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Government, university and foundation scholarships open to international students.

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University of Bonn SDG Fellowships 2025-2026

Funding varies

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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University of British Columbia Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026/2027 for study in Canada

Fully funded

British Columbia Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program · United Kingdom

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University of British Columbia Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program 2025-2026

Fully funded

British Columbia Postdoctoral Research Fellow Program · United Kingdom

Interested individuals should send their curriculum vitae with all relevant employment and academic experience; 1-2 writing samples; and a cover letter, noting research experience and interest in the position to the UBC portal and also by email to globalhealth@cw.bc.ca

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University of California Berkeley MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program 2026/2027 for Study in the United States

Fully funded

California Berkeley MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program · United States

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University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program 2025/2026

Fully funded

California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

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University of Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation Online Learning Scholars Program 2026/2027

Fully funded

Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation

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University of Edinburgh Surgery Online Global Scholarships 2025/2026

Funding varies

University of Edinburgh Surgery Online Global

Each scholarship will cover full tuition fees , subject to satisfactory progress.

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University of Free State Postdoctoral Research Fellowship 2025-2026

Funding varies

South African National Research Foundation

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University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowship 2026 in Switzerland

Fully funded

University of Geneva · Switzerland

Check Reuters Institute Fellowship 2026-27 in the UK (Fully Funded)

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University of Glasgow African Excellence Award 2026/2027

Funding varies

University of Glasgow African Excellence Award

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University of Hawaii ADB Scholarship 2027 in USA

Fully funded

University of Hawai · United States

The Applications are now open for the University of Hawaii ADB Scholarship 2027. The Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) is now accepting applications for fully funded Master’s study at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa for the Fall 2027 academic year. Funded by the Government of Japan through the Asian Development Bank and administered by the East-West Center , the scholarship is designed for qualified professionals from developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank. More details are below.

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University of Hong Kong Summer Program 2026 | Funded

Fully funded

Hong Kong Summer Program · Hong Kong

Check Niskanen Summer Institute 2026 in the USA | Fully Funded

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University of Maryland Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026-2027

Fully funded

University of Maryland Baltimore

The salary for the position is $63,480 – $77,076 (Commensurate with NIH stipend levels, education, and experience)

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University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship 2027 in Australia

Fully funded

University of Melbourne Human Rights Scholarship · Australia

This fully funded scholarship covers almost all the expenses of selected candidates. It covers full tuition fees and provides a competitive stipend. In addition, it also includes health insurance. Besides that, it provides relocation support to move to Australia. This financial support allows students to focus on their research and studies in Australia.

PHD, MASTERSDeadline: Deadline: 31 October 2026

University of Melbourne RTP Scholarship in Australia

Fully funded

Australian Government · Australia

The University of Melbourne RTP Scholarship 2026 is now open for students who want to study a Master by Research, Master of Philosophy (MPhil), or PhD in Australia. This Australian scholarship is supported by the Australian Government and the University of Melbourne. It is open to both domestic and international students. The scholarship can cover full tuition fees. Selected students may also receive a living stipend and other benefits.

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University of Melbourne Visiting Fellowship 2027 (up to $AUD6,000)

Funding varies

Peter McMullin Centre

• The funding available for this Fellowship is up to $AUD6,000 to support the costs of (international) travel as well as accommodation in Melbourne for the duration of the Fellowship. • As part of their Fellowship, scholars will present their work in a Faculty or public seminar or work-in-progress meeting and contribute a blog post to the Critical Statelessness Studies blog, where appropriate.

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University of Miami Stamps Scholarship in USA 2026 | Fully Funded

Fully funded

University of Miami Stamps Scholarship · United States

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University of Michigan AI Explorer Program 2026

Funding varies

Michigan AI Explorer Program

The program is structured around consistent mentorship with weekly meetings with the assigned mentors to advance their research, participation in monthly cohort meetings to present progress and receive peer feedback, and attend monthly or bimonthly ACL mentorship sessions focused on research skills, career pathways, and graduate admissions.

