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184 awards · 17 countries

Master's scholarships abroad

The richest scholarship tier there is: Chevening, Commonwealth, Fulbright, GREAT and 39 more master's awards — many pairing a full ride with a one-year degree.

Master's study is where the world's scholarship money concentrates: 43 of the 58 awards in our catalog fund postgraduate degrees. The government flagships — Chevening and Commonwealth for the UK, Fulbright for the US, Australia Awards — cover everything, and pairing one with a one-year UK master's is arguably the single cheapest route to an elite degree anywhere.

The flagships share a demanding profile: excellent academics, leadership evidence, and often professional experience — Chevening, for instance, requires it. Deadlines commonly close close to a year before study starts. Below the flagships sits a much wider band of university and partial awards (GREAT Scholarships, university merit funding) where good-but-not-extraordinary candidates win regularly — the tier most applicants should anchor on.

184 scholarships

66 fully funded · 118 partial or varies

Finland
Varies funding

Aalto University Scholarship Programme

Aalto University

Tuition-fee waivers of 50% or 100%, with additional Finland Scholarship holders receiving the €5,000 relocation grant

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Apply with the admission application, typically December to early January for autumn entry
United States
Partial funding

AAUW International Fellowships

American Association of University Women

US$20,000–$50,000 for a year of full-time graduate study or research in the United States

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Applications typically open in August and close mid-November
Finland
Varies funding

Åbo Akademi Tuition Fee Scholarship

Åbo Akademi University

A waiver of part or all of the tuition fee for the master's programme

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Applied for inside the January admissions round for August entry
United Arab Emirates
Varies funding

Abu Dhabi University Scholarships

Abu Dhabi University

Tuition discounts scaled to entry results, reaching a full waiver for the strongest applicants

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Assessed at admission for each intake — usually autumn and spring
Asia-Pacific (multiple countries)
Full funding

ADB–Japan Scholarship Program

Asian Development Bank

Full tuition, monthly living allowance, housing, books, medical insurance and travel

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Varies by partner institution — apply through the university, not the ADB
Australia
Partial funding

Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarship

University of Adelaide

A 50% reduction of international tuition fees for the standard duration of the degree

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
No separate application — assessed automatically from your admission application
Multiple countries
Varies funding

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme

Aga Khan Foundation

50% grant and 50% interest-free loan covering tuition and living expenses

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Applications typically close 31 March each year
United Arab Emirates
Partial funding

American University in Dubai Scholarships

American University in Dubai

Merit and talent-based tuition awards, from partial discounts to substantial fee reductions

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Assessed at admission for the autumn and spring intakes
Netherlands
Varies funding

Amsterdam Merit Scholarship

University of Amsterdam

A partial tuition award; values and numbers are set by each faculty or graduate school

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Deadlines differ by faculty and graduate school — check the one running your programme
Australia
Partial funding

ANU Chancellor's International Scholarship

Australian National University

A tuition fee reduction of 25% or 50% for the duration of the degree, plus guaranteed first-year accommodation

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
No separate application — assessed automatically with your admission application
Malaysia
Partial funding

APU International Students Scholarships and Merit Awards

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

Tuition fee reductions of roughly 10% to 30%, allocated on a first-come basis

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Typically 31 August each year, subject to availability
Japan
Varies funding

APU Tuition Reduction Scholarship

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

Tuition reduction of 30%, 50%, 65%, 80% or 100% for the standard duration of the programme

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Decided with your admission application — results arrive with the admission decision
Australia
Full funding

Australia Awards Scholarships

Australian Government, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Fully funded: tuition, return air travel, establishment allowance, living stipend and health cover

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Usually opens in February and closes around 30 April each year
Australia
Full funding

Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship

Australian Government Department of Education

Tuition fee offset, and at many universities a living stipend and health cover as well

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Set by each university — most international rounds close between August and October
New Zealand
Partial funding

AUT Pro Vice-Chancellor International's Excellence Scholarship

Auckland University of Technology

Partial tuition-fee award for top-achieving new international students

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Aligned to the semester intakes — applications open ahead of each start date
Sweden
Partial funding

Axel Adler Scholarship

University of Gothenburg

Full tuition-fee waiver for the duration of the programme; no living or travel allowance

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Apply for the programme by mid-January, with documentation due in early February
Germany
Partial funding

Bayer Foundation Fellowships

Bayer Foundation

Up to €10,000 for a placement of up to six months

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Applications typically open early in the year and close in the spring
United Arab Emirates
Partial funding

Chancellor's Academic Merit Scholarship (Dubai)

University of Birmingham Dubai

Up to 30% off tuition for each year of study; no fully funded awards are offered

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Assessed automatically once a conditional offer is issued — no separate deadline
United Kingdom
Partial funding

University of Birmingham Postgraduate High Fliers Scholarship

University of Birmingham

£5,000 tuition fee discount on a taught master's degree

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Typically awarded automatically to eligible offer-holders; check the deadline for the entry point you are applying to
United Kingdom
Partial funding

Think Big Scholarships

University of Bristol

Tuition-fee awards of £6,500 or £13,000 per year for undergraduates, and £6,500 to £26,000 for postgraduates

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Two rounds each cycle, typically closing in late February and late April for September entry
United Kingdom
Full funding

British Council Women in STEM Scholarships

British Council with partner UK universities

Fully funded: tuition, stipend, travel, visa and health surcharge — typically worth over £40,000 per award

