Scholarships & Funding

Johns Hopkins University

The scholarship will cover the participant’s travel costs, course registration, and faculty mentoring. No compensation will be offered for the participant’s time.

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University · Sweden

The KI Global Master’s Scholarship only covers the tuition fee (or part of the tuition fee for programmes only partially given by Karolinska Institutet). Travel, living expenses and other costs are not covered.

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The Scholarship will cover some or all of the expenses below, depending on whether a partial or full scholarship is awarded:

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• The Microsoft Research Fellowship is designed to create meaningful opportunities for collaboration between academic researchers and Microsoft Research. These opportunities will vary by research challenge and may include working sessions, regular check-ins, asynchronous collaboration, workshops, and other formats tailored to the nature of the research. • Funding amounts vary by the region a fellows’ organization/institution of employment is located in. • Africa – $17,000 (USD) • Australia & New Zealand – $17,000 (USD) • Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Puerto Rico – $17,000 (USD) • Canada – $47,000 (USD) • Europe – $27,000 (USD) • India – $17,000 (USD) • Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan – $17,000 (USD) • United States – $47,000 (USD) • These stipend amounts include travel funding to support in-person collaboration. Fellows may use this funding to visit Microsoft

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Applications are now open for the 2027 Mo Ibrahim Foundation Leadership Fellowship Programme . The Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships were established in 2011 to identify and mentor the future generation of outstanding African leaders. Each year three Fellows have an opportunity to work in the executive offices of the AfDB (Abidjan), ECA (Addis Ababa) or the ITC (Geneva), with a stipend of $100,000.

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Faculty for the Future grants are based on actual expenses to be incurred by the student only. This typically includes university tuition and bench fees, accommodation costs and a living allowance (e.g., food, a small allowance for books and supplies, medical insurance, child care, transport costs) in addition to a budget for initial travel to the host country, visa charges as well as conference expenses.

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Ireland

• Ireland Fellows Programme awards are fully funded. The award includes the payment of academic fees; visa application fees; medical and travel insurance; economy flights to and from Ireland; and the Irish residence permit fee. Allowances include the following: • A settling-in allowance towards items needed on arrival in Ireland; • A completion and departure allowance at the end of the study period; • A monthly living stipend of €700 (subject to review); • Student accommodation arranged and paid for trimesters 1 and 2 (normally September to May), and in trimester 3 a monthly accommodation stipend of €800- €1000 depending on location in Ireland (subject to review). In addition, the Ireland Fellows Programme features many extracurricular, training and volunteering opportunities to help you make the most of your experience in Ireland.

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National Graduate Academy

MASTERSDeadline: Deadline: 31 October 2026

University of Oxford

• Become part of a diverse global community of young, responsible leaders • Engage with world-renowned academics and senior business and policy leaders • Develop action projects that address some of the most pressing global challenges using design thinking principles • Learn to lead in a way that not only advances personal ambition but actively seeks the wider good of society

PHD, MASTERSDeadline: Deadline: 5 November 2026

Ghana School of Continuing

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University of Bonn

• The funding can cover the following: • A travel allowance (depending on country of origin) • A scholarship of €3,000 per month (additional funds for family members: up to €300 for a spouse and €250 per child) • A research expense allowance of up to €500 per month. • Insurance benefits are not included in the scholarship.

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Cape Town MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program · South Africa

• The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program covers the full period of your UCT programme of study. It is renewable annually subject to satisfactory academic performance and personal conduct, and to participate in the development programmes and activities which form part of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UCT. • Comprehensive financial support covering tuition fees for your chosen programme of study, a laptop, accommodation on UCT’s campuses, living expenses, medical aid, a study visa (where applicable) and annual travel to and from UCT. • Through your chosen academic programme, you will have access to excellent teaching and a transformative and socially engaged education aimed at unleashing your potential to contribute to creating a just and fair society. • The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides academic and peer support to ensure your academic development, gr

MASTERSDeadline: Deadline: 31 October 2026

University · Sweden

Scholarships cover the tuition fee of the programme you are admitted to. It is a tuition fee waiver only; no additional financial support for living expenses or travel grants are provided.

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University of Toronto · Canada

• Scholars in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Toronto are provided with full financial assistance for the duration of their graduate studies. This includes travel expenses to Canada (including obtaining a passport and visa application fees), tuition, housing, food and grocery stipend, health insurance, learning materials, and other expenses. • Mentoring, Orientation, and Transition Programs • Mastercard Foundation Scholars are provided with a variety of mentoring and transition assistance programs. This includes an extended orientation prior to, and, upon arrival to become familiar with the University’s academic requirements and practices and will also introduce students to various social, co-curricular and professional opportunities.

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Toronto Mastercard Foundation

This comprehensive scholarship offers full financial support for tuition, travel expenses, housing, food, books, and other expenses for the duration of the professional program. In addition to financial support, scholars will be provided with a comprehensive support network to ensure academic success.

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United States

This is a fully funded scholarship. The Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Department of State and implemented by IREX. Participants are selected through an open, merit-based competition.

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• In 2026, the value of the scholarship package is R85,000. Funding will be provided for up to a maximum of two years. They support both full and part-time study and will consider applications from those who wish to study by distance learning. • They also organise an annual conference for current scholars and hold several smaller events throughout the year. Scholarship holders are expected to participate in these activities and to become part of and contribute to their network.

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Humboldt University Germany

Top European Countries with Free or Low Tuition Universities for International Students

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United States

• 13. Columbia University Scholarships • Comprehensive financial support for international undergraduate and graduate students. • Official Website: https://www.college.columbia.edu/financialaid

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Top Universities Offering Fully Funded Scholarships for International Students (2027)

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Global Migration Institute · Canada

Fellows will receive $65,000/year + Benefits

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Marquette University

A living stipend totaling $37,812.90 paid in bi-weekly payments of $804.53 (gross)

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Tsinghua University Amgen Scholars Program · China

The 2026 program will begin on June 4, 2026 and will end on August 6, 2026 (provisional). The application period for the 2026 intake will open on November 1, 2025 and the deadline to apply is March 15, 2026. Selected applicants will be notified between March and April 2026. Apply now and become part of this international fully funded research experience at Tsinghua University.

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Tsinghua University Scholarship · China

Call for applications for the Tsinghua University Scholarship in China . Tsinghua University (THU) is offering fully funded scholarship in China for students from all over the world. International students who live and study in Beijing, China, are exposed to the country’s vibrant and unlimited opportunities. Tsinghua University is recognized for its outstanding research and teaching, as well as its socially responsible attitude. The institute is dedicated to motivate the next generation of global leaders with a commitment to innovation and quality.

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Turkish Government · Türkiye

You are now very close to achieving your career goals. This scholarship offers a life-changing opportunity for your future. The best part of this fully funded scholarship is that it is open to everyone. Students from every corner of the globe can apply for this prestigious program. You can qualify if you have an excellent academic record. It is perfect for brilliant students and researchers looking for support. This program provides unmatched financial support that is hard to find elsewhere.

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