Best Scholarships To Study Abroad

Scholarships - there is no doubt that studying abroad is the best student experience you can have. Why pay for it when there are literarily thousands of scholarships available for students just like you to go abroad and study, with all costs covered (very often including airfare)?

We offer complete info about scholarships from undergraduate to PhD level as well as research and exchange scholarships for studies in over 70 countries around the world.

-Undergraduate scholarships are for those freshly enrolled or students at the Bachelor level.

-Master’s scholarships cover Master or graduate studies.

-PhD scholarships are research based and require a specific research topic or project.

-Postdoc scholarships are special research positions related to specific research projects or fields. Their duration can vary and candidates must have a PhD to start postdoctoral research.

-Research scholarships and fellowships: The difference between postdocs and these opportunities lies in the character of the research and level of study. There are usually research fellowships available at all levels of study.

-Exchange programs: Wouldn't it be cool to spend one or two semesters studying at a different university, living abroad, alone or with a host family? Well, these opportunities DO exist!

2026 IFMA Foundation Scholarship Program

With the support of our scholarship sponsors, the Foundation annually awards scholarships to deserving FM students worldwide.

TROPIMUNDO - Erasmus Mundus Masters Course in Tropical Biodiversity and Ecosystems (2026-27)

TROPIMUNDO is an EC-funded and excellence-labelled Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree in Tropical Biodiversity and Ecosystems.

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Graduate Scholarships (fall 2026) - Khalifa University of Science and Technology

The newly-established Khalifa University of Science and Technology (KU) combines the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (MI), the Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) and the Petroleum Institute (PI) into one world-class, research-intensive institution, seamlessly integrating research and education to produce world leaders and critical thinkers in applied science and engineering.

Das Evangelisches Studienwerk Villigst - PhD Scholarships

Every year Studienwerk supports 200 doctoral students of all types of subjects with scholarships and a comprehensive range of educational programmes.

Icelandic Government Scholarships to study the BA programme in Icelandic as a Second Language

The Icelandic Ministry of Culture and Business Affairs awards annually a number of scholarships for students coming from foreign universities to study the BA programme in Icelandic as a Second Language at the University of Iceland in Reykjavík.

University summer courses offered in Germany for foreign students and graduates • DAAD

This programme aims to deepen knowledge of the German language (general language, technical language) and regional studies.

DW Akademie - Masters program in International Media Studies (Y 2026)

The Master's Program is a four-semester, full-time program. The curriculum combines the disciplines media and development, journalism, communications and media management.

Technische Universität Graz - Cybersecurity Scholarships

In world-wide competition with comparable institutions, Graz University of Technology pursues top teaching and research in the fields of the engineering sciences and the technical-natural sciences.

European University Institute (EUI) - Doctoral Programme in Economics

As a research-strong department, we offer focused supervision on your PhD, providing the support to explore your ideas and develop your intellectual autonomy.

Since scholarship applications usually take a lot of time (it's not easy to get that free money, and it should not be), wee highly advice you to start gathering documents as soon as possible. Below you will find the list of documents that you will most probably be required to submit when applying to any scholarship program.

MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship

We’ve intentionally designed the Global Citizen Scholarship to be as broad as possible to match the broad, diverse experiences of international and DACA students. There’s no requirement to be an MPOWER borrower to apply!

Pearsall Fellowship in Naval and Maritime History - Institute of Historical Research

The Alan Pearsall Bequest and the Institute of Historical Research will offer two one-year postdoctoral Visiting Fellowships in Naval and Maritime History at the Institute of Historical Research.

Master Scholarships at ENS de Lyon (2026/27)

The ENS de Lyon and its partners offer scholarships for excellent international students to enrol in its Masters programs in the Exact Sciences, the Arts, and Human and Social Sciences (except FEADéP Master's programs), Advanced Mathematics and Foundations of Computer Science.

ENS de Lyon - Ampère Master's Scholarships of Excellence 2026-2027

The Ampère Scholarships of Excellence provide excellent international students with the opportunity to pursue one of the eligible Masters programs offered at ENS de Lyon.

