Master's Scholarships

Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS) supports Research Master's and Doctorate students at Monash University campuses in Australia with a living stipend. Runs in four rounds per year — International Round 1 closes 31 March, Domestic Round 2 closes 31 May, International Round 3 closes 31 August, Domestic Round 4 closes 31 October. There is no separate scholarship application: candidates are automatically considered for all eligible graduate research scholarships when applying for admission (or, for current students, when applying directly). Selection is competitive, based on academic record, research outputs, and prior research experience. International students should note this stipend does NOT include tuition fees on its own — a separate tuition fee scholarship must be secured or combined for a fully funded package.

The 1st Financial Bank USA Financial Goals Scholarship is a recurring monthly award of $2,000, offered by 1FBUSA to celebrate students pursuing educational and financial goals. It's open to US residents aged 18 or older who are planning to enroll or are currently enrolled in a college degree program. Applicants submit a 500-word essay reflecting on their personal financial goals and the vision behind their college journey. A new winner is selected each month, and past winners are not eligible to enter again.

The Equity and Merit Scholarships support academically excellent master's students from six African countries who have the potential to make a significant contribution to sustainable development in their home countries. 30 scholarships are available each cycle: 20 for full-time, one-year, on-campus study in Manchester, and 10 for part-time distance learning (3-5 years). Available across engineering, environment, health sciences, development, education, textiles, and law. Applicants typically need a completed undergraduate degree and at least two years of relevant professional experience, and must commit to returning to their home country after the scholarship. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Taipei Medical University International Graduate Student Scholarships provide Type A, Type B and Type C awards for eligible international graduate students. For the 2026-2027 academic year, Type A provides NT$16,000 per month plus a full tuition waiver, Type B provides NT$12,000 per month plus a full tuition waiver, and Type C provides a tuition waiver. Scholarship consideration for prospective students is tied to admission; the Spring 2027 international graduate admission deadline is August 31, 2026 at 17:00 Taiwan time.

CREW Chicago, a chapter of the CREW Network, has awarded $7,500 scholarships annually since 2014 to female graduate students and junior or senior undergraduates majoring or concentrating in real estate or related fields, with $199,000 awarded to date. The scholarship supports students pursuing careers in Chicagoland's commercial real estate community, with selection based on academics, leadership, and activities. Applicants must be enrolled for the academic year in which the award is sought. Through a partnership with the Debbie Frank Legacy Fund and The Goldie Initiative, one additional Goldie Scholar will be chosen from the 2026-2027 cohort to receive an executive mentor, career development training, and exclusive networking opportunities alongside the scholarship funds.

The Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship at the Australian National University (ANU) is a Commonwealth-funded award supporting domestic and international students undertaking Higher Degree Research (HDR) programs, meaning PhD or research Master's degrees. It's ANU's central, government-backed research funding mechanism, awarded through competitive central scholarship rounds each year based on academic merit and research potential. Recipients receive full tuition fee coverage through the separate RTP Fee Offset alongside a tax-free stipend of $39,069 a year at the 2026 full-time base rate, paid fortnightly for up to 3.5 years with a possible 6-month extension. There's no separate scholarship application: interest in the RTP is indicated within the standard ANU HDR admissions application, and current ANU HDR students apply through a separate internal consideration form. This deadline covers Round 1 for international applicants, for commencement between January and March 2027; a later domestic-only round closes October 31, 2026, and an earlier combined round runs each April for mid-year commencement.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe's Biology Program is seeking an M.S. student to serve as a Graduate Teaching Assistant while conducting thesis research on the ecology and conservation of the Gray Fox in Louisiana, under the supervision of Dr. Anastasia Couvillon. The project examines how small-mammal abundance and diversity influence gray fox occupancy across major Louisiana habitat types using camera trapping, live trapping, GIS, and occupancy modeling.

DAAD EPOS fully funded scholarship for the Urban Management Master's programme at TU Berlin, for graduates from developing/newly industrialized countries with at least 2 years of relevant professional experience. Requires applying directly to the university programme, not to DAAD.

The Chulabhorn Graduate Institute (CGI) Post-Graduate Scholarship Program offers around 15 fully funded Master's scholarships per year to international students (all nationalities except Thai citizens) in Applied Biological Sciences: Environmental Health, Environmental Toxicology, and Chemical Sciences (related fields also considered). The program includes a 6-week refresher course followed by 2 years of Master's study, with the academic term starting in August 2027. Selection is merit-based, capped at applicants under 30 years old, requiring a Bachelor's degree (minimum CGPA 2.75/4.00), relevant scientific laboratory research experience, and English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS, with exemptions for native English speakers or graduates of English-medium programs).

