The DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Programme funds a master's in public policy, governance or development at seven German partner courses, with €992 a month and no tuition. Applications run 1 June to 31 July 2027.

The DAAD EPOS scholarship funds professionals from developing countries to take a development-related master's in Germany. Each course sets its own deadline; here are verified examples, eligibility, benefits and documents.

The University of Padua's International Excellence Scholarship pays €8,000 gross a year plus a tuition waiver to up to 76 international students in English-taught degrees. Here is who qualifies, how selection works and the 15 November 2026 deadline.

The Italian Government (MAECI) Scholarship pays €1,200 a month for nine months of master's, PhD, AFAM or research study in Italy, plus a fee exemption and insurance. Here are the age limits, language rules, documents and the 26 March 2027 deadline.

The Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarship has been replaced by Adelaide University’s Academic Excellence Scholarship: 50% off tuition for international students with an ATAR of 99 or GPA of 6.7. Eligibility, deadline and how to apply.

The University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS) pays international PhD and research master’s students AUD 44,293 a year in 2027 plus full tuition. Eligibility, ranking, rounds and the 18 December 2026 deadline.

The AAUW International Fellowships pay non-US women $20,000 for a master's or $25,000 for a doctorate in a STEM programme in the US. Here are the eligibility rules, documents, English scores and the 17 September 2027 deadline.

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship pays the full cost of a PhD or postgraduate course at Cambridge for non-UK citizens. Here are the rules, how to answer the four Gates questions and the 2026/27 deadlines.

The Reach Oxford Scholarship pays fees, living costs and flights for an Oxford bachelor's degree. Here is the full list of 141 eligible countries, the requirements and the 26 January 2027 deadline.

Commonwealth Master's and PhD Scholarships fund UK study for citizens of eligible Commonwealth countries. Here are the country lists, the nominating agency in each African country, how to apply and the 20 October 2027 deadline.