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Deadlines vary by partner university, typically between February and April for September entry
United Kingdom
Varies funding

Cambridge Trust Scholarships

Cambridge Trust

Ranges from part-cost fee awards to full-cost awards covering tuition and maintenance

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Aligned to the course application deadlines, typically between October and January
United Arab Emirates
Partial funding

Academic Excellence Scholarship

Canadian University Dubai

Tuition waivers of 10% to 50% at undergraduate level, renewable on CGPA

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Assessed at admission and reviewed each year; overall reductions are capped per intake
United Kingdom
Partial funding

Cardiff University Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship

Cardiff University

£3,500 or £5,000 a year for undergraduates and around £4,000 for postgraduate taught students, as a tuition fee discount

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Awarded automatically to eligible applicants who accept their offer and pay any required deposit by the date on the offer letter
Sweden
Full funding

Chalmers IPOET Scholarship

Chalmers University of Technology

100% of the tuition fee for the two-year master's programme; living costs are not covered

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Assessed from the master's application submitted in the January round
United Kingdom
Partial funding

Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships

Charles Wallace India Trust

Accommodation and living costs in the UK plus a contribution of £700 towards international travel

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Most awards close between July and November for the following academic year
United Kingdom
Full funding

Chevening Scholarships

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Fully funded: tuition, monthly living stipend, return flights and arrival allowance

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Applications usually open in August and close in early November for the following September intake
United Kingdom
Full funding

Clarendon Fund Scholarships

University of Oxford

Fully funded: all course fees plus an annual living stipend for the full duration

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Automatic consideration with Oxford graduate applications submitted by the December or January course deadlines
United Kingdom
Full funding

Commonwealth Distance Learning Master's Scholarships

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

Tuition fees for a part-time UK distance-learning master's, funded up to a cap of £18,000 per scholarship

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Applications usually open in the autumn and close a few months before the following academic year — check the current cycle
United Kingdom
Full funding

Commonwealth Master's Scholarships

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

Fully funded: tuition, airfare, monthly stipend and study grants

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Nominating bodies typically close applications between October and December
United Kingdom
Full funding

Commonwealth Shared Scholarships

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

Full tuition, return airfare, a monthly living allowance and arrival and thesis grants

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Nominating universities set their own internal deadlines, usually in December or January
United Kingdom
Partial funding

Coventry University Group Scholarship

Coventry University

£2,000 off tuition each year — £6,000 across a three-year bachelor's degree

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Tied to paying the CAS deposit by the date in your offer letter
Germany
Full funding

DAAD EPOS Scholarships

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Monthly stipend, health insurance, travel allowance and study/research grant

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Deadlines are set per course, most fall between July and October
Germany
Full funding

DAAD Helmut Schmidt Programme

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Fully funded: monthly stipend of around €992, tuition waivers, health insurance, travel and study allowances

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Typically closes at the end of July each year for courses starting the following autumn
Germany
Full funding

DAAD Study Scholarships – Fine Art, Design, Visual Communication and Film

Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)

Monthly stipend of around €992, plus travel allowance, health insurance and a study and research subsidy

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Applications typically close in the autumn for study starting the following academic year
Germany
Full funding

DAAD Study Scholarships for Graduates

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

A monthly stipend of around €992, plus travel, health insurance and study allowances

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Deadlines vary by home country and subject, typically falling between August and November
Ireland
Partial funding

DCU International Scholarships

Dublin City University

Fee reductions varying by faculty and level, typically several thousand euro

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Most awards are assessed automatically on acceptance of an offer
Australia
Varies funding

Deakin Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship

Deakin University

100% or 50% of tuition fees, plus a place on the Vice-Chancellor's Professional Excellence Program

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Submit at least a month before your course starts — a separate application is required
Australia
Full funding

Deakin Vice-Chancellor's Meritorious 100% Scholarship (India)

Deakin University

100% of the indicative tuition fee stated in the offer letter, worth over ₹6 million per award

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Applications run in rounds through Deakin's authorised agents in India
Germany
Partial funding

Deutschlandstipendium

German Federal Government and private sponsors

€300 per month for at least two semesters, independent of nationality and parental income

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Each university runs its own application window, typically over the summer for the winter semester
United States
Full funding

East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship

East-West Center, Honolulu

Tuition and fees at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, housing in an East-West Center residence and a partial funding contribution toward other expenses

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
University admission applications are typically due by 1 December for the following autumn
Switzerland
Partial funding

EPFL Excellence Fellowships

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

A grant of roughly CHF 10,000 to CHF 16,000 a year towards living costs during the master's

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Typically closes in mid-December for the following September intake
Europe (multiple countries)
Full funding

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

European Commission

Full tuition, monthly living allowance, travel and installation costs

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Each joint programme sets its own deadline, most fall between October and January
Netherlands
Full funding

Eric Bleumink Fellowship

University of Groningen

Full tuition, international travel, subsistence, books and health insurance

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Nomination-based — candidates are put forward by admissions rather than applying
Switzerland
Full funding

Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme

ETH Zurich

A grant covering living and study costs of around CHF 13,000 per semester plus a full tuition waiver

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Apply with the master's application, typically November to mid-December
United Kingdom
Partial funding

