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Postgraduate Scholarships for International students 2025-2026

If you are a student who just completed your Bachelor’s degree and is looking to pursue a master’s degree, or have completed a master’s degree and is planning for your PhD, then it will interest you to know that there are certain post graduate degree scholarships specially designed to aid you with the financial assistance required to do that.

These postgraduate degree scholarships for masters students, and  postgraduate research scholarships for PhD students, are usually awarded by organizations or universities to international students who meet all the given eligibility criteria required for them to qualify for the scholarship.

And because we know how important these study opportunities are to you, ScholarshipTab has found for you, (so you don’t have to) the best scholarships for postgraduate studies 2025-2026, which you can apply for to fund your studies.  Some of the postgraduate scholarships are fully funded while some are partially funded. The university to study ranges from your country to abroad

  • University College London 2025 Ardalan Family Scholarship for Masters Students

    Applications are now open for the University College London 2025 Ardalan Family Scholarship for Masters Students. The Ardalan Family Scholarship was founded in 2010 by a private donor to assist Iranian nationals to undertake Master's study at UCL.

    Published: 05 May 2025 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Value: £20,000 Deadline: 08 May 2025

  • Call for Applications: NGFP 2025 Fellowship for Young Professionals

    Every year, NGFP invite a diverse group of visionary young professionals who have just begun to explore the futures and foresight field to apply to our NGFP Fellowship journey. We welcome applications from individuals and teams aged 18-35 who are beginning to explore the futures and foresight field

    Published: 05 May 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 31 Jul 2025

  • RMIT University 2025 Data61 PhD Scholarship

    To create a better world for future generations, CSIRO’s Data61 impart a calibre and depth of research that impacts a wide range of industries. From smart cities, data-driven health and social services, to digital economy, safety and security and digital government, Data61 create data you c

    Published: 02 May 2025 Type: PhD Study in: Australia Deadline: Not Specified

  • RMIT University 2025 CSIRO Industry PhD Program (iPhD)

    This 4 year CSIRO Industry PhD (iPhD) project aims to develop an AI-powered cybersecurity system using large language models to predict and mitigate organisational cyber threats. The CSIRO Industry PhD Program is a four-year research training program, focusing on applied research that benefits in

    Published: 02 May 2025 Type: PhD Study in: Australia Value: $47,000 Deadline: 31 Jan 2026

  • COMBS PhD scholarship in Equality Diversity and Inclusion in STEM 2025

    The PhD project will investigate gender equality, diversity and inclusion in science using the Centre of Excellence as a case study. The broad aim of the project is to better understand barriers to recruitment and retention of women and people from other underrepresented groups in STEM. This may inc

    Published: 02 May 2025 Type: PhD Study in: Australia Value: $35,886 Deadline: 30 Nov 2025

  • ARC Training Centre for Biofilm Research and Innovation 2025

    Applications are now open for the ARC Training Centre for Biofilm Research and Innovation 2025 ARC Training Centre for Biofilm Research and Innovation will provide full funding for 3.5 years in collaboration with industry partners. In addition, a top-up scholarship is also available.

    Published: 02 May 2025 Type: PhD Value: $41,000.00 Deadline: 31 Dec 2025

  • Co-funded Monash Graduate Scholarship (CF-MGS) 2025

    Co-funded Monash Graduate Scholarships are provided by Monash University to support students undertaking Research Doctorate and Research Masters degrees. These scholarships are co-funded by Monash University and the enrolling faculty/academic unit and are available to help support students with l

    Published: 02 May 2025 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Australia Deadline: Not Specified

  • France Excellence Doctoral Scholarships 2025

    As part of its policy of supporting higher education and scientific research in Côte d’Ivoire, the Cooperation and Cultural Action Service (SCAC) of the French Embassy awards scholarships called “France Excellence” for the pursuit of higher education in France at the doctoral

    Published: 02 May 2025 Type: PhD Deadline: 18 May 2025

  • China Postgraduate Chancellor's Scholarship 2025 at University of Birmingham

    The University of Birmingham is pleased to announce a number of scholarships of £10,000 for students from China . These scholarship awards are for candidates applying for entry to a postgraduate programme and specific Birmingham Business School programmes at the University starting Septem

    Published: 02 May 2025 Type: Masters Study in: United Kingdom Value: £10,000 Deadline: 09 May 2025

  • African Development Bank 2025 Pan-African Fellowship for Emerging Fund Managers

    Investisseurs & Partenaires (I&P) is proud to announce the launch of the African Development Bank Fellowship for Emerging Fund Managers, an initiative of the African Development Bank (AfDB) designed to support 20 African emerging fund managers. As the implementing partner

    Published: 02 May 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 21 May 2025

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities Early Career Conference Grants 2025

    Early Career Conference Grants help to ensure that emerging researchers – and the universities that employ them – can benefit from the valuable opportunity of attending and taking part in in-person conferences in Commonwealth countries outside of their country of work.  For emerg

    Published: 02 May 2025 Type: Postgraduate Deadline: 26 Jun 2025

  • Mastercard Foundation Arizona State University 2025 Scholarship Program for African Students

    The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with Arizona State University, is offering scholarships for professional certificates. These flexible, self-paced online programs empower you to build in-demand skills in global management or supply chain management, all while earning ASU credits that can be

    Published: 02 May 2025 Type: Postgraduate Study in: United States Deadline: 01 Jun 2025

  • Social Equity in Engineering and Information Technology PhD Scholarship Opportunities 2025

    The Social Equity in Engineering and Information Technology Scholarship Program aims to develop a cohort of future Australian research leaders in social equity by providing the selected scholars with access to mentoring and resources.

