Fully funded scholarships 2026

Start with the full-funding pool, then branch into Europe hubs, Asia country pages, government routes, and live deadlines without duplicating work.

Fully funded scholarships 2026 are the strongest options for international students because they can cover tuition fees, monthly stipend, accommodation, travel support, and sometimes health insurance. This page helps you move from the full funding category into Europe scholarships, Asia scholarship routes, government scholarships, and currently open deadlines.

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All fully funded scholarships

191 scholarships

Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project

A competitive government-funded scholarship allowing international students to study tuition-free at leading Russian universities. Selection is merit-based through online Olympiads.

RussiaPhDFully FundedDeadline: January (varies by year)

Official source: Open Doors - Global Universities • Updated:

Skoltech University Scholarship

Skoltech offers scholarship-backed admission for international MSc applicants in Russia, including tuition coverage, monthly stipend, and medical insurance for selected students.

RussiaMastersFully FundedDeadline: March 16, 2026 (MSc first-wave deadline; check official portal for additional rounds)

Official source: Skoltech Admissions • Updated:

Skoltech University Scholarship

Skoltech provides scholarship-backed PhD admission for international researchers in Russia, including tuition coverage, monthly stipend, and medical insurance for admitted students.

RussiaPhDFully FundedDeadline: April 27, 2026 (PhD first-wave deadline)

Official source: Skoltech Admissions • Updated:

Chevening Scholarship

UK government scholarship for future leaders to pursue a one-year masters degree at any UK university.

United KingdomMastersFully FundedDeadline: November (exact day varies by annual call; confirm on official source)

Official source: UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office • Updated:

DAAD EPOS Scholarship

German government scholarship for professionals from developing countries pursuing development-related masters and PhD programs.

GermanyMastersFully FundedDeadline: August-October (program dependent)

Official source: DAAD - German Academic Exchange Service • Updated:

DAAD EPOS Scholarship

German government scholarship for professionals from developing countries pursuing development-related masters and PhD programs.

GermanyPhDFully FundedDeadline: August-October (program dependent)

Official source: DAAD - German Academic Exchange Service • Updated:

Turkiye Burslari Scholarship

Turkish government scholarship covering tuition accommodation and monthly stipend for international students.

TurkeyBachelorsFully FundedDeadline: February (exact day varies by annual call; confirm on official source)

Official source: Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities • Updated:

Turkiye Burslari Scholarship

Turkish government scholarship covering tuition accommodation and monthly stipend for international students.

TurkeyMastersFully FundedDeadline: February (exact day varies by annual call; confirm on official source)

Official source: Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities • Updated:

Turkiye Burslari Scholarship

Turkish government scholarship covering tuition accommodation and monthly stipend for international students.

TurkeyPhDFully FundedDeadline: February (exact day varies by annual call; confirm on official source)

Official source: Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities • Updated:

MEXT Scholarship

Japanese government scholarship supporting international students in top Japanese universities through embassy or university recommendation.

JapanBachelorsFully FundedDeadline: April-May

Official source: Ministry of Education Culture Sports Science and Technology (MEXT) • Updated:

MEXT Scholarship

Japanese government scholarship supporting international students in top Japanese universities through embassy or university recommendation.

JapanMastersFully FundedDeadline: April-May

Official source: Ministry of Education Culture Sports Science and Technology (MEXT) • Updated:

MEXT Scholarship

Japanese government scholarship supporting international students in top Japanese universities through embassy or university recommendation.

JapanPhDFully FundedDeadline: April-May

Official source: Ministry of Education Culture Sports Science and Technology (MEXT) • Updated:

Australia Awards Scholarship

Long-term Australian Government scholarship for eligible applicants from participating countries to study in Australia.