University of Exeter Excellence Scholarships

University of Exeter

£3,000 or £5,000 a year off international tuition fees, sometimes combinable with a country-specific award

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Awarded in rounds, with the first rounds closing early in the admissions cycle — apply as soon as you hold an offer
United Kingdom
Full funding

Felix Scholarships

Felix Trust · Oxford, Reading and SOAS

Fully funded: tuition, a living grant and return airfare at Oxford, Reading or SOAS London

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Apply to the university by its Felix deadline, typically late January for the following September
Finland
Partial funding

Finland Scholarship

Finnish universities with the Ministry of Education and Culture

A full tuition-fee waiver for the first year plus a €5,000 relocation grant; later years are typically covered by performance-based waivers

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Apply with the January admission round at each participating university
Germany
Full funding

Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarships

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

Monthly stipend plus health-insurance support; doctoral awards are larger than study scholarships

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Typically 30 November for winter-semester intakes and 31 May for summer — confirm the current round
Germany
Full funding

Friedrich Naumann Foundation Scholarships

Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom

Around €861 a month for master's students and up to €1,200 for doctoral candidates, plus a health insurance contribution

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Two windows a year, typically 1–30 April and 1–31 October
United States
Full funding

Fulbright Foreign Student Program

US Department of State

Tuition, living stipend, airfare and health cover, varying by country programme

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Set by each country's Fulbright commission, commonly between February and June
United States
Full funding

Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships

United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF)

Tuition, a living stipend, return airfare, accident and sickness coverage and a settling-in allowance

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
The annual call typically closes in mid-May for the intake starting the following year
United Kingdom
Full funding

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

Gates Cambridge Trust, University of Cambridge

Fully funded: full tuition, a generous maintenance stipend, airfares and discretionary funding

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Apply with your Cambridge course application; most international deadlines fall in early December or early January
Switzerland
Partial funding

University of Geneva Excellence Master Fellowships

University of Geneva, Faculty of Science

A grant of CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000 a year, with no teaching duties, for the standard duration of the master's

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Applications open in January and typically close at the end of February
Switzerland
Varies funding

Geneva Graduate Institute Master's Scholarships

Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID)

Full or partial awards up to CHF 20,000, sometimes with a tuition reduction on top

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Submitted at the same time as the master's admission application, typically January
United Kingdom
Partial funding

University of Glasgow International Scholarships

University of Glasgow

Tuition fee discounts, with amounts varying by scheme and level of study

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Varies by scheme — several are assessed automatically from the admission application
Australia
Partial funding

Global Curtin Scholarships — Merit Scholarship

Curtin University

25% off first-year tuition fees, capped at 200 credit points

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
No separate application — qualifying course applications are assessed automatically
Ireland
Full funding

Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships

Higher Education Authority, Ireland

€10,000 stipend for one year plus a full tuition fee waiver

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Typically opens in February and closes in late March
United Kingdom
Partial funding

GREAT Scholarships

British Council and participating UK universities

£10,000 towards one year of postgraduate tuition

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Varies by university, most close between February and June for the September intake
Australia
Partial funding

Griffith Remarkable Scholarship

Griffith University

50% of tuition fees for the full duration of the programme

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Set per intake — typically several weeks before the trimester starts; check the current round
Finland
Full funding

Hanken GBSN Scholarship

Hanken School of Economics

Full tuition for two years plus €8,000 a year towards living costs

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Assessed within the January master's admissions round
Germany
Full funding

Hanns Seidel Foundation Scholarships

Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung

Monthly stipend plus a study-cost allowance; doctoral awards are higher

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Two rounds a year, typically 15 December–15 January and 15 June–15 July
Germany
Partial funding

Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships

Heinrich Böll Foundation

Monthly stipend of around €992 for master's students (more for doctoral candidates) plus allowances — German public universities charge little or no tuition

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Typically one application round per year for international applicants, closing around 1 March
United Arab Emirates
Partial funding

Heriot-Watt University Dubai Scholarships

Heriot-Watt University Dubai

Merit awards of up to 50% of tuition at undergraduate level and up to around 15% at postgraduate, plus regional grants and early-payment discounts

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Tied to intake deadlines — regional grants have fixed closing dates each year
Germany
Full funding

Hertie School Full Scholarships

Hertie School, Berlin

100% of tuition fees for a Hertie School master's; living costs are not covered

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Apply for admission by the Early Bird deadline in December or the priority deadline in January for non-EU applicants
Netherlands
Partial funding

Holland Scholarship

Dutch Ministry of Education and participating universities

€5,000 in the first year of study

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Usually 1 February or 1 May depending on the university
Japan
Full funding

Honjo International Scholarship Foundation

Honjo International Scholarship Foundation

¥200,000 a month with no repayment obligation, for up to the standard length of the degree

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
The annual application round usually runs from around December to February
United States
Full funding

Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

U.S. Department of State

Fully funded ten-month programme: tuition, living allowance, insurance, travel and professional development funds

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Applications go through U.S. embassies, typically closing between June and September a year ahead
Switzerland
Varies funding

IMD MBA Scholarships

IMD Business School

CHF 30,000 to CHF 85,000 depending on the award, against the one-year MBA fee

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Rolling through the admission year until the awards are allocated
Multiple countries
Full funding

Inlaks Shivdasani Scholarships

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation

Up to USD 120,000 covering tuition, living costs, one-way travel and health cover

