Scholarships Without IELTS

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.

A fully funded PhD position at Constructor University (Bremen, Germany) as part of the Wearable Intelligence Project, focused on wearable AI, multimodal data fusion, edge AI, and privacy-preserving personalization systems. Research involves fusing physiological, cognitive, contextual and sensor data (heart-rate, EEG, activity/sleep, GPS) into structured knowledge for personalized AI, plus on-device processing and micro-LLMs for wearables. Requires an MSc (or equivalent) in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Cognitive Science, or a closely related field, with a strong existing background — not intended for AI beginners.

The Startup Abuja Scholarship Program 2026 is a nationwide scholarship opportunity for Nigerian students enrolled in tertiary institutions. The program provides full tuition support for one academic session, a monthly stipend, paid remote internship opportunities, entrepreneurship training, and professional development support.

A fully funded PhD research position studying transboundary movements of large carnivores (wolves and mountain lions) between Glacier National Park and Blackfeet Nation lands in Montana. The project is a collaboration between the University of Montana, SUNY ESF, Glacier National Park, USDA Wildlife Services, and the Blackfeet Nation, gathering baseline data on distribution, density, movement, habitat use, and prey selection to support carnivore management planning.

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.

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).

UCLouvain's Incoming International Postdoctoral Fellowships (2027 call), funded through the university's own Special Research Fund (FSR), support 15 postdoctoral researchers across all scientific disciplines for 12-36 months. The programme emphasizes international scientific mobility: applicants must not have lived in or carried out their main activity in Belgium for more than 24 months during the 3 years preceding the project start date. Selection involves eligibility screening, preselection by the UCLouvain Research Council, international peer review of top-ranked proposals, and interviews. With only 15 fellowships available across all fields, this is a highly selective call rather than a broad intake scheme.

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.

Professor Jeremy Cohen at Rutgers University (Cook-Douglass Campus, New Brunswick, NJ) is seeking a PhD student for a field-based and quantitative research project exploring avian community responses to extreme weather events, moderated by species traits and habitat structure, across sites in central New Jersey and the eastern US. The project combines bioacoustics/AI and point-count bird surveys.

Czech Government Scholarship for students from a specific, government-set list of eligible developing countries to study Bachelor's/Master's/PhD at Czech public universities. Eligible country list changes each cycle — for the 2026/27 call it included Belarus (democratic forces), Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ethiopia, Georgia, Cambodia, Ukraine, and Zambia. The exact 2027/28 country list is confirmed only when the call opens (expected ~July-August 2026); check the eligible countries carefully before applying, as not all developing countries qualify each year.

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 Eni MiNDS Master in Natural Resources Development and Storage is a 12-month second-level Master's programme organised by Eni in collaboration with Politecnico di Torino. It focuses on natural resources, energy transition, reservoir engineering, drilling, production, storage, digital solutions and related technologies. Selected students receive a gross scholarship of €1,500 per month for the full 12-month programme, while Eni pays the Master's enrolment fee directly to Politecnico di Torino.

This is a specific graduate research assistantship at the School of Natural Resources, University of Tennessee, Knoxville — not a general university-wide scholarship. The research focuses on economics, policy, or social science dimensions of conservation, with the exact focus shaped by the selected student's interests and background. Open to candidates from all countries; does not require TOEFL/IELTS. Funded for the Master's (2 years) or PhD (3 years) duration.

The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship - Doctoral (CGRS D), part of the Canada Research Training Awards Suite, provides $40,000/year for up to 36 months to support research-oriented doctoral study across health, natural sciences/engineering, and social sciences/humanities. Applicants must have completed no more than 36 months of full-time equivalent doctoral study by December 31 of their application year. IMPORTANT: this is NOT an admissions scholarship — international applicants must already be registered in a doctoral program at an eligible Canadian institution by the application deadline in order to apply; it does not fund students seeking to move to Canada to start a PhD. Up to 15% of awards are reserved for international applicants (i.e., non-citizens/non-permanent-residents already enrolled in Canada). Canadian citizens/permanent residents/protected persons have broader eligibility, including the option to hold the award at a foreign institution under specific conditions.

Fully funded Martingale Foundation scholarships for eligible students commencing selected Masters or PhD programmes in mathematics and artificial intelligence at partner UK universities in 2027. Applicants must meet the Foundation's academic, UK/Ireland education, Home Fee status and financial-barrier eligibility requirements.

Monash University ReDiLEEP PhD Scholarship 2027

Monash University / ReDiLEEP Doctoral Network (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions) · Australia

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A PhD research position at Monash University under the EU-funded ReDiLEEP (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions) Doctoral Network, studying "Physiological Basis and Consequences of Response Diversity" in marine phytoplankton communities. The project connects physiology, community ecology, evolution, and experimental biology to understand ecosystem stability and resilience. Supervised by Dr. Giulia Ghedini. Since Monash is outside the EU, the candidate will not formally hold an MSCA Doctoral Candidate position but will receive support to compete for a Monash University PhD, with access to ReDiLEEP's international training network of 13 linked doctoral projects.

