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!

DUO-Korea Fellowship Program

DUO-Korea Fellowship Program was established in 2001 with the aim of promoting exchanges of people between Korea and European countries [30 European member countries] Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the U.K. on a balanced and permanent basis.

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship program for 2026 (research students)

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international students who wish to study in graduate courses at Japanese universities as Research Students (either regular students or non-regular students) under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program as follows.

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program for 2026 (undergraduate students)

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities as Undergraduate Students under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program as follows. Recruitment for those arriving in Japan next April is made between April and May of the previous year.

EUROPEAN SOUTHERN OBSERVATORY (ESO) - Studentships

The European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere awards several studentship positions each year in both Germany and Chile. The goal of the ESO studentship program is to connect Ph.D

The Chung-Ang University Young Scientist Scholarship (CAYSS) Program

The Chung-Ang University Young Scientist Scholarship (CAYSS) Program is a specially organized graduate scholarship program for CAU Graduate School International Students.

Kochi University of Technology’s Special Scholarship Program (SSP) 3-year doctoral program (April 2026 enrolment)

The Special Scholarship Program (SSP) was established in 2003 in order to support the development of advanced research at the university through the contribution of highly capable doctoral students. Through the 3-year curriculum, Kochi University of Technology (KUT) provides comprehensive education in the multidisciplinary environment.

UN Enviroment - Young Champions of the Earth - Rise above indifference, ignorance and idleness!

Are you a change-maker, rain-maker, ground-breaker? Do you see opportunity, where others see crisis? Do you want to change the world? Young Champions of the Earth aims to celebrate and support individuals aged between 18 and 30 who have outstanding potential to create a positive environmental impact.

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University of Pittsburgh - Diversity Scholarships

All students from underrepresented groups who apply for admission by December 15 are automatically reviewed for Pitt diversity awards. These awards range from partial tuition to full scholarships.

MEDfOR - Mediterranean Forestry and Natural Resources Management

MEDfOR is a two-year world-class Erasmus Mundus Master Course Programme focuses on the integrating theme of sustainability in Mediterranean forests and woodlands, which cover over 9 % of the Mediterranean region’s land area, to address topics that are specific to the Mediterranean forestry and that require special attention such as: forest as a unique world heritage, forest management and conservation and forestry role in the welfare of the Mediterranean communities.

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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.

The British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025

The British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships is a three year award made to an annual cohort of outstanding early-career researchers in the humanities or social sciences.

Atlas Network Grants

Atlas Network offers a variety of grant opportunities throughout the year. Prospective grantees should carefully review all opportunities and deadlines below to identify the best fit.

Harvard Academy Scholars Program

The Harvard Academy Scholars Program identifies and supports outstanding scholars at the start of their careers whose work combines disciplinary excellence in the social sciences (including history and law) with a command of the language and history or culture of non-Western countries or regions.

Merck - 2025 Research Grants

Since 2018, we are offering a series of research grants to stimulate innovative research in challenging areas of future importance. Grants of up to 500,000 € per year for up to 3 years have been made available.

Bologna University Business School - The Master in Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Management

The Master in Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Management aims to train new managers protagonists of digital innovation.

The KAUST Global Postdoctoral Fellowship

The KAUST Global Postdoctoral Fellowship accelerates the University’s impact by empowering early-career researchers to drive innovation and scientific advancement.

Beinecke Research Fellowships for Graduate Students - Yale University

The Beinecke Library offers, on a competitive basis, fellowships to support graduate students to pursue onsite research with the collections for one to four months.

Austrian Academy of Sciences - DOC Fellowship Programme

The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) is Austria’s largest non-university research and science institution. Its statutory mission is to “promote science in every way”

Canon Foundation in Europe - Research Fellowships

Annually, the Canon Foundation in Europe grants up to 15 Fellowships to highly qualified European and Japanese researchers. European Fellows are expected to pursue a period of research in Japan whereas Japanese Fellows are expected to do their research in Europe.

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The Hodder Fellowship - Lewis Center for the Arts

The Hodder Fellowship will be given to artists and writers of exceptional promise to pursue independent projects at Princeton University during the academic year.

Allianz Climate Risk Research Award 2025

Launched in 2017, the Allianz Climate Risk Award celebrates scientists at the start of their career whose work sheds light on the nexus between climate change and extreme weather events.

Edith Cowan University - 2026 International Undergraduate Scholarship

The International Undergraduate Scholarship is offered to international students from selected countries who are applying for a bachelor degree at ECU. The scholarship offers a 20% (percent) reduction in your tuition fees for the duration of your course at ECU

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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Università della Svizzera Italiana - Master Programmes Scholarships and Grants 2026/27

Master's programmes (graduate degrees) at USI provide high-quality interdisciplinary education, leading to international careers:

Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) - MSc Programs 2025

Skoltech accept applications to Master of Science.

Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) - PhD program 2025-26

Skoltech was founded in 2011 in a partnership with MIT with the vision of being a world-leading academic institute of science and technology. Skoltech accept applications to PhD Program Applications open for 2025-26 academic year.

National Institute of Genetics (NIG) Postdoctoral Fellow 2025

The National Institute of Genetics (herein” NIG”) employs young promising researchers as NIG postdoctoral research fellows (herein” NIG postdocs”) and involve them in research activities at the institute for a limited amount of time, aiming at further development of research at NIG and fostering researchers with excellent research ability.

GRAL Master 2 Scholarships 2025-2026 (The Labex GRAL-University of Grenoble)

The Labex GRAL program in collaboration with the University of Grenoble seeks applications for Master 2 scholarships.

Shanghai Government Scholarship at The East China Normal University

Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship was established in 2006 with the aims to enhance the development of international student education in Shanghai and encourage more and more outstanding international students and scholars to ECNU.

American Nuclear Society (ANS) Scholarships (2026)

The American Nuclear Society (ANS) is a not-for-profit, international, scientific and educational organization.

The Master’s Programme in Human Rights and Democratization in the Caucasus (CES)

An intensive, rigorous programme specialising in the Caucasus, awarded by Yerevan State University.

The Arab Master's Programme in Democracy and Human Rights (ArMA)

An action and research-oriented programme focused on the Arab region, awarded by Saint Joseph University of Beirut.

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