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Typically late March each year — check the current cycle
Ireland
Full funding

Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship (Research Ireland)

Research Ireland (formerly Irish Research Council)

A stipend of about €25,000 a year plus fees up to €5,750 and a research expenses allowance, for up to four years

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
The annual call usually opens in September and closes in late October
Multiple countries
Full funding

Islamic Development Bank Scholarship Programme

Islamic Development Bank

Tuition fees, a monthly living stipend, medical cover and a travel allowance

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Applications usually open in the winter and close in the spring for the following academic year
Japan
Partial funding

JASSO Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship

Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO)

A monthly stipend of around ¥48,000 for privately financed international students

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Applications are made through your Japanese institution, usually in the spring for the academic year
Multiple countries
Varies funding

J. N. Tata Endowment Loan Scholarship

The J. N. Tata Endowment

A loan scholarship of up to ₹20 lakh at 2% simple interest, plus possible travel grant and gift award

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Applications typically open January and close late March
Multiple countries
Full funding

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program

World Bank and the Government of Japan

Tuition, a monthly living stipend, return airfare, health insurance and a travel allowance

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Two application windows a year, generally in the spring and the autumn
Finland
Partial funding

JYU Scholarship

University of Jyväskylä

€3,000–€6,000 a year towards tuition, scaled to the programme fee, from the second year onward

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Awarded in a spring round to students who meet the credit criteria
Germany
Full funding

KAAD Scholarship Programme

Catholic Academic Exchange Service (KAAD)

Monthly stipend, tuition where charged, health insurance, travel costs and German language training

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Applications are reviewed twice a year, usually with a January and a June cut-off
Sweden
Full funding

KI Global Master's Scholarship

Karolinska Institutet

The full tuition fee for the global master's programme; travel and living costs must be funded separately

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
The separate scholarship application usually opens in January, alongside the master's admission round
Multiple countries
Varies funding

K. C. Mahindra Scholarships for Post-Graduate Studies

K. C. Mahindra Education Trust

Interest-free loan scholarship up to ₹10 lakh for top scholars and up to ₹5 lakh for other awardees

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Typically closes end of April — check the Trust's current announcement
Japan
Full funding

Keio Design the Future Award for International Students

Keio University

Full tuition and fees, ¥200,000 a month for living costs, and a one-off ¥150,000 preparation grant

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Varies by graduate school — most rounds fall between August and October for the following year
United Arab Emirates
Full funding

Khalifa University Scholarships

Khalifa University

Full tuition plus a monthly stipend, health insurance and accommodation support for admitted graduate students; merit tuition awards at undergraduate level

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Assessed with the admission application — main rounds typically close in the spring for August entry
United States
Full funding

Knight-Hennessy Scholars

Stanford University

Fully funded: tuition and fees for any Stanford graduate degree, a living stipend and a travel allowance

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Applications usually close in early October, a year ahead of enrolment
Germany
Full funding

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung

Up to €992 a month for master's study or €1,400 for doctoral candidates, plus health insurance and family allowances

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Typically one annual round closing in July — confirm the current cycle
Sweden
Full funding

KTH Scholarship

KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Full tuition-fee waiver for the two-year master's programme; living costs are not included

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Typically open from December to mid-January, aligned with Sweden's university admission round
Australia
Partial funding

La Trobe High Achiever Scholarship

La Trobe University

A 20–25% reduction in tuition fees for the full duration of the course

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
No separate deadline — applicants are assessed automatically at the point of offer
Multiple countries
Partial funding

Lady Meherbai D Tata Education Trust Scholarship

Lady Meherbai D Tata Education Trust

Between ₹3 lakh and ₹6 lakh towards postgraduate study abroad

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Applications usually open early in the calendar year — check the trust's current announcement
United Kingdom
Partial funding

Leeds International Excellence Scholarship

University of Leeds

Typically £5,000 towards tuition fees, with larger awards in some faculties

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Usually closes between February and May depending on the faculty and level
Netherlands
Partial funding

Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)

Leiden University

€10,000, €15,000, or the full tuition fee minus the Dutch statutory fee, for one year

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Usually 1 February for September starts; 1 October for February starts
Sweden
Partial funding

LiU International Scholarship

Linköping University

Tuition-fee reduction of 25% or 50% for the two-year master's programme

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
A short window in late March, with recipients announced in mid-April
United Kingdom
Varies funding

LSE Graduate Support Scheme

London School of Economics and Political Science

Need-based awards covering up to 100% of the assessed funding shortfall

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Complete the Graduate Financial Support Application by the late-April deadline
Sweden
Varies funding

Lund University Global Scholarship

Lund University

Merit-based awards covering 25% to 100% of tuition fees, depending on the strength of the application

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Typically opens in February after the admission round closes — watch the annual window
Finland
Partial funding

LUT University Master's Scholarships and Early Bird Discount

LUT University

A €5,000 early bird discount in year one and a €5,000 scholarship in year two

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Early bird discount depends on accepting your place promptly
Netherlands
Full funding

Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship

Maastricht University

Full tuition, a monthly living stipend, visa costs and health and liability insurance — 21 awards each year

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Typically 1 February for master's programmes starting in September
Australia
Partial funding

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship

Macquarie University

Up to A$10,000 applied against tuition fees

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Assessed with your course application — no separate deadline for the main award
Malaysia
Full funding