Scholarships for graduates from developing countries to pursue postgraduate degrees in Germany in development-related fields.

Dalhousie University's Faculty of Graduate Studies offers a portfolio of entrance and in-program scholarships, bursaries, and awards open to Canadian and international master's/doctoral students, coordinated through the Harmonized Scholarship application process on the FGS Scholarship Management Platform. Applicants are not required to already be admitted to a Dalhousie program to apply for scholarships, but must identify their intended graduate program, and any scholarship offer is conditional on eventual program admission. Individual awards vary significantly in value, eligibility (some restricted to specific nationalities or identities), and whether they cover tuition. Note: award names and amounts change over time - some previously advertised awards (e.g. "Killam Predoctoral Scholarship Level 1" for master's, "Nova Scotia Graduate Scholarship") are not currently listed on Dalhousie's live scholarships page as of July 2026; applicants should always check the official page for the current award list.

The National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic (NSP), administered by SAIA, funds short-term mobility/exchange stays in Slovakia for people already enrolled or working elsewhere — NOT full degree study. Eligible categories: (A) master's-level students already at a university outside Slovakia (or students who've completed 2.5+ years toward a similar program) coming for a 1-2 semester study stay; (B) PhD students whose primary doctoral study is based outside Slovakia, coming for a 1-10 month research/study stay; (C) international university teachers, researchers, or artists invited for a 1-10 month teaching/research/artistic stay. IMPORTANT: the programme explicitly excludes students or PhD candidates seeking to fund a full bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree pursued entirely in Slovakia — despite some third-party listings advertising it as a standalone "fully funded" master's/PhD scholarship, it only supports a defined-length visiting/exchange stay while the applicant's home degree or position continues elsewhere.

The Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project is an international online competition organized by the Global Universities Association under the auspices of Russia's Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Winners and runners-up in the Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral tracks can obtain the right to study tuition-free at participating Russian universities within the Russian government quota. The Postdoctoral track supports international early-career researchers. Participation is free and conducted online.

The MEXT University Recommendation Scholarship at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) is Japan's flagship government scholarship, awarded via university nomination rather than a separate scholarship application. Applicants apply directly for a September-intake graduate program at APU and are automatically considered for the scholarship; APU reviews all applications and nominates its strongest candidates to MEXT, which makes the final award decision (typically announced by end of June). Applicants must be nationals of a MEXT-designated country with diplomatic relations with Japan, born on or after April 2, 1992, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.30/3.00 at their most recent institution. Prior MEXT scholarship recipients are generally ineligible unless they have completed over 3 years of subsequent research/education. Cannot be held concurrently with other unapproved scholarships. Recipients must hold Student visa status in Japan. Conditions may shift slightly for the 2027 cycle — applicants should verify current details on MEXT's and APU's official pages.

The A.S. Hornby Educational Trust Scholarship, delivered in partnership with the University of Exeter's School of Education, funds up to ten experienced English language teachers and ELT professionals to complete the one-year MEd TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) programme. It is designed for professionals with demonstrated potential to strengthen English language teaching and learning in their home countries. Applicants must already hold a University of Exeter student number, obtained by first applying to the MEd TESOL programme, before submitting the scholarship application.

The Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Master’s (CGRS M) provides $27,000 for 12 months to support research-focused master's students at eligible Canadian institutions. The program supports research training across health, natural sciences and engineering, and social sciences and humanities.

Wageningen University & Research offers several master's scholarship programmes (including the Africa Scholarship Programme, ABF, and Excellence scholarships) for outstanding international students. Applicants must first apply for and be unconditionally admitted to an eligible MSc programme before the December 1 deadline, after which top-ranked candidates are invited to a multi-stage selection process including an online interview.

Dartmouth's Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies offers a comprehensive funding package for all PhD programs and for three specific master's programs: the Earth Sciences MS, Comparative Literature MA, and Sonic Practice MFA. This is not a general master's funding scheme — most other master's programs at Dartmouth are not covered by this package and may have limited or no funding. The package includes full tuition, health insurance, a guaranteed 12-month stipend ($49,862.40 for 2026-27), and a $1,500 relocation bonus. PhD funding is guaranteed for five years for students who remain in good standing. Some recipients may also receive external awards such as NSF Graduate Research Fellowships. Note: widely circulated figures for a "$1,200 visa fee grant" and "$5,000 child grant" as guaranteed, universal benefits could not be verified on Dartmouth's official funding pages as of this listing; these may apply to specific circumstances or collective-bargaining-covered students rather than being a standard part of every offer. Applicants should confirm the exact current benefits package directly with the Guarini School.

