Master's level is where the largest number of fully-funded international scholarships are concentrated, including flagship programmes like Chevening, DAAD, and Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's Degrees, which typically cover tuition, a living stipend, and travel.
Most master's scholarships expect a strong undergraduate result, a clear connection between your intended study and your career or home-country development goals, and often some relevant work experience. Because eligibility criteria differ by provider — some accept a Lower Second/2:2, others require a First Class or its local equivalent — it's worth checking your actual chances. Use the checker below to see which currently verified master's scholarships match your profile.
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
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
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
