Scholarships with August & September 2026 Deadlines You Shouldn't Miss

If your application season has been slow, here's your reminder: several strong scholarships close in the next few weeks. Whether you're chasing a fully funded PhD, a master's abroad, or general grad funding with no strings attached, there's something on this list worth your time before the deadline passes.

Fully Funded — Closing Late August

Monash University PhD Scholarship (Industry) — Privacy-Preserving AI
A fully funded PhD opportunity in Australia for researchers interested in privacy-preserving AI and human-centric video analytics — a strong fit if your background is in AI/ML or data privacy.

Deadline: August 30, 2026

Ashinaga Africa Initiative Scholarship
A fully funded scholarship for African students, covering study both on the continent and internationally, with strong long-term mentorship support.

Deadline: August 30, 2026

Australian National University RTP Stipend Scholarship
A fully funded research stipend for postgraduate research students at ANU, covering living costs alongside tuition support.

Deadline: August 31, 2026

Indomie Scholarship Program 2026
A fully funded scholarship supporting Nigerian students, with a straightforward application process and no application fee.

Deadline: August 31, 2026

Startup Abuja Scholarship Program
A fully funded scholarship aimed at supporting Nigerian students, particularly those with an interest in entrepreneurship and innovation.

Deadline: August 31, 2026

Fully Funded — Closing Early-to-Mid September

University of Pisa DSU Scholarship
A fully funded scholarship covering tuition and living costs for international students admitted to University of Pisa programs in Italy.

Deadline: September 7, 2026

2027 UBC Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program – Master's
A fully funded master's scholarship at the University of British Columbia, part of the Mastercard Foundation's initiative supporting African scholars.

Deadline: September 6, 2026

ASMAF Scholarship for Nigerian Undergraduates
A fully funded scholarship for Nigerian undergraduates, designed to ease the financial burden of tuition and related costs.

Deadline: September 15, 2026

Partially Funded, Still Worth Applying

Azim Premji Fresh Scholarship 2026-27
A partially funded scholarship supporting students in India at the start of their academic journey.

Deadline: August 31, 2026

Troy University Graduate Scholarship 2027
A partially funded scholarship for graduate students at Troy University in the United States.

Deadline: September 21, 2026

$5,000 Grad School No Essay Scholarship
An easy-entry, no-essay scholarship open to graduate students in any field — a low-effort application worth submitting alongside your other efforts.

Deadline: September 30, 2026

A Quick Word of Advice

Deadlines like these tend to sneak up fast, especially for scholarships requiring recommendation letters or a statement of purpose — both of which take time to prepare properly. Don't wait until the final week to start gathering documents. Check each listing above for its specific requirements, and always verify details on the official scholarship page before submitting.

Good luck — and keep checking back for more deadline round-ups as the year goes on.