Master's Scholarships

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78 scholarships

United KingdomOpen / expected

Marshall Scholarship 2027 for Americans: Funding, Eligibility and How to Apply

Marshall Scholarships

The Marshall Scholarship 2027 funds eligible U.S. citizens for postgraduate study at universities across the United Kingdom. The 2027 competition uses institutional endorsement, regional review, a minimum 3.7 undergraduate GPA without rounding, and official applicant and institutional deadlines in September and October 2026.

Deadline
Applicants and recommenders: September 29, 2026, 5:00 p.m. in the endorsing institution's time zone
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Multiple CountriesOpen / expected

1,800+ Fulbright Awards Let Americans Study, Research or Teach Abroad in 2027-2028

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program 2027-2028 competition is open for eligible U.S. citizens and nationals who want to study, conduct research, or teach English abroad. More than 1,800 awards are offered annually, with Study/Research opportunities available in approximately 140 countries and a national deadline of October 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Deadline
October 6, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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Multiple CountriesOpen / expected

Fulbright Study/Research Awards 2027-2028: Countries, Eligibility and Application Guide

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Fulbright Study/Research Awards 2027-2028 allow eligible U.S. citizens and nationals to design a country-specific study, research, or creative project abroad. The competition is open, Study/Research opportunities are available in approximately 140 countries, and the national deadline is October 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Deadline
October 6, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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Multiple CountriesOpen / expected

Fulbright Application Documents and Essay Limits 2027-2028: Complete Checklist

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program 2027-2028 application uses different document rules for Study/Research and English Teaching Assistant applicants. Academic applicants work with a project title, abstract, 6,000-character Statement of Grant Purpose, personal statement, recommendations, transcripts, and possible affiliation or language forms, while ETA applicants use ETA-specific statements, short answers, and recommendation forms.

Deadline
October 6, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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Multiple CountriesOpen / expected

Fulbright Countries Without a Required Foreign Language Evaluation 2027-2028

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Some Fulbright U.S. Student Program 2027-2028 awards do not require a Foreign Language Evaluation form, but language rules are country- and award-specific. Applicants should verify the official award description before assuming that an English-taught program, ETA placement, or English-speaking destination has no language expectation.

Deadline
October 6, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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Multiple CountriesOpen / expected

Fulbright Graduate Degree Funding 2027-2028: How to Find Master's Awards Abroad

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Fulbright graduate degree funding is possible in some 2027-2028 Study/Research awards, but it is not universal. Applicants must verify whether the selected country and award permit degree enrollment, whether tuition is full or partial, and whether separate university admission is required.

Deadline
October 6, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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Multiple CountriesOpen / expected

Fulbright Stipend and Benefits by Country 2027-2028: What Funding Can Cover

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

The Fulbright stipend and benefits by country 2027-2028 are not one single global package. Fulbright explains that grants generally include accident and sickness health benefits, a 24/7 support line, twelve months of non-competitive eligibility after service, and a stipend broadly based on the host country's cost of living. Some awards may also include international travel, orientation, enrichment activities, tuition, book or research allowances, language study, or other country-specific support.

Deadline
October 6, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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Multiple CountriesOpen / expected

Fulbright Acceptance Rates by Country 2027-2028: How to Judge Competition

Fulbright U.S. Student Program

Fulbright acceptance rates by country 2027-2028 are best understood as country-specific competition signals, not one fixed global percentage. Fulbright publishes official statistics and selection information, but applicants still need to compare award type, country demand, available grants, language rules, affiliation requirements, and fit with the host country before judging competitiveness.

Deadline
October 6, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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USAOpen / expected

30 New Americans Can Receive Up to $90,000 for Graduate School in 2027

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship 2027 is open for eligible New Americans pursuing full-time graduate or professional study in the United States. Thirty Fellows will receive up to $90,000 each over two academic years, with up to $40,000 in tuition support and up to $50,000 in stipend support.

Deadline
October 29, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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USAOpen / expected

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship Eligibility: Who Qualifies as a New American?

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship eligibility depends on three big questions: whether you qualify as a New American, whether you are 30 or younger on the deadline date, and whether your graduate or professional program timing fits the official rules.

