Scholarships for International Students
Browse scholarships and fellowships for international students — fully funded and partial awards for study abroad at every degree level.
Scholarships for international students come from four main sources, and each behaves differently: host-country governments funding inbound students, home-country governments funding citizens to study abroad, universities discounting or covering their own tuition, and private foundations backing particular fields or regions. Government schemes are usually the largest and most competitive, often carry service or return-home conditions, and are administered through embassies or national agencies. University awards are the most numerous and are frequently granted automatically with admission, which makes the admissions application itself your most important scholarship application.
Sequencing is the trap in this category. Some awards require an unconditional offer before you can apply; others must be applied for a full academic year before enrollment; some can only be applied for from your home country. Build a timeline backwards from your intended start date, and expect the whole process — tests, admission, scholarship, visa — to span twelve months or more for major awards.
Be precise about what “fully funded” means for each award: tuition, stipend, housing, health insurance, travel, and dependents are covered in some combinations and not others, and partial awards can still leave a gap larger than your budget. Also check duration against your program length, since an award covering one year of a two-year degree needs a plan for year two.
The most common mistakes are applying only to famous flagship schemes while ignoring university and departmental awards with far better odds, and trusting third-party sites over official sources. No legitimate scholarship charges an application fee to the award itself. Browse current opportunities below, then verify every detail on the funder’s or university’s official page.
Current matching opportunities
These listings are limited to open, rolling, or upcoming opportunities that match this guide. Check the official source before applying.
SPAB Scholarship 2027: Approximately £13,000 Bursary for Early-Career Historic Building Professionals
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings offers a nine-month, full-time practical conservation programme with no course fee and a non-taxable bursary of about £13,000 for selected 2027 Scholars.
Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027–2028: ILS 168,000 Stipend and Research Support in Israel
The Azrieli Foundation supports international postdoctoral researchers in any academic discipline with an ILS 168,000 annual stipend, ILS 20,000 in annual research support, and a two-year placement at an eligible Israeli institution.
EFAC Scholarship 2027: Education and Career Support for Kenyan Grade 9 Students
Education For All Children is accepting applications from Kenyan students in Grade 9 in 2026 for its 2027 education-to-employment scholarship programme, with applications due 15 September 2026.
Ghana Presidential West African Scholarship Initiative 2026–2027: Government Scholarships for ECOWAS Students
The Ghana Scholarships Authority is accepting applications for full-time undergraduate and postgraduate study in Ghanaian public tertiary institutions from eligible ECOWAS citizens for the 2026/2027 academic year.
TFAS Washington Fellowship Spring 2027: Full Tuition, Capitol Hill Housing and $1,000 Stipend
The TFAS Washington Fellowship gives eligible undergraduate students a fully funded Spring 2027 semester with George Mason University tuition, furnished Capitol Hill housing, program fees, a guaranteed Washington internship and a $1,000 completion stipend.
University of Manchester Equity and Merit Scholarships 2027/28: Fully Funded Master's Support for Students From Six African Countries
The University of Manchester offers 30 Equity and Merit Scholarships for eligible master's applicants from Ethiopia, Malawi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, with full tuition and additional support for on-campus study.
Te Waiu o Aotearoa Trust Scholarship 2027: NZD $5,000 for Māori Business, Banking and Finance Students
Up to four Māori students enrolled full-time in a business, technology, banking or finance-related degree at an accredited New Zealand tertiary institution can receive a scholarship worth up to NZD $5,000 for 2027 study.
European Commission Conference Interpreting Bursaries 2026–2027: Up to €3,000 for Eligible Master's and Postgraduate Students
The European Commission's Directorate-General for Interpretation is offering a one-time 2026–2027 bursary equal to an eligible conference-interpreting enrolment fee, up to €3,000, with applications due by 25 September 2026.
RMIT Peter Coloe Scholarship 2027: $5,000 for Final-Year Biotechnology, Biomedical and Engineering Students
RMIT University offers one $5,000, one-year scholarship for eligible final-year biotechnology, biomedical and engineering students who can show financial hardship and circumstances affecting their study.
Martingale Postgraduate Scholarships 2027: Fully Funded UK Master's and PhD Places in Mathematics and AI
The Martingale Foundation's 2027 scholarships fund eligible UK postgraduate study in mathematical sciences and artificial intelligence with tuition, research expenses, a tax-free stipend, university application support, and professional development.
Fulbright–Imperial College London Scholarship 2027–2028: Full First-Year Tuition, £22,363 Living Stipend and $1,500 Travel Support for U.S. Master's Students
The Fulbright–Imperial College London Award supports a one-year on-campus Imperial master's degree in engineering, science, business excluding the MBA, or non-clinical medicine with a first-year tuition waiver, a £22,363 living stipend, and $1,500 travel support.
Commonwealth Fellowships 2027: Fully Funded UK Academic and Professional Placements With Monthly Stipend, Deadline 25 August 2026
The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission's new 2026/27 Fellowship Programme plans around 40 funded UK placements for Commonwealth professionals and university academics, including airfare, visa-fee reimbursement, a monthly living allowance, and an arrival allowance.
Application guidance
Use the listings above as a shortlist, then build your application from the official instructions. Save the source page, deadline, eligibility rules, required documents, contact details, and any program-specific scoring criteria. If the deadline is rolling, apply early enough for review queues and budget limits. If the deadline is fixed, work backward from the closing date and leave time for recommendations, institutional approvals, financial documents, and portal errors.
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Scholarships for International Students FAQ
What does "fully funded" actually mean?
Definitions vary: some awards cover tuition, living costs, and travel, while others cover tuition only. Read the official award terms to see exactly which costs are included and for how many years.
Do scholarships help with student visas?
A scholarship can strengthen the financial evidence a visa requires, but it does not guarantee a visa, and some government-funded awards carry conditions such as returning home after study. Check both the award terms and official immigration guidance.
Should I apply for the scholarship or university admission first?
It depends on the scheme: some require admission before you apply, others run a combined process, and some must be applied for from your home country before departure. The official scholarship page states the required order.