Malaysia International Scholarship

Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia

Full tuition plus a monthly living allowance of typically RM 1,500 for master's and PhD study at selected Malaysian universities

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
An annual application window, typically opening around the middle of the year — check the current cycle
New Zealand
Full funding

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships

New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Fully funded: tuition, living allowance, establishment costs, insurance and return airfares

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Applications generally open in late January and close at the end of February each year
United Kingdom
Partial funding

Manchester Global Futures Scholarship

University of Manchester

£5,000 towards tuition fees for one year of a taught master's programme

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Typically closes in the spring for September entry — deadlines vary by school
Multiple countries
Partial funding

Margaret McNamara Education Grants

Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG)

Grants of roughly USD 15,000 towards study costs for women from eligible developing countries

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Regional application windows differ; the US and Canada round typically closes in January
New Zealand
Varies funding

Massey University International Scholarships

Massey University

Ranges from partial tuition awards to doctoral scholarships with fees and a stipend

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Varies by award across the academic year
United Arab Emirates
Full funding

MBZUAI Graduate Scholarships

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

Every admitted student receives full tuition plus a monthly stipend, health insurance and accommodation support

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Applications typically close in spring for the August intake — check the current admissions calendar
Australia
Full funding

Melbourne Research Scholarship

University of Melbourne

Full fee offset, a living allowance of around A$39,500 a year, a relocation grant and overseas student health cover

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Rounds close through the year; most international candidates apply by the October round for the following year
Japan
Full funding

MEXT Scholarship

Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Fully funded: tuition waiver, monthly stipend and return airfare

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Embassy recommendation applications usually open around April–May each year
United Arab Emirates
Varies funding

Middlesex University Dubai International Study Grant

Middlesex University Dubai

A tuition discount that varies by programme level — confirm the current rate with admissions

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Applied at the point of admission, after the deposit is paid
Canada
Partial funding

Mitacs Globalink Graduate Fellowship

Mitacs

C$15,000 towards the first year of graduate study in Canada

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Applications are accepted in set rounds through the year — check the current cycle
Australia
Full funding

Monash International Leadership Scholarship

Monash University

100% of course fees for the full duration of an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Rolling rounds throughout the year — apply as early as possible once you hold a course offer
Multiple countries
Partial funding

MPOWER Global Citizen Scholarship

MPOWER Financing

USD 8,000 for the first-place winner, with additional awards of USD 2,000 and USD 1,000

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
The scholarship period typically runs to the end of the calendar year, with winners notified within about eight weeks
Malaysia
Full funding

Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia

Full tuition, a monthly living allowance, return airfare, health insurance and a thesis allowance

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
The annual call typically opens early in the year and closes around March — check the current cycle
Multiple countries
Varies funding

Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship

Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation

Interest-free loan scholarship of up to ₹20 lakh, with mentorship support

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Typically mid-March each year
New Zealand
Partial funding

New Zealand Excellence Awards

Education New Zealand and the eight New Zealand universities

NZ$5,000 to NZ$15,000 towards tuition on selected postgraduate programmes

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Applications typically open in the first quarter and close before the July intake
Japan
Partial funding

Nitori International Scholarship Foundation Scholarship

Nitori International Scholarship Foundation

A monthly grant that does not need to be repaid, with dormitory places at Nitori House in Tokyo and Kyoto

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Two application rounds a year, usually announced through your Japanese university
United Kingdom
Varies funding

Nottingham Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship

University of Nottingham

50% or 100% of tuition fees for a full-time taught master's

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Typically closes in April for September entry — check the current cycle
United States
Full funding

Obama Foundation Scholars Program

The Obama Foundation

Full tuition, living costs and programme expenses for a one-year master's

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Applications typically open in the autumn and close in the winter for the following year
Canada
Partial funding

Ontario Graduate Scholarship

Government of Ontario, administered by Ontario universities

C$5,000 per session — C$10,000 for two consecutive sessions or C$15,000 for three

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Set by each university's graduate unit, typically in the winter; results are announced around mid-July
Netherlands
Varies funding

Orange Tulip Scholarship

Nuffic and participating Dutch universities

Varies by university — typically 30–100% off tuition for students from participating countries, including India and Indonesia

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Most rounds close between March and May for the following September intake
New Zealand
Full funding

University of Otago International Master's Research Scholarship

University of Otago

A stipend of about NZ$18,204 plus a tuition fee waiver capped at NZ$35,000 for one year

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Applications are assessed with your admission to a thesis master's — check divisional deadlines
United Kingdom
Full funding

Oxford-Pershing Square Graduate Scholarships

University of Oxford and the Pershing Square Foundation

Full course fees plus a living stipend for both years of the Oxford 1+1 MBA

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Applications close with the January MBA admissions stage for entry the following autumn
Multiple countries
Partial funding

P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship

P.E.O. Sisterhood

Up to USD 12,500 a year, with smaller amounts awarded according to individual need

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
The eligibility application window normally runs from mid-September to mid-December
Multiple countries
Full funding

PSC Scholarships

Public Service Commission, Singapore

Tuition and approved fees, maintenance and other allowances, and return airfare for overseas study

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
The main undergraduate round normally closes in the spring each year
United Kingdom
Partial funding

Queen's University Belfast International Scholarships

Queen's University Belfast

Automatic international awards of around £3,000, alongside Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarships worth 50% of tuition

