Undergraduate Scholarships 2026
This directory lists 235+ undergraduate scholarships. At Bachelors level the biggest funding comes from university entrance awards (often automatic with strong grades), need-based aid at US colleges, and foundation programmes like the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program for African students. ScholarMatch matches your grades and country to open awards.
Showing 60 of 235 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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AMIDEAST Scholarship Programs
Various scholarship programs for students from Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Programs include undergraduate exchange, graduate study, English language training. Partners with US universities and regional institutions. Focus on building underst…
African Leadership Academy (ALA) Scholarship
Pre-University (High School) scholarship for students from Africa. Coverage: Full or Partial
American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship
Full funding for international students demonstrating commitment to positive change in their home countries and underserved communities. Covers tuition, room, board. Application deadline: January 14. Must show strong academic record, leadership potential, a…
American University of Beirut (AUB) Financial Aid
UG/PG, Need/Merit scholarship for students from Global (MENA focus). Coverage: Varies (Up to Full Cost)
Amgen Scholars Program
UG, Summer Research, STEM scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full Funding + Stipend
Amgen Scholars Program for Biology/Biotechnology Research
Summer research program at top research universities for students interested in biomedical research careers. Covers housing, travel, and provides stipend. Available at institutions like Caltech, MIT, Stanford, Harvard. Strong focus on biology, biochemistry,…
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships (AAPS)
UG/PG/Vocational scholarship for students from Pacific/Developing. Coverage: Fully Funded
Australia Awards Scholarships (DFAT)
Australian Government flagship scholarship for developing countries. Fully funded: tuition, return airfare, establishment allowance, living expenses (CLE), health cover (OSHC), pre-course English training. For Bachelor's, Master's, PhD at Australian univers…
Bocconi Need-Based Scholarship
UG/PG, Need-based scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full Tuition Waiver + Housing
Bocconi University International Award
UG/PG, Business/Econ scholarship for students from Global (Non-EU). Coverage: Full Tuition Waiver
Boston University Trustee Scholarship
Full tuition scholarship - BU's most prestigious undergraduate scholarship. For students with extraordinary academic performance and leadership ability. Automatically considered upon admission. Deadline: December 1. Strong science programs at BU.
Brown University Advancing Africa Scholarship Fund
Brown became need-blind for international students starting Class of 2029. The Advancing Africa Scholarship Fund ($5+ million) specifically supports students from sub-Saharan Africa including Nigeria. Benefits include two return trips home during studies an…
CSC Chinese Government Scholarship (Type A - Full)
China Scholarship Council fully funded program at 279+ Chinese universities. Coverage: full tuition, free accommodation, health insurance, monthly stipend (¥2,500/month for undergrad, ¥3,000 for Master's, ¥3,500 for PhD). Open to undergrad, Master's, PhD. A…
Caltech Financial Aid for Science/Engineering Students
California Institute of Technology meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students including international. All Caltech programs are science/engineering focused. Strong research opportunities in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering.
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) Entrance Scholarship
UG, Merit-based scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: HK$50k - Full Tuition
Columbia University Financial Aid for International Students
Columbia is need-aware but meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for admitted students. Average international student aid package is $79,375/year. Total international aid in 2023-24 was $19 million. No loans in financial aid packages. MUST request aid d…
Columbia University Need-Based Financial Aid
UG (Need-blind for Int'l) scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full Need Met
Cornell University Levitan Family Scholarships
Full scholarships for international students at Cornell. Five students supported annually with financial support for academic research, study abroad, and summer internships. Must have attended secondary school outside the US and demonstrate significant fina…
Czech Government Scholarship for Developing Countries
Czech Republic scholarship for students from developing countries. Fully funded: tuition (in Czech), monthly allowance (CZK 14,000), accommodation. For Bachelor's, Master's, PhD. Requires Czech language proficiency or 1-year preparatory course.
