Rhodes Scholarships
Rhodes Trust
- Funding
- Full funding + stipend
- Deadline
- September–October
- Host
- United Kingdom
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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
Schwarzman Scholars
Schwarzman Education Foundation
A one-year master's degree at Tsinghua University in Beijing focused on global affairs, designed to prepare future leaders for the world's most pressing challen…
- Funding
- Full funding + stipend
- Deadline
- September
- Host
- China
Mandela Washington Fellowship
U.S. Department of State / IREX
The flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative, hosting 700 young African leaders for a six-week academic and leadership institute in the U.S.…
- Funding
- Full funding
- Deadline
- October
- Host
- United States
Knight-Hennessy Scholars
Stanford University
Fully-funded graduate study at Stanford University combined with the King Global Leadership Program, open to applicants pursuing any graduate degree at Stanford…
- Funding
- Full funding
- Deadline
- October
- Host
- United States
Erasmus+ Student Exchange
European Commission
The EU's signature student mobility scheme, sending over 300,000 students each year to study or train at partner institutions across Europe and beyond.…
- Funding
- Travel + monthly grant
- Deadline
- Through home university
- Host
- Multiple EU
Yale World Fellows
Yale University
A flagship global leadership program at Yale for accomplished mid-career professionals working on the world's most pressing challenges.…
- Funding
- Full funding + stipend
- Deadline
- November
- Host
- United States
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Government of Canada
Canada's flagship doctoral scholarship for both domestic and international PhD students at Canadian universities.…
- Funding
- CAD $50,000/year
- Deadline
- November
- Host
- Canada
MEXT Japanese Government Scholarship
Japanese Ministry of Education
Japan's flagship scholarship program for foreign students at Japanese universities, covering tuition, travel, and a monthly living allowance.…
- Funding
- Full funding + stipend
- Deadline
- May
- Host
- Japan
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships
European Commission
EU postdoctoral Fellowships supporting researchers' careers and fostering excellence in research, including international and intersectoral mobility.…
- Funding
- €86,000+
- Deadline
- September
- Host
- Multiple EU
Open Society Foundations Civil Society Scholar Awards
Open Society Foundations
Short-term grants for doctoral students and university faculty actively engaged with their academic communities to undertake international research.…
- Funding
- Up to $15,000
- Deadline
- Annual
- Host
- Multiple
Yenching Academy of Peking University
Peking University
An interdisciplinary master's degree in China Studies at Peking University, fully funded with travel, tuition, accommodation, and a monthly stipend.…
- Funding
- Full funding + stipend
- Deadline
- October–December
- Host
- China
Korean Government Scholarship Program
Korean National Institute for International Education
Scholarships for international students to pursue undergraduate or graduate degrees at Korean universities, including a Korean language year.…
- Funding
- Full funding
- Deadline
- February–March
- Host
- South Korea
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
Swiss State Secretariat for Education
Swiss government scholarships for foreign researchers and artists, available to graduates from over 180 countries for postgraduate research.…
- Funding
- Full funding + stipend
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- Switzerland
China Scholarship Council Scholarships
China Scholarship Council
Chinese government scholarships for international students to undertake undergraduate, master's, or PhD studies at Chinese universities.…
- Funding
- Full funding + stipend
- Deadline
- April
- Host
- China
Clarendon Fund Scholarships
University of Oxford
Oxford's flagship graduate scholarship scheme, offering hundreds of awards each year to students of any nationality.…
- Funding
- Full funding
- Deadline
- January
- Host
- United Kingdom
Cambridge Trust Scholarships
University of Cambridge
A range of full-cost and partial scholarships for international postgraduate students at the University of Cambridge.…
- Funding
- Full funding
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- United Kingdom
Eisenhower Fellowships
Eisenhower Fellowships
Country-by-country Fellowships sending mid-career leaders to the United States for a customised programme of meetings and visits.…
- Funding
- Full funding
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- United States
Radcliffe Fellowship
Harvard University
Harvard's flagship academic Fellowship for scholars, artists, and practitioners to pursue a major project at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study.…
- Funding
- $78,000 + research exp
- Deadline
- September
- Host
- United States
EM-JMD: GEMMA Women and Gender Studies
European Commission · Universidad de Granada
A flagship Erasmus Mundus joint master's in women's and gender studies coordinated from Granada with seven European partners.…
