In their dedication to fostering international development cooperation and advancing the globalization of education systems, developed nations like the USA, UK, Australia, Japan, and various European countries extend government-funded scholarships to exceptional students from across the globe.
United States Government Scholarships
1.Fulbright Foreign Student Program
The Fulbright Program offers comprehensive scholarships to international students from 155 countries worldwide who aspire to pursue either a Master’s or PhD degree in the United States. These scholarships may also be granted for non-degree postgraduate studies. The funding encompasses tuition fees, textbooks, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance, with approximately 1,800 scholarships granted annually.
Deadline: varies, Feb-Oct 2024
Where to study: USA
when to start course: 2025-2026 which level: Msc & PhD Link: *Foreign Fulbright Program – Apply (fulbrightonline.org)
2.Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides a year of professional enrichment in the United States for seasoned professionals hailing from specified countries across the globe. This fellowship covers tuition fees, allowances, accident and health insurance, travel expenses, and more. Around 200 Fellowships are awarded each year.
Deadline: 1st Oct 2024
Where to study: USA
When to start course: 2025-2026 which level: No degree Link: Home – The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
European Government Scholarships
Denmark
Danish Government Scholarships for Non-EU/EEA Students The Danish Ministry of Education offers a number of scholarships each year to support highly qualified and motivated international students from outside the EU/EEA pursuing full degree higher education programs at participating Danish Universities. The scholarship may be granted as full or partial tuition fee waivers and/or grants to cover living costs.
Deadline: August , march- April, 2024
Where to study: Sweden
when to start course: 2025-2026 which level: MSc Link:studyindenmark.dk/study-options/scholarships
Italy
Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students The Italian Government awards scholarships for studying in Italy to both foreign citizens and Italian citizens residing abroad. The scholarships cover University degree courses, advanced vocational training, art and music courses, Master’s Degree courses, PhD Courses, etc. Applicants can apply for three, six, or nine-month scholarships.
Deadline: August , june 2024
Where to study: Sweden
when to start course: 2025-2026 which level: MSc Link:studyindenmark.dk/study-options/scholarships
The Netherlands
Holland Scholarships for Non-EU/EEA Students The Holland Scholarship, funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, is designed for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) pursuing their bachelor’s or master’s at Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences in Holland. The scholarship amount is €5,000.
Deadline: varies, Feb- may,2024
Where to study: Netherlands
when to start course: 2024-2025 which level: Msc Link: Add New Post ‹ scholarships and jobs — WordPress (opportunityhub.net)
Belgium
Government of Flanders Master Mind Scholarships for International Students
The Government of Flanders introduces the Master Mind Scholarships, a new program aimed at promoting the internationalization of Flemish Higher Education. It grants up to 45 scholarships to outstanding Master students from all countries, offering a maximum scholarship of €8,000 per academic year. The Flemish Host Institution may request a tuition fee of up to €109 per year from the applicant.
Deadline: 01/02/2024
Where to study: Netherlands
when to start course: 2024-2025 which level: MSc Link: www.studyinflanders.be/scholarships/master-mind-scholarships
VLIR-UOS awards scholarships
VLIR-UOS awards scholarships to students from 31 developing countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, enabling them to pursue English-taught training or Master’s programs related to development at universities in Belgium. The scholarships cover tuition fees, accommodation, allowance, travel costs, and other program-related expenses.
Deadline: 01/02/2024
Where to study: Netherlands
when to start course: 2024-2025 which level: MSc Link: VLIR-UOS Scholarship for maters in Belgium * scholarships and jobs (opportunityhub.net)
Germany
DAAD Scholarships for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides scholarships for various postgraduate courses with special relevance to developing countries at German Universities. Targeted specifically at international students and young professionals from developing countries in Africa, Asia, Pacific Islands, Central and South America, and Central and Eastern Europe, DAAD scholarships support selected programs with a variety of full or partial scholarships.
Deadline: August to Nov, 2024
Where to study: German
when to start course: 2025-2026 which level: MSc Link:Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) – DAAD – Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
Switzerland
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships offer graduates from around 180 countries the opportunity to pursue doctoral or postdoctoral research in any academic field at a publicly funded university or recognized institution in Switzerland. The scholarship covers a monthly allowance, tuition fees, health insurance, lodging allowance, etc.
Deadline: August , dec 2024
Where to study: Switzerland
when to start course: 2025-2026 which level: PhD Link:www.sbfi.admin.ch/sbfi/en/home/education/scholarships-and-grants/swiss-government-excellence-scholarships.html
Sweden
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals The Swedish Institute provides scholarships in Sweden to highly-qualified international students from developing countries seeking to pursue full-time Master’s studies at Swedish Universities. The scholarship covers tuition fees, living expenses, some travel grant, and insurance. Approximately 335 scholarships are offered.
Deadline: August , 28 feb 2024
Where to study: Sweden
when to start course: 2025-2026 which level: PhD Link:si.se/en/apply/scholarships/swedish-institute-scholarships-for-global-professionals/
France
Eiffel Excellence Scholarships The Eiffel scholarship program, developed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, serves as a tool for French higher education institutions to attract the best foreign students for master’s and PhD degree programs. Eiffel scholarship-holders receive a monthly allowance and additional expenses, including a return trip, health insurance, and participation in cultural activities. However, it does not cover tuition fees.
Deadline: August , 10th jan, 2024
Where to study: Sweden
when to start course: 2025-2026 which level: PhD Link:programwww.campusfrance.org/en/france-excellence-eiffel-scholarship-program
UK & Commonwealth Government Scholarships
1.British Chevening Scholarships Chevening Scholarships
The UK government’s worldwide scholarship initiative, are bestowed upon exceptional scholars from countries eligible for Chevening around the globe. Typically granted for a one-year Master’s degree, most Chevening Scholarships encompass tuition fees, a living allowance (for a single individual) at a fixed rate, round-trip economy class airfare to the UK, and supplementary grants to cover essential expenses. Approximately 1500 scholarships are available globally.
Deadline: Nov 2024
Study in: UK
Course starts AY 2025-2026
Which level: MSc
Link: Apply | Chevening
2.UK Commonwealth Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
The Commonwealth Scholarships are designed for students from developing Commonwealth countries aspiring to pursue Master’s and PhD studies in the UK. Each scholarship includes airfare to and from the United Kingdom, coverage for tuition and examination fees, a personal maintenance allowance, a thesis grant (if applicable), an initial arrival allowance, among other benefits. Roughly 300 of these scholarships are awarded annually.
Deadline: Nov 2024
Study in: UK
Course starts AY 2025-2026
Which level: MSc
Link: Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships – Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK (fcdo.gov.uk)