Scholarships & Funding

The University of Edinburgh · United Kingdom

The Scottish Government, in partnership with Scottish Higher Education institutions, is offering up to 50 awards to students from selected countries, for 1 year of a taught postgraduate Masters course in selected subjects at any of Scotland’s higher education institutions, which includes the University of Edinburgh. The Scotland Saltire Scholarships are supported and funded by the Scottish Government in partnership with the University of Edinburgh. Scholars will be expected to participate in a number of activities throughout the academic year in addition to their course of study, including welcome and end of year events and the promotion of Scotland and Scottish Higher Education. Each scholarship will amount to £8,000 and will be tenable for 1 academic year. The award will be deducted from tuition fees.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 31 July 2020 (Annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

Griffith University · Australia

The International Water Centre (IWC) is offering full-tuition scholarships annually to international candidates from any country around the world to to study the Master of Catchment Science that is delivered at Griffith University. The scholarship targets high-caliber candidates who best represent future catchment management leaders. The value for this scholarship is AU$56,000, which covers full tuition fees for full-time study of Master of Catchment Science, for the program commencing Trimester 1, 2021. Recipients will be responsible for costs associated with a student visa, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), travel to Australia, accommodation and living expenses.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 1 Aug 2020 (Annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

Victoria University of Wellington · New Zealand

The Victoria University of Wellington is offering the Wellington Master’s by Thesis Scholarship to students commencing full-time, research-focused Master’s degree at the University, to encourage postgraduate research at the University. The Scholar will be expected to work full time on the research that is required to complete the qualification (full time is at least 35 hours per week). Approval must be obtained from the University before any period of leave is taken, other than reasonable annual holiday leave. This includes any period the Scholar needs to spend overseas to undertake research relating to the approved programme or research. The Scholar must also apply for permission to hold paid employment during the tenure of this scholarship. Permission will normally be granted only for employment as a teaching or research assistant in an area that is directly related to the Scholar’s field of research, and for no more than 600 hours in any 1 calendar year. The scholarship comprises a $15,000 tax free stipend, plus tuition fees for 1 year (domestic fees for the thesis component only). Fees will be paid directly to the University by the Scholarships Office. International students other than those from Australia will be liable to pay the difference between the full international student fee and the domestic fee. The stipend will be paid to each scholarship recipient in monthly instalments. A small allowance of up to $200 will be paid towards the cost of producing the thesis. Entitlement to this allowance will lapse if it is not taken up within 2 years of the date of enrolment. Approval for the co-tenure of a Wellington Master’s Scholarship with other awards that total more than $6,000 must be sought from the University. The co-tenure of other awards may result in a reduction in the value of the scholarship stipend.

MASTERSDeadline: 1 Nov 2020 (Annual)

University of London · United Kingdom

University of London alumnus József Váradi has donated over £1 million to the University, in the form of Váradi Scholarships, to support distance and flexible learning students at the University, over the next 10 years. Scholars may be required to participate in marketing related activities and/or events to promote and share their experiences of the Scholarship. The Váradi scholarships cover all University of London tuition fees. The scholarships do not cover any fees or costs (such as computers and additional study materials or Teaching Centre fees) not directly payable to the University of London. The Váradi Scholarship will be valid for the maximum period of registration for the full online programme.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 17 July 2020 (Annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

• IBMBB, University of Colombo · Papua New Guinea

Students from Commonwealth countries who wish to undertake 2 years Masters degree programmes in a low- or middle-income country, other than their own home country, can apply for the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS). Aimed at students who are committed to creating change in their communities, the scholarships provide a life-changing opportunity to experience a new country and culture, to broaden horizons, and to build a global network that will last a lifetime. Through cultural exchange and academic collaboration, Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholars help bring about positive change and find solutions to shared challenges – both in their home countries and those that host them. The scholarship provides for fully-funded tuition fees and a stipend for living expenses, for the duration of the award. The scholarship also covers return economy flights to and from the host country, an arrival allowance, and research support grant. The research grant will only be provided on request, and subject to approval.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 9 July 2020 (Annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

University of St. Gallen · Switzerland

The University offers 2 different Excellence Scholarships to Students: 1) Excellence Scholarships and 2) Starr International Foundation Scholarship Fund. Excellence Scholarships are granted to foreign students enrolled in Bachelor studies at the University of St.Gallen on the basis of merit. The Starr International Foundation Scholarships are for highly talented foreign-language students with a recognised foreign Bachelor’s degree who are completing a Master’s degree in 1 of the English-language programmes. The scholarship amount for the Excellence Scholarships for Bachelors degree students covers the current tuition fees at the Bachelors Level (which runs for 6 semesters). At present, a grantee receives an annual sum of CHF 6,252 per year, bringing the total award for 3 years to CHF 18,756. Each scholar under the Starr International Foundation Scholarships will receive a grant in the amount of CHF 20,000 per year.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 16 July 2020 (Annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