The Qatar Government Scholarship Plan, administered by Qatar's Ministry of Education and Higher Education, funds Qatari nationals to pursue bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and diploma-level studies at accredited universities in Qatar or abroad. The plan includes three main tracks: the Amiri Scholarship Programme (for outstanding high school graduates, covering study at the world's top-24-ranked universities and five leading local universities, with priority given to medicine, engineering, and innovation); the Abroad Scholarship Programme (covering a wide range of disciplines, including newly added tracks in education, professional diplomas, and sports and creative industries, at approved universities in countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, and Australia); and the Local Scholarship Programme, including the Tomouh Program, for study at accredited universities within Qatar, particularly Education City institutions. Applicants must already hold an unconditional admission offer from an approved institution before applying for the scholarship itself.

The Master of International and Development Economics (MIDE) is an 18-month, English-taught master's program at HTW Berlin for students pursuing careers in development economics, policy analysis, and international finance. Requires a first degree (min. 180 ECTS) with at least 15 ECTS in Economics (or 3 economics-related modules outside the ECTS system). The program is linked to Germany's DAAD EPOS scholarship route, which historically covers living costs, travel, and insurance for eligible applicants from developing/transition countries with 2+ years of work experience — however, DAAD has stated this funding is not confirmed for the current admission cycle, so applicants should apply with alternative funding plans in place. No application fee and no Uni-Assist required.

IMPORTANT — the widely circulated "$10,890 (AED 40,000) monthly stipend" figure is the maximum possible PhD stipend under the top scholarship tier only, and even then it is conditional (a AED 20,000 base plus a AED 20,000 additional allowance requiring approval and satisfactory progression) - it is not a guaranteed rate for all Master's and PhD applicants as implied by some listings. Master's applicants in particular should not expect this amount; Khalifa University's own scholarship page does not publish a fixed Master's stipend, and stipend availability at Master's level varies by program and track. Khalifa University of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi, UAE offers merit-based scholarships to Master's and PhD applicants, assessed automatically as part of the admission process (no separate scholarship application required). PhD scholarships are structured into four tiers (I-IV) with different tuition coverage (50-100%) and stipend levels, and are further split into a "Research Path" (full-time PhD only, includes a post-graduation work commitment with Khalifa University or a nominated entity) and other tracks. Benefits across tiers may include tuition coverage, monthly stipend, accommodation, medical insurance, visa fees, textbooks, and support for international research conference attendance, but the exact combination depends on the tier assigned based on academic merit and research alignment. Applicants should confirm their likely tier and exact stipend directly with Khalifa University, as third-party listings often present the top-tier PhD figure as if it were the standard or guaranteed rate for all applicants.

The Achieve Today Scholarship is offered by Achieve Today, a personal development coaching company, to current students at an accredited US university or college who are 18 or older. Applicants submit a 3 to 5 minute video or audio recording, or an essay of at least 800 words, on a personal development or high performance principle such as the Law of Attraction, gratitude, or positive thinking, explaining how living that principle made a positive impact or helped them overcome a challenge. Current students of the Achieve coaching program are also eligible to apply. There are two entry cycles each year: August 31 for the fall semester and December 31 for the spring semester, with the award applied directly to the winner's tuition for that semester.

IMPORTANT - deadline note: GREAT Scholarships has no single application deadline. Each of the 140+ individual scholarships, hosted across more than 60 UK universities, is administered separately by that institution, with its own deadline, eligible course list, and specific criteria. Most university strands close between March and May for the following autumn intake, meaning many 2026-cycle deadlines have likely already passed by the time this is read; a small number of country-specific strands (e.g. Kenya, Women in STEM) remain open into August 2026. Applicants must check the specific participating university's own GREAT Scholarships page for their exact deadline rather than relying on a single date. GREAT Scholarships is a genuine, well-established programme jointly funded by the UK Government's GREAT Britain Campaign and the British Council, delivered in partnership with participating UK universities. It funds one-year postgraduate taught Master's study only (not Bachelor's or PhD) for citizens of a defined list of eligible countries, which for the current cycle includes Bangladesh, China (mainland only, per some institutions), Egypt, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam, though the exact list can vary slightly by university and by year - always confirm on your chosen university's specific GREAT Scholarships page. This is a tuition-fee contribution only (minimum £10,000), not a fully funded scholarship - it does not cover living costs, travel, or visa fees. Applicants should also expect to act as a "GREAT Scholar" ambassador during and after their studies, including occasional engagement with the British Council and future applicants.

