[January 2026]
Explore a curated list of 15+ Scholarship Funding Opportunities designed to support students at every stage of their academic journey.
Submissions open for ZIS Scholarship
Deadline: 15-Feb-2026
The ZIS Scholarship offers young travelers aged 16–20 the opportunity to undertake a self-organised, topic-based journey connected to German culture, supported with mentoring and financial assistance. The program provides €700, preparation workshops, and ongoing mentorship, emphasizing slow travel and deep cultural engagement. Participants document their experiences through diaries and a research study or creative project, receiving guidance and evaluation from experienced mentors and a jury…[more]
Open Call: Study a Master’s in Europe Scholarship 2026
Deadline: 15-May-2026
The Study a Master’s in Europe Scholarship offers €5,000 to support international students pursuing a Master’s degree in Europe starting Fall 2026. The scholarship targets high-achieving, globally minded students with strong academic records, extracurricular involvement, and motivation to make a positive impact. Applications are open for both on-campus and online Master’s programs offered by European institutions…[more]
CFPs: Women’s Scholarship for International Students 2026
Deadline: 28-Aug-2026
The Women’s Scholarship supports female students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies abroad, offering up to $5,000 for tuition and related expenses. Open to women from any country enrolling in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027, the program values academic excellence, leadership, global awareness, and extracurricular engagement. Finalists receive recognition and flight vouchers, while the winner gains financial support and social media visibility…[more]
Call for Applications: Go Global MBA Scholarship 2026
Deadline: 24-Apr-2026
The Go Global MBA Scholarship provides up to $7,000 to support international students pursuing an MBA abroad, focusing on emerging leaders with global ambitions and sustainable career goals. Open to candidates from any country with less than five years of work experience, the program requires a short application form and essay, followed by a structured selection process. Winners receive financial support and recognition to advance their global business education…[more]
Open Call for Hansen Leadership Institute Scholarship
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026
The Hansen Leadership Institute Scholarship is a fully funded, three-week global leadership program held from July 1–22, 2026, offering training in leadership, conflict resolution, human rights, and cross-cultural collaboration. It brings together young leaders aged 20–25 from around the world to build communication skills, foster international cooperation, and strengthen peacebuilding capacities. All major costs—including airfare, housing, meals, and program fees—are covered…[more]
Apply to become a Kanthari Participant
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026
The kanthari offers a twelve-month, fully scholarship-based leadership programme that equips changemakers to start and run civil society organisations, social enterprises or social ventures…[more]
Open Call for Islam Scholarship
Deadline: 25-Mar-2026
The University of Birmingham Islam Scholarship 2026 offers up to 100% tuition fee coverage for eligible Home and International students enrolling in the MA Islamic Studies programme. Open to applicants of any nationality, this postgraduate scholarship supports advanced study in Islam and Christian–Muslim Relations at the Edgbaston campus. The application deadline is 25 March 2026 at 12:00 noon (GMT)…[more]
Call for Applications: Thailand Scholarships at Naresuan University
Deadline: 20-Mar-2026
Naresuan University, in partnership with Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), is offering a fully funded Master’s scholarship for one candidate from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, or Vietnam for the 2026 academic year. The scholarship covers tuition, living expenses, airfare, accommodation, books, and thesis fees, providing full financial support to ease the scholar’s academic journey…[more]
Call for Applications: Mahmoud S. Rabbani Scholarship
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The Lutfia Rabbani Foundation MSR Scholarship offers up to €15,000 to support Master’s and Ph.D. students from the Arab world and the Netherlands pursuing cross-regional academic exchange. The scholarship promotes academic excellence, cultural dialogue, and long-term Euro-Arab understanding through advanced study…[more]
Open Call: UPC-MERIT Scholarship Programme for Master’s in Machine Learning and Cybersecurity
Deadline: 1 June 2026
Applications are now open for the UPC-MERIT Scholarship Programme for Master’s in Machine Learning and Cybersecurity to provide recipients with high-quality education in digital areas and to promote equality and excellence in the field of computer science…[more]
Apply for Bachelor’s in the USA Scholarship 2026
Deadline: 09-Jul-2026
The Bachelor’s in the USA Scholarship supports international students starting Bachelor’s programs at U.S. colleges or universities in Fall 2026 or later. It offers up to $5,000 to cover tuition expenses, emphasizing global-mindedness, academic excellence, and engagement in extracurricular activities. Applications close on July 9, 2026, with winners announced in late August 2026…[more]
RFAs: Wells Mountain Initiative Scholars Program
Deadline: 01-Mar-2026
The Wells Mountain Initiative (WMI) Scholars Program provides partial scholarships of USD 300–3,000 to students from developing countries pursuing their first undergraduate degree. The program supports education, community service, and long-term impact by funding students who commit to academic excellence and service in their home countries…[more]
Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs Enterprising Futures Scholarship 2026
Deadline: 09-Mar-2026
The Enterprising Futures Scholarship 2026 supports young entrepreneurs from Africa and the Middle East who are leading scalable start-ups or SMEs with clear social or environmental impact. Funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs in partnership with One Young World, the scholarship provides full access to the One Young World Summit 2026 in Cape Town, along with capacity-building and global networking opportunities. It aims to strengthen inclusive, sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems in emerging and frontier markets…[more]
Submissions Open: Fulbright Foreign Student Program (Philippines)
Deadline: 30-Apr-2026
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program Philippines supports Filipino citizens to pursue master’s or doctoral studies, or non-degree doctoral dissertation research, in the United States. The fully funded program covers tuition, travel, living expenses, and health insurance, with eligibility based on academic excellence, professional experience, and a commitment to return to the Philippines after study…[more]
Entries open for Indonesia-Austria Scholarship Programme
Deadline: 01-Mar-2026
The Indonesia-Austria Scholarship Programme (IASP) 2026 is a 36-month doctoral grant for Indonesian permanent lecturers holding a National Lecturer Registration Number (NIDN). This bilateral initiative between KEMDIKTISAINTEK and OeAD-GmbH supports PhD research in Austria across diverse fields, including Natural Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, and Arts…[more]
2026 MEXT Teacher Training Scholarship for Micronesian Educators
Deadline: 23-Feb-2026
The Japanese Government, through MEXT, offers the 2026 Teacher Training Scholarship for Micronesian teachers to conduct research on school education at Japanese universities. The program promotes professional development, cross-cultural understanding, and global educational exchange. It provides financial support, tuition coverage, and travel expenses while fostering collaboration between Japan and Micronesia…[more]
CFPs: Ajinomoto Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship Grant Program (Philippines)
Deadline: 02-Mar-2026
The Ajinomoto Scholarship Foundation, in partnership with Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation, offers a fully funded scholarship for Filipino students to pursue a master’s degree or research program in Food Technology, Nutrition, Chemistry, or Engineering at top universities in Japan…[more]
Call for Submissions: Sustaining Ukrainian Scholarship
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The SUS Programme, jointly offered by the Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS Sofia) and New Europe College Bucharest (NEC), supports postdoctoral scholars from regions affected by Russia’s war against Ukraine. Fellows can spend one or two semesters in Bucharest or Sofia, receive a monthly stipend of €1,000, accommodation, travel reimbursements, and seed funding for research projects. Applications are due March 31, 2026, with fellowships starting in October 2026 or March 2027…[more]
Call for Applications: Onassis Foundation Scholarships (Greece)
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026
The Onassis Foundation Scholarships support up to 80 postgraduate and doctoral students committed to academic excellence and social impact. The programme funds studies in Greece or abroad across humanities, sciences, engineering, technology and health fields, offering monthly stipends, tuition support and long-term academic networking. Scholarships range from 9 to 36 months, with structured evaluation based on merit, relevance and societal contribution…[more]
Call for Entries: Advanced Academia Fellowship Program (Bulgaria)
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The Center for Plant Conservation invites graduate students to apply for its Plant Conservation Fellowship Program, supporting research on rare and endangered plants in the U.S., particularly in the Carolinas and Southeastern regions. Fellows receive up to $4,500 annually, conduct research in botanical gardens, and contribute to vital conservation efforts…[more]
Submissions open for the Next Swell Scholarship Program (US)
Deadline: 15-Mar-2026
The Next Swell Scholarship Program 2026 provides $5,000 merit-based awards to graduate students (Master’s and PhD) pursuing degrees in marine science or marine conservation. Eligible U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a minimum 3.5 GPA can apply between January 15 and March 15, 2026. These funds are designated for tuition, mandatory fees, research expenses, and required textbooks…[more]
Request for Applications: Graduate Student Scholarship (Canada)
Deadline: 03-Mar-2026
The New Leaders Initiative Graduate Student Scholarship offers $10,000 to support graduate students in Canada whose work relates to the History of Ideas, broadly defined. Multiple scholarships may be awarded annually, supporting students in fields such as history, philosophy, political science, and art history for the 2026–2027 academic year…[more]
Apply for Sir Robert William Askin Operatic Scholarship (Australia)
Deadline: 03-Feb-2026
Creative Australia has opened applications for the Sir Robert William Askin Operatic Scholarship, a $30,000 AUD biennial award supporting Australian men or male-identifying opera singers under 30. The scholarship helps outstanding young vocalists access professional training, study and mentorship opportunities that would otherwise be financially unattainable…[more]