A variety of scholarships available for students planning to study abroad. Here’s a list of top scholarships for international students, categorized by region:
1. Global Scholarships
- Fulbright Scholarships (USA) – Covers tuition, living expenses, and travel for graduate students.
- Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program – For students from developing countries to study in various partner institutions worldwide.
- Erasmus Mundus Scholarships (Europe) – For international students pursuing joint master's degrees across multiple European universities.
- Rotary Foundation Global Grants – Offers funding for graduate-level studies in areas like peace, health, and development.
- Commonwealth Scholarships (UK & Commonwealth Nations) – Supports students from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries for master's and PhD programs.
2. North America
- Harvard University Scholarships (USA) – Need-based aid for undergraduate and graduate students.
- Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program (USA) – Fully funds graduate studies at Stanford University.
- American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (USA) – Covers full tuition for undergraduate students committed to leadership and service.
- University of Toronto Lester B. Pearson Scholarship (Canada) – Full funding for international undergraduate students.
- Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Canada) – For doctoral students with exceptional academic achievements.
3. Europe
- Chevening Scholarships (UK) – Fully funds one-year master's programs for global leaders.
- Gates Cambridge Scholarships (UK) – Full scholarships for postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge.
- DAAD Scholarships (Germany) – Various scholarships for undergraduate, master's, and PhD students.
- Eiffel Excellence Scholarships (France) – Covers master's and PhD studies in France.
- Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (Switzerland) – For international students pursuing postgraduate research.
4. Asia
- MEXT Scholarships (Japan) – Covers tuition, living expenses, and travel for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Schwarzman Scholars Program (China) – Fully funded master’s program in global affairs at Tsinghua University.
- ASEAN Undergraduate & Graduate Scholarships (Singapore) – Various funding opportunities for students from ASEAN countries.
- Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) – Covers tuition, living expenses, and airfare for international students in South Korea.
- Taiwan International Higher Education Scholarships (Taiwan) – Offers full scholarships for bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs.
5. Australia & New Zealand
- Australia Awards Scholarships (Australia) – Covers full tuition and living expenses for students from developing countries.
- University of Sydney International Scholarships (Australia) – Fully funded scholarships for research students.
- New Zealand Manaaki Scholarships (New Zealand) – Provides full funding for students from eligible countries.
- Adelaide Global Excellence Scholarships (Australia) – Covers up to 50% of tuition for high-achieving students.
6. Middle East & Africa
- Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Scholarships – Fully funds undergraduate, master's, PhD, and postdoctoral studies for students from OIC member states.
- Qatar University Scholarships (Qatar) – Fully funded undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships.
- KAUST Fellowship (Saudi Arabia) – Covers tuition, monthly stipend, and accommodation for graduate students in science and engineering.
- Mandela Rhodes Scholarships (Africa) – Covers tuition and living expenses for African students in leadership and postgraduate studies.
- Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (Africa) – Provides full scholarships for talented African students at partner universities worldwide.