A limited number of fully-funded scholarships are available for outstanding African students admitted to the one-year, in-person MSc in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (MLAI) at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. The programme runs January–December each year and covers ML/AI fundamentals plus advanced, research-forefront techniques, concluding with a supervised research project. Eligible qualifications (held or nearing completion by January enrollment): an Honours degree (or NQF level 8 equivalent) in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, or a closely related field. Applicants should have demonstrable proficiency in Python (or equivalent), and comfort with numerical linear algebra, vector calculus, and basic probability/statistics; prior introductory ML coursework is recommended but not required. Students still completing their qualifying degree may apply and be conditionally accepted pending completion. There is no separate scholarship application — scholarship consideration happens as part of the general programme application.

The Business Excellence Scholarship recognises high-calibre applicants starting full-time postgraduate taught study at Newcastle University Business School in September 2026. Two awards are available, each worth up to £8,150 as a tuition fee discount. Important: this scholarship is restricted to applicants classified as UK Home students for fee purposes who are wholly or partially self-financing - it is not open to international fee-status applicants. There is no separate application form; eligible candidates are automatically considered as part of their academic course application, assessed on academic level, English language score, and personal statement quality. Awards are made on a rolling basis throughout the academic year rather than a single fixed deadline, so the date here is a placeholder - early application is strongly advised.

Abertay International Scholarship: a merit-based tuition fee reduction for newly admitted international (non-UK) students on full-time, on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate TAUGHT degree programmes at Abertay University, Dundee. Not available for PhD or other research degrees, despite some aggregator listings implying otherwise. There is no separate scholarship application — eligibility is assessed automatically alongside the admission application, and successful candidates are notified by email after receiving their offer of admission. This deadline reflects the October 2026 intake (31 August 2026 standard deadline; 31 July 2026 if a Tier 4/Student visa is required) — other intakes have different deadlines.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Pretoria has run since 2014 and is currently in its Phase II expansion. It supports academically talented young Africans facing significant socio-economic barriers, including refugees, internally displaced persons, and individuals with disabilities, across faculties such as engineering, humanities, law, education, and sciences. Applicants must first apply for and be accepted into an eligible undergraduate, honours, or master's program at the University of Pretoria before completing a separate hard-copy Mastercard Foundation Scholars application form, which is submitted electronically along with supporting documents. Shortlisted applicants undergo an interview as part of final selection. Application deadlines differ by level: undergraduate applications close August 31, 2026; postgraduate (honours/master's) applications close September 30, 2026. Applicants must demonstrate leadership qualities, commitment to community service, and outstanding academic performance, and are expected to return to their home countries after graduation to contribute to community development.

The University of Western Australia (UWA) International Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship supports outstanding domestic and international students undertaking a Higher Degree by Research (HDR), including Master's by Research and PhD programs, across nearly all fields of study. Funded by the Australian Government's Research Training Program, the scholarship is tenable for up to two years for Master's by Research candidates and up to three and a half years for Doctoral candidates. Selection is competitive and based on academic merit, prior research performance, quality of the research proposal, and confirmed supervisor and project feasibility at UWA. No separate scholarship application is required; eligible applicants are automatically considered for the RTP scholarship upon applying for HDR admission. The 2027 International RTP Scholarship Round typically opens around June/July and closes around August 2026, though specific departmental deadlines can vary.

The KAS-SAIIA Scholarship Programme, a partnership between the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) and the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), combines a full-year internship at SAIIA (Cape Town or Johannesburg office) with a fully funded Master's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Law, or Journalism at a partner university (University of the Witwatersrand, University of Cape Town, or Stellenbosch University). Scholars are paired with mentors and the programme is designed to develop future leaders in public policy, academia, business, media, and civil society. Applicants may apply to only one office (Johannesburg or Cape Town) - dual applications are not considered.

