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DAAD
DAAD
🇩🇪 Germany
21

DAAD Study Scholarship 2027: €992/month for a German master's, open to applicants in 64 countries for 2027/28, with deadlines mostly Oct–Dec 2026.

Government2027
FCS
Swiss Excellence (ESKAS)
🇨🇭 Switzerland
11

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships 2027/28: CHF 2,450 a month for research stays and PhDs, country close dates, the supervisor rule, no postdocs.

Government2027/28
ETH
ETH Zurich ESOP
🇨🇭 ETH Zurich
11

ETH Zurich's ESOP pays CHF 13,500 per semester from HS27 plus a tuition waiver for Master's students. Apply 1–30 November 2026 via eApply. Not ESKAS.

UniversityHS27
CHV
Chevening
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
19

Chevening 2027/28: a fully funded one-year UK master's for future leaders. 2,800 hours' work after your degree; the window ran 4 Aug to 6 Oct 2026.

Government2027/28
CSC
Commonwealth
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
19

Commonwealth Scholarship 2027/28 guide: fully funded UK Master's and PhD, GBP 1,712/month stipend, 43 eligible countries, CSC deadline 20 Oct 2026.

Government2027/28
FUL
Fulbright
🇺🇸 160+ Countries
20

Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2028–29: apply via your home commission, ~4,000 grants a year, 160+ countries. 2027–28 is mostly closed; next opens ~Feb 2027.

Government2028–29
CGRS
Canada CGRS-D
🇨🇦 Canada
11

CGRS-D 2026 guide: CAD $40,000 a year for 36 months for doctoral students. Vanier is closed; direct files close 19 October 2026 and results come by 30 April.

Government2026 competition
KHS
Knight-Hennessy
🇺🇸 Stanford University
20

Knight-Hennessy Scholars: full funding for any Stanford graduate degree. 2027 round closed 6 October 2026; 2028 cohort expected to open around June 2027.

University2027 cohort
EM
Erasmus Mundus
🇪🇺 European Union
20

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters 2027: study in 2-4 European countries with a €1,400/month EU scholarship and no tuition. Deadlines run Oct 2026 to Jan 2027.

Government2027 intake
MSCA
MSCA
🇪🇺 European Union
11

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions explained for researchers: DN vacancies on EURAXESS, Postdoctoral Fellowships with a host, 2026–27 dates. Not Erasmus Mundus.

Government2026–27
MEXT
MEXT
🇯🇵 Japan
20

MEXT Scholarship 2027 explained: 7 programme types, embassy vs university tracks, ¥117,000–242,000 a month plus free tuition and airfare, and the full timeline.

Government2027 intake
CF
Campus France
🇫🇷 France
20

Eiffel 2027 and other Campus France scholarships: €1,200 or €2,000 a month, the 6 January 2027 nomination deadline, plus BGF, regional and university awards.

GovernmentEiffel 2027
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IT
Italian Gov't (MAECI)
🇮🇹 Italy
11

Independent guide to the MAECI Italian Government Scholarships 2027–28: award types, the €10,800 grant, one-country rules and the status of the next call.

Government2027–28
NL
Study in Holland
🇳🇱 Netherlands
20

The NL Scholarship gives non-EEA students EUR 5,000 in year one. 34 institutions took part in 2026–27; deadlines are set by each university, often 1 February 2027.

Government2027/28
SH
Stipendium Hungaricum
🇭🇺 Hungary
20

Stipendium Hungaricum 2027/28: free tuition, HUF 43,700 monthly stipend, a dorm place and insurance in Hungary. Who can apply, when and how to win.

Government2027/28
TB
Türkiye Burslari
🇹🇷 Türkiye
20

Türkiye Bursları 2027 covers tuition, a 6,500–13,000 TL monthly stipend, housing and a Turkish year. Apply 10 January–20 February 2027; about 2.5% win.

