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Government, university and foundation scholarships open to international students.

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American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Leading Edge Fellowships 2026

Fully funded

Mellon Foundation

• Stipend: For remote positions, $70,000 in year one, and $72,000 in year two; for in-person positions, $72,000 in year one, and $74,000 in year two. All fellows will have access to health insurance and professional development funding. • Relocation: Up to $5,000 in relocation funds for fellows who relocate for in-person positions.

PHD

Amplitude Fellowship Program 2026

Funding varies

Fellowship runs from late May to the end of August, is full-time, and is paid.

PHD, POSTDOC

Amref International University/Mastercard Foundation Learning for Life Postgraduate Scholarship 2025/2026 (Fully-funded)

Fully funded

The scholarship will cover tuition, stipend, research thesis, academic related travel, conference presentations and publications.

MASTERS

Arizona State University Mastercard Foundation 2025/2026 Innovation and Technology Scholarships (Fully Funded to United States)

Fully funded

Arizona State University Mastercard Foundation · United States

• The Scholarship will cover the following: • Costs incurred for visa application processing

MASTERS

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 (salary of $83,000)

Fully funded

Harvard University

• An Arboretum Postdoctoral Fellowship includes a salary of $83,000 per year, health insurance eligibility, and annual support of up to $10,000 for professional expenses including research, travel, relocation to Boston (and up to $2,500 of total budget). • Fellows are expected to be in full-time residence at the Arboretum during their 2-year tenure and are provided office and research space. Fellows can start between July 1 and the beginning of September.

PHD, POSTDOC

Art Canada Institute New Voices Publishing Fellowship 2026 (up to $60,000)

Funding varies

Art Canada Institute New Voices Publishing Fellowship · Canada

The $60,000 fellowship is awarded to one postdoctoral scholar, selected through a competitive adjudication process.

PHD, POSTDOC

Arturo Falaschi Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026

Fully funded

• Monthly stipend: Trieste (Italy): Euro 2,300, New Delhi (India): US$ 1,749, Cape Town (South Africa): ZAR 27,500. • Travel: the fellowship includes provision for travel expenses from the participant’s home country to the ICGEB lab at the beginning of the fellowship and a return travel provision upon completion of the fellowship. • Medical health insurance coverage is provided for the duration of the fellowship. • All Research costs will be supported by the research group’s budget. • Visa/permit of stay application and renewal costs are reimbursed. • Support for participation in Meetings and Courses is generally provided by the Group Leader / PI.

PHD, POSTDOC

Ashesi-ETH Master in Mechatronic Engineering 2026

Funding varies

Ashesi University

MASTERS

Asia Health Policy Program Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026-2027

Fully funded

Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center

The postdoctoral fellowship is at minimum a 10-month appointment with a salary commensurate with Stanford policy and based on the annual rate of $80,000 (to be prorated based on the 10-month duration), plus $3,000 for research expenses.

PHD, POSTDOC

Asia Pacific University ADB Scholarship 2027, Japan

Fully funded

Asia Pacific University · Japan

Study in Japan on a fully funded scholarship . The Asia Pacific University ADB Scholarship 2027 is now open. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Scholarship Program offers a fully funded Master’s degree scholarship in development-related fields at Asia Pacific University in Japan. IELTS is not required . The scholarship is available for students planning to begin their academic studies in September 2027 . APU is currently accepting graduate applications. Asia Pacific University will select eligible applicants and forward the shortlisted candidates to the ADB for final consideration. There is no a

MASTERS

Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program 2026

Fully funded

Japan Scholarship Program · Japan

• The ADB-JSP scholarship provides the following support for Master’s degree study at the University of Hawaii at Manoa: • Full tuition and fees, • Roundtrip travel to Honolulu from the applicant’s home country, • Housing in East-West Center residence facilities, • Monthly stipend, • Funds for textbooks, • Health insurance, • US visa sponsorship (J-1 Exchange Visitor).

MASTERS

Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity (AFSE) Program 2026

Fully funded

University of Melbourne

Generous stipend allowances to help with your everyday expenses and other needs for participation

MASTERS

Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity (AFSEE) Programme 2026-2027 (Fully-funded)

Fully funded

London School of Economics

The Residential track of the programme includes full tuition fees for the MSc Inequalities and Social Science course; travel to and from London at the beginning and end of the active fellowship year; and any visa and immigration-related costs. All Residential Fellows will also receive a £23,000 stipend to cover living costs while in London.

MASTERS

Australian Catholic University (ACU) Stipend Scholarship 2026-2027

Fully funded

Australian Catholic University

• Successful applicants will be awarded a scholarship package consisting of: • Stipend scholarship of AUD $34,315 per annum (full-time) • Full fee offset valued at approximately AUD $34,728 per annum • A single Overseas Student Health Care Policy and relocation allowance of up to AUD $2,000 for international applicants.

PHD, MASTERS

Azerbaijan Government Scholarship 2026-267 | Fully Funded

Fully funded

The Azerbaijan Government Scholarship 2026–2027, officially known as the Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant Program, is a fully funded scholarship opportunity for international students . Launched in honor of the National Leader Heydar Aliyev, this Government of Azerbaijan scholarship is open to students from eligible countries who want to pursue bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, general medicine, medical residency, or preparatory courses in Azerbaijan. It covers a wide range of academic fields offered by participating universities. and aims to strengthen global education ties through cultur

PHD, MASTERS

BMW Group Change Maker Fellowship 2026

Funding varies

• The BMW Changemaker Fellowships are available for the following programs: • Full-time MBA: two fellowships of €45,000 (90% of tuition) • Global Online MBA: four fellowships covering the full tuition fee • Master’s programs (MSc): two fellowships of €17,500 (50% of tuition) • In addition to the scholarship, all BMW Group Change Maker fellows will have the opportunity to meet BMW Group experts and build career-enhancing networks.