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Automatic awards are confirmed on enrolment; the Vice-Chancellor's awards are competitive with a published spring deadline
Australia
Partial funding

QUT International Merit Scholarship

Queensland University of Technology

25% of tuition fees for every semester of the course, subject to maintaining academic progress

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Assessed with your admission application; apply well before the February or July intake
Netherlands
Partial funding

Radboud Scholarship Programme

Radboud University

Tuition reduced to a nominal fee, with visa, insurance and residence permit costs included

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Typically closes on 1 February for a September start
United Kingdom
Full funding

Rhodes Scholarships

Rhodes Trust, University of Oxford

Fully funded: Oxford fees, an annual living stipend and travel to and from the UK

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
National deadlines fall between June and October each year, ahead of the following October's entry
Australia
Partial funding

RMIT Future Leaders Scholarship

RMIT University

20% reduction in tuition fees for the duration of the eligible programme

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Assessed alongside your course application — check the closing date for your intake
United Kingdom
Partial funding

Roehampton International Scholarships

University of Roehampton

Up to £4,000 per year as a tuition fee discount

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Assessed with your application for January or September entry
Germany
Full funding

Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung Scholarships

Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung

Monthly stipend — around €1,350 for doctoral candidates, plus a research allowance

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Typically 1 October for awards beginning the following summer semester
Multiple countries
Varies funding

Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarships

The Rotary Foundation

Grants budgeted at a minimum of US$30,000, with individual districts often funding more

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Set by the sponsoring Rotary district — usually a year or more before study starts
Multiple countries
Full funding

Rotary Peace Fellowships

Rotary International

Tuition and fees, room and board, return transport, and internship and field-study costs

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Applications open in early February and close in mid-May, about 18 months before study begins
Japan
Partial funding

Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Scholarship

Rotary Yoneyama Memorial Foundation

Monthly stipends of typically ¥100,000 for undergraduates and ¥140,000 for graduate students, paid for up to two years

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Most applications go through your Japanese university, typically in autumn for the following April
Netherlands
Partial funding

RSM Non-EEA Scholarship of Excellence

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

Tuition-fee waiver covering up to 50% of the non-EEA fee for one academic year

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Tied to the MSc admission rounds — apply through the online application form
United Kingdom
Partial funding

Scotland's Saltire Scholarships

Scottish Government with Scottish universities

£8,000 towards tuition fees for one year of a taught master's degree

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Applications typically open in the winter and close in the spring for the following September intake — check the current round before planning
United Kingdom
Partial funding

Sheffield International Merit Postgraduate Scholarship

University of Sheffield

A percentage discount on tuition for the taught master's year

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Check the current cycle — some rounds require an application, others are automatic
United Kingdom
Full funding

Skoll Scholarship

Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

Full MBA course fees plus a living stipend of at least £21,805

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Submit the Skoll essay with your Oxford MBA application; final shortlisting is usually in late March with interviews following
Japan
Varies funding

Sophia University New Student and Benefactors' Scholarships

Sophia University

One-third, one-half or full first-year tuition; the Benefactors' (Adachi) award covers full tuition plus the education enhancement fee

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Applied for with admission — undergraduate rounds run from September through April
United Kingdom
Varies funding

Southampton Presidential International Scholarship

University of Southampton

Full tuition for a small number of awards, or £10,000 towards tuition for the rest

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Details for each entry year are published around October — late applications are not accepted
United States
Full funding

Stanford Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowship

Stanford Graduate School of Business, funded by Reliance Industries

Full tuition and associated fees for the two-year Stanford MBA, an estimated USD 145,000 in total

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Applications are made after admission to the Stanford MBA, with finalists usually selected by mid-July
Sweden
Partial funding

Stockholm University Scholarship

Stockholm University

Full tuition-fee waiver for a master's programme; living costs are not covered

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Linked to the January admission round, with results announced by the end of April
United Kingdom
Partial funding

Chancellor's International Scholarships

University of Sussex

£5,000 tuition fee reduction, and up to £10,000 when combined with a Country Scholarship

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Typically end of April for September entry — check the current cycle
Sweden
Full funding

Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals

Swedish Institute

Full tuition plus a monthly living allowance, insurance and travel grant

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Applications normally open in early February for the following August intake
Switzerland
Full funding

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

Swiss Confederation (FCS)

Monthly stipend of around CHF 1,920, tuition waivers at most institutions, health insurance and housing support

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Managed by Swiss embassies in each country — deadlines typically fall between September and December, a year ahead
Finland
Partial funding

Tampere University Scholarship

Tampere University

50% of the tuition fee for the duration of the programme; a separate early-bird offer reduces the first year by a further €2,000

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Assessed within the programme application, which typically closes in early January
Malaysia
Partial funding

Taylor's University High Achiever Scholarship

Taylor's University

50% tuition-fee waiver on taught master's programmes

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Deadlines are set per intake across the year — check the date for the intake you want
Netherlands
Partial funding

Tilburg University Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Tilburg University

€10,000 tuition-fee waiver plus a €5,000 grant towards living costs

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Applied for alongside the master's application, typically closing in the spring
Ireland
Partial funding

Trinity Global Excellence Scholarships

Trinity College Dublin

€2,000–€5,000 tuition reduction in first year, with higher-value awards for selected programmes

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Awarded automatically with admission offers; apply for your course by its spring deadline
Netherlands
Full funding

Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships

Delft University of Technology

Full tuition plus a contribution to living expenses for the two-year MSc — a package worth roughly €75,000 for non-EU students

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Typically closes 1 December for programmes starting the following September
Netherlands
Varies funding

Amandus H. Lundqvist Scholarship Program

Eindhoven University of Technology

Full awards cover tuition plus €7,500 a year towards living costs; partial awards are worth €5,000 a year for non-EEA students

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
The complete master's application must be submitted by 1 February
Germany
Partial funding

TUM Scholarships and Financial Aid

Technical University of Munich

Varies by scheme, from monthly stipends to tuition support and hardship grants

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Varies by scheme across the academic year
United Arab Emirates
Full funding

UAEU Graduate Scholarships for International Students

United Arab Emirates University

Tuition waiver with a monthly stipend and, for many awards, on-campus accommodation and health insurance

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Assessed from the graduate admission application — admission rounds close a few months before each semester
Ireland
Varies funding

UCD Global Excellence Scholarships

University College Dublin

Typically 50% or 100% tuition awards for exceptional candidates, alongside smaller regional merit awards

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Varies by award and region — many rounds close between March and June for September entry
Malaysia
Varies funding

UCSI University Trust Scholarship

UCSI University

Varies by award — from partial tuition support to substantial fee coverage

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Submission deadlines are set per intake; shortlisted applicants are interviewed
Finland
Partial funding

University of Eastern Finland Scholarships and Tuition Waivers

University of Eastern Finland

Early Bird discount of 30% in year one, plus progression-based waivers of around 30% thereafter

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Early Bird applies when you pay within 21 days of admission; other waivers have their own rounds
Sweden
Partial funding

Umeå University Scholarship

Umeå University

Full or partial tuition-fee waiver, depending on the award

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Programme applications by mid-January, scholarship registration by early March, results in April
Switzerland
Partial funding

UNIL Master's Grants

University of Lausanne

CHF 1,600 a month for ten months a year for the full length of the master's, plus guaranteed student housing

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
1 November for entry the following academic year
Ireland
Partial funding

UCC International Scholarships

University College Cork

College-specific awards, commonly between €2,000 and €10,000 off tuition, with a small number of larger merit awards

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Deadlines vary by college and award — most fall between March and June
New Zealand
Partial funding

International Student Excellence Scholarship

University of Auckland

Up to NZD 10,000 credited toward first-year tuition fees, with dozens of awards each intake

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Two rounds a year, typically closing in April for Semester Two and November for Semester One
Ireland
Partial funding

University of Galway International Student Scholarships

University of Galway

Merit and excellence fee reductions, commonly €5,000 and up to €10,000 depending on college and level

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Usually assessed on a rolling basis until funds are allocated — apply early in the cycle
Netherlands
Partial funding

University of Groningen Talent Grant

University of Groningen

A contribution towards tuition fees, with the amount depending on the faculty and programme

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Applications normally close in the spring for September entry
Finland
Partial funding

University of Helsinki Scholarship

University of Helsinki

A tuition-fee waiver of 50% or 100% for the two years of the master's; most awards cover 50%

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Assessed with the master's application, which typically closes in January
Ireland
Partial funding

University of Limerick International Merit Scholarships

University of Limerick

€2,000 a year, rising to €2,500 for Kemmy Business School programmes

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
No separate deadline — you are assessed automatically when you apply
Canada
Partial funding

University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship

University of Manitoba

CAD 20,000 a year for master's students and CAD 25,000 a year for doctoral students

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Departmental deadlines vary and usually fall in the winter — ask your department early
United States
Varies funding

University of Oregon International Cultural Service Program Scholarship

University of Oregon

Partial to full tuition remission in exchange for cultural service presentations during the year

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Applications normally close in the winter for the following academic year
Finland
Partial funding

University of Oulu International Scholarship

University of Oulu

A tuition fee waiver, awarded at varying percentages by academic merit

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Applied for together with the programme application, typically in January
Switzerland
Partial funding

University of St. Gallen Excellence Scholarships

University of St. Gallen (HSG)

Tuition support of up to 100% for the standard duration of the degree; living costs are not included

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Admission first — scholarship applications typically follow the autumn admission deadlines
Australia
Full funding

University of Sydney International Scholarship

University of Sydney

Full tuition fees plus an annual living stipend for research master's and PhD candidates

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Automatic consideration with research admission — apply by the round deadlines, typically September and December for the following year
Australia
Partial funding

Tasmanian International Scholarship

University of Tasmania

25% reduction in registered tuition fees for the duration of the course

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Assessed automatically when you submit your international student application
Finland
Partial funding

University of Turku Scholarships

University of Turku

€2,000 Early Bird discount for master's applicants, then a 50% tuition reduction from the second year

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Early Bird is tied to the admission offer; later awards are assessed on first-year progress
Netherlands
Varies funding

University of Twente Scholarship

University of Twente

Between roughly €3,000 and €22,000 for one year — top awards approach full tuition for non-EU students

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Two rounds a year, typically closing 1 February and 1 May for September entry
Australia
Varies funding

UNSW International Scientia Coursework Scholarship

UNSW Sydney

A$20,000 a year towards tuition, with full-tuition awards for the strongest candidates

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Rounds typically close in the spring and again in the autumn — check the current dates
United Arab Emirates
Partial funding