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University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) Postdoctoral Research Associate Program 2026

Funding varies

Michigan’s School

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

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University of Nottingham Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship 2026-2027

Funding varies

University of Nottingham UK

The University of Nottingham is offering scholarships covering 50% or 100% of full-time masters tuition fees. These one-year scholarships are available to support innovative and passionate students who can successfully demonstrate their ingenuity for developing solutions that will impact their home countries and incite change.

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University of Oslo Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Children, Youth and Digital Media 2026

Fully funded

University of Oslo Postdoctoral Research Fellowship · Norway

• Salary in position as Postdoctoral Fellow, position code 1352 in salary range NOK from 595 000 – to 677 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund. • Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development. • A professionally stimulating working environment • Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (spk.no), which is one of Norway’s best pension schemes with beneficial • Mortgages and good insurance schemes. • Attractive welfare benefits (uio.no)

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University of Otago Scholarships in New Zealand | 153 Scholarships

Fully funded

University of Otago Scholarships · New Zealand

Doctoral Scholarship Value: NZ$34,128 annual stipend + tuition fee waiver for up to 36 months

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University of Ottawa Scholarships 2025–2026 – Awards for Domestic & International Students

Funding varies

Funding Your Canadian Education The University of Ottawa · Canada

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University of Oxford African Studies Centre Postdoctoral Research Fellow in African Studies 2026

Funding varies

Oxford African Studies Centre

• Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as: • 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service. • One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave. • An excellent contributory pension scheme. • Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans. • Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

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University of Pecs Hungary Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded

Fully funded

Hungarian Government · Hungary

The Hungary Government Scholarship encourages Hungarian higher education institutions to attract talented international students through the provision of funded study opportunities. The Stipendium Hungaricum Programme currently works with 94 sending partners worldwide. Each year, hundreds of international students gain admission to Hungarian universities, including the University of Pécs. By offering benefits such as tuition-free education, monthly stipends, accommodation support, and medical insurance, the programme aims to attract qualified students from different regions of the world and pr

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University of Pennsylvania Sustainability and Conservation Science Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026

Fully funded

University of Pennsylvania

Postdoctoral Fellows will be supported annually with a $70,000 stipend and benefits, a $10,000 research fund, and up-to $2,000 for professional travel. A one-time relocation reimbursement of up-to $2,000 is also available. Fellows will be eligible for support for up-to two consecutive years.

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University of Skövde Master’s Scholarships

Funding varies

University · Sweden

The scholarships are partial tuition fee waivers (50% of the tuition fee), which will be automatically deducted from tuition fees. The scholarship is granted for 1 academic semester, but it can be extended to subsequent academic semesters provided that the student’s study results are satisfactory. Scholars will have to finance the remainder of the tuition fee themselves and cover all their living expenses.

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University of Sussex Pakistan Scholarship 2026-27 in UK

Fully funded

Sussex University · United Kingdom

Are you a Pakistani student who wants to pursue their studies abroad? The University of Sussex Pakistan Scholarship 2026-27 in UK can be an incredible opportunity for you. Students who have been accepted to study an eligible Masters course at Sussex University are offered a tuition fee reduction. The scholarship offers £4,000 and will begin in September 2026 or January 2027. Through this Masters scholarship program , scholars will get both personal and professional development.

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University of Tokyo ADB Scholarship 2027 in Japan

Fully funded

University of Tokyo · Japan

Study in Japan on a fully funded scholarship . The University of Tokyo is one of Japan’s most prestigious universities. The University of Tokyo ADB Scholarship 2027 offers a 2-year fully funded Master’s degree to citizens of eligible ADB member countries. There is no application fee , and the scholarship covers major study expenses for the full duration of the program. Several schools and departments at the University of Tokyo are eligible for the scholarship. More details, including eligibility, benefits, and the application process, are provided below.

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University of Tokyo MEXT Scholarship 2026 in Japan

Fully funded

Ministry of Education · Japan

The Applications are now open for the University of Tokyo MEXT Scholarship 2026 in Japan. This fully funded scholarship, provided by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) , is available to applicants pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. degree for the October 2026 intake . The University of Tokyo has 15 Graduate Schools , each comprising various departments. You can apply for Master’s and Ph.D. programs across these schools. IELTS is not required if your previous degree was taught at a university with an English-language medium of instruction. More details are below

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