The University of Alabama's 2027 automatic merit scholarships for out-of-state and international first-time freshmen include the Presidential Scholarship ($28,000 per year) and Presidential Elite. The scholarships are considered through the UA undergraduate admission application and do not require a separate scholarship application for automatic merit consideration. Presidential Elite requires a 4.0+ GPA and 36 ACT or 1600 SAT and provides tuition for up to four years/eight semesters, first-year on-campus housing at the regular room rate, a $1,500 annual supplemental scholarship for four years, and a one-time $2,000 allowance for research or international study after one year at UA.

Smith Engineering at Queen's University offers guaranteed minimum funding to all admitted research master's (MASc, 2 years) and PhD (4 years) students in good standing, across research areas including artificial intelligence, biomedical engineering, batteries, carbon conversion, fluid dynamics, high-performance computing, human factors, power electronics, polymers, robotics, sensors, smart mining, software engineering, and water. Open to both domestic and international students with a background in mathematics, physics, biology, computer science, data science, or clinical practice. Note: applications are accepted on a rolling basis rather than a single fixed deadline — the date shown is a placeholder, not an actual cutoff. There is no single formal scholarship application; funding is built into admission for full-time research students, and candidates are encouraged to identify a potential faculty supervisor directly.

The Canadian International Development Scholarships (BCDI 2030), funded by Global Affairs Canada with CA$80M and jointly administered by Colleges and Institutes Canada and Universities Canada, is an 8-year (2022-2030) program supporting higher education, vocational, and technical training for students from 26 specific partner countries. 90% of funding is directed to Sub-Saharan African countries, and 75% to Francophonie countries. IMPORTANT: eligibility is restricted to citizens of the 26 listed partner countries only - Nigeria is NOT among them. Applications are not made directly to the program; eligibility depends on a project partnership between a Canadian higher education institution and a partner-country institution, and individuals must apply through BCDI-affiliated projects, not the program itself.

The University of Stuttgart Deutschlandstipendium is a merit-based scholarship for University of Stuttgart students. The scholarship pays €300 per month and is awarded for one year. Selection considers academic performance plus at least one additional criterion such as subject-related or extracurricular achievements, social engagement, special personal circumstances, awards, or notable personal development. The University states that the 2027/28 call is expected to be announced in December 2026; the 2026/27 selection is already completed.

French government scholarship for international students enrolled in French educational institutions at master's and doctoral levels.

Turkish government scholarship for international students. Covers tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance, and one-year Turkish language course.

Korean government scholarship for international students. Includes tuition, living allowance, round-trip airfare, and Korean language training.

A limited, merit-based fellowship for academically outstanding students applying to one of EPFL's 29 Master's programs. There is no separate application form — candidates tick a box for fellowship consideration on their regular Master's program application. Selection is highly competitive and based on prior academic record; the fellowship cannot be combined with other substantial scholarships, and a second Master's degree is not eligible. Note: third-party aggregators report conflicting details — some cite a "Round 1" deadline of March 15, 2027, others March 31, 2027; confirm the exact date on EPFL's own site before publishing. The commonly advertised "$45,650" or "CHF 40,000" figures represent the maximum total across the whole program, not an annual or lump-sum grant.

Humboldt Research Fellowships for postdoctoral researchers allow internationally outstanding scientists and scholars to conduct research in Germany for 6-24 months. Open to all disciplines, no quotas for specific countries. Covers monthly fellowship, language fellowship, and travel.

The Akwa Ibom State Government Bursary Program provides an annual ₦50,000 bursary to indigent undergraduate students of Akwa Ibom State origin who are studying in Nigerian federal or state (public, non-private) tertiary institutions. Administered through the state's Student Bursary and Support Grant Portal. Open to students across disciplines including Engineering, Medicine, Law, Agriculture, Science, Arts, Social Science, and Education.

Japanese government scholarship for international students to conduct research at Japanese universities. Covers tuition, living allowance, and round-trip airfare.

Chinese government scholarship for international students to study at Chinese universities. Covers tuition, accommodation, living allowance, and insurance.

The University of Waterloo maintains a catalog of funded graduate research opportunities across its faculties (Arts, Engineering, Environment, Health, Mathematics, and Science). Rather than a single scholarship competition, prospective students browse a live list of specific funded research projects, each led by an individual supervisor, and express interest in the ones matching their background. If selected by the supervisor, the candidate then applies for admission to the associated Master's or PhD program. Deadlines and funding amounts vary by individual project rather than following one fixed program-wide deadline.

