Scholarships & Funding

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine · United Kingdom

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) is inviting researchers who wish to undertake a 3-year PhD in any humanities or social science area on a topic related to health at the University commencing AY 2020/2021, to apply for the Wellcome Trust Doctoral Studentships. A Doctoral Studentship is usually for 3 years, although requests to undertake PhDs on a part-time basis (for example, if someone has family commitments or intends to keep up another career for sufficient hours to maintain a professional accreditation) will be considered. The studentship includes a studentship stipend, approved tuition fees, according to the rate charged by the training organisation, conference attendance, research expenses necessary for the successful and safe completion of the research project, including the cost of overseas fieldwork. See the Official Website for detailed figures.

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

The National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) · Japan

Students from developing countries as well as other eligible countries who wish to undertake Masters or PhD programs at The National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) for AY 2020-2021 may apply to 1 of several scholarships or fellowships allocated to GRIPS by various sponsoring organizations. The scholarship and fellowship programs available through direct application to GRIPS are: The Japanese Government Scholarship (MEXT), Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP), Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP), Japan–WCO Human Resource Development Program Scholarship, G-cube Fellowship, GRIPS Fellowship and the ICHARM Research Assistantship. The scholarships available when applying through a sponsoring organization are: Japanese Government-YLP-MEXT Scholarship, Japan-IMF Scholarship Program for Asia, Indonesian Government Scholarship for Linkage Master’s Program, JICA/Building Research Institute (BRI), JICA/Public Works Research Institute (PWRI) and Japan International Cooperation Agency. Over 90% of GRIPS students receive full scholarships. The scholarship covers: a monthly stipend for living expenses such as food, clothing, and other daily expenses, as well as accommodation, transportation, medical treatment, insurance and various miscellaneous expenses; application fee, admission fee, and tuition; and economy-class air tickets between home country and Japan upon enrollment and upon completion of studies. Allowances and rules differ slightly for each scholarship. See the 2020 GRIPS Scholarship Summary Page for details of scholarship benefits.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 28 Feb/6 March 2020 (Annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

Ghent University, Belgium · Spain

Students applying for the International Master of Science in Rural Development (IMRD) commencing AY 2020/2021 can apply for Erasmus Mundus Scholarships or VLIR-UOS Scholarships. Ghent University also offers Top-up Grants to selected candidates from countries on the OESO-DAC list. Each year a minimum of the top 15 applicants are selected for Erasmus Mundus scholarships, consisting of 3 European students and 12 non-European students. In addition to these 15, the Management Board may decide to award additional scholarships to applicants from specific regions. VLIR-UOS scholarships focus on developing and transition regions, awarding scholarships to applicants from eligible countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America to attend the IMRD taught in English at a Flemish university or university college. Top IMRD applicants are nominated for the Ghent University Top-up Grants. • Erasmus Mundus: The scholarships include: a contribution to the students’ participation costs (including the tuition fees, library and laboratory costs, full insurance coverage and any other mandatory costs related to the students’ participation in the Master); a contribution to student travel and installation costs; and a monthly subsistence allowance for the entire duration of the study programme. Scholarship benefits vary between Programme and Partner countries. • VLIR-UOS: It is a full scholarship, covering the tuition fee, travel costs and a monthly allowance of €1150. • Ghent University Top-up Grants: This is not a full scholarship. The tuition fee is partially waived, and students receive a monthly allowance amounting to €654.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 28 Feb 2020 (Annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

Australian Government · Australia

[ad#contentadtext] The Australian Awards Leadership Program are supplementary to the Australian Awards Scholarships (AAS). Up to 200 outstanding Australia Awards Scholarship recipients across the globe will be offered a place in the Australia Awards Leadership Program in addition to their scholarship. The program brings awardees together in Australia for leadership training, development discussions and the chance to build valuable networks. In addition to receiving the AAS entitlements, the selected AAL scholars will undertake a Leadership for Development Program while they are in Australia.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: varies (annual)

EDUFI · Finland

The EDUFI Fellowships programme is open to young Doctoral level students and researchers from all countries and from all academic fields who wish to pursue their Doctorate (or Double Doctorate) at a Finnish university. Master’s level studies or post-doctoral studies/research are not supported in the programme. The scholarship period may vary from 3 to 12 months. The monthly allowance is 1,500 euros. The scholarship is intended to cover living expenses in Finland for a single person. No additional allowance for housing is paid. Expenses due to international travel to and from Finland are not covered by EDUFI.

