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64 awards · 18 countries · full tuition covered

Fully funded scholarships for international students

Every award here covers tuition in full — and many add a living stipend, flights and fees on top. The most competitive scholarships anywhere, listed with deadlines.

"Fully funded" means the award covers your entire tuition — and the strongest, like Chevening, Gates Cambridge, Fulbright and the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, add living stipends, flights and visa costs on top. Check each scholarship's page for exactly what its funding includes, because "full" is defined by the funder, not by a standard.

Be clear-eyed about the odds: these are the most competitive awards in the world, often selecting a few hundred scholars from tens of thousands of applicants. The winning strategy is to apply properly to one or two flagships where your profile genuinely fits, while also lining up partial awards and affordable course choices as the realistic base case. A counsellor will tell you honestly which tier your profile plays in.

64 scholarships

64 fully funded · 0 partial or varies

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
United Arab Emirates
Full funding

AUS President's Scholarship

American University of Sharjah

Full tuition and lab fees, on-campus housing, medical insurance, a monthly living stipend and annual return flights home

Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
Typically closes in April for the following autumn intake — check the current cycle
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
United States
Full funding

Berea College International Student Scholarship

Berea College

Full tuition for all four years, with first-year room, board and fees also covered for international students

Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
Typically closes in the autumn for entry the following August — apply early, places are very limited
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
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
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
Hong Kong
Full funding

CityUHK Entrance Scholarship for International Students

City University of Hong Kong

Three tiers, from half tuition up to HK$200,000 a year covering tuition, accommodation and living costs

Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
Assessed from the undergraduate admission application
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 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 PhD Scholarships

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

Fully funded PhD: tuition, stipend, airfares, thesis grant and study travel allowance

Study level
Doctoral
Deadline
Nominating agency deadlines typically fall between October and December each year
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
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 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
United States
Full funding

Karsh International Scholars Program

Duke University

Full tuition, room, board and fees for four years, plus funding for research, service and international experiences

Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
Applications align with Duke's undergraduate admission deadlines — typically early November and early January
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
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
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
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
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
Hong Kong
Full funding

HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme

University of Hong Kong

Full tuition plus a stipend package exceeding HK$400,000 per year for the most outstanding candidates, on top of Hong Kong PhD Fellowship benefits

Study level
Doctoral
Deadline
Apply alongside the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, typically by 1 December
Hong Kong
Full funding

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

Research Grants Council of Hong Kong

HK$331,200 annual stipend plus a HK$13,800 yearly conference travel allowance, for up to 3 years

Study level
Doctoral
Deadline
Initial applications close at the beginning of December each year
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
United Kingdom
Full funding

President's PhD Scholarships

Imperial College London

Full tuition for 3.5 years plus a living stipend of around £26,500 per year and a £2,000 annual research allowance

Study level
Doctoral
Deadline
Three application rounds each year, typically closing in November, January and March
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
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
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
Japan
Full funding

Kyoto iUP Scholarships

Kyoto University

Admission fee waiver, full or partial tuition waiver, and a monthly allowance during the preparatory course

Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
Aligned with the annual iUP admission round
Singapore
Full funding

Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships

National University of Singapore

Full tuition, a monthly stipend above the standard research rate, plus allowances for books, a computer and conference travel

Study level
Doctoral
Deadline
Considered with PhD admission — apply by the research intake deadlines, typically May/June and November
Canada
Full funding

Lester B. Pearson International Scholarships

University of Toronto

Fully funded: four years of tuition, books, incidental fees and full residence support

Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
School nominations close in November, with student applications due by January for September entry
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
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
Europe (multiple countries)
Full funding

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks

European Commission

An employment contract with a living allowance plus mobility and family allowances, typically for 36 months

Study level
Doctoral
Deadline
Individual network vacancies are advertised year-round — each has its own closing date
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
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
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
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
Singapore
Full funding

Nanyang Global Scholarship

Nanyang Technological University

Tuition fees plus a living allowance and additional grants, renewable through the degree

Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
Applications open alongside undergraduate admission, with interviews in spring
Singapore
Full funding

NTU Science and Engineering Undergraduate Scholarship

Nanyang Technological University

Full tuition after the MOE Tuition Grant, plus a living allowance, accommodation allowance and a computer allowance

Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
Applications typically close in March for the August intake
Singapore
Full funding

NUS Global Merit Scholarship

National University of Singapore

Tuition fees plus an annual living allowance and a one-off settling-in grant, with funded overseas programme opportunities

Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
Considered from the undergraduate admission application, which closes in February or March
Singapore
Full funding

Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship

National University of Singapore

Full tuition (after the Tuition Grant subsidy) plus an annual living allowance and accommodation allowance

Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
Considered with NUS admission — apply by the international deadlines, typically around February for August entry
United Arab Emirates
Full funding

NYU Abu Dhabi Scholarships and Financial Aid

New York University Abu Dhabi

Need-based aid up to full tuition, often with housing, meals, insurance and travel

Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
Aligned with the undergraduate admission deadlines
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
Singapore
Full funding

Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

A*STAR, NUS, NTU, SMU and SUTD

Fully funded PhD: tuition, a monthly stipend of up to S$2,700, airfare and a settling-in allowance

Study level
Doctoral
Deadline
Two cycles yearly — around 1 June for the January intake and 1 December for the August intake
Singapore
Full funding

SMU Global Impact Scholarship Award

Singapore Management University

Full tuition plus living, accommodation and computer allowances, and funded overseas exchange or internship components

Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
Apply alongside the undergraduate admission application, typically closing in March
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
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
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
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
Canada
Full funding

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

Government of Canada

C$50,000 per year for three years

Study level
Doctoral
Deadline
University-internal deadlines typically fall in the autumn, with the national deadline around early November
United Kingdom
Full funding

Warwick Chancellor's International Scholarships

University of Warwick

Full overseas tuition plus an annual maintenance stipend for up to three and a half years

Study level
Doctoral
Deadline
Typically closes in early January for an October start
United Kingdom
Full funding

Westminster Undergraduate Full International Scholarship

University of Westminster

Full tuition, accommodation, living expenses and flights to and from London

Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
Typically closes in the spring for September entry

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Fully funded scholarships for international students — what students ask us most.

What does a fully funded scholarship actually cover?

At minimum, full tuition. The flagship programmes — Chevening, Commonwealth, Gates Cambridge, Fulbright, Vanier — typically add a monthly living stipend, return flights and visa or health-surcharge costs. University full-tuition awards often cover fees only, leaving living costs to you. The exact package is listed on each scholarship's page and confirmed on the funder's official site.

What are my realistic chances of a fully funded scholarship?

Low in absolute terms — flagship acceptance rates are routinely in the low single digits — but not lottery-random: they select hard on academic excellence, leadership evidence and a sharp purpose for the specific course. If that describes you, a serious application is worth the effort. Either way, build a plan that works without one: partial awards plus a well-chosen destination often beat a long-shot application strategy.

Can I apply for several fully funded scholarships at once?

Usually yes — most schemes allow parallel applications and simply require you to choose if you win more than one. Mind the calendars: flagship deadlines commonly fall many months to a year before the course starts, and several require university admission first or in parallel. Your counsellor maps the deadlines against your course applications, free.

Is the university placement service really free?

Yes, our service is 100% free. Counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer cost you nothing. There are no consultation fees and no agent fees, because we are funded by our university partners. The only cost you take on is the university’s own tuition or semester fees, which you pay 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.