"International student" scholarships are typically funded by a host government or university specifically to attract talented students from outside that country — meaning eligibility is usually about which nationality you hold and which country you want to study in, rather than a single global scheme. Well-known examples include Chevening (UK), Fulbright (USA), DAAD (Germany) and Australia Awards, each with its own nationality rules, funding level and application cycle.
Because requirements, deadlines and grading-system expectations differ by country and provider, the fastest way to find real options is to compare your actual profile — nationality, degree level, grades and field of study — against verified scholarships. Use the checker below to get matched instantly.
Study at an institution within the Wallonia-Brussels Federation in BelgiumPart of the 2027-2032 five-year programmeOffers bachelor's, one-year specialisation master's, or six-month continuing professional development courses
Eswatini, Rwanda +28Bachelor's, Master'sEach partner in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program sets their own deadline. Please check the Program website of the partner institution(s) of your choice for the specific deadline.
Tuition feesAccommodationBooks and other academic materials
United StatesMaster's, PhDSee solicitation (NSF 25-547)
Three years of support over a five-year fellowship period$37,000 annual stipend for each of the three years of support$16,000 Cost of Education allowance per year to cover tuition and mandatory fees
BelgiumBachelor's, Master'sThe ICP Connect scholarship call for the 2026–2027 academic year is now closed. The call for the 2027–2028 academic year is expected to open in mid-November 2026. Each programme sets its own deadlines
PhDSee programme page for opening and closing dates
Approximately 160 PhD fellowships availablePartnership with eight host institutions across six countriesWorld's largest South-South PhD research fellowship programme
International scholarship programme at the University of CambridgeEstablished in 2000 with a gift from the Gates FoundationFor outstanding postgraduate students with potential for social leadership
N450,000 award amount for undergraduate and HND levelsPart of a 50% increase in national scholarship grants by the Federal GovernmentSupports polytechnic, STEM, and medical students
Annual scholarship worth N300,000Renewed every year until graduation subject to maintaining required CGPAUp to 500 new scholarships awarded annually (increased from 400 in 2026, including 100 slots for medical students)
United KingdomPhDRolling — organisations usually start recruitment 12 months before the studentship start date; most students start in October but start dates can be any time of year by agreement
Covers tuition feesProvides a stipend to cover living costsAdditional funds may be available for fieldwork and other research-related expenses
United KingdomMaster's, PhDApplications for 2027 entry are now open; specific constituency deadlines not stated on this page
Full University of Oxford course fees coveredAnnual stipend of £20,400 per annum (£1,700 per month) for 2025-26 academic yearOxford application fee covered
PostdocThe opening and closing dates of each programme are specified on each programme page.
Approximately 100 postdoctoral fellowships availableIn conjunction with nine partners in five countriesWorld's largest South-South postdoctoral research fellowship programme
