Many study abroad dreams end up as wishes because of funding challenges. International students seeking scholarships and funding often find themselves in limbo when they can’t secure any financial support.

This comprehensive scholarship database outlines 169 scholarships in 30 countries for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students. Whether you want to study in Australia, the US, Canada, Europe, or Asia, you can find a relevant scholarship to ease your financial needs.

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Scholarships for International Students to Study in Canada

Government-Funded Scholarships

NSERC Postgraduate Scholarships – Funding for exceptional students in natural sciences or engineering.
Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program – Scholarships for graduate students from OAS member states.
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships – Funding for international students pursuing postgraduate studies in natural sciences, social sciences, or health research.
Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s Program (CGS-M) – Awards for students enrolled in master’s or PhD programs at eligible Canadian universities.
IDRC Research Awards – Scholarships for students from developing countries conducting master’s or doctoral research in Canada.
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships – Prestigious awards for doctoral students at participating Canadian institutions.
Anne Vallée Ecological Fund – Supports international doctoral students researching animals in Quebec or British Columbia.
Trudeau Scholarships and Fellowships – Funding and mentorship for doctoral students in Canada.

University-Specific Scholarships

HEC Montréal Scholarships – Merit- and need-based funding, including mobility awards.
Humber College International Student Scholarships – Undergraduate scholarships for international students.
McGill University Scholarships and Student Aid – Funding for graduate and postdoctoral students.
Queen’s University International Scholarships – Awards for students from India, Pakistan, the US, and beyond.
Carleton University Awards for International Students – Automatically considered for graduate students.
Concordia University International Undergraduate Awards – Various scholarships for undergraduates in Montréal.
Dalhousie University Scholarships – Awards for all study levels.
Fairleigh Dickinson Scholarships – Financial aid for international students at FDU Vancouver.
Quest University Canada Scholarships – Awards from CA$ 2,000 to full tuition.

Top University-Based Scholarships

UBC International Leader of Tomorrow Award – Merit-based undergraduate scholarships.
University of Saskatchewan International Student Awards – Merit-based undergraduate scholarships.
University of Toronto Ontario Graduate Scholarship – Funding for graduate students.
University of Waterloo International Funding – Scholarships for master’s and PhD students.
Simon Fraser University Financial Aid and Awards – Support for all students.
Western University International Admission Scholarships – Funding for international students.
UBC Graduate Scholarships – Searchable database for master’s and PhD students.
University of Alberta International Scholarships – Multiple funding options.
University of Calgary International Scholarships – Awards from CA$500 to CA$60,000.
University of Manitoba Scholarships – Funding for all levels.
York University International Student Program – Undergraduate scholarships in Toronto.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in South Korea

Government-Funded Scholarships

Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) - Fully funds international students.
Global Korea Scholarship for Exchange Students - Supports short-term exchange students.

University-Specific Scholarships

Yonsei University Scholarships for International Students - Offers merit- and need-based scholarships.
KAIST Scholarship Program - Provides full scholarships in science, engineering, and technology fields.
Seoul National University Exchange Program Scholarships - Support for international exchange students participating in its programs.
Korea University International Scholarships provides scholarships for international undergraduate and graduate students, including exchange and degree-seeking candidates.

Other Notable Scholarships

Scholarships for International Students to Study in India

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarships – Funding for Indian students studying abroad in North America or Europe.
General Cultural Scholarship Scheme (GCSS) – Scholarships for students from Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in Argentina

Scholarships Argentina Spanish Scholarships – Awards for Spanish and Latin American studies programs.
Universidad de Buenos Aires Financial Aid – Support for students at UBA.
Mente Argentina Scholarships – Partial scholarships for graduate studies in Buenos Aires.
Roberto Rocca Education Program – Funding for engineering, geosciences, and materials science undergraduates.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in Brazil

IBRASIL Project – Erasmus Mundus – Scholarships for EU students studying in Brazil.
The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Fellowships – PhD and postdoctoral funding for developing country scientists.
BRASA Brazil Initiation Scholarship – US$1,500 travel scholarship for U.S. students.
Canada-Brazil Awards – Joint Research Projects – Funding for collaborative research.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in Chile

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC) Scholarships – Various awards for students.
Chilean Nelson Mandela Scholarship – Master’s funding for South African students (including Angola and Mozambique).
CONICYT National Doctoral Scholarship – PhD funding.
CONICYT National Master Scholarship – Master’s funding.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in Mexico

Tecnológico de Monterrey Scholarships – Includes socioeconomic scholarships for high-achieving students.
UNAM Postgraduate Scholarships – Monthly grants for master’s and doctoral students.
Boren Scholarships – Funding for U.S. students studying abroad in strategic regions.
British Academy Newton Mobility Grants – Exchange programs for UK postdoctoral students.
Mexican Government Scholarships – Funding for master’s, doctoral, and research programs.
Rainforest Alliance Kleinhans Fellowships – PhD funding for forestry and ecology research.

