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Germany
DAAD
The world's biggest scholarship org. EUR 992–1,400/month. 21 guides covering eligibility to life in Germany.
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United Kingdom
Chevening
UK's flagship scholarship. GBP 1,516/month. 19 guides on essays, interviews, and the 2–3% acceptance rate.
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United Kingdom
Commonwealth
Master's, PhD & Fellowships. Development-focused funding. 19 guides including the nomination process explained.
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160+ Countries
Fulbright
The world's largest exchange program. 8,000+ grants across 160+ countries. 20 guides covering U.S., Europe, Asia & more.
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Stanford University
Knight-Hennessy
$750M endowment. ~1% acceptance rate. Full funding for any Stanford grad degree. 20 guides covering the dual application, essays & immersion weekend.
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European Union
Erasmus Mundus
Study in 2–4 EU countries on one Master's. 200+ programmes. 2–5% scholarship rate. 20 guides including the real costs.
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Japan
MEXT
Japanese Government scholarship since 1954. 7 programme types. Full tuition + ¥143K/month. 20 guides including professor contact strategy.
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France
Campus France
Eiffel, BGF & regional scholarships. Study in France with €1,181–2,100/month. 20 guides including the Paris housing crisis reality.
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Netherlands
Study in Holland
NL Scholarship €5,000 + university grants. 35+ universities. 20 guides including the Dutch housing crisis & BSN trap.
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Hungary
Stipendium Hungaricum
Hungarian Gov't scholarship. 100+ countries, 900+ programmes. EUR 110/month stipend. 20 guides including the real funding gap.
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Türkiye
Türkiye Burslari
Turkish Gov't scholarship. 250K+ applicants, 208 universities, 2–5% acceptance. Full tuition + stipend + housing. 20 guides including the real inflation crisis.
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China
CSC Scholarship
China Scholarship Council. 289 universities, 65K+ scholars/year, ~20% acceptance. CNY 2,500–3,500/month stipend. 20 guides including the Great Firewall survival guide.
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South Korea
GKS Scholarship
Global Korea Scholarship (KGSP). 2,000+ scholars/year from 155+ countries. KRW 900K/month stipend. 20 guides including the TOPIK reality and 8.2% job placement truth.
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Cambridge University
Gates Cambridge
~80 scholars/year from 6,000+ applicants. 1.3–5% acceptance rate. Full tuition + £21K maintenance. 20 guides covering the four criteria, dual admission & more.
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United Kingdom
British Council
UK scholarship hub: GREAT, Chevening, Commonwealth & Women in STEM. 140+ scholarships across 60+ universities. 20 guides including the real cost of UK study.
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University of Oxford
Rhodes Scholarship
World's oldest international scholarship since 1903. 100+ scholars/year from 60+ countries. <1% acceptance rate. Full tuition + £20.4K stipend. 18 guides.
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Tsinghua University
Schwarzman Scholars
Fully-funded 1-year Master's in Global Affairs. ~150 scholars/year from 5,000+ applicants. ~3% acceptance rate. $0 cost. 17 guides.
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Peking University
Yenching Academy
Fully-funded 2-year Master's in China Studies at PKU. ~120 scholars/year. 2.7% acceptance rate. Thesis required. 10 guides.
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Islamic Development Bank
IsDB Scholarships
Four programs — SPMC, IsDB-ISFD, M.Sc., and MSP — covering 57 member countries and 28 non-member countries. Grants & Qard Hasan loans. 10 guides.
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Belgium (VLIR-UOS)
VLIR-UOS Scholarships
Belgian funding for students from 29 developing countries to study ICP programmes in Belgium. Full scholarship covering tuition, flights, and living costs. 10 guides.
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Mastercard Foundation
MCF Scholars
Funds African students at 62+ partner universities worldwide. No central portal. Open to all 54 African nations. 10 guides covering the four application models.
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Aga Khan Foundation
AKF Scholarships
International postgraduate funding for students from 13 developing countries. 50% grant + 50% loan structure. Open to all faiths. 10 guides.
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Asia-Pacific
ADB-JSP
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program. ~135 awards/year for professionals from 38 Asia-Pacific countries. Full tuition + ¥147K/month stipend. 10 guides.
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World Bank & Japan
JJ/WBGSP
Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship. ~200 awards/year for mid-career professionals from 78 developing countries. <10% acceptance. 10 guides.
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Sweden
SI Scholarship
Fully-funded master's in Sweden for professionals from 34 developing countries. SEK 12,000/month + full tuition. ~402 awards/year. 11 guides.
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Denmark
Denmark Scholarships
Danish Government Scholarships for non-EU/EEA students at 8 universities. Full tuition waiver + DKK 6,090–8,000/month. 11 guides.
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Norway
Study in Norway
Norway scrapped free tuition for non-EU students in 2023. 15 guides covering the myths, the real scholarship options, the housing crisis, and what it actually takes.
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New Zealand
Manaaki NZ Scholarship
Fully funded for 22 Pacific & Asian countries. ~7% acceptance from 15,000+ applicants. NZ$615/week allowance + full tuition. 14 guides.
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Australia
Study Australia
Australia Awards, RTP, Destination Australia, ASEAN & Quad Fellowship. 5+ funding streams for 55+ countries. AUD ~$3,500/month. 10 guides.
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Ireland
Gov. of Ireland (GOI-IES)
60 awards/year for non-EU students. €10,000 stipend + full tuition waiver for 1 year. 10 guides covering the 45-mark personal statement and Stamp 1G pathway.
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Belgium
Belgian Gov't Scholarships
ARES, VLIR-UOS & Master Mind — three separate systems, three eligibility lists. €1,150–€1,400/month + full tuition. 8 guides.
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Mexico
AMEXCID
Open to 170+ countries for master's, doctoral research, and medical specialization. Tuition + MXN $13,757–17,197/month stipend. 7 guides.
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Slovakia
Slovak Gov't Scholarships
NSP, ODA full-degree grants & Talented Students — 4 programmes, 4 portals. €620–€1,470/month. Open worldwide (NSP) or 32 countries (ODA). 7 guides.
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Croatia
Croatian Gov't Scholarships
Bilateral scholarships administered by AMPEU. Two pools: 18 bilateral countries & Croatian language students worldwide. €300–480/month. 7 guides.
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Hong Kong
HKPFS
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship. 400 awards/year, any nationality. HK$340,800/year + tuition waiver. 10 guides covering the two-stage application and supervisor strategy.
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Taiwan
Taiwan Scholarship
MOE, ICDF, and Huayu — three scholarships, one country. NTD 15K–20K/month stipend. Scholarship and university admission are completely separate processes. 10 guides.
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Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Gov't Scholarship
BDGS — fully funded for all nationalities. BND 650/month + free accommodation. 5 institutions, 3 study levels. No PhD. 7 guides.
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Romania
Romanian Gov't Scholarship
Non-EU citizens only. Full tuition + dormitory + €65–85/month stipend. ~85 awards/year. 7 guides covering what "fully funded" actually means in practice.
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