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Looking for scholarships closing in October 2026? This page features updated scholarship opportunities with October deadlines for undergraduate, master's, PhD, and international students worldwide. Explore fully funded scholarships, partial funding programs, government scholarships, and university awards that are still open for application. Check eligibility requirements, deadlines, and apply early before these opportunities close.
Stanford Science Fellowships are intended for exceptional early career scientists who wish to pursue fundamental experimental and/or theoretical research in any natural science discipline. Scholars whose proposals primarily address issues in the social sciences are not eligible. Successful can
Published: 16 Sep 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: United States Deadline: 17 Oct 2026
These scholarships are designed to support postgraduate students of outstanding research promise undertaking a higher degree by research at Edith Cowan University (ECU). The scholarships are offered on the basis of academic merit and research performance. Successful applicants will be awarded either
Published: 15 Sep 2026 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Australia Deadline: 11 Oct 2026
These scholarships are designed to support postgraduate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students of outstanding research promise undertaking a higher degree by research at Edith Cowan University (ECU). The scholarships are offered on the basis of academic merit and research performance.
Published: 15 Sep 2026 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Australia Deadline: 11 Oct 2026
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The Clough Scholarship for Excellence in Marine Science supports outstanding PhD students in marine science and marine conservation who combine academic excellence with the ability to translate their research into real-world impact. Funded by the Jock Clough Marine Foundation, it is designed to back
Published: 15 Sep 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Australia Deadline: 09 Oct 2026
UBA Foundation National Essay Competition (NEC) 2026 is open. This opportunity is for senior secondary students. The National Essay Competition, targeted at senior secondary students in Nigeria, is organised annually, as part of UBA Foundation’s education initiative which aims to prom
Published: 14 Sep 2026 Type: Contest Study in: Nigeria Deadline: 23 Oct 2026
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is committed to strengthening public financial management systems across its Borrowing Member Countries, including the advancement of public procurement practices. In support of this commitment, CDB is pleased to offer scholarships to two (2) candidates to pursue
Published: 11 Sep 2026 Type: Masters Study in: Italy Deadline: 03 Oct 2026
Candidates from low- and middle-income countries who have completed an academic degree (240ECTS/4 years) with far above average results (upper third) and at least two years of related professional experience after the first degree (Bachelor) at the time of application are eligible for a DA
Published: 11 Sep 2026 Type: Masters Study in: Germany, Mexico, Norway Deadline: 15 Oct 2026
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If you are a student or researcher engaged in Africa-focused studies at a University in Sweden, Finland, Denmark or Iceland, the Nordic Scholarship Programme gives you the opportunity to visit Nordic Africa Institute (NAI) for one month. Through the Nordic Scholarship Programme, NAI aims to
Published: 10 Sep 2026 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden Deadline: 11 Oct 2026
Swinburne University of Technology is offering research scholarships for outstanding candidates pursuing a PhD or Professional Doctorate in Australia.
Published: 09 Sep 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Australia Deadline: 09 Oct 2026
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering’s Propel: Australian Submarine Scholarship Program (“Propel”) will award up to 3,000 undergraduate scholarships to students studying degrees relevant to the AUKUS Nuclear-Powered Submarine (NPS) enterprise
Published: 09 Sep 2026 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Australia Deadline: 02 Oct 2026
Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) 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
Published: 07 Sep 2026 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 13 Oct 2026
The IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) seeks to inspire and support young women to pursue a career in the nuclear field. To that end, the MSCFP provides scholarships to selected students studying towards a master’s degree in nuclear related subjects as well as limited int
Published: 04 Sep 2026 Type: Masters Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
Adaptive optics (AO) is one of the most formidable challenges in modern observational astronomy. Overcoming atmospheric turbulence is essential to unlocking the full potential of next-generation astronomical instruments. Designed for students interested in astronomical instrumentation and a
Published: 03 Sep 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Australia Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
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Become a Future Leader in Quantum Computing – Industry-ready PhD Scholarships Transform your research into real-world impact with a PhD program co-designed with leading quantum experts and industry partners - open to domestic and international students.
Published: 03 Sep 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Australia Deadline: 08 Oct 2026
The University of Macau (UM) is now accepting applications for its doctoral, master’s, and postgraduate certificate programmes for the 2027/2028 academic year. Applicants can submit their applications directly through UM’s official website. The deadline for the first batch of doctoral pr
Published: 03 Sep 2026 Type: Postgraduate Study in: China Deadline: 23 Oct 2026
The Forever Surrey Scholarship will support one undergraduate student with their studies at the University of Surrey by providing £12,000 (£4,000 per academic year for up to three years of study). An additional £4,000 will be given should a Professional Training Year be taken.
Published: 03 Sep 2026 Type: Undergraduate Study in: United Kingdom Deadline: 05 Oct 2026
The SQA Undergraduate Research Scholarships provide talented students with an invaluable opportunity to get research experience in quantum technology. The scholarship is for domestic and international students continuing an undergraduate degree at Macquarie University.
Published: 03 Sep 2026 Type: Undergraduate Study in: Australia Deadline: 08 Oct 2026
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This scholarship is open to foreign students who study or plan to study in a Japanese graduate school for a doctoral or master’s degree. Applications can be submitted from abroad if applicants are accepted to a Japanese graduate school. All nationalities and research fields are welcome. Applic
Published: 02 Sep 2026 Type: Postgraduate Study in: Japan Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
Princeton in Africa (PiAf) is a nonprofit organization that offers year-long paid post-graduate fellowship opportunities with a variety of organizations working across the African continent. Fellowships are open to graduates of U.S.-accredited colleges & universities as well as colleges & un
Published: 01 Sep 2026 Type: Fellowship Deadline: 26 Oct 2026
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation is looking for students with an outstanding academic record who demonstrate exceptional potential to advance knowledge and address the major challenges facing Canada and the world. Successful candidates stand out through the quality of their research, their acade
Published: 01 Sep 2026 Type: PhD Study in: Canada Deadline: 02 Oct 2026