Dartmouth College Financial Aid & King Scholarship
Dartmouth is need-blind for all international students and meets 100% of demonstrated financial need without loans. King Scholarship provides full tuition, room, board, plus $10,000 for summer experiences. Families earning ≤$65K have zero parent contributio…
Duke University Financial Aid
UG (Need-blind for Int'l) scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full Need Met
Duke University Karsh International Scholars Program
Duke's flagship fully-funded scholarship for international students including those from Nigeria. Covers 100%: full tuition, room & board, mandatory fees, plus 3 summers of funding for research, unpaid internships, and academic experiences. No separate appl…
Duke University Reginaldo Howard Memorial Scholars Program
Full-ride scholarship for students of African heritage demonstrating leadership and service commitment. Covers tuition, room, board, and additional support. Highly competitive merit-based award. Strong STEM programs at Duke with excellent research opportuni…
ECOWAS Scholarships
UG/PG, Development scholarship for students from ECOWAS Countries. Coverage: Full Cost (Regional)
EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OFP) Nigeria
U.S. Embassy Nigeria program covering SAT/ACT, TOEFL, college application fees, visa fees, SEVIS, and air travel to the USA. Since 2004, 400+ students placed with full financial aid. 2024/25: 33 students received $2.92M in scholarships. Must be in SS3 or co…
Egyptian Government Scholarships
UG/PG/PhD scholarship for students from Africa, Asia, Global. Coverage: Full Cost (Local)
Gates Millennium Scholars Program (GMSP)
UG/PG (All Fields) scholarship for students from US (Minority, High Need). Coverage: Full Need Met
Government of China Bilateral Program (CSC)
UG/PG/PhD scholarship for students from Global (Via Embassy). Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Government of Czech Republic Scholarships
UG/PG/PhD, Development-Related scholarship for students from Developing Countries. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Government of India ICCR Scholarship
UG/PG/PhD scholarship for students from Global (Partner list). Coverage: Full Cost (Local)
Government of India Scholarships (Various)
UG/PG/PhD scholarship for students from Global (Bilateral). Coverage: Full Cost (Varies)
Government of Singapore (SGS) Scholarship
UG, STEM/Merit scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Greek Government Scholarship for Foreign Students
Greek State Scholarships Foundation (IKY) offers scholarships for foreign students. Covers tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation. For undergraduate and graduate studies at Greek universities.
Harvard University Financial Aid for International Students
Harvard is need-blind for all international students and meets 100% of demonstrated financial need. Families earning under $100,000 pay nothing - tuition, room, board, and fees are completely free. All aid is grant-based with no loans required. Internationa…
Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) International Scholarship
UG/PG, Merit-based scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full Tuition + Stipend
Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) Scholarship
UG/PG, Merit-based scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full Tuition + Stipend
Hungarian Government Scholarship (Stipendium Hungaricum)
Hungary's flagship scholarship for international students. Fully funded: tuition, monthly stipend (HUF 43,700-180,000), accommodation, health insurance. For Bachelor's, Master's, PhD. 80+ partner countries. 5,000+ scholarships annually.
IES Abroad Scholarships & Aid
IES Abroad offers more than $6 million in scholarships and aid to help students study abroad. Students can apply for scholarships and aid before applying to a program with one simple application.
Indian Government Scholarship (ICCR)
Indian Council for Cultural Relations scholarship for international students. Fully funded: tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation, airfare. For undergrad, Master's, PhD at Indian universities. 3,000+ scholarships annually under various schemes.
Indonesian Government Scholarship (KNB/Darmasiswa)
Kemitraan Negara Berkembang scholarship for students from developing countries. Fully funded: tuition, living allowance, health insurance, accommodation. For undergrad and Master's at Indonesian universities. Darmasiswa for cultural/language studies.
Jim Ovia Foundation Scholarship
Full scholarship for Nigerian students. Operating since 1998 (formerly MUSTE scholarship). Supports students in various fields. Deadline typically in December.