This is a funded MSc/PhD graduate research assistantship in Professor Jie Chen's lab within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), Fredericton, Canada — not a university-wide institutional scholarship. Research areas include 5G/6G communication technologies (integrated sensing and communication, mmWave, MIMO, OTFS, RFID) and AI for wireless networks (generative AI, LLMs, distributed learning/optimization for communication systems). Start dates are flexible for Fall 2026 or Winter 2027. Note: this is tied to a single supervisor's available funded positions, so it may close as soon as suitable candidates are found - applicants should reach out directly and promptly rather than assuming a fixed application window.

This is a funded MSc/PhD Research Assistantship position in the Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Laboratory at Simon Fraser University, led by Professor Bernhard Rabus - not a university-wide scholarship program. Research focuses on SAR methods and applications, including maritime applications and land applications using interferometric/polarimetric time series analysis. The lab recruits on a rolling basis rather than a fixed annual deadline, so interested applicants should reach out directly and early.

Cyprus International University (CIU), located in Nicosia, Northern Cyprus, offers a tiered tuition scholarship system for international students. All international undergraduates automatically receive a 50% tuition scholarship upon admission. Students can additionally apply for merit-based Academic Scholarships offering 50-100% off tuition depending on academic record, or Athletic Scholarships for qualifying sports performance. Graduate (Master's/PhD) scholarship opportunities are available separately for applicants with a CGPA of 3.50 or higher on their previous degree. Note: despite some third-party listings advertising this as a guaranteed "full scholarship," the 100% tuition waiver tier is merit-based and not automatic — only the 50% international student discount is guaranteed to all.

University College London (UCL) Studentship Opportunities 2027

University College London · United Kingdom

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UCL offers a range of fully funded PhD/research studentship opportunities for Home and International students across various departments. Studentships cover tuition fees, a living stipend at the UKRI rate (£23,805/year), research and relocation costs, and conference travel. Eligibility and deadlines vary by individual studentship/project.

Doha Institute for Graduate Studies offers Tamim (merit-based) and Sanad (need-based) scholarships for Master's and PhD applicants from Qatar and abroad, in social sciences, humanities, public administration, and development economics. Funding can include full/partial tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend, health insurance, and return airfare. Programs taught in Arabic and/or English depending on field.

Scholarship program of the Heinrich Böll Foundation supporting international graduate and PhD students pursuing full-time study at state-recognized universities in Germany. Requires good/very good German language proficiency (at least B2 level or DSH1) — not suitable for English-only applicants. Priority given to applicants from DAC (developing) countries who have not yet taken up residence in Germany. Applications open twice yearly (Sept 1 and March 1 deadlines).

Talents 4 UniTO is a University of Turin programme offering 40 two-year scholarships for international students enrolling for the first time in eligible postgraduate degree programmes without restricted number of places and taught in English, for academic year 2026-2027. Eligible applicants must hold a qualification obtained outside the Italian system that is valid for admission to the chosen postgraduate degree, must not hold Italian citizenship, must not be resident in Italy, must meet the chosen programme's admission requirements, and must have English proficiency of at least B2 CEFR.

Japanese government scholarship for international students to pursue a Master's degree at a designated Japanese university. Covers tuition, monthly stipend, airfare, and provides a 6-month Japanese language preparatory course for non-native speakers.

Japanese government scholarship for international students to study a 5-year undergraduate program (including 1-year Japanese language preparatory course) at designated Japanese universities. Covers tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare.

A single 3-year PhD studentship in the Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, supervised by Professor Caroline Trotter, researching vaccine-programme decision-making, infectious disease epidemiology, and health economics (in collaboration with UKHSA and the NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Vaccines & Immunisation). Start date: January 2027. Funding covers home (UK) fee rate plus a stipend (~£20,199/year) and research costs — it does NOT cover the fee difference for international/overseas students, which can be substantial at Cambridge. This is a single position with a specific project focus, not a general open scholarship. Prospective applicants are strongly advised to contact the supervisor directly before applying to discuss the project and their fit.

A single Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) position at the Snowden Waterfowl Center of Excellence, University of Arkansas at Monticello, for an M.Sc. in Forest Resources studying bottomland hardwood reforestation and habitat suitability for midcontinent mallards (wetland reforestation for carbon sequestration and waterfowl). This is NOT a general open scholarship — it is one funded research position tied to a specific project, with review beginning immediately and continuing until filled (July 31, 2026 is a target date, not necessarily a hard cutoff). Requires a valid U.S. driver's license (or obtaining one within 60 days), overnight travel, and outdoor fieldwork in all weather conditions.

The Bosun Tijani Foundation Gen AI Fellowship, run in partnership with the Ogun State Government Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, is a fully sponsored 6-month Generative AI training program for young Nigerians. Fellows choose between an AI Engineering track (model training, fine-tuning, MLOps, agentic RAG systems, cloud deployment) or an AI Application track (building AI-integrated web/mobile products using modern frameworks and AI APIs). Training is held in person at the ICT Park, Abeokuta, Ogun State, and requires full attendance throughout the program.