PHDDeadline: Rolling (annual)

London Business School · United Kingdom

[ad#contentadtext] The Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship for Africa supports outstanding students on the full-time MBA programme at London Business School. Full fees

MASTERSDeadline: coincides with admission

University of Geneva, Switzerland · Switzerland

[ad#contentadtext] The International Organizations MBA (IO-MBA) at the University of Geneva has scholarships available for full-time students. Scholarship for Partner IOs & NGOs (for part-time participants): Reduction on program fees for participants working in an IO or an NGO partner of the IO-MBA program The IO-MBA offers a multidisciplinary curriculum taught by an international faculty from leading universities around the world and practitioners from IOs and NGOs. The coursework explores contemporary management tools and techniques and connects theory with practice in the context of international organizations. A future-focused curriculum combining management and sustainability prepares graduates to “bridge the gap” between private sector, public sector, and social purpose organizations. Through a vibrant and active IO-MBA Alumni Association, students have access to a network of alumni working in diverse sectors in international development, including business, government, NGOs, and social enterprise. At IO-MBA, located in the heart of global Geneva, close to the United Nations and other prestigious international institutions, the city is the classroom. Field trips, guest speakers, and special events connect participants to organizations for a hands-on experience. Participants from low- and middle-income countries are strongly encouraged to apply; IO-MBA offers scholarships and housing support based on need and academic merit. Applicants who submit their application early will receive priority scholarship consideration. Scholarship amounts range from 5,000 CHF upward

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 30 June 2019); watch the official website for the next call.

Universities or Higher Educations Institutions · Australia

[ad#contentadtext] The Endeavour Postgraduate Leadership Award provides financial support for international applicants to undertake a postgraduate qualification at a Masters or PhD level either by coursework or research in any field in Australia for up to 2 years for Masters and 4 years for PhD. All successful Individual short and long term Endeavour Leaders will receive AU$3,000 per month as a stipend (maximum amount of AU$36,000 per calendar year paid up to the maximum category duration on a pro-rata basis) Successful Individual Endeavour Leaders are also eligible for: • travel allowance of up to AU$3,000 (with provision to pay up to AU$4,500 under special circumstances) • establishment allowance of between AU$2,000 and AU$4,000, dependent on category and duration of Award • health insurance for the full category duration (Overseas Student Health Cover [OSHC] for international recipients) • travel insurance (excluding during program for international recipients) International Endeavour leaders undertaking postgraduate qualifications (Masters or PhD) are eligible to receive tuition fees of up to AU$30,000 per calendar year, paid up to the maximum study/research duration on a pro-rata basis. Tuition includes student service and amenities fees. The duration of the scholarship is up to 2 years for a Masters and up to 4 years for a PhD.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 15 Nov 2018 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

INSEAD · France/Singapore

[ad#contentadtext] Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology. The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market. Since Syngenta strongly believes that talented people are the key to successful businesses they embrace INSEAD’s mission to train the brightest and best from around the world for the challenge of tomorrow’s business world. Syngenta is particularly committed to the dynamic emerging market regions and has therefore chosen to offer this scholarship opportunity to future leaders from emerging countries. €22,500

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 4 Jan/8 Apr/3 Jun 2019); watch the official website for the next call.

Bath Spa University, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

[ad#contentadtext] The Bath Spa University offers funding opportunities for high achieving students from outside the UK who are entering postgraduate studies with the University £5,000 of first year of fees

MASTERSDeadline: 31 May 2019 (annual)

Chinese Government · China

[ad#contentadtext] Chinese Government Scholarship—Bilateral Program includes a full or partial scholarship established by MOE in accordance with educational exchange agreements or MOUs between Chinese government and governments of other countries, institutions, universities and international organizations. It supports undergraduate programs, master’s programs, doctoral programs, general scholar programs and senior scholar programs. The Bilateral Program provides both full scholarships and partial scholarships.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Jan-April (annual)