AustraliaMastersFully FundedDeadline: 30 April 2026, 2:00 PM AEST (for most 2027 intake awards; always confirm your country profile)

Official source: Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Australia Awards) • Updated:

New Zealand Manaaki Scholarship

The Manaaki New Zealand Scholarship 2026 is a New Zealand Government program supporting international postgraduate study for citizens of partner countries, aimed at building future leaders for sustainable development.

New ZealandMastersFully FundedDeadline: March 31, 2026 (applications close at 12:00 PM NZT)

Official source: New Zealand Government (Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships) • Updated:

Oman Government Scholarship

Master's funding pathway linked to Oman's public higher-education system for eligible international postgraduate applicants.

OmanMastersFully FundedDeadline: July (exact day varies by annual call; confirm on official source)

Official source: Oman Ministry of Higher Education • Updated:

Iran Government Scholarship

Master's scholarship track under Iran's national higher-education framework for selected international applicants.

IranMastersFully FundedDeadline: July (exact day varies by annual call; confirm on official source)

Official source: Ministry of Science Iran • Updated:

Azerbaijan Government Scholarship (Heydar Aliyev Grant)

The Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant Program is a fully funded Azerbaijan government scholarship for eligible international students nominated by their home-country authorities.

AzerbaijanMastersFully FundedDeadline: April 15, 2026 at 6 PM Baku time (first-stage nomination); June 1, 2026 at 6 PM Baku time (SIACAS second stage)

Official source: Study in Azerbaijan (MFA + Ministry of Science and Education) • Updated:

Tunisia Government Scholarship

Tunisia's postgraduate scholarship channel for international Master's applicants through official education authorities.

TunisiaMastersFully FundedDeadline: June (exact day varies by annual call; confirm on official source)

Official source: Tunisia Ministry of Higher Education • Updated:

Ghana Government Scholarship

Ghana's government scholarship route for international Master's students under national higher-education programs.

GhanaMastersFully FundedDeadline: July (exact day varies by annual call; confirm on official source)

Official source: Ghana Ministry of Education • Updated:

Laos Government Scholarship

Laos government Master's scholarship stream for international postgraduate applicants through official education bodies.

LaosMastersFully FundedDeadline: August (exact day varies by annual call; confirm on official source)

Official source: Laos Ministry of Education • Updated:

University of Pisa DSU Toscana Scholarship

Need-based regional scholarship for University of Pisa students delivered by DSU Toscana, combining a monetary grant with student services.

ItalyMastersFully FundedDeadline: Varies by annual DSU call (typically mid-July to early September; confirm for 2026/27)

Official source: DSU Toscana (Agenzia Regionale Diritto allo Studio Universitario) • Updated:

Karsh International Scholarship at Duke University

Duke University's Karsh International Scholars Program supports selected international first-year undergraduate students with comprehensive funding.

USABachelorsFully FundedDeadline: November 3, 2026 (Early Decision) or January 5, 2027 (Regular Decision); aid deadlines: November 3, 2026 (ED) and February 1, 2027 (RD)

Official source: Duke University Office of University Scholars and Fellows • Updated:

Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship

The KNB Scholarship is an Indonesian Government program for students from developing countries, supporting international Bachelor's study at selected Indonesian universities.

IndonesiaBachelorsFully FundedDeadline: March 31, 2026 (widely published KNB 2026 registration close date; confirm exact closing time on the official portal)

Official source: Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship Portal (Kemdiktisaintek) • Updated:

Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship

The Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship supports international Master's study for applicants from developing countries at selected Indonesian universities.

IndonesiaMastersFully FundedDeadline: March 31, 2026 (commonly published KNB 2026 close date; verify final time on official portal)

Official source: Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship Portal (Kemdiktisaintek) • Updated:

Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship

The Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship funds doctoral study for eligible international applicants from developing countries at selected universities in Indonesia.

IndonesiaPhDFully FundedDeadline: March 31, 2026 (published KNB 2026 registration close date; confirm final deadline on official portal)

Official source: Indonesian Government KNB Scholarship Portal (Kemdiktisaintek) • Updated: