The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are one of the most respected ways for early-career researchers from around the world to spend a year, or up to three years, doing research at a top Swiss university. They are aimed mainly at people who already hold a master’s degree and want to do a PhD or a … Read more
The Erasmus Mundus scholarship is one of the best-known routes to a fully funded master’s degree in Europe, and it is open to students from anywhere in the world, including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa and every other African country. It funds you to study the same master’s programme in at least two European countries, … Read more
If you want to study in Europe without paying tuition, Stipendium Hungaricum is one of the most accessible options for students from Africa. It is the Hungarian Government’s scholarship programme for international students. It covers tuition, supports your accommodation, and gives you access to more than 900 degree programmes at Hungarian universities. You can apply … Read more
If you are an international student with top grades and you want to do a Master’s in engineering or technology in the Netherlands, the Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships are among the most valuable awards you can aim for. They are given by Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) to a small group … Read more
If you hold a bachelor’s degree from outside Switzerland and want to study a Master’s in Lausanne, UNIL Master’s Grants could help you pay for it. The University of Lausanne gives these grants to a small number of top international applicants each year. A single application covers both the scholarship and your admission. This guide … Read more
If you want a funded PhD in Asia and you’re applying from anywhere in the world, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme should be high on your list. Known as HKPFS, it is run by Hong Kong’s Research Grants Council and pays a yearly stipend plus a travel allowance to new full-time PhD students at … Read more
If you are a future leader who wants to understand China’s role in the world, Schwarzman Scholars is one of the most distinctive funded programmes you can apply for. It is a one-year master’s degree in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing, and the official site describes it as fully funded. There is no … Read more
If you are an international student who wants to study science or engineering in South Korea, KAIST scholarships are among the strongest funding offers you can get. The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, based in Daejeon, offers financial support to international students from undergraduate level through to the PhD. For graduate applicants, funding … Read more
If you are an international student dreaming of a funded postgraduate degree in Asia, the NUS Research Scholarship deserves a place on your shortlist. It is offered by the National University of Singapore to PhD and Master’s (Research) students. It covers your full tuition and pays a monthly stipend. For many African applicants, it is … Read more
The Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship stands out as one of the most prestigious fully funded opportunities for outstanding students aiming to pursue a full-time PhD at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. If you are an international student whether from Africa, Asia, Europe, or elsewhere looking for substantial support to launch a research career, this … Read more