University of Bath · United Kingdom

The University of Bath is offering The Global Leadership to students who have an offer from the University of Bath for a full-time taught master’s course starting in 2020. The course must be based in the Faculty of Engineering & Design, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences or Faculty of Science. The Global Leaders Scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic excellence, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and future leadership potential. Applicants should demonstrate excellent team working skills and have a strong vision for the future. There are 45 Global Leaders Scholarships worth £5,000 each, to be used as fee waivers towards the cost of tuition fees. The fee waiver is applied to your first year of study only. There is no cash alternative to a fee waiver. Scholarships cannot be deferred and are for the 2020/21 academic entry year only.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 20 Jan/27 April/17 July 2020 (Annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

Lincoln University · New Zealand

Lincoln University is offering the International Taught Master Merit Scholarships to international students applying for Masters degree studies, on the basis of academic ability or achievement. Other factors such as personal qualities, financial need, where you live and the course of study that you choose, may be taken into consideration. NZ$10,000, to be applied to the towards the overall cost of your study, in the following Masters degree programmes: • Master of Business – Global Management and Marketing • Master of Business – Finance • Master of Professional Accounting (CPA) • Master of Sports and Recreation Management • Master of Tourism Management • Master of International Rural Development. NZ$7000, to be applied to the towards the overall cost of your study, in the following Masters degree programmes: • Master of Applied Computing (November intake only) • Master of Pest Management • Master of Precision Agriculture • Master of Science in Food Innovation • Master of Environment Management & Policy • Master of Management in Agribusiness • Master of Management in Agricultural System • Master of Wine and Viticulture (February only) • Master of Disaster Risk and Resilience.

MASTERSDeadline: 1 Nov 2020/1 Apr 2021 (Annual)

University of Dundee · United Kingdom

The University of Dundee is making available Global Excellence Postgraduate Taught Scholarships to inspiring applicants for the university’s Masters degree programmes, who have demonstrated excellence through their academic, extra-curricular, or voluntary activities. £5,000 for 1 year only.

MASTERSDeadline: admissions deadline (Annual)

LUMSA University · Italy

LUMSA University, in cooperation with CANDRIAM and with FEEM (Fondazione ENI Enrico Mattei), is offering the International Scholarship for students around the world who wish to undertake the Master in Management of Sustainable Development Goals (MSDG), a specialized Masters program that is taught entirely in English. The scholarships are to be used as contribution towards tuition fees and cannot be converted into cash. Ten scholarships are being awarded, in the following amounts: • 1 excellence scholarship of € 9,000.00 • 3 advanced scholarships of € 7,000.00 • 6 partial scholarships of € 5,000.00. If additional donors are secured, there may be more partial scholarships of €5,000.00.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 10 July 2020 (Annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

School of Graduate Studies · Canada

The University of Toronto is making available Ontario Graduate Scholarships (OGS) for students who wish to undertake Masters and Doctoral degree programs at the University. The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) program encourages excellence in graduate studies at publicly-assisted universities in Ontario. Since 1975, the OGS program has been providing merit-based scholarships to Ontario’s best graduate students in all disciplines of academic study. The scholarship program is jointly funded by the Province of Ontario and the University of Toronto. The Province allocates OGS awards to universities specifying the number of awards that each may offer to their students annually. The value of the OGS is $5,000 per session. Thus, awardees may receive $10,000 for 2 consecutive sessions or $15,000 for 3 consecutive sessions. In all instances, the awarding graduate unit will contribute to one-third the cost of the total award received by the students. Each scholarship is tenable for 1 year (i.e., 2 consecutive or 3 academic sessions). The value and duration of each OGS award will be determined by the awarding graduate unit and detailed in the offer letter. Students are limited in the number of years that they may hold an OGS. Master’s students may receive a maximum of 2 years of OGS awards. Doctoral students may receive a maximum of 4 years of OGS awards. Both are subject to a lifetime maximum of 6 years per student. In addition, OGS guidelines restrict students to a lifetime maximum of 6 years of government-funded awards and prohibit students from holding an OGS and another government-funded award concurrently.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was varies, before 1 June 2020 (Annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

Auckland University of Technology · New Zealand

The Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is making available International Excellence Scholarships to all international students who are beginning their studies at AUT full-time from Semester 2, 2020 (and for all remaining 2020 intakes). Only high achieving international students will be considered. The Postgraduate Excellence award is NZ $7,500 The Undergraduate Excellence award is NZ $7,500 The English Pathway Excellence scholarship (for GIE students) is NZ $3,000 The Study Abroad Excellence award is NZ $2,000. The scholarship will be paid as either a compulsory fees credit towards the first semester of study at AUT; or as a contribution towards accommodation in an approved AUT Halls of residence, subject to applicant securing an offer of accommodation. Recipients of this scholarship are required to be enrolled full time at AUT during the tenure of the scholarship.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 5 July 2020 (Annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

