Masters Scholarships 2026
This directory lists 2051+ Masters and graduate-level scholarships worldwide. The strongest fully funded routes are government schemes (Chevening, Commonwealth, DAAD, Fulbright), Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters, and university assistantships. Aspiralane ScholarMatch matches your degree, GPA and nationality to graduate awards you can actually win.
Showing 60 of 2051 scholarships in this category, from Aspiralane ScholarMatch's continuously aggregated database of 2,400+ opportunities. Roughly 6 million tertiary students studied outside their home country in recent years (UNESCO Institute for Statistics), yet the Institute of International Education reports fewer than 1 in 10 international students receive institutional funding without applying strategically — which is exactly what a matched shortlist fixes.
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A.S. Hornby Educational Trust Scholarship
Masters, ELT scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
AAUW International Fellowship for Women in STEM
American Association of University Women fellowship for non-US women. Award: Up to $50,000. For full-time study or research at accredited US institutions. Open to all fields including STEM. For graduate and postdoctoral study. Deadline typically November.
ADB-JSP Japan Scholarship Program 2026
Master’s (Development) scholarship for students from ADB Developing Members. Coverage: Fully Funded
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)
PG, Development-Related scholarship for students from ADB Member Countries. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
AIMS NEST Scholarships
Masters/PhD, Mathematical Sciences scholarship for students from Africa. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI)
PG, Research scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Afreximbank Scholarship
Masters, Trade/Finance scholarship for students from Africa. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Africa Regional Scholarship Program (AfDB)
PG, STEM/Health scholarship for students from Africa. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Scholarship
Masters/PhD, Economics scholarship for students from Africa. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
African Excellence/EAC Scholarship Programme
Masters, Development-Related scholarship for students from East African Community. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
African Presidential Leadership Program (APLP)
Fellowship (Leadership) scholarship for students from Africa. Coverage: Fully Funded
African Union (AU) Scholarships
PG/PhD, STEM/Dev scholarship for students from Africa. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Aga Khan University Graduate Scholarships
Masters, Health/Education scholarship for students from Africa, Asia. Coverage: Partial to Full Tuition
Ashinaga Africa Initiative (AAI)
UG, Leadership scholarship for students from Sub-Saharan Africa (Orphans). Coverage: Full Cost + Mentorship
Australia Awards Africa
UG/PG, Development scholarship for students from Africa. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Austrian Government Scholarship (OeAD)
Austria's international mobility programs through OeAD. Various scholarships for incoming students and researchers. Covers tuition, monthly grant, accommodation assistance. Focus on research and academic exchange.
Barcelona Graduate School of Economics (BGSE) Scholarships
Master's (Econ/Finance) scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full Tuition Waiver
Beit Trust Postgraduate Scholarships
Masters/PhD scholarship for students from Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Belgian Government Scholarship (VLIR-UOS/ARES)
Belgian development cooperation scholarships. VLIR-UOS (Flemish) and ARES (French) programs for students from developing countries. Fully funded: tuition, living allowance, insurance, travel. For Master's and PhD.
British Council Scholarships for Women in STEM
Masters, STEM scholarship for students from Americas, S Asia, SE Asia (Women). Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
CERN Junior Fellowship
PG/Post-doc, Science/Engineering scholarship for students from Global (Select). Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Cambridge Trust Scholarships
UG/PG/PhD scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full or Partial
Cambridge-Africa Scholarships (Trust)
PG (Research/Dev) scholarship for students from Africa. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Canon Collins Postgraduate Scholarship (SA/UK)
PG (Social Justice) scholarship for students from Southern Africa. Coverage: Full or Partial
Canon Collins Scholarships
PG, Social Justice scholarship for students from Southern Africa. Coverage: Full or Partial
Carnegie Mellon University Africa (MCF Scholars)
Masters, Engineering/IT scholarship for students from Africa. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Chevening Scholarship
Masters, Policy/Leadership scholarship for students from Global (Select Countries). Coverage: Full Tuition, Travel, and Living
Chevening Scholarship - UK Government Fully Funded
UK's flagship global scholarship funded by Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Covers full tuition, living expenses (monthly stipend), round-trip airfare, visa costs, arrival/departure allowances for one-year Master's degree at any UK university. ~1…
Chevening Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships are the UK government's international awards aimed at developing global leaders. Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, they offer a unique opportunity for future leaders to study in the UK.
Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship (SAJP)
Fellowship (3 months), Journalism scholarship for students from South Asia. Coverage: Fully Funded
Chevening/British Library Fellowship
Research/Fellowship scholarship for students from Chevening Eligible. Coverage: Fully Funded
Chile Scholarship (Becas Chile)
Chilean government scholarship for international students. Covers tuition, living stipend, health insurance, airfare. For Master's and PhD programs at Chilean universities. Focus on science, technology, and innovation.