Government2027
CSC
CSC Scholarship
🇨🇳 China
20

CSC Scholarship 2027 guide: free tuition, a CNY 2,500–3,500 monthly stipend, housing and insurance at about 300 Chinese universities, plus the full timeline.

Government2027/28
KNB
KNB Scholarship
🇮🇩 Indonesia
11

KNB Scholarship 2027 guide: Indonesia's degree award for developing countries, 47 host universities, the embassy letter rule and the expected Feb-Mar call.

Government2027 cycle
KAUST
KAUST Fellowship
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
11

The KAUST Fellowship 2027 is automatic with admission: $20k-$30k stipend, tuition up to $35k, housing. Fall 2027 applications close 3 January 2027.

UniversityFall 2027
SINGA
SINGA
🇸🇬 Singapore
11

SINGA 2027: A*STAR's PhD award for international graduates at A*STAR, NUS, NTU and partners. Tuition plus stipend, how it differs from AGS, and the live status.

Government2027 intake
GKS
GKS Scholarship
🇰🇷 South Korea
20

GKS 2027 explained: embassy vs university tracks, KRW 1.2–1.38 million a month plus tuition and airfare, the mandatory Korean year and the full timeline.

Government2027 intake
GC
Gates Cambridge
🇬🇧 Cambridge University
20

Gates Cambridge 2027/28: full funding for a Cambridge PhD, MLitt or one-year master's. US round closes 14 Oct 2026; others 8 Dec 2026 or 6 Jan 2027.

University2027/28
BC
British Council
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
20

British Council scholarships for 2027/28 explained: GREAT awards of GBP 10,000 (18 countries in 2026/27), Women in STEM, and how Chevening and Commonwealth differ.

Government2027/28
RS
Rhodes Scholarship
🇬🇧 University of Oxford
19

Rhodes Scholarship 2027: about 100 scholars a year, a £21,060 stipend and Oxford fees paid. 2027 deadlines ran to 7 Oct 2026; 2028 opens about June 2027.

University2027
CLA
Clarendon Fund
🇬🇧 University of Oxford
11

Clarendon Scholarship 2027-28: Oxford's automatic-merit award with full fees and a UKRI-linked living grant. No form; apply by your course's Dec or Jan date.

University2027-28
SS
Schwarzman Scholars
🇨🇳 Tsinghua University
18

Schwarzman Scholars 2028-29: fully funded one-year Global Affairs master's at Tsinghua. Apply April–September 2027; ~2.6% of 5,800+ applicants win.

UniversityClass of 2028-29
YCA
Yenching Academy
🇨🇳 Peking University
10

Yenching Academy 2027: a fully funded two-year China Studies master's at Peking University for ~120 scholars. Apply by 30 November 2026, 9:00 am Beijing.

University2027 intake
IsDB
IsDB Scholarships
Islamic Development Bank
10

The IsDB scholarship explained: SPMC, IsDB-ISFD, M.Sc. and MSP, who each one is for, grant vs Qard Hasan loan, and what is known about the 2027-28 call.

Foundation2027-28
VLIR
VLIR-UOS Scholarships
🇧🇪 Belgium (VLIR-UOS)
10

Independent guide to VLIR-UOS ICP Connect scholarships 2027–28: €1,400 a month, Flemish programmes, the new 25-country list and a call due mid-November 2026.

Government2027–28
MCF
MCF Scholars
🌍 Mastercard Foundation
10

How the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program works for 2027: 62 partners, no central form, who it is for, what it covers, and how to avoid fee scams.

Foundation2027 intake
AKF
AKF Scholarships
Aga Khan Foundation
10

The AKF International Scholarship Programme for 2027: postgraduate funding that is 50% grant and 50% loan, open to all faiths. Next cycle opens early 2027.

Foundation2027–28 cycle
JSP
ADB-JSP
Asia-Pacific
10

The ADB-JSP 2027 explained: a fully funded master's for professionals from 40 ADB member countries at 27 partner universities, how to apply and key deadlines.

