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Fully funded scholarships across 16 countries in the directory.
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Government and university routes across major Chinese institutions.
Scholarship routes in Singapore for graduate and research applicants.
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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.
DSU Toscana
Need-based regional scholarship for University of Pisa students delivered by DSU Toscana, combining a monetary grant with student services.
Heinrich Böll Foundation
Funded scholarship by the Heinrich Böll Foundation for international master's students in Germany, with monthly stipend and support.
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.
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.
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.
These scholarship pages help you jump from fully funded intent into live government-backed routes.
Government-funded route with direct state application flow for non-EU applicants.
Masters-level Romania route inside the current government scholarship options.
Full-support government route with nomination and second-stage SIACAS processing.
One of the strongest public-funding scholarship routes in Europe.
Use these pages when you also need routes that discuss alternative English-proof paths.
Europe routes that discuss IELTS alternatives and language-proof flexibility.
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University of Sydney RTP scholarships for international students
Applications are open for the University of Sydney RTP Scholarship 2027 in Australia. International students pursuing a PhD, Master of Philosophy, or another higher degree by research can receive an annual stipend of AUD 42,754 at the 2026 rate, full tuition-fee coverage, Overseas Student Health Cover, relocation support, and thesis-related allowances. The main international deadline for Research Period 1 or 2 of 2027 is September 11, 2026.
University of Sydney postgraduate research application guidance
Finding a supervisor is one of the most important steps before applying for a University of Sydney higher degree by research and the RTP Scholarship. For most research degrees, applicants are expected to identify a suitable supervisor and provide evidence of supervision support before submitting the application. A strong supervisor approach is specific, research-based and connected to the academic's actual work.
University of Sydney postgraduate research application guidance
A research proposal is one of the most important documents for a University of Sydney higher degree by research application. The university's general postgraduate research guidance refers to a research proposal of up to 2,000 words, although applicants should always check faculty-specific instructions. A strong proposal explains the research problem, question, method, contribution and supervisory fit in a way that is focused, realistic and connected to the applicant's previous academic preparation.
University of Sydney RTP scholarships for international students
The University of Sydney RTP Scholarship is competitively awarded to domestic and international students commencing or enrolled in a higher degree by research. International applicants need more than interest in Australia: they must show strong academic performance, previous research experience, English readiness, supervisor or faculty fit, complete documents and a credible research plan. This guide explains the eligibility and selection criteria in practical language.
University of Sydney postgraduate research application guidance
The University of Sydney PhD and higher degree by research application requires more than an online form. Most applicants need a research proposal, supervisor approval evidence, two referee reports, academic transcripts with English translations where needed, a CV, English-language proof if required, identity documents and any faculty-specific documents. International applicants seeking RTP consideration must also complete the scholarship form by the relevant deadline.
University of Sydney English language requirements
Some applicants may be able to apply for a University of Sydney research degree or RTP Scholarship without submitting IELTS, but only if they meet the university's official English-language requirements through another accepted route. The RTP Scholarship does not cancel English requirements. Applicants must satisfy the English requirement for their selected course, and postgraduate research requirements can vary by faculty and programme.
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.
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.
Chevening work experience guidance
This guide explains the Chevening work experience requirement, including how to calculate 2,800 hours, which work types can count, how to enter employment periods, what not to count, and how to make work examples stronger for the application.
Chevening courses guidance
This guide explains how Chevening eligible courses work, how to choose three UK master's programmes, which courses qualify, which courses are not allowed, and how to connect course choices with your career plan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Deakin University RTP and DUPRS scholarship page
The Deakin University RTP Scholarship 2027 and Deakin University Postgraduate Research Scholarship support domestic and international research master's and PhD applicants in Australia with a tax-free annual stipend, tuition-fee offset, relocation support and overseas health cover for eligible international students.
Deakin University RTP and DUPRS scholarship eligibility and selection guidance
This guide explains who is eligible for the Deakin University RTP Scholarship and DUPRS funding, how Deakin describes selection, what research capability means, and how PhD or research master's applicants can judge whether their profile is competitive before applying.
Deakin University research-degree application and supervision guidance
This guide explains how Deakin University research master's and PhD applicants can identify a suitable supervisor, prepare a focused contact email, connect the supervisor search with a research proposal, and avoid common mistakes before applying for RTP or DUPRS funding.
Deakin University research-degree application guidance
This guide explains how to prepare a Deakin University research proposal for PhD or research master's applications, including what to include, how to show supervision fit, how to connect the proposal with RTP/DUPRS scholarship preparation and how to avoid vague topics.
Deakin University research-degree application guidance
This guide explains the Deakin University PhD application process for international research applicants, including how to choose a research degree, check entry requirements, find a supervisor, prepare documents, write the research proposal, submit through ResearchPoint and connect the admission file with RTP/DUPRS scholarship timing.
Deakin University English-language requirements and PhD course page
This guide explains the real meaning of Deakin University scholarship without IELTS for PhD, research master's, RTP and DUPRS applicants. Deakin may accept alternatives to IELTS, but applicants still need to meet English-language proficiency requirements through approved evidence.
DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme
The DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme, also called Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG), funds selected master’s degrees in Germany for graduates from developing and emerging countries who want to work in public policy, administration, governance, law, economics and development fields.
University of Passau DAAD scholarship application guidance
A document checklist for applicants preparing the DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Scholarship application.
University of Erfurt Brandt School Helmut-Schmidt Programme guidance
A practical motivation-letter guide for DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme applicants.
DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme participating course guidance
A course-selection guide for the DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme.
DAAD scholarship database
Eligibility guide for DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme applicants.
DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme and participating university requirements
There is no single English-language rule that applies identically to every Helmut-Schmidt master’s course.
