australia Awards Scholarships (Australia) Australia Awards Scholarships fully fund citizens of participating developing countries in Asia, the Pacific, Africa and the Middle East for Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD study at Australian universities. Applications usually open in February and close on 30 April. The scholarships cover each country’s priority development areas. Commonwealth Master’s and PhD Scholarships (UK) The UK’s Commonwealth Scholarship Commission funds students from developing Commonwealth countries for a Master’s or PhD at UK universities, with tuition, return airfare and a living allowance. PhD scholarships are now for least developed countries and fragile states, and applications for 2027/28 closed on 20 October 2026. The scholarships cover the CSC’s six development themes. Gates Cambridge Scholarships (UK) Gates Cambridge Scholarships cover the full cost of a Master’s or PhD at the University of Cambridge for outstanding applicants from outside the UK. The deadlines are 8 December 2026 or 6 January 2027 (14 October 2026 for US citizens living in the USA). The scholarships cover any full-time postgraduate subject at Cambridge. Clarendon Scholarships (UK) Clarendon Scholarships cover tuition and college fees in full plus a generous living grant for outstanding Master’s and PhD students at the University of Oxford. Apply for your course by its December 2026 or January 2027 deadline to be considered. The scholarships cover all degree-bearing graduate subjects at Oxford. Rhodes Scholarships (UK) The Rhodes Scholarships fund exceptional students from the Rhodes countries and regions, including Australia, Canada, India, Kenya, Pakistan, South Africa, the USA and parts of East and West Africa, for full-time postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. They cover all university and college fees, a living stipend, visa costs and flights. Deadlines vary by country, around July to October 2027 for October 2028. The scholarships cover almost any full-time postgraduate degree at Oxford. Eiffel Excellence Scholarships (France) The French government’s Eiffel Scholarships give outstanding international students a monthly allowance, return travel, health insurance and cultural activities for a Master’s or PhD in France; tuition is not covered. French institutions must send applications by 6 January 2027, so apply to your institution earlier, around November or December 2026. The scholarships cover all fields. Eric Bleumink Scholarships at University of Groningen (Netherlands) Eric Bleumink Fellowships fully fund students from the least developed countries for a Master’s at the University of Groningen, covering tuition, travel, living costs, books and health insurance. Apply for your Master’s by 1 December 2026 to be considered for September 2027. The scholarships cover Groningen’s Master’s programmes. Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships (Germany) The Heinrich Böll Foundation gives international students who completed their previous degree abroad €992 a month for a Master’s or €1,400 a month for a PhD in Germany, with priority for applicants from developing countries. The next window runs from 15 January to 1 March 2027. The scholarships cover all subjects at German universities. Chinese Government Scholarships (China) The Chinese Government Scholarship, run by the China Scholarship Council, funds international students for Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degrees at designated universities in China. A full scholarship includes tuition, a free dormitory or housing subsidy, medical insurance and a monthly stipend of CNY 2,500 to 3,500. Most deadlines fall between January and April 2027. The scholarships cover all subjects taught at the designated universities. Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye) Türkiye Scholarships are fully funded government scholarships for students from all countries who want to study for a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD at a university in Türkiye. They include tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance, a one-year Turkish language course and a return flight. Applications are taken once a year, usually from January to February. The scholarships cover all subjects offered at Turkish universities. Japanese Government (MEXT) Research Student Scholarships (Japan) The Japanese Government offers MEXT scholarships to international research students who want to study for a Master’s or PhD at a Japanese university, covering tuition, airfare and a monthly allowance. Each Japanese embassy sets its own deadline. The scholarships cover all subject areas. Japan Human Resource Development Scholarships (JDS) (Japan) JDS scholarships from the Japanese Government fund young government officials and professionals from 18 developing countries for a Master’s or PhD at universities in Japan, with courses taught in English. Deadlines vary by country for courses starting in 2027. The scholarships cover the priority development fields set for each country. Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships (New Zealand) Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships fully fund citizens of eligible developing countries in the Pacific and Asia for undergraduate and postgraduate study at New Zealand universities and institutes of technology. Applications open on 1 March 2027 and close on 31 March 2027. The scholarships cover Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD study in subjects linked to each country’s development needs. Research/PhD Scholarships for International Students »   University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships (Canada) University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowships are open to Canadian and international students on research-based Master’s or PhD degrees, worth CA$20,000 (Master’s) or CA$25,000 (PhD) a year. Deadlines vary by department. The fellowships cover research degrees in all faculties. Cambridge International Scholarships (UK) Cambridge International Scholarships, awarded through the Cambridge Trust, pay the University Composition Fee and a maintenance allowance for international students on a PhD at the University of Cambridge. You are considered when you apply for your PhD by your course’s funding deadline. The scholarships cover eligible PhD programmes in all subjects. Warwick Chancellor’s International Scholarships (UK) Warwick Chancellor’s International Scholarships pay full overseas tuition and a maintenance stipend to around 25 outstanding international PhD applicants each year. The deadline is 7 December 2026 for October 2027. The scholarships cover PhDs in any subject at Warwick. Australia Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships (Australia) Research Training Program Scholarships at Australian universities can cover tuition fees and a 2027 stipend of at least AUD 35,550 a year for a research Master’s or PhD. Deadlines vary by university. The scholarships cover research degrees in all fields. Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships (Australia) University of Melbourne Graduate Research Scholarships give a full fee offset and a living allowance of AUD 41,100 a year for a research Master’s or PhD. Deadlines vary by faculty. The scholarships cover research degrees in all faculties. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Switzerland) Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships fund researchers from selected countries for doctoral or postdoctoral research at Swiss public universities and recognised institutions, with a monthly allowance, tuition, health insurance and a housing allowance. Deadlines vary by country, around September to November 2026, for 2027. The scholarships cover all fields. 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 deadline is 4 February 2027 for PhDs starting October 2027. The scholarships cover development-related PhD research across KU Leuven’s faculties. Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (Hong Kong) The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme is open to students of any nationality who want to do a PhD at one of the eight UGC-funded universities in Hong Kong. Fellows receive a stipend of HK$344,400 a year. The deadline for initial applications is 1 December 2026 for PhDs starting around September 2027. The fellowships cover all research areas. 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 fees, a monthly stipend, a settling-in allowance and an airfare grant. The next deadline is 1 December 2026 for the August 2027 intake. The scholarships cover science and engineering. Imperial College President’s PhD Scholarships (UK) Imperial College London’s President’s PhD Scholarships give high-achieving students of any nationality full tuition fees, a stipend and research costs. The remaining rounds close on 11 January and 1 March 2027 for PhDs starting between August and November 2027. The scholarships cover PhDs in all of Imperial’s faculties: engineering, medicine, natural sciences and business. University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarships (Australia) University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarships cover full tuition and a stipend of AUD 44,293 a year for international students on a research Master’s or PhD. The deadlines are 18 December 2026 (mid-2027 start) and 10 September 2027 (2028 start). The scholarships cover research degrees in all faculties. DAAD Research Grants for Doctoral Programmes (Germany) DAAD Research Grants pay €1,400 a month for a full PhD of up to four years in Germany for excellent international graduates, mainly from developing and emerging countries. Deadlines vary by country. The grants cover PhDs in any subject at German universities and research institutes.The post Top 75 International Scholarships to Watch out for in 2027 first appeared on Scholars4DeV.

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