Kroc Institute - Visiting Research Fellowships (2026-27 academic year)

Each year, the Kroc Institute’s Visiting Research Fellows Program brings outstanding scholars focused on peace research to the University of Notre Dame for a semester or a full academic year.

2026/27 Ernst Mach Grant to study in Austria

The grant program is financed by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Science, Research and Economy {BMWFW). Students and young researchers from foreign universities are invited to apply for this grant to come to Austria for a researcher study stay.

UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program

The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of undergraduates each year with the opportunity to undertake scientific research projects at many of the world's leading institutions.

2026 Bright Minds Fellowships at Utrecht University

In 2017, Utrecht University and the Utrecht University Fund proudly announced a new scholarship programme: the Bright Minds Fellowships.

Amgen Scholars Europe

Amgen Scholars is hosted at five premier educational institutions throughout Europe. Each host institution has its own application process. Enrollment at a European institution is required, and you can apply to participate at as many host institutions as you are interested in.

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Taiwan International Graduate Program 2026

The Taiwan International Graduate Program is a Ph.D. program, started in 2002, by Academia Sinica, the foremost research institution of Taiwan. In cooperation with top universities in Taiwan, Academia Sinica offers advanced, inter-disciplinary Ph.D

OSCE ACADEMY - MA in Politics and Security Programme (with scholarships)

The OSCE Academy in Bishkek is a public foundation, established in 2002 by the Kyrgyz Government and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).

Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program - ACFE Foundation

The Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship provides an opportunity for students to advance their education and anti-fraud career paths. Additionally, it supports their anti-fraud interests by providing a full year of ACFE membership.

Most common documents required for scholarship application are

Translated certificates for your previous education.
Work and academic letters of recommendations
Motivation essays & study plans
Resume (CV) for scholarship
Enjoy your studies abroad because they are the most amazing, enriching, and life-changing experiences you can have in your 20s! And, do not forget to share your great news with us soon!

Chinese Government Scholarship-High Level Postgraduate Program at Dalian University of Technology

Chinese Government Scholarship-High Level Postgraduate Program and Chinese Government Scholarship - Silk-Road Program are full scholarships established by Ministry of Education, P.R.C for universities to directly select and recruit outstanding young foreign students to study for postgraduate degree in China.

CAS-ANSO Scholarship (Degree Program) - 2026 Call for applications

The Alliance of National and International Science Organizations for the Belt and Road Regions (ANSO) is a non-profit, non-governmental international organization founded in 2018

Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG) - Fellowships for Doctoral Students

These are open to doctoral researchers from Germany and abroad who have at least a Masters level degree in history, theology or another discipline which works historically.

The University of Central Asia - Scholarships

Education at the University of Central Asia is heavily subsidized, and once admitted on merit, a student’s financial constraint is not a barrier to quality education.

University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) - Master’s /Doctoral Programs for International Students

University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) accepts international students through over 20 UCAS faculties and over 100 institutes of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

Cass Business School/ City, University of London - Full-time MBA International Student Scholarship 2025

The Bayes MBA is for people who think differently. Whether you’re early on in your career and eager to fast-track your progression, seeking a change in role, industry, location or starting a new venture, our Full-time MBA is the next step in your career journey.

University of Laval - The Citizens of the World Scholarship

This program aims, among other things, to attract the world’s top talent with international student scholarships to help them become the leaders of tomorrow.

Graduate Programme for Transcultural Studies (GPTS) Doctoral Scholarships - Heidelberg University

In yearly calls for application the GPTS is looking for excellently qualified graduates in the Humanities and Social Sciences who have developed an individual research project with a strong, innovative transcultural perspective. Since 2019, the yearly application rounds are coupled with two doctoral scholarships granted by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) within its Graduate School Scholarship Program (GSSP).

The University of Lausanne - The School of Biology Summer Undergraduate Research Programme

The University of Lausanne is a higher teaching and research institution composed of seven faculties where approximately 14,300 students and 3,000 researchers work and study.

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