Merit-based partial tuition fee reduction for the Sussex MBA at Sussex Business School, for applicants starting September 2026 or January 2027. Recognizes demonstrated leadership and positive impact in a workplace, organization, or community (not purely academic merit) — open to both early-career applicants and experienced professionals. Awarded on a rolling basis, so early application (after accepting the MBA offer) improves chances. Applicants must already hold and have accepted an offer of admission to the Sussex MBA before applying for this scholarship.

The Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship, delivered through the University of Osaka, for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral study. There are two application routes: Embassy Recommendation, where applicants first apply through their local Japanese Embassy or Consulate for a first screening before requesting an Osaka University Letter of Acceptance (LoA); and University Recommendation, generally reserved for students nominated through partner institutions with academic cooperation agreements with Osaka University. For graduate applicants who have passed the Japanese Embassy's first screening under the Embassy Recommendation route, the deadline to request a Letter of Acceptance from Osaka University via the Admissions Assistance Desk (AAD) system for the 2027 academic year is Tuesday, September 1, 2026 (Japan Time); requests submitted from September 2 onward will not be accepted. Programs are available across STEM, life sciences, social sciences, and humanities, including some English-taught tracks.

The 380th public call from Slovenia's Public Scholarship, Development, Disability and Maintenance Fund (SRIPS, formerly Ad Futura) offers postgraduate Master's-level scholarships to citizens of five Western Balkan countries, for study in a defined list of scientific and technical fields at Slovenian educational institutions. Recipients must hold or obtain temporary residence in Slovenia and reside there for the duration of study, which must begin around October 1, 2026.

IMPORTANT — this is not a general Oregon State University scholarship: it is a single, one-seat PhD Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) in a specific lab, currently open only at PhD level. The Master's degree level is listed here for reference/search purposes only and is NOT currently open under this posting — do not apply if you are a Master's applicant. The position is for a PhD student to develop spatially explicit decision models for the conservation of at-risk species on Department of Defense (DoD) lands, working with an interdisciplinary team combining species distribution modeling, population dynamics, multi-criteria decision analysis, and cost-effectiveness optimization, in collaboration with DoD scientists, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologists, and installation land managers. The role is supervised by Dr. Kelly Biedenweg at Oregon State University and is funded in connection with NOAA's socio-economic impacts of harmful algal blooms program and DoD conservation research funding. This opportunity is field-restricted: it is open only to applicants in conservation biology, ecology, natural resource management, spatial/quantitative ecology, or closely related fields with relevant modeling or GIS skills. It is NOT open to all fields of study, despite how it may be described elsewhere. There is no general, university-wide "Oregon State University Scholarship" open to all postgraduate applicants in all disciplines — OSU's general funding routes are OSU ScholarDollars (need- and merit-based, separate general application) and individual department/faculty-specific assistantships such as this one. Application is not through a general scholarship portal: interested candidates must email Dr. Kelly Biedenweg (Kelly.biedenweg@oregonstate.edu) directly with a cover letter and research proposal as described below.

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC for the Winter 2027 master's intake. Eligible applicants must be citizens or refugees of an African country, 35 or younger, have completed a bachelor's degree, not already hold a master's degree, and apply to an eligible master's programme. Expression of interest opens August 31, 2026 and closes September 6, 2026.

University of Pisa DSU Toscana scholarship for the 2026/2027 academic year. Eligible students may receive financial support based on economic conditions and student status. The official University of Pisa page lists September 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM as the application deadline.

EDISU Piemonte (Ente Regionale per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario del Piemonte) is the regional right-to-education agency awarding needs- and merit-based grants to students enrolled at Piedmont universities, including the University of Turin (UniTo). It is not a University of Turin-specific award — it's the main financial-aid route Turin students (Italian, EU, and non-EU/international) actually use, alongside the university's own smaller targeted scholarships (e.g. Talents 4 UniTo, which is separately timed and typically closes in late January). Eligibility and grant amount depend on economic indicators (ISEE or equivalent foreign income assessment) and academic merit (credits earned). Applicants without an Italian SPID or CIE digital identity can still apply using a Temporary Access Code. This scholarship covers living/education expenses but not tuition directly — tuition at Turin is separately reduced or waived for eligible low-income students through the university's own fee-exemption system (about 40% of students carry a partial or full tuition exemption).