MASTERS

BS MS PhD Scholarships in Australia in 2026

Fully funded

Australian Government · Australia

Australia offers many scholarships for international students. There is a wide range of scholarships that provide financial support to students from around the world. In this article, we will share a list of BS, MS, and PhD scholarships in Australia for 2026. Some scholarships are offered by the Australian Government, while others are provided by educational institutions, as well as public and private universities. For example, the Australia Awards offered 1,151 scholarships for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD programs for the 2025 academic year. Similarly, many universities in Australia offer R

PHD

Baden-Württemberg Early Career Rescue Fellowships 2026-2028

Fully funded

Tübingen College of Fellows · United States

• The Fellowship offers: • 24-month employment contract with one of the universities, preferred by the applicant, between 1 July 2026 and 30 November 2028, monthly salary of up to ca €6,000 (pre tax, and pre mandatory German social and health security contributions) depending on the professional experience, in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement for the Public Service of the Federal States (TV-L). The exact amount of the salary can only be determined individually • 24-month stay at one of the three participating Institutes for Advanced Studies appropriate workplace and professional research infrastructure • Implementation of the applicant’s research project, in cooperation with a local host and/or local laboratory facilities (if needed or intended) • Additional funding for research and cooperation, mobility allowance and compensation of the inbound and outbound journey • Assi

PHD, POSTDOC

Banach NAWA Scholarship 2026 in Poland | Fully Funded Master’s by Polish Government

Fully funded

Polish Government · Poland

The Polish Government, through this international scholarship programme , aims to strengthen the socio-economic conditions of developing countries. The Banach NAWA Scholarship Programme 2026/27, implemented in collaboration with NAWA, is open to applicants from selected eligible countries and covers a wide range of academic fields, including sciences, social sciences, and humanities. To make the programme more accessible, studies can be pursued in both Polish and English, depending on the chosen track.

MASTERS

Bank of Tanzania Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Memorial Scholarship Fund 2025/2026 for young Tanzanians.

Fully funded

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 Bank of Tanzania Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere Memorial Scholarship Fund announces ten (10) fully funded scholarship opportunities for the 2025/2026 academic year.

MASTERS

Banting Discovery Foundation Discovery Award Program 2026 (up to $30,000)

Funding varies

The Discovery Award is a year-long grant offering up to $30,000, from July 1 to June 30.

PHD

Barbro Klein Fellowship Programme 2027-2028

Fully funded

Fellows normally receive a monthly salary. However, the Collegium does not match fellows’ salaries at their home university/institute, and fellows are asked to try to obtain other resources for their support such as sabbatical salaries and/or grants.

PHD

Bayer Foundation Fellowship for STEM Student Teachers & Teachers 2026 (up to €10,000)

Funding varies

Applicants are eligible for up to €10,000 in funding and can undertake fellowships for up to twelve months.

PHD, MASTERS

Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships 2025 for Master, PhD, and Medical Students (10.000 € grant)

Funding varies

• Applicants are eligible for up to 10.000 € funding and can undertake fellowships for up to six months. • The fellowship can be used for research projects, internships and more. People studying in Germany must undertake placements in a second country and those studying outside Germany must undertake their fellowships at a German research institution. For more detailed information please see our guidelines and frequently asked questions (link below).

PHD, MASTERS

Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships for Master, PhD, and Medical Students 2026 (up to €10,000)

Funding varies

PHD, MASTERS

Bechem Humanitarian Network (BHN) Online Academy & DataCamp 2026 (Fully-funded)

Funding varies

• 12 Months of Premium Access: Full entry to DataCamp, the global leader in Data and AI education. • Comprehensive Curriculum: Access to over 450+ courses covering Python, R, SQL, Power BI, Machine Learning, and more. • Professional Certification: Earn industry-standard track certifications in fields such as Data Science, Cloud Engineering (AWS), and Cyber Security.

MASTERS

Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships 2026 (Fully-funded)

Funding varies

United Kingdom

Full tuition and academic fees, paid directly to the university.

MASTERS

Berenson Fellowship 2027–2028 at Harvard’s I Tatti

Fully funded

Harvard University Center · Italy

• Selected Fellows receive a US$5,200 monthly grant and a one-time relocation supplement of up to US$1,800 . When available, I Tatti may provide a rent-free apartment, although Fellows are responsible for utilities. If accommodation is unavailable, a housing subsidy may be offered. • Fellows also receive access to the Biblioteca Berenson and the wider intellectual community at I Tatti, including conferences, lectures and other academic activities.

PHDDeadline: Deadline: 16 November 2026

Berlin Fellowship Program 2026 in Germany | Fully Funded

Fully funded

Germany

The RSF Berlin Fellowship Program 2026 offers a unique and timely opportunity to tackle the growing threats related to digital security. While communication technologies have turned the world into a global village, they are increasingly weaponized against the press. This 6-month fully funded fellowship in Germany is designed specifically to address these escalating cyber threats. During the program, participants master the tools needed to prevent privacy breaches and identify the vulnerabilities or “fault lines” that lead to them.

MASTERS

Biswas Family Foundation Fast Grants Program 2026

Funding varies

Biswas Family Foundation

PHD, POSTDOC

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