Deadline
October 29, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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USAOpen / expected

How Much Does the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship Pay?

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship can provide up to $90,000 over two academic years, split between up to $40,000 in tuition support and up to $50,000 in stipend support. The award is generous, but 'up to $90,000' does not mean every Fellow receives the same amount or that every graduate-school cost is covered.

Deadline
October 29, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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USAOpen / expected

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship Essays: Prompts, Structure and Examples

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship 2027 application requires two essays of no more than 1,000 words each. The strongest essays connect New American identity, achievement, graduate study and future contribution without repeating the resume or inventing hardship.

Deadline
October 29, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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GKS Graduate Scholarship 2027 for Master's and PhD Applicants

Study in Korea / NIIED

The GKS Graduate Scholarship 2027, also known as GKS-G 2027, is the graduate route of South Korea's government scholarship for international master's, doctoral and eligible research applicants. The official 2027 graduate guidelines and form have not yet been released, so applicants should use this page as preparation guidance until NIIED publishes the new call.

Deadline
2027 graduate deadline not announced yet
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USAOpen / expected

Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2027: Stanford Application, Eligibility and Deadline

Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University

Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2027 is open for applicants seeking graduate study at Stanford University. The Knight-Hennessy application deadline is October 6, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time, and applicants must also submit a separate Stanford graduate-program application.

Deadline
October 6, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time
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ChinaOpen / expected

Schwarzman Scholars 2027-2028: Fully Funded Master's at Tsinghua University

Schwarzman Scholars

Schwarzman Scholars 2027-2028 is open for U.S. and global applicants seeking a fully funded one-year Master's in Global Affairs at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University in Beijing. The U.S. and global application deadline is September 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT.

Deadline
September 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time for U.S. and global applicants
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CanadaOpen / expected

McCall MacBain Scholarship 2027: Full Funding, $2,300 Stipend and Deadlines

McCall MacBain Scholars

The McCall MacBain Scholarship 2027 is open for Summer/Fall 2027 admission at McGill University in Montréal, Canada. The award covers tuition and fees for the normal program duration, provides a $2,300 monthly living stipend during academic terms, and includes a one-time relocation grant to Montréal.

Deadline
August 19, 2026 for international applicants
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United KingdomOpen / expected

32 Rhodes Scholarships for U.S. Students: Fully Funded Oxford Study in 2027

Rhodes Trust

The Rhodes Scholarship 2027 U.S. competition is open for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and eligible DACA recipients. Thirty-two scholarships are available across 16 regional districts for full-time postgraduate study at the University of Oxford beginning in October 2027.

Deadline
October 7, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
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JapanOpen / expected

Honjo International Scholarship 2027 in Japan

Honjo International Scholarship Foundation

The Honjo International Scholarship Foundation Foreign Students Scholarship 2027 is a pre-open monthly-stipend scholarship for non-Japanese students studying or planning to study in a Japanese graduate school. The foundation says applications are scheduled for September 1 through October 31, 2026, while the detailed 2027 application guidelines are due in August 2026.

Deadline
Expected October 31, 2026
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DAAD Study Scholarship 2027/28 for Master's Study in Germany

German Academic Exchange Service

The DAAD Study Scholarships – Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines programme supports eligible graduates pursuing a full Master's degree in Germany or an eligible study year in Germany. Applications for 2027/28 are open from June, but the exact 2026 deadline and country eligibility must be checked using the applicant's location in the official DAAD database.

Deadline
Varies by applicant country
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RussiaOpen / expected

Open Doors Russian Scholarship 2027

Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project

The Open Doors Scholarship 2027 is an online international competition for foreign citizens, stateless persons and compatriots living abroad who want tuition-free Bachelor's, Master's, PhD or postdoctoral opportunities in Russia. Registration opens on August 20, 2026 and the portfolio deadline is November 1, 2026.

Deadline
November 1, 2026
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RussiaOpen / expected

Open Doors Scholarship Stage 1: Registration, Subject Area and Portfolio Guide

Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project official rules

Open Doors Scholarship Stage 1 is the registration and portfolio phase. Applicants create one participant account, choose a track and subject area, complete the entrance test, write the motivation letter, upload education proof and supporting documents, and submit the portfolio before November 1, 2026.