University of Wollongong in Dubai Scholarships

University of Wollongong in Dubai

Tuition fee discounts, with academic, sports and regional awards set as a fixed percentage of fees

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Applications are usually made alongside admission for each trimester intake
Sweden
Partial funding

Uppsala University Global Scholarship

Uppsala University

Full tuition-fee waiver for a one- or two-year master's programme; living costs are not covered

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Applications typically close in January, shortly after the master's application deadline
Australia
Partial funding

UQ International Excellence Scholarship

University of Queensland

A 25% reduction in tuition fees for the full duration of the programme

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
No separate application — assessed from the admission application
Switzerland
Partial funding

USI Master's Scholarships

Università della Svizzera italiana

Merit-based tuition reductions and grants, varying by faculty and scheme

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Varies by scheme — several align with the master's admission rounds
Japan
Partial funding

University of Tokyo Fellowship

University of Tokyo

A research grant-in-aid of ¥200,000 a month for the standard period of the graduate programme

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Nominations run through the graduate school you apply to, alongside the admission application
Australia
Partial funding

UTS Academic Excellence International Scholarship

University of Technology Sydney

A tuition fee reduction for the standard duration of the course

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Most UTS international scholarships are assessed automatically
Australia
Partial funding

UTS Southeast Asia International Scholarship

University of Technology Sydney

A tuition fee reduction for students from eligible Southeast Asian countries

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Assessed from the admission application in most cases
Australia
Partial funding

UWA Global Excellence Scholarship

University of Western Australia

Up to A$48,000 over four years for undergraduate study, or up to A$24,000 over two years for postgraduate

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
No application required — assessed automatically at the point of offer
Netherlands
Partial funding

VU Fellowship Programme

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Merit-based tuition fee waiver reducing the fee towards the Dutch statutory rate; can be combined with the NL Scholarship

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Apply for the fellowship after conditional admission, with the final application deadline usually 1 February
Netherlands
Partial funding

Wageningen University Excellence Scholarship

Wageningen University & Research

Full tuition fee waiver for the two-year master's programme

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
1 December in the year before the September intake
New Zealand
Partial funding

Waikato Vice-Chancellor's International Excellence Scholarship

University of Waikato

Up to NZ$15,000 for undergraduate study and up to NZ$10,000 for postgraduate study

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Applied for through the enrolment portal after starting an application to enrol
Japan
Partial funding

Waseda University Okuma Memorial Scholarship

Waseda University

A one-year award, commonly in the range of ¥400,000 to ¥800,000, for privately financed international students

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Applications open to enrolled students, usually early in the spring term
United Kingdom
Full funding

Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme

University of Oxford and the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust

Full course fees plus a living-costs grant of at least £20,780 a year

Study level
Postgraduate
Deadline
Apply through the Oxford graduate application by the January deadline for your course
Malaysia
Partial funding

Xiamen University Malaysia Entrance Scholarship

Xiamen University Malaysia

Tuition fee waivers of up to 50%, with progressive awards for results in later semesters

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Assessed at admission for each intake — check the current academic year's terms
Japan
Full funding

Yoshida Scholarship Foundation YKK Leaders 21 Scholarship

Yoshida Scholarship Foundation

Monthly stipend, tuition support and a settling-in allowance for the standard length of the degree

Study level
Postgraduate · Doctoral
Deadline
Pre-approval is granted before arrival in Japan, with university nomination deadlines usually in the autumn
Multiple countries
Partial funding

Zonta Women in Business Leadership Award

Zonta International

Awards of USD 5,000 at international level, alongside club and district awards

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Club-level deadlines are usually in the spring, with district and international rounds following
Multiple countries
Partial funding

Zonta Women in Technology Scholarship

Zonta International

International awards of USD 5,000, alongside club and district-level awards

Study level
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Deadline
Club-level deadlines are usually in the spring, with district and international rounds following

Scholarship terms, values and deadlines change every award cycle. Always confirm the current details on the official programme website, linked on each scholarship page, before you apply.

Which of these could you actually win?

A counsellor reads your grades and profile against the real eligibility criteria, flags the awards worth your time, and helps you prepare the applications — free, alongside your university placement.

Find your university in 90 seconds

Answer a few questions and we will show you where you stand, then a Tutopiya counsellor takes it from there.

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Frequently asked questions

Master's scholarships abroad — what students ask us most.

Which master's scholarships give me the best odds?

Not the famous ones. University awards and partial schemes like the GREAT Scholarships select from far smaller applicant pools than Chevening or Fulbright, and merit discounts at offer stage are won routinely by strong applicants. The sound strategy is one or two flagship applications where your profile genuinely fits, on top of a base of realistic university awards.

Do master's scholarships require work experience?

Some do — Chevening requires professional experience, and leadership-focused awards weigh it heavily. Straight-from-bachelor's applicants aren't shut out of the tier: many university and partial awards judge on academics alone. Check each award's eligibility on its page, and pick targets that match where your CV actually is.

Can I get admission first and find funding later?

Often backwards for master's study: flagship deadlines close so far ahead that waiting for an offer can cost you the funding cycle entirely. Run the two applications in parallel — course and scholarship — with the scholarship calendar setting the pace. This is exactly the timeline management your counsellor handles, for a flat SGD 50.

What does the placement service cost?

A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.