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!

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.

International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) - Fellowships

ICCROM is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the conservation of cultural heritage. Its members are individual states which have declared their adhesion to it.

Harvard Academy Scholars Program

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

The Global Scientists and Engineers Program (GSEP) at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech)

The Global Scientists and Engineers Program (GSEP) is the first international Bachelor of Engineering degree program of Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo), formerly Tokyo Institute of Technology. The program started from April 2016

Universitas Muhammadiyah Bengkulu (UMB) - International Undergraduate Admissions 2026/2027

UMB is currently accepting applications for its International Undergraduate Admissions 2026/2027, with registration open from 6 July to 5 August 2026,

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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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.

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.

Linköping University (LiU) - Scholarships

Linköping University (LiU) offers a limited number of scholarships to outstanding international students. For some programmes and nationalities, it is also possible to apply for a scholarship through the Swedish Institute.

Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Studienwerk - Scholarships

ELES fördert nach den Richtlinien des BMBF besonders begabte jüdische Studierende und Promovierende mit deutscher Staatsangehörigkeit, Staatsangehörigkeit eines EU-Mitgliedsstaates oder dem Status eines Bildungsinländers/einer Bildungsinländerin im Sinne des §8 BAföG für ihre Ausbildung an staatlichen und staatlich anerkannten Hochschulen, d.h.
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University of Oulu - International Master Scholarship Scheme 2027-2028

The University of Oulu International Scholarship Scheme provides scholarships to academically talented international students studying for a Master’s degree in the University of Oulu two-year International Master’s programmes or five -year Intercultural Teacher Education programme.

University of Jyväskylä - JYU International Master’s Degree Students Scholarship Programme

Information regarding the scholarship programme of the University of Jyväskylä offers for its most successful international Master’s degree students. The scholarship covers the full tuition fee.

UNU WIDER - UN University World Institute for Development Economics Research - Visiting PhD Fellowship

Visiting PhD Fellowship - an opportunity to further your thesis in an international research institute.

United Nations University (UNU-WIDER) - Visiting scholars

Our Visiting Scholars Programme gives qualified scholars an opportunity to research topics related to development and/or global economic issues, and to participate in UNU-WIDER activities. Scholars typically spend a 2-3 months 'sabbatical' at UNU-WIDER

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027 – 2028

Each year the Swiss Confederation awards Government Excellence Scholarships to encourage international exchange and research cooperation between Switzerland and over 180 other countries.

Istituto Marangoni Milano • Scholarship with Dolce&Gabbana Beauty

Istituto Marangoni Milano has joined forces with Dolce&Gabbana Beauty to create exclusive opportunities for young talents aspiring to build a career in the beauty industry, offering scholarships for its undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Fragrances & Cosmetics.

Istituto Marangoni Milano • Scholarship with Rocco Forte Hotel Savoy

Located in the heart of Florence, Rocco Forte Hotel Savoy represents excellence in contemporary luxury hospitality. Part of the Rocco Forte Hotels group, the hotel combines elegance, impeccable service and a strong connection to its local territory.

Kellogg Institute for International Studies - Visiting Fellowships

Since 1983, the Kellogg Institute for International Studies has offered visiting fellowships to promote interdisciplinary international research in a supportive community of scholars.

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.

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!



University of Toronto - Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program 2027-2028

The Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships at the University of Toronto provide an unparalleled opportunity for outstanding international students to study at one of the world’s best universities in one of the world’s most multicultural cities.

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program 2027 at Stanford University

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars application is now open. The deadline to apply for the 2027 cohort is October 6, 2026. 

The LEGO Foundation Fellowship

The LEGO Foundation Fellowship is a global initiative supporting researchers working to deepen our understanding of how children thrive.

Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research - 2027 PhD Scholarships

We offer an international research environment, characterized by outstanding ageing research, excellent supervision, early independence in research and state-of-the-art facilities.

Westheimer Scholarships 2027 - The Schwab and Westheimer Trust

The Schwab and Westheimer Trust was established to assist young refugees and asylum seekers in accessing education, especially where there are no adequate alternative. Ilse Westheimer was a very successful social worker, and trainer of social workers.

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.

The LLM/MPhil in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa (HRDA)

A prestigious programme focused on the African continent, awarded by the University of Pretoria.

ERMA, European Regional Master's Programme in Democracy and Human Rights in South East Europe

An interdisciplinary programme in human rights and democracy, uniquely focused on South East Europe and coordinated by the Universities of Sarajevo and Bologna.

NATO Defense College - Resident Fellowship Programme

The NATO Defense College (NDC) currently offers eight fellowships each year in the field of defense and security policy research related to NATO and its Partners. At the present date it includes the Eisenhower Defense (EISD) Fellowship Programme, the Partnership for Peace (PfP) Fellowship Programme, the Mediterranean Dialogue (MD) Fellowship Programme and the Other Military Cooperation/Partners Around the Globe Fellowship Programme (OMC/PaG).

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