Scholarships Without IELTS Currently Open: August 2026

If you are searching for scholarships without IELTS, there is an important distinction to understand: a scholarship being available without IELTS does not always mean that the university has no English-language requirement. In many cases, applicants can meet the requirement through another accepted English test, previous study in English, an exemption, or a university pathway.

This update highlights currently open opportunities already available on ScholarshipRight where the official university information indicates that IELTS is not the only route to satisfying English-language requirements.

Last checked: August 23, 2026. Always verify the latest admission and language requirements before applying.

1. Deakin University Scholarship 2027 in Australia

Deadline: August 23, 2026

Deakin University offers research scholarships for eligible Master's and PhD applicants. IELTS is not necessarily the only way to demonstrate English proficiency. Deakin states that previous university study taught in English at an approved provider can meet its English-language requirements, subject to the applicable conditions.

This makes the opportunity particularly relevant for applicants who completed recent university studies in English and may qualify for an English-language exemption instead of submitting IELTS.

Important: English requirements can vary by course, so applicants should check the requirements for their intended programme before applying.

Official English requirements: https://www.deakin.edu.au/international-students/entry-requirements/english

2. Troy University Graduate Scholarship 2027

Deadline: September 21, 2026

Troy University accepts several forms of English-language evidence for international graduate applicants. IELTS is therefore not the only option. Depending on the applicant and programme, alternatives include TOEFL, Pearson Test of English, iTEP, Duolingo, Cambridge English and other accepted pathways.

Troy also indicates that some students can receive conditional admission without an accepted English test score and complete English as a Second Language requirements, subject to university rules.

This means applicants who do not have IELTS may still have a route to admission, but they must carefully check the current requirements for their specific graduate programme.

Official international admission information: https://www.troy.edu/applications-admissions/admissions-process-requirements/international-student/index.html

3. University of Alabama Presidential Scholarship 2027

Deadline: December 15, 2026

The University of Alabama accepts multiple forms of English-language evidence for international applicants, meaning IELTS is not the sole option. Its admissions information lists alternatives including TOEFL, Duolingo, PTE and other accepted English-proficiency routes, with certain applicants also eligible for English-language waivers.

Applicants should confirm the exact English requirement that applies to their admission category and intended programme.

Official international admissions information: https://catalog.ua.edu/undergraduate/about/admissions/general-requirements/international-students/

What Does “Without IELTS” Actually Mean?

When you see a scholarship described as “without IELTS,” check which of these situations applies:

• IELTS alternative: The university accepts another English test such as TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo.
• English-medium study: Your previous degree or education was completed in English and the university accepts this as evidence.
• English-language waiver: Certain applicants may be exempt based on nationality, previous education or other conditions.
• Conditional admission: Some universities may allow students to begin through an English-language pathway or ESL programme.
• Programme-specific rules: The scholarship may not require IELTS itself, while the degree programme still has its own language requirements.

Before You Apply

Do not submit an application simply because a third-party website says “No IELTS.” Always check the university's official admission requirements for your programme.

Also remember that a scholarship and university admission can have separate requirements. Meeting the scholarship conditions does not automatically mean that you meet the academic programme's English-language requirements.

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