- Funding
- Full tuition + €1,400/
- Deadline
- January–February
- Host
- Spain
EM-JMD: CoDe Cognitive Decision Making
European Commission · University of Trento
Joint master's in cognitive science and decision making taught across Italian, Belgian, German, and Polish universities.…
- Funding
- Full tuition + €1,400/
- Deadline
- January–February
- Host
- Italy
EM-JMD: EMMIR International Migration and Intercultural Relations
European Commission · University of Oldenburg
Joint master's on global migration taught across German, Norwegian, South African, Indian, and Slovenian partners.…
- Funding
- Full tuition + €1,400/
- Deadline
- January–February
- Host
- Germany
EM-JMD: MISOCO Migration Studies
European Commission · Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Joint master's in migration studies across Catalan, Polish, and Estonian partners.…
- Funding
- Full tuition + €1,400/
- Deadline
- January–February
- Host
- Spain
EM-JMD: WOP-P Work Organisational and Personnel Psychology
European Commission · Universitat de Barcelona
Joint master's in work and organisational psychology across Catalan, Italian, French, and Portuguese universities.…
- Funding
- Full tuition + €1,400/
- Deadline
- January–February
- Host
- Spain
Atlantic Fellows for Social and Economic Equity
LSE / Atlantic Institute
A non-degree Fellowship at the London School of Economics for mid-career professionals working on social and economic equity in their home countries.…
- Funding
- Full funding
- Deadline
- Annual
- Host
- United Kingdom
Acumen Fellows Programs
Acumen
Year-long leadership programs for emerging social change leaders in countries including India, Pakistan, Kenya, Nigeria, and Latin America.…
- Funding
- Stipend + training
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- Multiple
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
Government of Canada
Canada's flagship postdoctoral Fellowship for top-tier postdoctoral talent from Canada and abroad to develop their leadership potential.…
- Funding
- CAD $70,000/year
- Deadline
- September
- Host
- Canada
Ashoka Fellowship
Ashoka
A lifelong Fellowship for systems-changing social entrepreneurs, with three years of financial support and access to a global community.…
- Funding
- Stipend (3 yrs) + comm
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Host
- Multiple
TED Fellows
TED
A network of changemakers across disciplines and continents, accelerating their work and amplifying their voices through TED.…
- Funding
- TED + community
- Deadline
- Annual
- Host
- Multiple
CEU Open Society Foundations Grants
Central European University
Need-based grants at Central European University in Vienna, including living stipends for outstanding applicants from designated countries.…
- Funding
- Tuition + €5,000/year
- Deadline
- February
- Host
- Austria
Bellagio Center Residency
Rockefeller Foundation
A residency at the Rockefeller Foundation's Bellagio Center in Italy for academics, artists, and practitioners working on global issues.…
- Funding
- Residency + meals
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- Italy
MacArthur Foundation 100&Change
MacArthur Foundation
A competition for a single $100 million grant to fund a proposal that promises real and measurable progress in solving a critical problem.…
- Funding
- $100 million single gr
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- Multiple
Japan Foundation Japanese Studies Fellowship
Japan Foundation
Fellowships for foreign scholars and researchers in Japanese studies to conduct research in Japan.…
- Funding
- Full funding
- Deadline
- November–December
- Host
- Japan
Princeton in Asia
Princeton in Asia
A century-old Fellowship placing recent graduates and young professionals with partner organisations across Asia.…
- Funding
- Stipend
- Deadline
- Late autumn
- Host
- Multiple Asia
Aspen Global Leadership Network
Aspen Institute
A worldwide community of entrepreneurial leaders convened by the Aspen Institute through a network of regional Fellowships.…
- Funding
- Self-funded + scholars
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- Multiple
Türkiye Scholarships
Republic of Türkiye
Government-funded scholarships for international students to study at Turkish universities at all academic levels.…
- Funding
- Full funding
- Deadline
- February
- Host
- Turkey
Fox International Fellowship
Yale University
A one-year exchange between Yale University and partner institutions in 18 countries for graduate students working on international issues.…
- Funding
- Full funding
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- United States
Endeavour Leadership Program
Australian Government
Australian government scholarships for international students, postdoctoral fellows, and researchers to undertake study or research in Australia.…
- Funding
- Full funding
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- Australia
Africa Leadership Initiative Fellowship
Aspen Institute
A pan-African values-based leadership programme for accomplished mid-career leaders across multiple African countries.…
- Funding
- Self-funded + scholars
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- Multiple Africa
Brookings Doctoral Fellowships