Gatton Campus, University of Queensland · Australia

International students who wish to undertake undergraduate or postgraduate studies in the field of Agriculture and Environment at the Gatton campus of the University of Queensland, may apply for the Destination Australia Scholarships, which are funded by the Australian Government Department of Education. The scholarship grant aims to attract people to and support, studies in regional Australia, in order to grow and develop regional Australian tertiary education providers and offer students a high quality learning experience. AUD 15,000 per year, renewable for subsequent years of the degree after commencement, up to 4 years total, pending maintained eligibility under the Destination Australia guidelines.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 1 June 2020 (Annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

University of Adelaide · Australia

The Global Academic Excellence Scholarship (International) offered by the University of Adelaide in AY 2020 is a highly competitive award that rewards commencing undergraduate and postgraduate coursework international students who have demonstrated academic excellence in previous studies. Each Faculty will award 2 scholarships of a 50% reduction of the tuition fee to the scholar, to those with the highest score above an ATAR of 98 or GPA of 6.8. The duration of the scholarship is for the minimum standard full-time duration of the scholar’s chosen undergraduate or postgraduate program. The scholarship payment will be made in the form of a tuition fee waiver. The scholarships do not cover the costs of visas, Overseas Student Health Cover, travel, accommodation, living expenses, books and study materials or any other expenses associated with living in Adelaide or study at the University of Adelaide.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 5 Jan/14 June 2020 (Annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

Carnegie Mellon University Australia · Australia

The Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Australia is offering CMU Australia Scholarships for International Students to eligible students from Asia, South America and Africa, who are undertaking Carnegie Mellon University Australia master programs commencing August 2020. The scholarship is valued at AUD $30,000 for the duration of 21-month masters degrees, and AUD $20,000 for the duration of 12-month masters degrees.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 15 June 2020 (Annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

University of Bradford · United Kingdom

The University of Bradford is offering one Professor Rae Earnshaw Master’s Scholarship for an outstanding, self-funding candidate paying either Home/EU fees or International fees, who has registered for 1 of the University’s Master’s courses for September 2020 start. For Home/EU students, the scholarship covers full tuition fees. For International students, the scholarship covers part of the tuition fees – up to £8,160. International Students would be expected to cover the additional associated tuition fees.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 12 June 2020 (Annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

University of Canterbury · New Zealand

The Orion Master’s Energy Scholarship at the University of Canterbury supports study towards a master’s degree at the University of Canterbury by students engaged in research related to the energy field. The scholarship is provided by Orion New Zealand Limited. The scholarship award is NZD 16,500, tenable for 1 year.

MASTERSDeadline: 15 October 2020 (Annual)

Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) at the University of Sussex · United Kingdom

The University of Sussex is making available the Geoffrey Oldham Memorial Scholarships to students who wish to undertake an eligible Masters degree programme at the University’s Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU). These scholarships are being offered in celebration of and in continuation of the legacy of Geoffrey Oldham, who co-founded the SPRU in 1966. He served as Deputy Director before becoming Director in 1982, and his work on science and technology policy and developing countries is unparalleled. Each scholarship is worth £10,000, which will be used towards tuition fee reduction.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 1 June 2020 (Annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

School of Environment, Education and Development at University of Manchester · United Kingdom

The University of Manchester is inviting students who are undertaking eligible full-time and part-time taught Masters degree programmes commencing AY 2020 at the University’s School of Environment, Education and Development, to apply for the Planning and Environmental Management Taught Masters Merit Award. 50% tuition fee waiver for the duration of study. Continuation of the award is subject to satisfactory progress.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 29 May 2020 (Annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

University of Westminster, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

Westminster International Scholarships are fully funded awards aimed at students from developing countries who wish to study a full-time Masters degree at the University. Full tuition fee waivers, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 29 May 2020 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD), Asian Institute of Technology · Thailand

The Asian Institute of Technology is offering the Japan Government scholarship for 1-year Master’s Degree Program in Marine Plastic Abatement, a new Masters degree program launched in AY 2020 (August 2020 start), designed to train a new generation of Asian environmental leaders and leaders from developing countries, to combat the ocean plastic litter problem through advanced technologies and sound management practices. The scholarship is funded by the Japanese government. This is a one-time support. As the top 6 countries in the world that discharge the most plastic debris into the ocean are in Asia, this scholarship serves to empower young Asian practitioners, social entrepreneurs, officials and professionals who can play significant roles in the marine plastic abatement, which is a key for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This scholarship from Japan is to support the “MARINE Initiative” unveiled at the G20 Osaka Summit in 2019, aimed at reducing additional pollution by marine plastic litter to zero by 2050. The scholarship covers tuition and registration fees and provides a bursary and accommodation allowances. It also covers medical insurance, visa renewal fee, research grant, and return air fare from home country.

