Find free and fully funded scholarships 2026-2027 for students from developing countries to study in their country or abroad
The Master in Research and Innovation in Higher Education (MARIHE) programme is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) supported by the Erasmus+ Programme of European Commission and is jointly conducted by University for Continuing Education Krems/Austria (coordinating institution), Tampere Univ
Published: 29 Oct 2025 Type: Masters Study in: Austria, China, Finland, Germany, Hungary, India Deadline: 23 Nov 2025
New and continuing international students may apply for the International Cultural Service Program (ICSP). The ICSP scholarship is renewable each year to completion of a UO degree, provided the student follows the requirements of the ICSP program. ICSP students agree to complete 66-80 hours per year
Published: 27 Oct 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 13 Feb 2026
The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (AU EGLS) promotes educational access and opportunity while enhancing international diversity. Bringing together the best of AU—academic excellence, leadership development, and global engagement—AU Emerging Global Leader Scholars achieve, inspire
Published: 27 Oct 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United States Value: Fully funded Deadline: 15 Jan 2026
Trent University has been one of the top universities in Ontario for Scholarships and Bursaries for more than 20 years. Trent's full and diverse scholarship program is designed to foster and reward academic excellence among our students. Scholarships are merit-based financial awards, typica
Published: 29 Oct 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Canada Value: $10,000 - $22,000 Deadline: 01 May 2026
The Warwick Chancellor’s International Scholarships recognize exceptional international postgraduate researchers who enhance the university’s dynamic global research community. For 2026/27 Chancellor's Scholarships will be awarded to the most outstanding International PhD a
Published: 27 Oct 2025 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Value: Full tuition fees + living stipend Deadline: 08 Dec 2025
The University of Bristol (UoB), United Kingdom, and Macquarie University, Australia, are pleased to offer a global PhD opportunity applying mathematical theories to biological questions.
Published: 27 Oct 2025 Type: PhD Study in: Australia, United Kingdom Value: $39,700 p.a. + UoB stipend + Tuition fee Deadline: 10 Dec 2025
This scholarship will provide academic tuition fees to outstanding international higher degree research (HDR) students within the Faculty of Engineering.
Published: 27 Oct 2025 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Australia Value: Tuition fees + SSAF Deadline: Not Specified
Funded by the Australian Government, Department of Education and Training, the International Research Training Program Scholarship (IRTP) is open to highly ranked, newly commencing Research Degree students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and research potential. The IRTP covers the t
Published: 27 Oct 2025 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Australia Deadline: 29 Oct 2025
As a global institution, Bayes Business School aims to foster greater racial diversity in business. It is offering up to ten scholarships each year for Black UK-domiciled undergraduate students from lower- income households.
Published: 20 Oct 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 15 Mar 2026
According to an agreement between the Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS/UNESCO) for the advancement of science in developing countries, up to 40 students/scholars from developing countries will be spo
Published: 20 Oct 2025 Type: PhD Study in: China Deadline: 31 Jan 2026
Sweden invests in global talent to build lasting partnerships for a more sustainable and equitable world. Through this scholarship, you’ll gain access to world-class education, cutting-edge research, and a vibrant network of peers – all while developing the tools to drive change back hom
Published: 03 Nov 2025 Type: Masters Study in: Sweden Deadline: 15 Jan 2026
In collaboration with UNESCO and a number of centers of excellence in the South, TWAS has instituted a Joint Associateship Scheme to enable competent researchers from the South to visit these centers regularly. An associate is appointed for three years during which he/she can visit a Center twice fo
Published: 13 Oct 2025 Type: PhD Deadline: 09 Dec 2025
The University of Nottingham is offering scholarships covering 50% or 100% of full-time masters tuition fees. These one-year scholarships are available to support innovative and passionate students who can successfully demonstrate their ingenuity for developing solutions that will impact their home
Published: 03 Oct 2025 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 15 Apr 2026
The McDonald Fellowship enables early career multiple sclerosis researchers from low- and middle-income countries to work in a research institution outside of their own country. During the visit, participants either gain expertise or carry out parts of joint research projects. Following the award
Published: 11 Sep 2025 Type: Fellowship Value: € 55,000 Deadline: 01 Dec 2025
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships are for applicants from least developed countries and vulnerable states, as classified by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), in the Commonwealth, for full-time doctoral study at a UK university. The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) pr
Published: 15 Oct 2025 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 14 Oct 2025
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (CSC) provides the UK government scholarship scheme led by international development objectives. It operates within the framework of the Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) and offers a vivid demonstration of the UK’s enduring c
Published: 20 Oct 2025 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 14 Oct 2025
The Hauwa Ojeifo Scholarship was created to empower young leaders who are committed to addressing the urgent and deeply interconnected challenges facing women and girls today. The scholarship equips emerging changemakers with the tools, knowledge, and global platform they need to lead transformative
Published: 10 Jun 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: Germany Deadline: 29 Jun 2025
The Cambridge Africa Changemakers Scholarship is a programme of full-cost scholarships for PhD students in any subject, open to candidates from any country in Africa. It is tenable at any college. It aims to provide support to talented students who require financial assistance to take up their pl
Published: 23 May 2025 Type: PhD Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: Not Specified
The Crankstart Scholarship provides a programme of enhanced support to UK residents from lower-income households who are studying for their first undergraduate degree. Eligible students commencing their studies in 2025 with a household income of £32,500 per year or less will receive generous b
Published: 23 May 2025 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: Not Specified
The DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (known as Public Policy and Good Governance) supports future leaders from developing countries (see list of countries), who want to promote democracy and social justice in their home countries. The programme, which is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, off
Published: 01 Jun 2026 Type: Masters Study in: Germany Deadline: 31 Jul 2025