    Published: 30 Apr 2025 Type: PhD Study in: Australia Value: $37,000 Deadline: Not Specified

  • Donovan-Johnston Postgraduate Memorial Scholarship 2025

    The Donovan-Johnston Postgraduate Memorial Scholarship was established with a gift from Kathleen Mary Johnston and is offered to students who attend education courses conducted by or in association with the Royal College of Surgeons of England, or to participate in clinical attachments to British ho

    Published: 30 Apr 2025 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Australia Value: $10,000 Deadline: 16 May 2025

  • Queensland Academy of Sport Top Up Scholarships 2025

    The UQ and QAS are awarding up to 8 research scholarships (commencement 2024-2026) to fast track sport innovation ahead of Brisbane 2032. Students from a broad range of disciplines are encouraged to apply. While not definitive, current areas of QAS interest include: Sports engineering, biomech

    Published: 30 Apr 2025 Type: PhD Study in: Australia Deadline: 31 Aug 2025

  • UQ Centre for Health System Reform and Integration PhD Top-Up Scholarship 2025

    Applications are now open for the UQ Centre for Health System Reform and Integration PhD Top-Up Scholarship 2025. The MRI-UQ Centre for Health System Reform and Integration brings together and develops the work of two Centres for Research Excellence; one on primary and secondary care integration, an

    Published: 30 Apr 2025 Type: PhD Study in: Australia Value: $10,000 Deadline: 13 Dec 2025

  • University of Ghana Tech Policy Fellowship 2025

    The Tech Policy Fellowship is a five-month program which aims to build a dynamic cohort of ten (10) young professionals in Ghana with the capacity to shape and influence digital and technology policy through research, advocacy, and innovative projects. Fellows will undergo a two-week intensi

    Published: 30 Apr 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: Ghana Deadline: 11 May 2025

  • Refugees International’s Refugee Fellows Program 2025

    Refugees International is excited to announce a call for applications for the 2025 cohort of its Refugee Fellows Program, set to start in August 2025. This unique fellowship focuses on enriching and supporting the existing advocacy efforts of emerging forcibly displaced leaders around the world

    Published: 30 Apr 2025 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 15 May 2025

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Postgraduate Grants And Scholarships

Annually, postgraduate grants and scholarships  are  awarded to qualified postgraduate students, to enable them fund their studies while studying abroad or in their home country.

You can benefit from these grants for postgraduate funded by organizations and universities, by applying for various study opportunities which present themselves as – either postgraduate degree scholarships for masters students or postgraduate research scholarships for PhD students.

Or by applying to postgraduate study abroad scholarships, which provide  you with the chance to study at a university overseas.

Below are some of such scholarships which provide postgraduate sponsorship for students like you:

  • MasterCard Foundation postgraduate scholarship
  • Commonwealth Scholarships postgraduate scholarship
  • DAAD postgraduate scholarship
  • MEXT postgraduate scholarship
  • Nestle postgraduate scholarship
  • Government of Poland postgraduate scholarship
  • Shanghai Government Scholarships postgraduate scholarship
  • Total postgraduate scholarship
  • Fulbright postgraduate scholarship
  • Many more

 

Eligibility For Postgraduate Scholarships

To become a postgraduate scholar, there are eligibility criteria you should meet, especially if you are applying for postgraduate study abroad scholarships.

However, while respective awarding organizations have requirements that are specific them, they’re also general requirements which you must before you are qualified for a scholarship for postgraduate abroad studies.

Some of those requirements are:

  • Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS or it’s equivalent)
  • Bachelors degree/ certificate of graduation (for Masters students)
  • Masters degree/ certificate of graduation (for PhD students)
  • Research proposal (for PhD students)
  • Acceptance/admission letter to study at your selected university
  • International passport (for those students participating in a postgraduate study abroad scholarship)
  • Motivation letter to the scholarship sponsors stating why you think you are qualified to receive a postgraduate sponsorship to further your studies.

 

 

How To Apply For Postgraduate Scholarships

Dear applicant, before you can be selected for any of the available scholarships for post graduates, you first have to apply for the scholarship you are interested in and submit all the required documents.

Although this may seem like an easy thing to do (which it is), a simple mistake can cause your application to be rejected by the organisation or university, so you want to do it right.

If you have applied for scholarships in the past and have been rejected, or are applying for the first time, this is how to apply for an online post graduate scholarship.

Application Process:

To apply for a postgraduate scholarship, these are the steps you should take:

Before you apply:

  • Do you research on the scholarship and find out all you need to know about it, in terms of how to apply (whether online or via email or post) and particular documents to submit.
  • Research the school you are applying to and find out documents required and also if you are to apply for the scholarship before you gain admission to study or after.
  • Check if you are eligible for the scholarship
  • Organise all the required documents needed for the application.