MASTERSDeadline: 30 June 2020 (Annual)

Griffith University, Australia · Australia

The IWC Masters Scholarships are prestigious scholarships awarded annually to high calibre candidates who clearly demonstrate potential to become future water leaders to study the IWC Master of Integrated Water Management (MIWM) at Griffith University.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 1 Aug 2020 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

School of Social Sciences, University of Bradford · United Kingdom

The University of Bradford is offering 2 Peace Studies and International Development (PSID) Scholarships for international applicants and also those who are classed as home students – usually those from the UK and EU. The scholarships are for full-time taught Masters degree courses within the Peace Studies and International Development division and are available only for prospective students. All international students will be awarded a £5000 scholarship as a fee reduction. All home students will be awarded a £2000 scholarship as a fee reduction.

MASTERSDeadline: Not specified (Annual)

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health · United States

Two Humanitarian Health Scholarships are available for students from low- and middle-income countries who wish to apply for the online Master of Applied Science (MAS) in Humanitarian Health program at John Hopkins University. All enrolled MAS students will also receive the OPAL (Online Programs in Applied Learning) Scholarship, which is a per-credit amount that will be applied to all required courses throughout the academic program. The Humanitarian Health Scholarship covers US$10,000 of the tuition cost, disbursed over the length of the program. The OPAL Scholarship: All students enrolled in an OPAL MAS or Certificate program will be awarded this scholarship, in the amount of US$460 per credit. This scholarship is designated for tuition costs only and is disbursed incrementally for each credit taken towards required coursework.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 15 May 2020 (Annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

The Business School, University of Exeter · United Kingdom

Two full fees scholarships are available to students who have been offered a place on the MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management programme at the University of Exeter for September 2020 entry. These will be awarded to 1 International student and 1 student from the UK or European Union. The scholarships are intended for budding entrepreneurs who have applied and been offered a place on the MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management programme. One full International Fee award and one full Home/EU Fee award, for 1 year.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 30 April 2020 (Annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

IMD · Switzerland

IMD is offering Diversity Scholarships are awarded to one person from each deadline who demonstrates exceptional qualities throughout the admissions process and enhances the diversity of the class. Each scholarship award is CHF 30,000.

MASTERSDeadline: coincides with admissions

University of Dundee · United Kingdom

The University of Dundee is offering 8 Humanitarian Scholarships to students on refugee or humanitarian protection status who are applying to study 1-year full-time Masters degree programmes at the University in AY 2020/2021. Studies could be in any field, at any of the University’s academic schools. The Scholarship will provide a full tuition fee waiver for the year of study, plus a monthly stipend and accommodation costs. The value of the scholarship is up to £38,500.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 31 March 2020 (Annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy at King’s College London · United Kingdom

King’s College London is making available 1 full scholarship to applicants for the Global Health & Social Justice MSc course for studies commencing September 2020. The scholarship seeks to provide students with an opportunity to prepare for a career at the intersections of global health, anthropology, ethics, philosophy and public policy. It is funded by the Wellcome Trust with additional support from the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. The scholarship will cover all (UK/EU or international) tuition fees for the Global Health & Social Justice MSc. Scholarship recipients will also receive: 1. A stipend for living fees of £17,000. 2. Research allowance for their dissertation (up to £1,500) and 3. Funds to support collaborating local research partners (up to £1,000) The successful student will be expected to coordinate a Global Health Career Pathway Speaker Series (six to eight over the year), for which a fund of £833 will be available to reimburse speakers for their travel costs.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 31 March 2020 (Annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

The Hague University of Applied Sciences · Netherlands

Each year, a maximum of three (one-time) scholarships each worth EUR 5,000 are available to prospective master’s degree students. The University is seeking young, intelligent, talented and ambitious people who view themselves as citizens of the world. Each scholarship is worth € 5,000.

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

• Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB), Bogor, Indonesia · Southeast Asia

[ad#contentadtext] The Masters (MS)/PhD Scholarship Programme aims to ensure the relevance and responsiveness of Southeast Asia’s agricultural scientists and professionals to global sustainable development issues. Covers tuition and other school fees; travel allowance (roundtrip air ticket from home country to study post and local transportation); thesis/dissertation support; book and supplies allowance; health insurance; and a stipend for food, lodging and incidental expenses.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: 31 July (annual)