Schwarzman Scholars is a fully funded, one-year Master's in Global Affairs at Schwarzman College, Tsinghua University in Beijing. Scholars choose a concentration in Public Policy, Economics and Business, or International Studies. All instruction is in English; no Chinese language proficiency is required. Applicants must be on track to complete an undergraduate degree before August 1 of their enrollment year and must be at least 18 but not yet 29 as of that date.

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST, "Taiwan Tech") offers a tiered scholarship framework for international students combining institutional tuition waivers, the Taiwan Government Scholarship (MOE/MOFA), and select corporate/dual-degree partner tracks. Full scholarships cover full or partial tuition and fees along with a monthly living stipend paid after enrollment; the stipend amount depends on the specific funding tier and degree level rather than a single flat figure. Note: some third-party aggregator posts have advertised this scholarship with a "$30,000 monthly stipend," but the actual stipend is denominated in New Taiwan Dollars (NT$), not US dollars, and ranges from roughly NT$12,000 to NT$33,000 per month (approximately US$375-1,050) depending on the track and degree level. Scholarships are granted for one academic year and may be extended up to a maximum of two years for master's completion or three years for PhD completion.

IMPORTANT SCOPE NOTE: This is a single funded Master's research assistantship position (not a general OSU institutional scholarship). It is based in OSU's Department of Natural Resource Ecology & Management, co-advised by Drs. Scott Loss and Tim O'Connell, for one student to research bird-window collisions on the OSU campus. Third-party aggregators have listed this as a generic "Oklahoma State University Scholarship" open to all fields and all countries — that framing is misleading. It should not be confused with OSU's broader international undergraduate scholarships (which are separate, automatic upon admission, and capped around $15,000/year).

Dalarna University's own two scholarships (Choose Dalarna First and Academic Excellence) are tuition-fee reductions, not full-cost funding — they do not cover living expenses. Both apply automatically to fee-paying international Master's applicants who rank a DU programme as their first choice on UniversityAdmissions.se, with no separate scholarship application. Available for both on-campus and online Master's programmes. This is separate from the more generous Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals, which is only open to applicants from a specific list of ~33 countries (including Nigeria, notably for its Pioneering Women in STEM award for female applicants to designated STEM programmes) and has its own application via the SI website, typically opening February.

EDiSU Pavia (the University of Pavia's regional right-to-study body) runs an annual "Ordinary Scholarship" call for students enrolled in bachelor's, master's, single-cycle master's, PhD, and non-medical specialization programs at the University of Pavia. Unlike a pure merit scholarship, this is Italy's regional diritto allo studio (right-to-study) grant: eligibility is based on a combination of family income/asset thresholds (via an equivalent ISEE declaration for students whose family resides abroad) and academic merit requirements, which differ for first-year versus subsequent-year students. It is open to Italian, EU, and non-EU international students under current Italian legislative decrees, but is not a no-conditions "fully funded for everyone" award — applicants must meet the income and merit bar set each year.

Marshall Scholarships fund up to 50 outstanding young Americans to study for a graduate degree at any UK university, including the possibility of pursuing a PhD directly from a bachelor's degree. Covers tuition, living allowance, airfare, and book grant.

MMoCRA (Multidisciplinary Mobility for a Climate Resilient Africa) is an EU-funded academic mobility programme delivered through the Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme (managed by EACEA), connecting African and European universities to build climate resilience across Africa through multidisciplinary research and training. The programme funds 95 mobility scholarships in total across Master's, Doctoral, Traineeship, and short-term staff mobility categories, focused on climate and energy, agrifood systems, and multidisciplinary climate solutions, covering East & Central Africa, the Indian Ocean Region, and Southern Africa. Partner institutions include Busitema University and Kyambogo University (Uganda), Namibia University of Science and Technology, Strathmore University (Kenya), University of Cape Town (South Africa), and University of Twente (Netherlands).

Aarhus University administers a limited number of Danish state-funded scholarships for highly qualified non-EU/EEA/Swiss applicants admitted to its Master's degree programs, across all subjects taught at the university. Typically only one or two scholarships are offered per program, and some faculties or specific applicant countries may receive strategic priority. Benefits are not uniform: some awards cover tuition only, while others add a monthly living allowance — applicants should not assume full funding is guaranteed. There is no separate scholarship application; eligibility is assessed automatically alongside the regular admission application.

