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Scholarships

Scholarships pay for the degree itself. The programs collected here cover full tuition, stipends, and travel so that nationality and family income stop being barriers to a top-tier international education. FellowshipDesk currently tracks 196 active scholarships, organised below by host country, region, and career stage.

Scholarships pay for the degree itself. The programs collected here cover full tuition, stipends, and travel so that nationality and family income stop being barriers to a top-tier international education. Whether you are an undergraduate weighing your first international experience, a master's student looking for funded research, or a mid-career professional seeking a sponsored cohort, the programs in this category are reviewed by FellowshipDesk editors for credibility and accessibility. We list the official program website for every entry — applications must always be submitted to the sponsoring organisation directly, never through this directory.

Rhodes Scholarships

Rhodes Trust

The world's oldest and arguably most prestigious international scholarship, funding postgraduate study at the University of Oxford for outstanding young leaders…

Funding
Full funding + stipend
Deadline
September–October
Host
United Kingdom

Chevening Scholarships

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

The UK government's flagship international scholarship for one-year master's degrees at any UK university, awarded to emerging leaders from over 160 countries.…

Funding
Full tuition + stipend
Deadline
November
Host
United Kingdom

Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Postgraduate scholarships at the University of Cambridge, funding outstanding international students who show capacity for leadership and a commitment to improv…

Funding
Full funding + stipend
Deadline
October–December
Host
United Kingdom

Marshall Scholarships

British Government / ACU

Funds American graduate students of high ability to study at any UK university, established by the UK in 1953 to thank the United States for the Marshall Plan.…

Funding
Full funding + stipend
Deadline
September
Host
United Kingdom

DAAD Scholarships

German Academic Exchange Service

Germany's joint funding programme for international students at every level, covering master's, doctoral, and short-term research stays at German universities.…

Funding
Full tuition + stipend
Deadline
Varies
Host
Germany

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

European Commission

Two-year master's programmes delivered by consortia of European universities, with EU-funded scholarships covering tuition, travel, and a monthly living allowan…

Funding
Full funding + stipend
Deadline
January–February
Host
Multiple EU

DAAD RISE Germany

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Summer research internships placing North American and British undergraduates in German university research groups for 6–12 weeks.…

Funding
Full tuition + €934–€1
Deadline
Varies
Host
Germany

DAAD Visiting Lectureships

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Funding for German academics to take up visiting lectureships at universities abroad in subjects of strategic interest.…

Funding
Full tuition + €934–€1
Deadline
Varies
Host
Germany

Eiffel Excellence Scholarship

Campus France / French Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A French government scholarship for top international students enrolled in master's and PhD programmes at French higher education institutions.…

Funding
Full stipend + travel
Deadline
January
Host
France

Holland Scholarship

Dutch Ministry of Education / Dutch Universities

A scholarship for international students from outside the European Economic Area to study at participating Dutch research universities.…

Funding
€5,000
Deadline
February–May
Host
Netherlands

How to evaluate a Scholarship

Not every prestigious program is the right one for you. When FellowshipDesk evaluates a program for inclusion, we look at four signals you can use yourself: (1) funding adequacy — does the stipend actually cover the cost of living in the host city; (2) cohort design — are you joining a structured group with shared seminars or are you alone in a host office; (3) alumni outcomes — what are graduates doing two and five years out; and (4) application transparency — does the program publish its selection criteria and timeline. Use the linked official site on every program page to verify all four before you invest weeks in a long application.