Government2027 intake
WB
JJ/WBGSP
World Bank & Japan
10

The 2027 JJ/WBGSP guide: two windows (18 Jan–26 Feb and 29 Mar–21 May 2027), 87 eligible countries, 44 programs, no interview and a 30/30/30/10 score.

Foundation2027
SI
SI Scholarship
🇸🇪 Sweden
14

SI Scholarship for Global Professionals 2027/28: tuition, SEK 12,000 a month and a travel grant for 34 countries. Portal expected Feb 2027.

Government2027/28
DK
Denmark Scholarships
🇩🇰 Denmark
11

Danish Government Scholarship 2027/28 for non-EU/EEA students: tuition waivers and up to DKK 11,225 a month, run by each university. Most deadlines: 15 Jan 2027.

Government2027/28
NOR
Study in Norway
🇳🇴 Norway
14

Norway has no national scholarship open to all. See 2027 intake deadlines, non-EU tuition of NOK 60,000–295,000 and the NOK 170,368 proof of funds.

Government2027 intake
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MNZS
Manaaki NZ Scholarship
🇳🇿 New Zealand
14

Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship 2027: who can apply, NZ$615 a week plus full tuition, the 1 March to 10 April 2027 window, and the 6 to 10 month selection.

Government2027 application round
AUS
Study Australia
🇦🇺 Australia
10

Australia Awards 2028 intake explained: A$36,230/yr living allowance, full tuition and a 2-year return rule. Next round expected 1 Feb to 30 Apr 2027.

Government2028 intake
GOI
Gov. of Ireland (GOI-IES)
🇮🇪 Ireland
10

GOI-IES 2027 explained: EUR 10,000 stipend plus full tuition waiver for one year, 60 awards, and a call expected late January to mid-March 2027.

Government2027 call
BE
Belgian Gov't Scholarships
🇧🇪 Belgium
10

Belgium's three government scholarships for 2027/28 compared: ARES, VLIR-UOS (EUR 1,400 a month) and Master Mind (EUR 10,225 a year), with dates and rules.

Government2027/28
MX
AMEXCID
🇲🇽 Mexico
7

Mexico's AMEXCID Excellence Scholarship for 2027: get university admission first, then apply in SIGCA. Stipend, 100+ institutions, 170+ countries and timing.

Government2027
SK
Slovak Gov't Scholarships
🇸🇰 Slovakia
7

Slovakia's four government scholarships compared: NSP mobility (€620–1,470/month), ODA full degrees in Slovak, Talented Students and bilateral grants.

Government2026/27 & 2027/28
HR
Croatian Gov't Scholarships
🇭🇷 Croatia
7

Croatia's AMPEU bilateral scholarships for 2027/28: two pools, eight types, free tuition, dorms and EUR 300–480 a month. Call expected February 2027.

Government2027/28
HKPFS
HKPFS
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
10

HKPFS 2027/28: 400 PhD fellowships at Hong Kong's eight UGC universities, HK$344,400 a year plus travel. RGC deadline 12:00 noon HKT, 1 December 2026.

Government2027/28
TW
Taiwan Scholarship
🇹🇼 Taiwan
10

Taiwan's MOE, TaiwanICDF and Huayu scholarships for 2027: NTD 15,000–28,000 a month, ICDF open 1 Dec 2026–15 Mar 2027, MOE 1 Feb–31 Mar 2027.

Government2027 intake
BDGS
Brunei Gov't Scholarship
🇧🇳 Brunei Darussalam
7

Brunei BDGS 2027/28 guide: fully funded study at five Brunei institutions, BND 650 a month, all nationalities, and a call expected from mid-December 2026.

Government2027/28
RO
Romanian Gov't Scholarship
🇷🇴 Romania
7

Romania's MFA scholarship for non-EU students: free tuition, a dorm where available and only EUR 65-85 a month. Dates, costs and the 2027 call outlook.