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) in Taiwan offers scholarship support to international students at undergraduate, Master's, and PhD level through its Office of International Affairs. Importantly, this is not a fixed "fully funded" package: the monthly stipend and tuition award (tuition waiver or local-student tuition rate) can be granted together or separately, and the number and amount of awards are flexibly adjusted based on annual budget conditions and the number of applicants. Meeting the minimum academic requirement does not guarantee an award. For graduate students, match-funding from the research advisor, department, or college is compulsory as part of the award. Students already receiving another government-funded scholarship (e.g. Taiwan Scholarship, TIGP, ICDF) are not eligible. New incoming students apply for the scholarship together with their admission application; current NYCU students apply separately through the scholarship portal during recurring application windows (Fall: Jan 15-Mar 15; Spring: Jul 15-Sep 15). Applicants should confirm the exact award structure and amount directly with NYCU's Office of International Affairs, as this varies by department and is not centrally guaranteed.

EU-funded Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme scholarship (PERI-ACE: Partners Enhancing Resilience through African Centres of Excellence), led by Stellenbosch University (South Africa) in partnership with Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia), Cheikh Anta Diop University (Senegal), Ardhi University (Tanzania), 2iE (Burkina Faso), and Eduardo Mondlane University (Mozambique). Covers Master's, Doctoral, and Traineeship mobility for African students moving between African institutions in fields including sustainable agriculture and food security, water resource management, renewable energy, and disaster risk reduction. Applicants must apply both to the scholarship and directly to their chosen host institution — individual institutions have their own earlier admission deadlines (e.g. Stellenbosch/2iE: Aug 31, 2026; Ardhi: Sep 21, 2026).

ARES (Académie de Recherche et d'Enseignement Supérieur) International Training Scholarships for a one-year Specialized Bachelor's or Specialized Master's degree, or a 2-6 month Continuing Education course, at an accredited higher education institution of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, Belgium. Applicants can only apply for one specific programme per cycle from the published list (fields include aquaculture, health, food technology, economics, international development, GIS, IT, agriculture, environment, human rights, and microfinance). For Master's/continuing education applicants: degree must have been earned no more than 20 years before application (extended by 1 year per childbirth/adoption), plus at least 2 years of relevant professional experience. Application is completely free — ARES never charges fees at any stage.

Belgian government scholarship (via ARES, the federation of higher education institutions in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation) funding around 200 places annually for a Specialized Bachelor's degree, Specialized Master's degree, or a 2–6 month Continuing Education course. Eligible courses are limited to a specific list in fields such as aquaculture, health, food technology, economics, international development, GIS, IT, agriculture, environment, human rights, and microfinance — not open to all academic fields. Most programs are taught in French, with proficient written and spoken French generally required. A GIRAF account must be created by September 4, 2026 (before the September 18 submission deadline).

The Master in Research and Innovation in Higher Education (MARIHE) is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union. It's a 2-year, fully-funded master's focused on innovation, research management, and policy in higher education, delivered across a consortium of universities in Europe and Asia (Austria, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Portugal, with mobility semesters in China or India). Applicants must hold a first university degree (minimum 3 years) in any discipline and demonstrate strong English proficiency. Applicants from all nationalities are eligible, though those who have resided/worked in a European Programme Country for more than 12 months in the last 5 years are assessed under different funding rules. Application is a 2-step online process via the official MARIHE portal, with a possible video submission round for shortlisted candidates. Programme begins September 2027.

Master in Research and Innovation in Higher Education (MARIHE) is an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Degree focused on the development, management, and research of higher education systems. Students complete a two-year, four-semester program moving between partner universities in Austria, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Portugal, China, and India, including a mandatory internship of at least eight weeks. The program is coordinated by the University for Continuing Education Krems in Austria.

Troy University Graduate Scholarship for international graduate students admitted unconditionally to graduate study at Troy's Alabama campuses. Recipients must maintain a 3.10 cumulative GPA and meet enrollment requirements. The scholarship waives out-of-state tuition but does not cover the full cost of attendance.

Rhodes University Patrick & Margaret Flanagan Scholarship 2027

Rhodes University · Various (student's chosen international university - UK, USA, Canada, Asia, Australia)

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The Rhodes University Patrick & Margaret Flanagan Scholarship supports academically outstanding African students to pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees at an international university of their choice (candidates must identify and justify their chosen host institution). Covers full tuition and living allowances.

