Top 25 Foreign Government Scholarships for International Students

Top 25 Foreign Government Scholarships for International Students

The Netherlands

The Holland Scholarship is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. It is open to international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who plan to study for a bachelor's or master's degree at a Dutch research university or university of applied sciences. The scholarship is worth €5,000. Holland Scholarships for Non-EU/EEA Students

Belgium

The Government of Flanders offers Master Mind Scholarships to promote the internationalization of Flemish higher education. Up to 45 scholarships are available to outstanding master's students from any country. Each scholarship is worth a maximum of €8,000 per academic year. The host institution in Flanders may charge a tuition fee of up to €109 per year. Government of Flanders Master Mind Scholarships for International Students

VLIR-UOS awards scholarships to students from 31 developing countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The scholarship supports English-taught training or master's programs related to development at universities in Belgium. It covers tuition fees, accommodation, an allowance, travel costs, and other program-related costs. VLIR-UOS Scholarship Program

Germany

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers scholarships for a range of postgraduate courses with special relevance to developing countries at German universities. The scholarships target international students and young professionals from developing countries in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, Central and South America, and Central and Eastern Europe. DAAD supports selected programs with various full or partial scholarships. DAAD Scholarships for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses

Switzerland

The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships allow graduates from around 180 countries to pursue doctoral or postdoctoral research in any academic field at a publicly funded university or recognized institution in Switzerland. The scholarship includes a monthly allowance, tuition fees, health insurance, and a lodging allowance, among other benefits. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships

Sweden

The Swedish Institute provides scholarships in Sweden to highly qualified international students from developing countries who want to pursue full-time master's studies at Swedish universities. The scholarship covers tuition fees, living expenses, some travel grant, and insurance. About 335 scholarships are offered. Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals

Denmark

The Danish Ministry of Education offers a number of scholarships each year to highly qualified and motivated international students from outside the EU/EEA who want to pursue a full degree higher education program at participating Danish universities. The scholarship can be given as full or partial tuition fee waivers and/or grants towards covering living costs. Danish Government Scholarships for Non-EU/EEA Students

Italy

The Italian Government awards scholarships for studying in Italy to foreign citizens and Italian citizens resident abroad. The scholarships support university degree courses, advanced vocational training, art and music courses, master's degree courses, PhD courses, and more. You can only apply for three, six, or nine-month scholarships. Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students

France

The Eiffel Excellence Scholarships program was developed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to help French higher education institutions attract top foreign students for master's and PhD degree programs. Eiffel scholarship holders receive a monthly allowance and other expenses such as return trip, health insurance, and cultural activities. It does not cover tuition fees. Eiffel Excellence Scholarships

Australia and New Zealand Government Scholarships »

Australia Awards Scholarships, formerly known as Australia Development Scholarships (ADS), are for international students from selected countries in Asia, the Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East who want to study at Australian universities. The scholarships support vocational education and training courses, undergraduate degrees, postgraduate degrees, and PhD degrees at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions. Benefits generally include full tuition fees, return air travel, establishment allowance, contribution to living expenses (CLE), Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), and more. Australian Awards Scholarships

The RTP program enables domestic and international students to undertake a postgraduate research qualification in Australia and gain experience with leading Australian researchers. The scholarships are available for two years for a master's by research degree or three years for a doctorate by research degree. The scholarship covers tuition fees or a stipend, or a combination of both. Australia Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships

The New Zealand International Scholarships offer international students from selected developing countries in the Pacific, Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Commonwealth the chance to study in New Zealand. The goal is to gain knowledge and skills through postgraduate study in specific subject areas that will help develop their home country. The scholarships include tuition fees, travel costs, a living allowance, and insurance. Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships

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Japan

The Japanese Government offers scholarships in Japan to international students who wish to study at Japanese universities as undergraduate and research students under the Japanese Government Scholarship Program. The scholarships cover an allowance, travelling costs, and school fees. Japanese Government Scholarships

Taiwan

TaiwanICDF's International Higher Education Scholarship Program aims to help partner developing countries achieve sustainable development through education. TaiwanICDF provides scholarships for higher education and has developed undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs with renowned partner universities in Taiwan. Each scholarship recipient receives a full scholarship, including return airfare, housing, tuition and credit fees, insurance, textbook costs, and a monthly allowance. Taiwan Higher Education Scholarship Program

Turkey

Türkiye Graduate Scholarship Programme is intended for successful international students from all over the world who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in Turkey. The scholarship includes a monthly stipend, full tuition fee, free 1-year Turkish language course, free state-run dormitory accommodation, round-trip air ticket, and health insurance. Turkey Graduate Scholarships for International Students

Singapore

Singapore International Graduate Award is given to international students with excellent academic undergraduate and/or master's results and a strong interest in doing research leading to a doctorate (PhD) in Science and Engineering at a Singapore university. The award provides financial support for up to 4 years of PhD studies, including full tuition fees, a monthly stipend, a settlement allowance, and an airfare grant. Singapore International Graduate Award

Hong Kong

Established in 2009 by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC), the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme aims to attract outstanding students from around the world to pursue their PhD degree programs in Hong Kong's institutions. The Fellowship provides a monthly stipend and a conference and research-related travel allowance per year for a maximum period of three years. Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

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