Deadline
November 1, 2026
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RussiaOpen / expected

Open Doors Scholarship Motivation Letter: Structure, Examples and Mistakes

Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project official rules

The Open Doors motivation letter is part of the Stage 1 portfolio and should connect the applicant’s academic background, selected subject area, achievements, reasons for studying in Russia, intended program direction and future goals.

Deadline
Motivation letter must be completed before the Stage 1 portfolio deadline on November 1, 2026
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Open Doors Scholarship Stage 2: Proctored Exam, Sample Tasks and Results

Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project official rules

Open Doors Scholarship Stage 2 is the subject-specific proctored online exam for applicants who pass the portfolio stage. Candidates register with passport details and photo, choose or receive a test time, complete written tasks and an oral response under screen, webcam and audio monitoring, then wait for results and appeal instructions.

Deadline
Second-stage registration and test dates depend on official participant account instructions after Stage 1 results
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Open Doors Scholarship Documents After Selection: Translation, Attestation and Upload Guide

Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project official rules

After Open Doors selection, documents become the biggest practical risk. Applicants may need to upload a signed scanned application PDF, passport, education certificates, transcripts, translations and country-specific approvals such as notarization, attestation or embassy/government authentication where requested.

Deadline
Document deadlines depend on post-selection instructions in the participant account and university/Ministry systems
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Open Doors Scholarship University Selection, Offer Letter and Interviews

Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project official rules

After Open Doors selection and document upload, applicants move toward university and program processing. Bachelor’s and Master’s winners rank institutions offering the relevant specialization; PhD applicants need supervisor fit; and an offer or invitation comes only after university and official processing.

Deadline
University and offer-letter timelines depend on post-selection account, Ministry and university instructions
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Open Doors Scholarship Visa and Arrival Guide: Invitation, Insurance and Enrollment

Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project official rules

After the Open Doors offer or invitation, students still need visa, insurance, dormitory, travel, arrival, migration registration and enrollment steps. The exact process depends on citizenship, Russian consulate requirements and the receiving university’s instructions.

Deadline
Visa and arrival deadlines depend on university invitation, embassy/consulate rules and enrollment date
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Open Doors Scholarship After Winning: Documents, Portal, Offer Letter and Visa

Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project official rules

Winning Open Doors does not mean the whole process is finished. After the second-stage result, selected applicants still move through document approval, signed application PDF upload, university/program prioritization, university processing, possible interview or supervisor confirmation, offer/invitation and visa steps.

Deadline
Post-selection deadlines depend on the official participant account and Ministry/university instructions
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RussiaOpen / expected

Open Doors Russian Scholarship 2027: Master's Track

Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project - Global Universities Association

The Open Doors Master's track is a free online competition for international graduates seeking tuition-free Master's study at participating Russian universities. Applicants submit a subject-area portfolio by November 1, 2026 and qualifying candidates complete mandatory proctored online tasks.

Deadline
November 1, 2026
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Skoltech Master's Scholarship 2027 in Russia: Pre-Open Guide

Skoltech Admissions

Skoltech's 2026 Master's admission cycle closed on July 7, 2026. The official admissions page tells candidates interested in a 2027 start to check back in autumn or subscribe for notification. This pre-open guide uses the completed 2026 rules as preparation evidence and does not claim that the 2027 dates are confirmed.

Deadline
2027 dates not yet published
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Multiple CountriesOpen / expected

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship 2027/28 Guide

European Commission - Erasmus+

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are integrated international Master's programmes delivered by university consortia. Students apply directly to a chosen programme, not through one central scholarship form. Most 2027/28 applications are expected between October 2026 and January 2027, but every consortium sets its own deadline and requirements.

Deadline
Usually October 2026-January 2027
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United KingdomOpen / expected

Chevening Scholarship 2027/28: Complete Application Guide

Chevening - UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Chevening is the UK government's fully funded scholarship for emerging leaders from eligible countries and territories. The 2027/28 competition opens on 4 August 2026 at 11:00 UTC and closes on 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC. Applicants choose three eligible one-year taught Master's courses and apply separately to Chevening and their selected UK universities.

Deadline
6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC
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United KingdomOpen / expected

Chevening Scholarship Essay Questions: How to Answer the Four Application Criteria

Chevening application criteria

This guide explains how to answer the Chevening Scholarship essay questions and four application criteria: leadership and influencing, relationship-building and networking, course choice, and career plan. It uses official Chevening guidance and focuses on original applicant-written answers.

Deadline
October 6, 2026 at 11:00 UTC
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United KingdomOpen / expected

Chevening Required Documents: What to Prepare Before Application and Interview

Chevening online application and references guidance

This guide explains Chevening required documents for the scholarship application and interview stages, including what is not uploaded at initial submission, which documents shortlisted candidates need, how references work, and how university documents differ from Chevening documents.

Deadline
October 6, 2026 at 11:00 UTC
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United KingdomOpen / expected

Chevening Scholarship for Pakistani Students: Complete Application Guide

Chevening Pakistan

This guide explains how Pakistani students and professionals should prepare for the Chevening Scholarship, including Pakistan-specific timing, eligibility, work experience, course choices, references, essays, university applications and official Chevening Pakistan links.

Deadline
October 6, 2026 at 11:00 UTC
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United KingdomOpen / expected

Chevening Scholarship Without IELTS: English Requirements Explained

Chevening English-language requirement FAQ

This guide explains whether applicants can apply for Chevening without IELTS, why Chevening removed its central English-language requirement, why UK universities may still require English evidence, and how English conditions affect unconditional offers.

Deadline
October 6, 2026 at 11:00 UTC
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Chevening Interview Questions: Complete Preparation Guide

Chevening interview guidance

The Chevening interview is the stage where shortlisted applicants must turn a written application into a clear, credible conversation. The panel normally wants to understand your leadership potential, relationship-building ability, course choices, future plan, and fit with the Chevening network. Strong preparation is not about memorising perfect answers. It is about knowing your own examples well enough to explain them naturally, honestly, and with evidence.

Deadline
Interview dates vary by country after shortlisting
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DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2027/28: Master's Application Guide

DAAD - German Academic Exchange Service

DAAD's Development-Related Postgraduate Courses programme, known as EPOS, funds experienced professionals from eligible developing and emerging countries to complete selected development-related postgraduate courses in Germany. For the 2027/28 intake, applicants must choose from the official EPOS course list and follow the deadline and application route published for that specific course.

Deadline
Course-specific for the 2027/28 intake
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TurkeyOpen / expected

Türkiye Scholarships 2027: Master's Application Guide

Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities

Türkiye Scholarships is a competitive government programme that combines full-time Master's funding with placement at a participating university in Türkiye. The general application period runs from 10 January to 20 February each year. The 2027 cycle is currently pre-open and should be treated as unconfirmed until the official announcement and TBBS portal display the matching intake.

Deadline
Expected 10 January-20 February 2027
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Chinese Government Scholarship 2027: Master's Guide

China Scholarship Council

The Chinese Government Scholarship funds eligible international Master's students through country, university, and named programme routes. The 2027 cycle is pre-open, with no single CSC deadline. Applicants must follow the current dispatching authority or designated university call that matches their nationality, degree, and subject.

Deadline
Route- and university-specific
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MEXT Scholarship 2027: Master's Research Student Guide

Ministry of Education Culture Sports Science and Technology

Master's applicants use MEXT's Research Students scholarship category, which includes regular graduate students and non-regular research students preparing for degree admission. The official 2027 embassy guidelines are published, while each Japanese diplomatic mission sets its own local application deadline and first-screening schedule.

Deadline
Country-specific
Updated

Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2027: Master's Guide

U.S. Department of State

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables eligible graduate students, young professionals, and artists from participating countries to pursue graduate study or research in the United States. There is no universal 2027 deadline, eligibility rule, or funding package: each home-country Fulbright Commission, Foundation, or U.S. Embassy administers its competition.

Deadline
Country-specific
Updated