Scholarships & Funding

Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Romania

Tuition waiver and a monthly allowance, plus a Romanian language preparatory year if needed.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Usually January–March.

SAIA (Slovak Academic Information Agency) · Slovakia

A monthly scholarship for a study or research stay at a Slovak university.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Two rounds: usually 30 April and 31 October.

Peking University · China

Tuition, accommodation, a monthly stipend and airfare for a Masters in China Studies at Peking University.

MASTERSDeadline: Usually one deadline in early December.

Academia Sinica · Taiwan

A PhD fellowship of about NT$34,000 a month for up to three years, plus tuition support.

PHDDeadline: Usually one main round with a March deadline.

OPEC Fund for International Development · Multiple countries

Up to US$50,000 covering tuition, stipend, housing, insurance and travel for a Masters in a development field.

MASTERSDeadline: Usually February–April.

Trudeau Foundation · Canada

Up to CA$40,000 a year for three years plus travel and networking allowances.

PHDDeadline: University nomination first; the foundation's deadline is usually December.

University of Melbourne · Australia

Fee offset, a living allowance of about A$37,000 a year, and relocation support.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Main rounds usually close 31 October and in early spring.

University of Auckland · New Zealand

Tuition fees plus a stipend of about NZ$35,000 a year for three years.

PHDDeadline: Several rounds each year.

Google · Multiple countries

Stipend and tuition support plus a Google research mentor.

PHDDeadline: Nominations usually open in spring.

European Commission / partner universities · Europe (multiple countries)

A monthly grant and travel costs for a semester or year exchange at a European partner university.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Set by the partner university; ask your international office.

KTH Royal Institute of Technology · Sweden

Every year, a limited number of KTH Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence to students who are required to pay tuition fees and who has applied for a Master’s programme at KTH as first priority. Other KTH scholarships are also offered: • KTH One-Year Scholarship • KTH Joint Programme Scholarship • KTH India Scholarship The KTH Scholarship covers the tuition fee at KTH for the first and the second year, provided that the study results during the first year are satisfactory. The scholarship does not include living costs.

MASTERSDeadline: 15 Jan 2027 (annual)

CUD ARES · Belgium

Each year, the ARES offers the chance to pursue an advanced bachelor’s or master’s degree programme or a 2-to-6-month continuing education course within a higher education institution of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, Belgium. The scholarship covers tuition fees (only for bachelor’s degrees and specialised master’s degrees), international travel expenses, subsistence allowance, registration fees, visa costs, insurance, etc.

MASTERSDeadline: 18 Sept 2026 (annual)

AAUW · United States

AAUW (the American Association of University Women) awards International Fellowships for full-time study or research in the United States to women who are not United States citizens or permanent residents. Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited institutions are supported. Master’s/Professional Fellowship: $20,000 Doctorate Fellowship: $25,000 Stipends are payable to fellows only and are disbursed in two equal payments at the beginning and the midpoint of the fellowship term.

MASTERS, PHD, POSTDOCDeadline: 17 Sept 2026 (annual)

University of Sydney · Australia

The University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS), funded by the University of Sydney, provides a yearly scholarship to high quality international postgraduate students who wish to study a master’s by research or PhD. For 2025 awards, the scholarship is valued at $42,754 p.a. per annum. The scholarship assists with tuition fees and living costs. The Scholarship may be held for up to 14 research periods (full time) for Research Doctorate studies, or for up to 7 research periods for Research Masters studies.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: 11 Sept/18 Dec 2026

FINCAD

Numerix remains committed to supporting talented women in the capital markets through the annual Women in Finance Scholarship opportunity. It is aimed at encouraging and supporting talented women in the field of finance. The scholarship is an award of US$20,000 with 50% of the award being paid directly to the winner and the remaining 50% being paid to the educational institution to directly assist with tuition.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 6 May 2026 (Annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

University of Sussex, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

University of Sussex Chancellor’s International Scholarships are available in the majority of Sussex Schools, and are awarded on the basis of academic performance and potential to international and EU students who have applied for and been offered a place for eligible full-time Masters degrees at the University of Sussex. £5,000

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 30 April 2026 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

Institute of Education, University College London · United Kingdom

For 2025/26, IOE is offering Centenary Masters Scholarships for students who plan to work either in their home country, or another, to improve the circumstances of disadvantaged, excluded or underachieving citizens. Scholarships will cover full tuition fees and accommodation at International Students House for one academic year plus an annual stipend. The scholarships are tenable for one academic year, subject to satisfactory progress.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 4 May 2026 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

Bocconi University in Milan, Italy · Italy

Bocconi Merit Awards are offered by Bocconi University for first graduate applicants for the 2026-2027 academic year based on their academic standing. The Merit Award includes a full tuition and fees waiver.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 29 April 2026); watch the official website for the next call.

Institute of Education at University College London · United Kingdom

The Institute of Education (IOE) at University College London (UCL) is offering international students from low- and middle-income countries, the IOE-ISH Centenary Doctoral Scholarships for studies commencing October 2025. This scholarship is given in partnership with the International Students House (ISH). The Centenary Doctoral Scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation in a single room (shared bathroom) at International Students House and an annual stipend paid by monthly instalments. The scholarship is tenable for up to 4 years, subject to satisfactory progress.

PHDDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 4 May 2026 (Annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

University of Edinburgh, UK · United Kingdom

Four scholarships are available for postgraduate full-time one year Masters study for eligible Human Medical programmes offered by the University in the 2026-2027 academic session. The scholarship will cover full tuition fees for the duration of the programme of study.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 28 May 2026 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

University of Adelaide, Australia · Australia

The University of Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarship (International) is a highly competitive award that rewards commencing undergraduate and postgraduate coursework international students who have demonstrated academic excellence in previous studies. The scholarship is a 50% reduction of the tuition fees.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 22 May 2026 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

University of Auckland · New Zealand

The University of Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship aims to attract new international students of high caliber to enroll in undergraduate or postgraduate taught study of 1 year or more at the University of Auckland. Up to 50 Scholarships will be awarded bi-annually with each scholarship valued at up to $10,000, for postgraduate and undergraduate study.

MASTERSDeadline: 1 April/21 Oct 2026 (Annual)

University of Bristol, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Bristol University is investing £500,000 to help the brightest and best international students come to the University of Bristol. Think Big Undergraduate scholarships and Think Big Postgraduate scholarships are available for courses starting in 2025. Scholarship awards for undergraduate international students are valued at £6,500 and £13,000 per year and can only be used towards the cost of tuition fees. Scholarship awards for postgraduate international students are valued at £6,500, £13,000 and £26,000 per year and can only be used towards the cost of tuition fees. Applicants may also be eligible to receive a £3,000 living cost bursary during their first year of study.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 10 April 2026 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

University of Nottingham · United Kingdom

The Developing Solutions Scholarship Programme is designed for international students from Africa, India or one of the selected Commonwealth countries who want to pursue a Master’s Degree in the University of Nottingham and make a difference to the development of their home country. 50-100% of the tuition fees

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 15 April 2026 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

Tsinghua University in Beijing, China · China

Designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders, Schwarzman Scholars is the first scholarship created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st Century. The program will give the world’s best and brightest students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills and professional networks through a one-year Master’s Degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing – one of China’s most prestigious universities. The extraordinary students selected to become Schwarzman Scholars will receive a comprehensive scholarship that will include tuition and fees, room and board, travel to and from Beijing at the beginning and end of the academic year, an in-country study tour, required course books and supplies, health insurance, and a personal stipend.

MASTERSDeadline: 20 May/9 Sept 2026 (annual)

Eligible New Zealand universities and institutes of technology · New Zealand

The New Zealand Government offers full tertiary scholarships for eligible international students to study fulltime at a New Zealand education institution or a Pacific university. The scholarships include full tuition fees, a living allowance (NZ$615 per week), an establishment allowance (NZ$3000), medical and travel insurance, travel to and from your own country and New Zealand at the start and end of your scholarship, travel home during your scholarship, and help with research and thesis costs for many postgraduate students. The full scholarship benefits are found at the Policy Handbook (see below).

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 31 March 2026 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are for candidates from least developed and lower middle income Commonwealth countries, for part-time Master’s study by distance learning on selected courses offered by UK universities. A Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarship covers tuition fees and study grants where required.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 31 March 2026 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

Italian Higher Education Institutes · Italy

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers grants in favor of foreign citizens not residing in Italy and Italian citizens living abroad (IRE)* for the academic year 2026-2027 in order to foster international cultural, scientific and technological cooperation, to promote Italian language and culture and to support Italy’s economic system in the world (According to Law 288/55 and its subsequent changes and additions). Grants are offered to pursue study, training, and/or research programs at Italian Higher Education Institutes, both public and legally recognized. Tuition Fees Grantees may be exempted from the payment of enrollment and tuition fees depending on the policy of each University. Exemption is not granted for courses in Italian language and culture, for which enrollment fees are due. Health and Medical Insurance Grantees will be covered by a health and medical/accident insurance contracted by MAECI for the entire duration of the grant. Insurance coverage will not apply to events derived from pre-existing physical and pathological conditions. Financial Grant The grant amounts to 9,000 euros, paid in three separate installments to the personal current account, opened in his/her name, with an Italian banking institution. For Italian language and culture courses, the the grant is 3,000 euros paid in a single installment. The scholarship duration can be 3-9 months depending on the type of course. Renewals are granted only to applicants who prove satisfactory academic progress.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 26 March 2026 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam · Netherlands

The VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) offers talented prospective non- EU/ EEA students the unique opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. It is also offered in combination with the NL Scholarships. The VUFP scholarship covers the tuition fees. VUFP scholarship does not provide any additional allowance towards study or living costs. The VUFP scholarship can be granted for a one or two-year Master’s programme. The scholarship will only be extended for the second year of the two-year Master’s programme if 100% of the credits of the first year have been achieved. When applying for the VUFP scholarship, you automatically also apply for the NL Scholarship. No separate application is necessary. If granted, the HSP is a contribution towards the costs of living costs – 5.000 EUR or 10.000 EUR for one year. The NL Scholarship is awarded only for the first year of your study programme.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 1 Dec 2025/1 Feb 2026 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

Maastricht University, Netherlands · Netherlands

The Maastricht University (UM) NL-High Potential Scholarship programme offers 21 full scholarships of €36.000 (including tuition fee waiver and monthly stipend) each academic year for highly talented students from outside the European Union (EU) who have been admitted to a Master’s programme at UM. The scholarship covers living expenses (€15,925 – 13 months; €30,625 – 25 months), health and liability insurance (€700), visa application costs (at cost), tuition fee (at cost), and pre-academic training costs. The High Potential scholarship is awarded for the duration of the Master’s programme – 13 months for a one-year master’s programme and 25 months for a two-year master’s programme.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 8 Dec 2025/1 Feb 2026 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.