Fully funded scholarships still open 2026

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135 scholarships

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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: