Grants & Funding

Explore grants, fellowships, assistantships, and other funding sources

DAAD Study Scholarship for Graduates

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

government
Germany
full
EUR 11,700 - 11,700
Deadline: Nov 30, 2026

DAAD scholarships for international graduates to pursue a master's degree in Germany. Provide a monthly stipend of €992, plus travel, health insurance and, in many cases, tuition and rent subsidies. Applications are made through the DAAD portal, with deadlines varying by programme.

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Studentship

UK Research and Innovation

research
United Kingdom
full
GBP 17,668 - 17,668
Deadline: Jan 31, 2027

UKRI studentships cover tuition fees and provide an annual stipend for doctoral research students.

French Government Scholarship (Bourse du Gouvernement Français)

Campus France / French Ministry for Europe & Foreign Affairs

government
France
partial
EUR 8,600 - 20,000
Deadline: Jan 31, 2027

BGF scholarships awarded through French embassies and Campus France for international students studying in France. Depending on the type, they cover a monthly living allowance, tuition exemption, health insurance and travel. Apply via the French embassy or Campus France office in your home country.

University of Edinburgh Global Research Scholarship

University of Edinburgh

research
United Kingdom
partial
GBP 5,000 - 15,000
Deadline: Feb 1, 2027

Supports outstanding international PhD students with the difference between home and international tuition fees.

Open Society Foundations Scholarship

Open Society Foundations

foundation
United States
full
USD 20,000 - 50,000
Deadline: Mar 15, 2027

Provides scholarships and fellowships for students from around the world to study at accredited universities.

Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship

Higher Education Authority (Ireland)

government
Ireland
partial
EUR 10,000 - 10,000
Deadline: Mar 26, 2027

A €10,000 stipend for one year plus a full tuition-fee waiver, awarded to high-calibre non-EU/EEA students undertaking a full-time programme at an eligible Irish higher-education institution. Around 60 awards are offered each year.

International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Fellowship

IDRC

fellowship
Canada
partial
CAD 15,000 - 25,000
Deadline: Apr 1, 2027

IDRC fellowships support fieldwork in developing countries as part of graduate research.

Australia Awards Scholarships

Australian Government (DFAT)

government
Australia
full
AUD 30,000 - 60,000
Deadline: Apr 30, 2027

Long-term development scholarships funded by the Australian Government for students from eligible developing countries. Cover full tuition, return air travel, an establishment allowance, contribution to living expenses (CLE) and Overseas Student Health Cover. Application rounds typically open February–April each year.

Holland Scholarship

Dutch Ministry of Education & participating institutions

government
Netherlands
partial
EUR 5,000 - 5,000
Deadline: May 1, 2027

A €5,000 first-year grant for non-EEA international students enrolling in a bachelor's or master's programme at a participating Dutch research university or university of applied sciences. Funded jointly by the Ministry of Education and the institutions. Deadlines are set by each institution (typically 1 February or 1 May).

OFID Scholarship Award

OPEC Fund for International Development

international org
United States
full
USD 25,000 - 50,000
Deadline: May 1, 2027

OFID supports deserving students from developing countries in their pursuit of higher education.

African Leadership University Scholarship

African Leadership University

tuition waiver
Rwanda
partial
USD 5,000 - 15,000
Deadline: Jun 30, 2027

ALU offers merit-based and need-based scholarships to African students.

New Zealand Excellence Awards (NZEA)

Education New Zealand & partner universities

government
New Zealand
partial
NZD 5,000 - 10,000
Deadline: Jun 30, 2027

Partial scholarships offered by Education New Zealand with all eight New Zealand universities for students from selected countries, for undergraduate and postgraduate study. Awards range from NZD $5,000 to $10,000 toward tuition. Application windows are announced by Education New Zealand each intake.

Fulbright Teaching Assistant Program

U.S. Department of State

teaching assistantship
United States
partial
USD 15,000 - 30,000
Deadline: Oct 15, 2027

Provides opportunities for students to serve as teaching assistants at universities while pursuing graduate studies.

Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master's (CGS M)

Government of Canada

government
Canada
partial
CAD 17,500 - 17,500
Deadline: Dec 1, 2027

CGS-M scholarships support students pursuing master's or doctoral degrees at eligible Canadian institutions.