The Postgraduate Student Agreement Program (PEC-PG), jointly managed by Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE), CAPES, and CNPq, offers fully funded Full Master's, Full Doctorate, and Sandwich Doctorate scholarships to citizens of countries with which Brazil maintains a cultural, educational, or scientific cooperation agreement (including Nigeria and 28 other African countries, among others across Africa, Latin America, and Asia). Applicants must first secure admission/acceptance into a CAPES-evaluated graduate program (quality rating of 3 or higher) at a Brazilian HEI before applying for the scholarship itself. Program duration is up to 24 months for Master's, up to 48 months for Doctorate, and 6-10 months for Sandwich Doctorate. Applicants must not be Brazilian citizens or have a Brazilian parent, and must not hold a visa authorizing paid work in Brazil. Note: application periods are announced annually and vary by cycle - the most recent full cycle (for 2026 academic year admission) ran August 14-September 29, 2025 for Master's/PhD and October 1-December 30, 2025 for Sandwich Doctorate; the next cycle for 2027/2028 admission was not yet published as of this listing. The deadline listed here reflects the most recent known Master's/PhD window pattern and should be reconfirmed on the official CAPES PEC-PG page closer to the application period.

Fully funded scholarship from the Government of Portugal for international students, covering full tuition fees and a monthly stipend, awarded across undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs.

The $5,000 Grad School No Essay Scholarship is a recurring sweepstakes run by Sallie (SLM Education Services, LLC) rather than a merit-based award: no essay is required, and a winner is selected by random drawing once per quarter. It's open to legal residents of the 50 US states, the District of Columbia, or a US territory, age 18 or older, who fall into one of four categories at the time of entry: a parent or guardian of a student currently enrolled in a US college or university, a student currently enrolled in a US college or university, a parent or guardian of a student who will enroll within three to six months of the relevant drawing date, or a student who will enroll within that same window. Entrants can submit once per month and remain eligible for each quarterly drawing until they win.

The DSU (Diritto allo Studio Universitario / "Right to Higher Education") Regional Scholarship at the University of Milan is a need-based financial aid program funded jointly by the Lombardy Region and Italy's Ministry of University and Research — it is not an automatic or purely merit-based award. Eligibility depends on meeting both income (ISEE-equivalent, assessed for foreign family income/assets too) and academic merit requirements, plus regular enrollment. It is open to international students enrolling in Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD programmes at the University of Milan, but excludes vocational Master's students, postgraduate medical school students, part-time students, and PhD students already receiving another scholarship or research grant. Applications for A.Y. 2026/27 are submitted online via the university's Online Helpdesk between 10 July and 30 September 2026.

Research Training Program (RTP) and UC HDR Stipend Scholarships for domestic and international PhD/HDR candidates at the University of Canberra. Stipend approx. AUD $36,225/year (2025 rate) plus tuition fee sponsorship for international students. Awarded in centralized rounds each year; check the official page for the next round's deadline.

The University of Milan (Università degli Studi di Milano / "La Statale") Regional Scholarship is Italy's DSU (Diritto allo Studio Universitario) financial aid program, jointly funded by Regione Lombardia and Italy's Ministry of University and Research (MUR). It's a needs- and merit-based aid program (not automatic), open to international students who hold or intend to secure admission to a full-time degree program at the University of Milan. Eligibility is assessed on both an income indicator (ISEE Università, or a parified calculation for foreign family income/assets) and academic merit (credits earned relative to course requirements). Two tiers exist: full scholarship winners get complete tuition exemption plus the cash grant, while partial winners get a 50% tuition reduction. A study-abroad allowance and travel reimbursement apply for students on a certified international exchange/mobility period. Applications are submitted online via the UniMi Online Helpdesk (SPID or university portal login required).

The Bernos F.I.S.H. Lab at the University of Vermont's Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources is seeking one motivated graduate student for a funded MSc or PhD research assistantship focused on the human dimensions of fisheries in Lake Champlain, with a preferred start date of January or May 2027. The successful candidate will develop a thesis exploring topics such as the movement ecology of fishers and fishes, drawing on human-dimensions methods (surveys, interviews, web-scraping) alongside fisheries science techniques (sampling, telemetry, genetics). This is a single-position lab-specific assistantship rather than a general university-wide scholarship. Review of applications begins September 1, 2026 and continues on a rolling basis until the position is filled; applicants are encouraged to apply by September 1 for full consideration.