Chinese Government Scholarships (Bilateral)
UG/PG/PhD scholarship for students from Global (Partner Countries). Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Churchill Foundation Scholarship
Masters, STEM scholarship for students from US. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Cochrane International Scholarships
PG, Health/Evidence-Based Med scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships 2025
Fully funded online Master's degrees from UK universities. Study part-time from your home country over 3 years. Coverage: tuition fees and study grants. Open to citizens of developing Commonwealth countries. Deadline: May 20, 2025. Perfect for working profe…
Commonwealth Masters Scholarships (UK-based)
Fully funded scholarships for students from developing Commonwealth countries. Coverage: full tuition, £1,781 monthly stipend, return airfare to UK. For one-year Master's degrees at UK universities. Requires upper second-class (2:1) degree. 50+ eligible cou…
Commonwealth Scholarship for Indian Universities
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan scholarships at Indian universities. For students from Commonwealth countries to study in India. Covers tuition, living allowance, travel.
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
Masters, Development Focus scholarship for students from Developing Commonwealth Countries. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program
Fellowship (Arts/Culture) scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Fully Funded
DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)
Scholarships for postgraduate courses with special relevance to developing countries. Covers various development-related fields.
DAAD EPOS Scholarship
Postgraduate (Master's) scholarship for students from Global/African. Coverage: Fully Funded
DAAD EPOS Scholarships
PG, Development-Related scholarship for students from Developing Countries. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
DAAD In-Country/In-Region Programme
Masters/PhD, Development scholarship for students from Sub-Saharan Africa. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) Excellence Scholarship
Masters, Engineering/Tech scholarship for students from Global (Non-EU/EEA). Coverage: Full Tuition + Stipend
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) Just-In-Time Grants
Masters, Development-Related scholarship for students from Developing Countries. Coverage: Full Tuition + Stipend
Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship 2026
The Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship is aimed at international students from Africa and other developing countries who wish to study at the University of Nottingham. It covers tuition fees and provides a living stipend.
Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
Graduate scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Fully Funded
Doha Institute for Graduate Studies Scholarships
Master’s (Fully Funded) scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Fully Funded
E4D Doctoral Scholarship (ETH Zurich)
PhD, Engineering/Development scholarship for students from Developing Countries. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
EPOS Scholarships for Digital Media Management
Master's (Media) scholarship for students from Developing Countries. Coverage: Fully Funded
ESMT Berlin MBA Scholarships for Africa
MBA, Business scholarship for students from Africa. Coverage: Up to Full Tuition
ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship (ESOP)
Masters, STEM scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Echidna Global Scholars Program
Research Fellowship (Girls' Education) scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Fully Funded Fellowship
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) Scholarship
Masters, Engineering/Tech scholarship for students from Global (Non-EU/EEA). Coverage: Full Tuition + Stipend
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
Masters, Various Fields scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Degree Scholarship
EU's flagship fully funded Master's program. Study at 2-4 European universities. Coverage: full tuition, €1,000-1,400/month stipend, travel costs up to €3,000, 24-month health insurance. 150+ programs available. Duration: 1-2 years. Open to students worldwi…
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Scholarships 2026
Master’s (Fully Funded) scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Fully Funded
Financial Support for Graduate Students
Financial support options for graduate students at UC Berkeley include academic employment, fellowships, grants for specific studies, and emergency funds to assist with managing student loan debt.
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
US government's flagship international exchange program. Fully funded for graduate study/research at US universities. Coverage: tuition, airfare, living stipend, health insurance. For citizens of 160+ countries. Apply through Fulbright Commission in your ho…
How do I apply to these scholarships?
- Build a shortlist you qualify for. Check citizenship, level and GPA rules first — most rejections are eligibility errors, not merit.
- Prepare core documents once. Transcripts, a strong personal statement, two referees, and English-test scores (or waiver evidence) cover 80% of applications.
- Apply early and track deadlines. Flagship awards open 9–12 months before study begins.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest fully funded Masters scholarship to get?
None are easy, but odds improve where applicant pools are constrained: Commonwealth Shared Scholarships (specific development-related courses), DAAD EPOS (requires work experience, which filters the pool), and university-specific awards with regional quotas.
Do Masters scholarships require IELTS or TOEFL?
Usually the university admission does, and the scholarship inherits it. Waivers are common if your first degree was taught in English — Germany and some UK universities accept a letter confirming English-medium instruction.