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!

2027 Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)

Established by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong in 2009, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong's universities.

2027 Keio University - "Design the Future" Award for International Students

Keio University was founded by Yukichi FUKUZAWA in 1858 as the first modern institution of higher education in Japan. To commemorate the university's 150th anniversary in 2008, Keio has launched the "Design the Future" Award for International Students.

Bologna University Business School - Scholarships for the Professional Master in Artificial Intelligence For Management

The Master in Artificial Intelligence for Management is designed for those who want to start a managerial career or develop their own entrepreneurial idea by fully leveraging the tools of artificial intelligence.

Helmut Veith Stipend (for female students)

Motivated female students in the field of computer science (CS) who plan to pursue (or pursue) one of the master‘s programs in Computer Science at the Vienna Univeristy of Technology – TU Wien taught in English are invited to apply for the annually awarded Helmut Veith Stipend.

The IAEA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme

The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) aims to help increase the number of women in the nuclear field, supporting an inclusive workforce of both men and women who contribute to and drive global scientific and technological innovation.

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Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship 2027

Rotary Yoneyama Scholarship for Overseas Candidate is for overseas students scheduled to enroll in a Japanese university / graduate school. All Rotary International District in Japan will open for 2027 enrollment.

DW Akademie - Masters program in International Media Studies (Y 2027)

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

Fritz Thyssen Foundation - Research Stipends

Research stipends from the Fritz Thyssen Foundation are an instrument used to support highly qualified individual junior scholars that have doctoral degrees in a research project over a limited period of time.

Sartorius Scholarship for Master Students

Sartorius AG is offering masters scholarship to develop full potential in science or engineering science while advancing professional career as well.

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.

Volkswagen Scholarship for master's degree students

Get your master’s scholarship at Volkswagen and benefit from €950 a month and the possibility of a subsequent transition to employment.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) - Financial support

KAUST is an international graduate-level science and technology research university located on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia.

American University - AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship

The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship promotes educational access and opportunity while enhancing international diversity.

American University - Merit Scholarships for first-year (freshman) for international students

American University’s merit awards for international students are partial, not full, scholarships.

Peking University - Yenching Academy Scholars Program (2027 cohort)

The Yenching Academy master's program in China Studies incorporates both Eastern and Western perspectives, as scholars draw upon diverse viewpoints to explore issues related to contemporary Chinese society and culture.

University of British Columbia (UBC) Killam Doctoral Scholarships 2027-2028

The Killam Scholarship and Prize Programmes were established in memory of Izaak Walton Killam through the Will of his wife, Dorothy J. Killam, and through gifts made during her lifetime.

Alta Scuola Politecnica (ASP) - Scholarship for International Students

In 2004, the Politecnico di Milano and Politecnico di Torino founded the Alta Scuola Politecnica (ASP), restricted to 150 young and exceptionally talented students, selected solely on the basis of merit, among the applicants to the Laurea Magistrale programmes (equivalent to a Master of Science) in Engineering, Architecture and Design at the two universities.

The Skoll Scholarship - MBA Programme at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

The Skoll Scholarship is a competitive scholarship for incoming MBA students to the University of Oxford who pursue entrepreneurial solutions for urgent social and environmental challenges.

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.

Visegrad Scholarships at the Open Society Archives (Blinken OSA Archivum)

The Visegrad Scholarship at OSA is a joint grant scheme of the International Visegrad Fund and the Blinken OSA Archivum.

UniCredit Foundation - “Fabrizio Saccomanni” Scholarships

UniCredit Foundation announces the opening of the competition for the award of 10 Scholarships to pursue a PhD in Economics for the 2027/28 academic year. The scholarships are dedicated to the memory of Marco Fanno, Giovanna Crivelli and Fabrizio Saccomanni.

UniCredit & Universities - Crivelli Europe Scholarship

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
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University of Tokyo - 2027 University recommended Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship

A key aspect of graduate education at the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Science (GSS) is that education is closely linked to research.

University of Turku - 2027/28 Master’s Degree Programme in East Asian Studies (MPAS)

The Master's Degree Programme in East Asian Studies (EAST) gives a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge on the dynamic societies of contemporary East Asia. Gain in-depth knowledge on today`s East Asian societies and become a specialist in the most dynamic region of the world!

Das Evangelisches Studienwerk Villigst - Scholarships

Evangelisches Studienwerk awards scholarships for studying at universities of applied sciences and universities all over Germany. We support students from all disciplines and specialist subjects.

The Leakey Foundation’s research grants to doctoral students (spring 2027)

The mission of The Leakey Foundation is to increase scientific knowledge, education, and public understanding of human origins, evolution, behavior, and survival.

Harvard Academy Scholars Program

This program is open to recent PhD recipients and doctoral candidates in the social sciences.

McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University - McCourt Scholars (2027)

The McCourt School’s rigorous quantitative-focused curriculum sets our graduates apart from their peers on day one. They are characterized by the level of their critical thinking as well as their substantive knowledge of key issues and approaches to policy analysis.

Karolinska Institutet Global Master’s Scholarships 2027

Karolinska Institutet offers around 10 scholarships per year to excellent students who have been admitted to one of our global master’s programmes. The scholarship is distributed across all the global master’s programmes.

Rotary Peace Fellowships 2028-29

Each year, Rotary selects up to 100 professionals from around the world to receive fellowships to study at one of our peace centers.

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Uppsala University Global Scholarship (2027)

The scholarships will cover the full cost of tuition fees for studies at Uppsala University. It is for Master’s programmes that start on 30 August 2027 and are offered during the current admission round. The scholarships do not cover living expenses.

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