Johns Hopkins University Financial Aid for International Students
JHU meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for international students admitted with aid. About 10% of international students receive financial aid. Aid is renewed automatically - no need to reapply annually. Must apply for aid during admission - cannot a…
KAIST Undergraduate Scholarship 2026
Undergraduate scholarship for students from International. Coverage: Fully Funded
Keio University GIGA Program Scholarship
UG, Information Technology scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Partial to Full Tuition
Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP/GKS)
South Korean government fully funded scholarship for undergrad and graduate. Coverage: full tuition, monthly allowance (₩900,000/month for undergrad), settlement allowance, airfare, language training, medical insurance. Includes 1-year Korean language cours…
Kyoto iUP Scholarship
UG, All Fields (English Track) scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full Tuition + Stipend
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship (University of Toronto)
University of Toronto's most prestigious international scholarship. Fully funded for 4 years: tuition, books, incidental fees, residence, living expenses. 37 scholarships annually for exceptional students from around the world. Requires high school nominati…
MEXT Scholarship Japan (Undergraduate)
Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) fully funded scholarship. Coverage: full tuition, monthly stipend, round-trip airfare, accommodation support. Includes 1-year intensive Japanese language course before degree. Duration: 4-5 years total. For students aged…
MIT Financial Aid for International Students
MIT is need-blind for all international students and meets 100% of demonstrated financial need. All aid is grant-based with no loans. Families earning under $140,000 with typical assets pay no tuition. MIT awards over $155 million annually in scholarships. …
Macau Government Scholarship
UG/PG/PhD scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full Tuition + Stipend
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is a global initiative designed to develop the next generation of transformative leaders by enabling highly talented, service-oriented young people to pursue higher education and cultivate their leadership potential.
McCall MacBain Scholarship (Undergraduate)
UG (Leadership) scholarship for students from Global. Coverage: Full Cost + Stipend
Mexican Government Scholarship for Foreigners (SRE)
Secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores scholarship for international students. Fully funded: tuition, monthly stipend (MXN 11,460), health insurance. For undergrad, Master's, PhD at Mexican universities. Open to 186 countries.
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) Scholarship
UG/PG/PhD, STEM/Business scholarship for students from Africa. Coverage: Full or Partial
NUS ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship
UG, All Fields scholarship for students from ASEAN Countries. Coverage: Full Tuition + Stipend
Namibian Government Bursaries
UG/PG, Priority Fields scholarship for students from Namibia. Coverage: Full or Partial
New Zealand International Scholarships
New Zealand government scholarship for students from selected developing countries. Fully funded: tuition, living allowance (NZ$491/week), travel costs, medical/travel insurance. For undergraduate and postgraduate study at New Zealand universities. Focus on…
Newcastle University Sanctuary Scholarship
UG/PG, All Fields scholarship for students from Global (Asylum Seekers). Coverage: Full Tuition Fee + Stipend
Nigerian Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship
Nigerian government full funding for STEM fields, especially oil & gas related programs. Covers tuition, accommodation, living expenses. For Nigerian citizens with strong academic records. Applications typically open mid-year.
Northwestern University Financial Aid for International Students
Northwestern meets 100% of demonstrated financial need with grants only (no loans). Issues four-year aid awards upfront so students know their financial commitment for all four years. Need-aware admissions. Over $250 million spent on undergraduate financial…
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
Can I get a full scholarship for a Bachelors degree abroad?
Yes, but they are the most competitive category. Realistic routes: US need-blind or high-aid colleges, Mastercard Foundation partner universities across Africa and abroad, Korean GKS undergraduate, and top entrance awards in Canada.
What grades do I need for an undergraduate scholarship?
Most merit awards expect the equivalent of a strong first-class trajectory — e.g. 5+ A1/B2 WASSCE grades and high standardized-test scores where required. Need-based aid weighs family finances more than pure grades.