Brookings Institution
Doctoral and postdoctoral research Fellowships at one of the world's most respected think tanks in Washington, D.C.…
- Funding
- Stipend
- Deadline
- November
- Host
- United States
Salzburg Global Seminar Fellowships
Salzburg Global Seminar
Convening-based Fellowships at Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg for emerging leaders working on global challenges.…
- Funding
- Travel + lodging
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- Austria
MIT Legatum Fellowship
MIT
Funded MIT graduate study for entrepreneurs from emerging markets committed to launching innovative ventures back home.…
- Funding
- Tuition + stipend
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- United States
Ashinaga Africa Initiative
Ashinaga Foundation
Full undergraduate scholarships and preparatory training for orphaned Sub-Saharan African students to study at top universities worldwide.…
- Funding
- Full funding
- Deadline
- November
- Host
- Multiple
Fundación Carolina Postgraduate Scholarships
Fundación Carolina
Spanish foundation scholarships funding Latin American graduate students to study at Spanish universities.…
- Funding
- Full funding
- Deadline
- February
- Host
- Spain
SSRC International Dissertation Research Fellowship
Social Science Research Council
Funding for graduate students in the humanities and social sciences to conduct dissertation research outside the United States.…
- Funding
- Up to $25,000
- Deadline
- November
- Host
- Multiple
Russell Sage Foundation Visiting Scholar
Russell Sage Foundation
A residential Fellowship in New York for social scientists to pursue research, analysis, and writing on social and economic policy.…
- Funding
- $50,000+
- Deadline
- May
- Host
- United States
Korean Foundation Fellowship
Korea Foundation
Fellowships and grants supporting overseas Korean studies scholars and Korea-related professionals from around the world.…
- Funding
- Full funding + stipend
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- South Korea
Fox Fellowship at Cambridge
University of Cambridge
A reciprocal exchange Fellowship between Yale and the University of Cambridge for graduate students engaged in international studies.…
- Funding
- Full funding
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- United Kingdom
Mercator Fellowship on International Affairs
Stiftung Mercator
A 13-month working Fellowship abroad for emerging German leaders in international affairs.…
- Funding
- Full funding
- Deadline
- October
- Host
- Multiple
MBZUAI Scholarship
Mohamed bin Zayed University of AI
Full graduate scholarships in artificial intelligence at the world's first AI-dedicated graduate research university.…
- Funding
- Full funding + stipend
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- UAE
Conservation Leadership Programme
BirdLife / FFI / WCS
Capacity-building grants and mentoring for early-career conservationists working on biodiversity projects in their home countries.…
- Funding
- Up to $25,000
- Deadline
- November
- Host
- Multiple
Whitley Awards
Whitley Fund for Nature
Annual conservation awards for grassroots leaders driving change in their home countries to protect wildlife and habitat.…
- Funding
- £40,000
- Deadline
- October
- Host
- Multiple
Stanford d.school Fellowship
Stanford University
A year-long residency at the Stanford Hasso Plattner Institute of Design for design educators, practitioners, and researchers.…
- Funding
- Self-funded
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- United States
DRK Foundation Fellowship
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Multi-year unrestricted funding and a board seat for early-stage social impact organisations led by exceptional founders.…
- Funding
- $300,000 + support
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Host
- Multiple
UNESCO Fellowships Programme
UNESCO
Various Fellowship programmes administered by UNESCO supporting capacity building in member states across the agency's mandate.…
- Funding
- Varies
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- Multiple
European Commission Blue Book Traineeship
European Commission
Paid traineeships at the European Commission for university graduates from anywhere in the world.…
- Funding
- €1,300/month
- Deadline
- Twice yearly
- Host
- Belgium
Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity
Columbia University
A US-South Africa Fellowship at Columbia University focused on confronting anti-Black racism through cross-border learning.…
- Funding
- Stipend + travel
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- United States
Visegrad Scholarship Programme
International Visegrad Fund
Mobility scholarships for graduate students from the Western Balkans, Eastern Partnership countries, and Central Europe.…
- Funding
- €2,500/semester
- Deadline
- March
- Host
- Multiple Visegrad
IDEX Fellowship
IDEX
A nine-month Fellowship in India placing emerging leaders inside social enterprises to design, fund, or scale impact projects.…
- Funding
- Stipend + training
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- India
Halcyon Incubator Fellowship
Halcyon
An incubator in Washington, D.C. for early-stage social entrepreneurs to take their idea to the next level.…