Government of Taiwan · Taiwan

[ad#contentadtext] The Taiwan Government through the Ministry of Education (MOE) offers Bachelors, Masters, and PhD scholarships for international students who wants to study in Taiwan Colleges and Universities through the Taiwan Scholarship Program. The program aims to encourage outstanding international students (excluding students from Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau) to undertake degree studies in Taiwan so as to familiarize themselves with the academic environment in Taiwan and promote communication, understanding and friendship between Taiwan and countries around the world. (i) Tuition and payment of academic fees, including credit fee. Upon validation of tuition and above fees, the MOE awards each recipient per semester up to NTD40,000. If the total amount of these fees should exceed NTD40,000, the remainder of all costs shall be covered by either the recipient, or the recipient’s college, whereas over NTD40,000 are the sole responsibility of the recipient. Tuition and academic fees do not include any of the following: administration fees, thesis advising fees, insurance premiums, accommodation, Internet access, all of which are payable by the recipients. (ii) Subsistence allowance The MOE offers each recipient undertaking undergraduate studies a monthly stipend of NTD15,000; it offers each recipient undertaking postgraduate studies a monthly stipend of NTD20,000. The maximum period of each scholarship is four years for undergraduate programs, two years for master programs, and four years for doctorate programs. The maximum length of the total awards for each recipient undertaking a combination of studies is five years. • MOE Scholarship: A monthly stipend of NT$25,000 (approximately US$775) for undergraduate or LEP study, and NT$30,000 for a postgraduate degree program. • NSC Scholarship: A monthly stipend of NT$30, 000. Read more: http://www.scholars4dev.com/?p=3103&preview=true#ixzz0fKXrm4Rz • MOE Scholarship: A monthly stipend of NT$25,000 (approximately US$775) for undergraduate or LEP study, and NT$30,000 for a postgraduate degree program. • NSC Scholarship: A monthly stipend of NT$30, 000. Read more: http://www.scholars4dev.com/?p=3103&preview=true#ixzz0fKXrm4Rz • MOE Scholarship: A monthly stipend of NT$25,000 (approximately US$775) for undergraduate or LEP study, and NT$30,000 for a postgraduate degree program. • NSC Scholarship: A monthly stipend of NT$30, 000. Read more: http://www.scholars4dev.com/?p=3103&preview=true#ixzz0fKXrm4Rz

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: 31 March (annual)

Kofi Annan Foundation/ESMT · Germany

[ad#contentadtext] Kofi Annan Fellowship is a fellowship grant for an emerging leader from a developing country for a two-year Master’s in Management (MIM) or a one-year full-time MBA education at ESMT Berlin in Berlin, Germany. Fellows will receive a full tuition scholarship from ESMT (€25,000 for MIM students and €43,500 for MBA students) plus fair compensation for travel and accommodation costs and program related fees. Travel, visa, housing, insurance, placement, networking will also be supported.

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

University of Westminster, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

[ad#contentadtext] The Westminster University offers full tuition fee scholarships to prospective postgraduate applicants from any country. Full tuition fee award only

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 12 Oct 2018 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

IMD Switzerland · Switzerland

[ad#contentadtext] IMD’s MBA program is offering a new and considerable scholarship program to enable young leaders from emerging markets to earn the IMD MBA degree. CHF 20,000-60,000

MASTERSDeadline: admissions (annual)

HEC Paris, France · France

[ad#contentadtext] The Fondation Rainbow Bridge Scholarship is available for women from Asian or African countries affected by natural disasters, drought or famine to pursue an MBA programme at HEC Paris. €20,000

MASTERSDeadline: 15 Jun/26 Nov 2018 (annual)

HEC Paris · France

[ad#contentadtext] Launched in January 1999 by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministère des Affaires Etrangères), the Eiffel Scholarship is designed to bolster international recruiting by French schools of higher education, at a time when competition to attract top foreign students is growing among developed countries. The Eiffel Scholarship provides participants with a monthly allowance of approximately €1,100, and covers additional expenses including travel, health insurance and cultural activities. Tuition fees are not covered by the scholarship.

MASTERSDeadline: within 1 week of admission

University of Edinburgh, UK · United Kingdom

[ad#contentadtext] The University of Edinburgh will offer one full-time Master’s scholarship for students pursuing one of the following Global Health Academy programmes. The scholarship will cover the UK/EU “home” rate of tuition fee of up to £8,100.

MASTERSDeadline: 29 May 2015 (annual)

Katholieke Universiteit in Flanders, Belgium · Belgium

[ad#contentadtext] As one of its contributions to development co-operation, K.U. Leuven offers IRO (Interfaculty Council for Development Co-operation) scholarships to deserving students from developing countries to do their PhD in the largest university in Flanders, Belgium. The scholarship includes waived tuition fees, monthly allowance, installation allowance, health insurance, accident insurance, and return flight tickets. See the full scholarship benefits at this link.

PHDDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 31 Jan 2018 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

La Trobe University, Australia · Australia

[ad#contentadtext] La Trobe’s Academic Excellence Scholarships (AES) are targeted towards high achieving international students from all countries across all of La Trobe’s undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. The scholarship is worth between $10,000 and $20,000 and goes towards tuition fees. The scholarships are paid across a maximum of two semesters (or 12 months). If you receive this scholarship, you still need to pay for any difference in fees for your first two semesters, fees for the rest of your course, and your Overseas Student Health Cover. To continue receiving your scholarship into your second semester, you must maintain a C grade average.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 9 Sept/11 Nov/6 Jan (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

IMD Switzerland · Switzerland

[ad#contentadtext] The IMD MBA Future Leaders Scholarships are open to candidates who demonstrate leadership understanding and who is pursuing an MBA Degree at IMD. CHF 30,000

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

IMD Switzerland · Switzerland

[ad#contentadtext] Jim Ellert MBA Scholarships are intended to attract students from Africa, Central & Eastern Europe and the South-Eastern Asian Peninsula who wish to pursue an MBA Degree at IMD. CHF 20,000

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

University of Bradford, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

[ad#contentadtext] The University of Bradford Global Development Scholarships (formerly known as Countries in Crisis Scholarships) are intended to aid students in financial hardship due to the fact that they are domiciled in a country that is in crisis as a result of the political situation, war, natural disaster etc. Each scholarship is worth approximately £25,000. The scholarship will cover full tuition fees and accommodation in The Green plus £4,200 per annum living costs to be paid in three instalments – October, January and April.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 15 May 2017 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

University of Westminster, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

[ad#contentadtext] The Disaster Regeneration Scholarship is open to international students from a developing country/region affected by a recent natural or man-made disaster. The intention of this scholarship is to aid in the regeneration of the affected country/region and you must make the case for how your chosen course will facilitate in this regeneration. Full tuition fee award, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 4 May 2017 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

Université de Lyon · France

The scholarship is 800 euros/month (depending to the applicant’s file) and is awarded for a 10-month period.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was May-July 2016); watch the official website for the next call.

Nottingham Business School, UK · United Kingdom

[ad#contentadtext] The Nottingham Business School is offering scholarships to full time PhD students for entry in October 2014. The scholarships cover full tuition fees as well as tax-free living expenses of £13,863 per year (estimated ESRC rate for 2014-15

PHDDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 11 April 2014 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

University of Bern · Switzerland

[ad#contentadtext] The University of Bern is offering six Master Grants to the students and alumni of its international partners. The recipients of the grant will receive a monthly stipend of CHF 1600.- The Master Grant also covers the tuition fees for the entire duration of studies.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 31 Dec 2015 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

University of Oxford · United Kingdom

[ad#contentadtext] The Oxford Graduate Scholarships were established in 2012 through a groundbreaking fundraising initiative to support graduate students of the highest calibre from across the world. The list of graduate scholarships that are open to all countries and offered for AY 2015-2016 are: • – Oxford-Anderson Graduate Scholarships • – Oxford-Berman Graduate Scholarships • – Oxford-BP-Prince’s Foundation Graduate Scholarships • – Oxford-Chellgren Graduate Scholarships • – Oxford-Farthing Graduate Scholarships • – Oxford-Mary Frances and Philip Wagley Graduate Scholarships • – Oxford-Mok Graduate Scholarships at St Hugh’s • – Oxford-NaturalMotion Graduate Scholarships • – Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships • – Oxford-Radcliffe Graduate Scholarships • – Oxford-Rokos Graduate Scholarships • – Oxford-Swire Graduate Scholarships 100% of University and college fees and a grant for living costs

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 23 Jan 2015 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

[ad#contentadtext] The ISH/London Met Scholarships is jointly run by International Students House (ISH) and London Metropolitan University. The scholarships are awarded to outstanding students from selected countries who wish to pursue a Master’s Degree at the University. The scholarship offers a full tuition fee scholarship to study one of London Met’s Master’s programmes plus one year’s free accommodation at International Students House.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 30 April 2015 (annual)); watch the official website for the next call.

Universities · Greece

[ad#contentadtext] Scholarships will be granted by the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs to foreign nationals who wish to attend undergraduate or postgraduate studies in Greece’s Universities or a research in one of Greece’s Universities or Research Centres for the academic year 2015-2016, as well as summer seminar in Greek Language and Civilization for the summer of 2015. All scholarships include a monthly allowance (400 euro – undergraduate studies; 450 euro – postgraduate studies or research); a lump sum allowance for settlement expenses (500-550 euro); one-off amount of €150 annually for covering transportation expenses; exemption from tuition fees (only for undergraduate studies)*; and free medical treatment in case of an emergency, only in Public Hospitals (for nationals of member-states of the European Union – the European Health Insurance Card). * It is clarified that holders of scholarship for postgraduate studies or research who wish to follow Greek language courses as well shall not be exempted from tuition fees. Further they should select postgraduate programs offered without tuition fees. In case their selection is not included in the free of charge programs they should cover tuition fees on their own.

MASTERSDeadline: Annual — this year's round has closed (it was 30 April 2015); watch the official website for the next call.