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.
The Gates Scholarship
The Gates Scholarship 2027 is open for eligible U.S. high-school seniors. The award is a highly selective last-dollar scholarship that can cover the remaining full cost of attendance after other financial aid and family contribution for students from low-income backgrounds.
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.
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.
Rhodes Trust
The Rhodes Scholarship Pakistan 2027 competition is open for eligible Pakistani applicants seeking fully funded postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Two scholarships are available, with applications closing on August 5, 2026 at 23:59 Pakistan Time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Skoltech Admissions
Skoltech's 2026 PhD application cycle closed on June 29, 2026. The official admissions page directs candidates interested in a 2027 start to check back in autumn or subscribe for notification. This pre-open guide explains the completed 2026 requirements without presenting them as confirmed 2027 dates.
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.
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.
DAAD - German Academic Exchange Service
DAAD's Development-Related Postgraduate Courses programme supports doctoral study only in exceptional cases through specific PhD programmes included in the current EPOS list. It is not general funding for any doctorate in Germany. Applicants for 2027/28 must identify a listed doctoral option, satisfy that programme's research and admission criteria, and use its exact application route and deadline.
Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities
Türkiye Scholarships is a competitive government-funded programme that combines an undergraduate scholarship with placement at a participating Turkish university. The annual general application period runs from 10 January to 20 February. The 2027 competition is currently pre-open, so applicants should use the official portal only when the matching cycle is announced.
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.
Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities
Türkiye Scholarships provides full-time doctoral funding together with placement at a participating Turkish university. The general application period runs from 10 January to 20 February each year. The 2027 PhD cycle is currently pre-open, so applicants should wait for the official matching announcement before treating the dates or available programmes as final.
China Scholarship Council
The Chinese Government Scholarship supports eligible international undergraduate students through several routes rather than one universal application. The 2027 cycle is pre-open. Applicants must identify a current Type A, Type B, bilateral, Silk Road, or other programme and follow its country- or university-specific deadline.
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.
China Scholarship Council
The Chinese Government Scholarship supports international doctoral candidates through bilateral, university, and special programme routes. The 2027 cycle is pre-open and has no universal deadline. Applicants must locate a participating PhD programme and follow its current research, supervisor, language, agency-number, and portal instructions.
Ministry of Education Culture Sports Science and Technology
The MEXT Undergraduate Scholarship supports eligible international students for preparatory education and a Bachelor's degree in Japan. Most applicants use embassy recommendation through the Japanese diplomatic mission for their country of nationality. The local mission controls the 2027 deadline, submission method, and first screening.
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.
Ministry of Education Culture Sports Science and Technology
PhD applicants use MEXT's Research Students category for graduate study in Japan. The official 2027 embassy-recommendation guidelines are available, but deadlines and first-screening dates are set by the Japanese diplomatic mission responsible for the applicant's nationality.
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.
U.S. Department of State
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program allows eligible international graduate students and researchers from participating countries to study or conduct research in the United States. PhD availability, deadline, fields, grant length, and benefits vary by home-country programme; some countries do not fund full doctoral degrees.
DAAD
DAAD funding for doctoral candidates and early postdoctoral researchers who want to complete a defined research project in Germany with an academic host.
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
A fully funded UK master's scholarship for eligible candidates from low and middle income Commonwealth countries who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.
Goldsmiths, University of London
The Goldsmiths Sanctuary Scholarship 2026 is a high-support UK scholarship for eligible undergraduate applicants with refugee status or an active asylum claim in the UK, combining full tuition, living-cost support, and accommodation support.
Goldsmiths, University of London
The Goldsmiths Sanctuary Scholarship 2026 is a high-support UK scholarship for eligible taught postgraduate applicants with refugee status or an active asylum claim in the UK, combining full tuition, living-cost support, and accommodation support.
DSU Toscana
Need-based regional scholarship for University of Pisa students delivered by DSU Toscana, combining a monetary grant with student services.
University of Calabria
UnicalAdmission is the University of Calabria's early-admission call for non-EU students living abroad, with scholarship seats for two-year master's programs.
UNICORE Portal
UNICORE 8.0 supports recognized refugees in selected countries to access taught Master's programs at participating Italian universities.
Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship Portal
The KNB Scholarship is an Indonesian Government program for students from developing countries, supporting international Bachelor's study at selected Indonesian universities.
Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship Portal
The Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship supports international Master's study for applicants from developing countries at selected Indonesian universities.
Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship Portal
The Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship funds doctoral study for eligible international applicants from developing countries at selected universities in Indonesia.
Study in Azerbaijan
The Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant Program is a fully funded Azerbaijan government scholarship for eligible international students nominated by their home-country authorities.
Study in Azerbaijan
Fully funded Azerbaijan government scholarship for eligible international undergraduate applicants through a nomination-first process.
Study in Azerbaijan
Fully funded doctoral opportunity in Azerbaijan for nominated international candidates under the Heydar Aliyev grant program.
Duke University Office of University Scholars and Fellows
Duke University's Karsh International Scholars Program supports selected international first-year undergraduate students with comprehensive funding.
Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Long-term Australian Government scholarship for eligible applicants from participating countries to study in Australia.
Heinrich Böll Foundation
Funded scholarship by the Heinrich Böll Foundation for international master's students in Germany, with monthly stipend and support.
Tempus Public Foundation
Fully funded Hungarian government scholarship for international bachelor’s students.
Study in Romania / Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Government-funded non-EU scholarship route for Bachelor's study at participating Romanian universities under the Romanian MFA scholarship system.
Study in Romania / Romanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Government-funded non-EU scholarship route for Master's study at participating Romanian universities under the Romanian MFA scholarship system.