- Funding
- Stipend + housing
- Deadline
- January
- Host
- United States
India Fellow Social Leadership Program
India Fellow
A 13-month leadership Fellowship for young professionals to work on the ground with grassroots organisations across India.…
- Funding
- Stipend
- Deadline
- Quarterly
- Host
- India
Carlo Schmid Programme
DAAD / Studienstiftung
German government internship programme placing graduates and young professionals at international organisations including the UN and EU.…
- Funding
- Stipend + travel
- Deadline
- March
- Host
- Multiple
Asia Society Asia 21 Young Leaders
Asia Society
A year-long initiative recognising emerging leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region committed to making a difference in their fields.…
- Funding
- Travel + program
- Deadline
- June
- Host
- Multiple Asia
Russian Government Scholarship
Rossotrudnichestvo
Russian government scholarships for international students to study at Russian universities at all academic levels.…
- Funding
- Full funding
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- Russia
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarship
Friedrich Ebert Foundation
Scholarships from the German political foundation supporting international students with social-democratic values to study in Germany.…
- Funding
- Stipend
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- Germany
Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Scholarship
Konrad Adenauer Foundation
Scholarships from the German political foundation supporting outstanding international students with Christian-democratic values to study in Germany.…
- Funding
- Stipend
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- Germany
Kettering Foundation Resident Fellowship
Kettering Foundation
Resident Fellowships at the Kettering Foundation for research on what it takes to make democracy work as it should.…
- Funding
- Stipend
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- United States
Atlantic Council Millennium Fellowship
Atlantic Council
A non-resident Fellowship at the Atlantic Council's Millennium Leadership Program for emerging global leaders.…
- Funding
- Travel + program
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- United States
Synergos Senior Fellows
Synergos
A peer-learning network for senior leaders working on systems change in their countries and globally.…
- Funding
- Self-funded + travel
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- Multiple
UNESCO/People's Republic of China Great Wall Fellowship
UNESCO / China
Fellowships for university students and scholars from developing countries to undertake advanced studies in Chinese universities.…
- Funding
- Full funding
- Deadline
- April
- Host
- China
UN Online Volunteers (Field)
UN Volunteers
On-site UN volunteer assignments lasting up to a year, with travel and a modest living allowance covered by the UN system.…
- Funding
- Living allowance
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- Multiple
European Parliament Schuman Traineeships
European Parliament
Paid traineeships at the European Parliament in Brussels and Luxembourg for university graduates in any discipline.…
- Funding
- €1,500/month
- Deadline
- May/October
- Host
- Belgium
OECD Internship Programme
OECD
Internships at the OECD in Paris for graduate students working on global economic policy issues.…
- Funding
- €700–€1,000/month
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- France
Roddenberry Fellowship
Roddenberry Foundation
A 12-month Fellowship for activists and organisers building a more equitable and just America.…
- Funding
- $50,000
- Deadline
- Annual
- Host
- United States
ILO Internship Programme
International Labour Organization
Internships at the ILO in Geneva for graduate students working on international labour standards and decent work.…
- Funding
- Stipend
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Host
- Switzerland
Fortis Society Fellowship
Fortis Society
A community-based Fellowship supporting purpose-driven leaders working at the intersection of strategy and impact.…
- Funding
- Stipend
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- Multiple
YGAP Accelerator
YGAP
An accelerator for early-stage social entrepreneurs in Asia-Pacific and Africa solving local poverty challenges.…
- Funding
- Travel + program
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- Multiple
Berkeley Institute for European Studies Visiting Scholar
UC Berkeley
A visiting scholar appointment at UC Berkeley for European-affiliated researchers in the social sciences.…
- Funding
- Self-funded
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Host
- United States
Bahcesehir University International Scholarships
Bahcesehir University
Merit-based scholarships at a leading Turkish university for international undergraduate and graduate students.…
- Funding
- 50–100% tuition
- Deadline
- Varies
- Host
- Turkey
UNV Online Volunteering
United Nations Volunteers
Online volunteer assignments matching you with UN agencies and partner organisations for short-term, skills-based contributions.…
- Funding
- Unpaid
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Host
- Multiple