Government2027/28
NAWA
Poland NAWA
🇵🇱 Poland
11

Banach (PLN 2,500/month, 36 Polish Aid countries) and Poland My First Choice (PLN 2,000/month) explained, with the last dates and the 2027/28 outlook.

Government2027/28
HBS
Heinrich Böll Scholarship
🇩🇪 Heinrich Böll Foundation · Germany
11

Green-values scholarship for international master's and PhD students in Germany: €992/month, or €1,500 + €100 for PhDs. German B2 needed. Next deadline 1 March 2027.

Foundation2027 intake
LBP
Lester B. Pearson Scholarship
🇨🇦 University of Toronto · Canada
10

About 37 international undergrads a year get U of T tuition, books, fees and residence for 4 years. School nomination closes 9 Oct 2026; Pearson form 6 Nov.

University2027 intake
AAUW
AAUW International Fellowships
🇺🇸 American Association of University Women · USA
10

$20,000 (master's) or $25,000 (doctorate) for international women in full-time U.S. STEM graduate study; 3.5 GPA. 2027–28 closed 17 Sep 2026; next window ~Aug 2027.

Foundation2027–28
AvH
Humboldt Research Fellowship
🇩🇪 Alexander von Humboldt Foundation · Germany
11

EUR 3,000 (postdocs) or 3,600 (experienced) a month for 6–24 months with a host in Germany. Calls cap at 800 applications; next opens 15 Nov 2026.

Foundation2027 calls
AMS
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship
🇳🇱 University of Amsterdam · Netherlands
11

The AES is now UvA's Amsterdam Merit Scholarship: up to €37,500 for non-EU master's students, often 1 award per faculty. Most deadlines 15 Jan 2027.

University2027/28
RPF
Rotary Peace Fellowship
🕊️ The Rotary Foundation · 8 peace centres worldwide
10

Up to 170 funded places a year: a master’s at 5 universities or a 1-year certificate at 3 regional centres. 2028–29 window expected Feb–15 May 2027.

Foundation2028–29
HHH
Humphrey Fellowship
🇺🇸 United States · U.S. State Department / IIE
11

10 months of funded non-degree study at a US university for professionals with 5+ years' experience from 148 countries. 2028-29 calls expected from spring 2027.

Government2028/29
INPh
la Caixa INPhINIT
🇪🇸 "la Caixa" Foundation · Spain & Portugal
10

60 four-year PhD fellowships in Spain & Portugal (30 Incoming STEM, 30 Retaining): €35,800/yr labour costs + €3,500 research. 2027 call expected late 2026.

Foundation2027 call
DSU
Italy DSU Regional Scholarships
🇮🇹 Italian regions (DiSCo, ER.GO, EDISU, DSU Toscana, PoliMi, Padova)
11

Need-based regional grants up to about €8,250 a year plus free meals, housing and fee waiver if family ISEE is under €25,000–€28,340. 2027/28 calls expected Jun–Sep 2027.

Government2027/28
WHT
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships
🇬🇧 University of Oxford · United Kingdom
10

Full Oxford fees, a £21,805+ living grant and a 200-hour leadership year for ~30 scholars. Apply by your course's Dec 2026 or Jan 2027 deadline.

Foundation2027/28
RTP
Australia RTP Scholarship
🇦🇺 Australian Government · all universities
11

PhD stipend from $34,315 (2026 floor), full tuition and OSHC, awarded by each university. Next international rounds: UQ 19 Oct, Melbourne 31 Oct 2026.

Government2027 intake
MIS
Malaysia International Scholarship
🇲🇾 Malaysia · Ministry of Higher Education
11

MIS pays tuition plus RM 1,500 a month for a Master's or PhD at 24 Malaysian institutions. The 2026/27 call closed 3 April 2026; 2027/28 is not yet announced.

Government2027/28

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