Scholarship for International Students to Study in Europe

Erasmus Mundus Scholarships – Funding for students worldwide to study at European institutions.
GoEuro European Study Abroad Scholarship – €2,000 scholarships plus Instagram prizes (verify current availability).

Scholarships for International Students to Study in Austria

IST-BRIDGE Fellowship – €70,040/year for postdocs.
Austrian Government Scholarships – €1,050 monthly for up to four months.
Grants.at – Searchable scholarship database.
Ernst Mach Grant Worldwide – €1,150/month for 1-9 months for postgrads and PhD students
Marietta Blau Grant – €1,500/month for 6-12 months for PhD research.
University of Vienna Scholarships – Merit- and need-based awards for all levels.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in Belgium

Ghent University Top-up Grants – Scholarships for English-taught master’s students.
KU Leuven Science Scholarships – Funding for master’s students in science.
CIUF-CUD Scholarships – Funding for developing country students.
VLIR-UOS Scholarships – Awards for students from Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
KU Leuven IRO PhD Scholarships – Support for PhD students from developing countries.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in the Czech Republic

Charles University Scholarships – Merit-based awards for international students
Visegrad Fund Scholarships – €2,500/semester for students from V4 countries and beyond.
Czech Government Scholarships – Funding for all study levels.
Masaryk University Faculty of Arts – 8,000 CZK/month for Czech studies.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in France

Emile Boutmy Scholarships – Awards for non-EU bachelor’s and master’s students.
Eiffel Scholarships – Funding for master’s and PhD students.
Fondation Rainbow Bridge MBA Scholarships – MBA funding for African and Asian women.
École Normale Supérieure de Lyon Scholarships – Funding for selected master’s programs.
Erasmus+ Mobility Grants – Support for study exchanges in Europe.
Campus France Scholarships – Various awards are given to international students.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in Greece

Greek Government Scholarships – Over 50 scholarships for all levels.
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki – Funding for international students.
IKY State Scholarships – €600-800/month for undergrads and postgrads.
Onassis Foundation Scholarships – Support for international scholars.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in Hungary

Hungarian Government Scholarships – Government-funded awards.
Stipendium Hungaricum – Covers tuition, insurance, housing, and stipend.
CEEPUS Scholarships – ~€1,000/month for Central/Eastern European mobility.
Tempus Public Foundation Grants – Funding for various study levels.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in Ireland

DIT Centenary Scholarship Programme – Master’s funding for non-EU/EEA students.
Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships – €10,000 awards for non-EU/EEA students.
NUI Galway International Student Scholarships – Merit-based funding.
Trinity College Dublin International Scholarships – Various awards by country and level.
University College Dublin Global Scholarships – Up to €10,000 for non-EU students.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in Italy

Bocconi Scholarships – Full tuition waivers for Master of Science programs.
Italian Government Scholarships – Funding for all degree levels.
University of Bologna Study Grants – Awards for bachelor’s and master’s students.
Politecnico di Milano Merit Scholarships – Up to €10,000/year for master’s students.
Invest Your Talent in Italy – Tuition waivers and €900/month stipend.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in Spain

GSE Scholarships – Automatic consideration for master’s students at Barcelona GSE.
Zaragoza Logistics Center Scholarships – Funding for logistics master’s programs.
Spanish Studies Abroad Scholarships – Diversity and merit-based awards.
MAEC-AECID Scholarships – Funding for postgraduate studies.
University of Granada Grants – Support for international students.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in Switzerland

ETH Zurich Excellence Masters Scholarship – Merit-based master’s funding.
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships – Postgraduate awards.
UNU Fellowship in International Organizations MBA – MBA funding for mid-career professionals.
University of Geneva Excellence Masters Fellowships – CHF 10,000-15,000/year.
IMD MBA Scholarships – Up to CHF 50,000 for MBA candidates.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in the Netherlands

Amsterdam Merit Scholarships – Merit-based funding at the University of Amsterdam.
Holland Scholarship – Awards for non-EEA students.
Leiden University Excellence Scholarships – Master’s funding.
UM High Potential Scholarships – Merit-based awards at Maastricht University.
Orange Tulip Scholarship – Funding for students from specific countries.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in Sweden

Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals – Full-time master’s funding.
Uppsala University Global Scholarships – Tuition waivers for master’s students.
KTH Scholarships – Tuition fee waivers for master’s programs.
Lund University Global Scholarship – Up to 100% tuition coverage.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in Germany

DAAD Scholarships – Funding for international students at all levels.
Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships – Support for students committed to green values.
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarships – Funding for international master’s and PhD students.
Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarships – Up to €1,200/month for social justice advocates.
Deutschlandstipendium – €300/month for high-achieving students.
Bayer Foundation Kurt Hansen Fellowship: Up to €10,000 for STEM education students/teachers for projects or training.
Jacobs University Merit-Based Scholarships: Merit-based scholarships for master’s students.
RISE Germany Program: Paid summer STEM research internships for undergrads.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions: Postdoctoral fellowships with €3,150/month stipend, plus allowances, for research across fields.
International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS): 5-month program for graduates.
German Chancellor Fellowship: 1-year fellowship for leaders with €2,000–€2,600/month for self-designed projects in Germany.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in Norway

Norwegian Quota Scholarship Scheme – Funding for students from developing countries (check university sites).
University of Oslo International Summer School Scholarships – Summer program funding.
BI Norwegian Business School Scholarships – Tuition waivers for international students. Details
NORAM Scholarships – Funding for study exchanges. Info

Scholarships for International Students to Study in Denmark

Danish Government Scholarships – Tuition waivers and stipends for non-EU/EEA students.
Aarhus University Scholarships – Funding for master’s students.
University of Copenhagen Talent Scholarships – Merit-based awards. Details
Nordplus Scholarships – Support for Nordic/Baltic exchanges. Info

Scholarships for International Students to Study in China

CAS-TWAS President’s PhD Fellowship – PhD funding.
Chinese Scholarships – Great Wall Program – One-year scholarships for developing country students.
Chinese Government Scholarships – Funding for EU and international students.
Tsinghua University Scholarships – Various awards in Beijing.
USTC Scholarship Program – Covers tuition, housing, and more.
Jiangsu Jasmine Scholarship – Bachelor’s funding in Jiangsu province.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in Hong Kong

HKSAR Government Scholarships Fund – Funding for local and non-local students.
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) – PhD scholarships.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in Japan

ADB-Japan Scholarship Program – Graduate funding in development fields.
Japanese Government MEXT Scholarships – Research scholarships.
University of Tokyo Special Scholarship – Graduate funding.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in Singapore

Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) – PhD scholarships in science and engineering.
Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarships – Research funding at NUS.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in the United States

Government-Funded Scholarships

Fulbright Foreign Student Program – Funding for graduate students and artists.
Hubert Humphrey Fellowship Program – 10-month non-degree fellowships.

Privately-Funded Scholarships

Abbey Road Summer Scholarships – $1,000 for language and art students.
Civil Society Leadership Awards – Master’s funding for eligible countries.
The Next Gen Scholarship Fund – $1,000 for students in D.C., Maryland, or Virginia.
Tortuga Backpacks Study Abroad Scholarship – $1,000 biannual award.
David P. Shapiro Autism Scholarship – $1,000 for students with autism.
Preply Scholarship – Up to $2,000 for essays on multilingualism.
East-West Center Scholarships – Funding for Asia-Pacific students.
Wesleyan Freeman Asian Scholarship – Full tuition for 11 Asian students.
Rotary Peace Fellowships – Master’s funding at Peace Centers.

University-Specific Scholarships

American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship – Leadership-focused undergraduate funding.
Brandeis University Wien International Scholarship – Community contribution awards.
Clark University Global Scholars Program – $10,000+ annually with internship stipend.
Emory University Needs-Based Scholarship – Funding for financial need.
Harvard University Scholarships – Competitive awards across disciplines.
Illinois State University International Awards – Tuition waivers and assistantships.
Iowa State University International Merit Scholarships – Merit-based funding.
Michigan State University International Scholarships – Various grants.
New York University Wagner International Scholarships – Graduate funding.
University of Arkansas International Scholarships – Diverse funding options.
University of Iowa Scholarships – First-year student awards.
University of Minnesota International Excellence Scholarships – Two-tier funding.
University of Oregon International Scholarships – Financial aid options.
University of Wisconsin Superior Non-Resident Tuition Waiver – Tuition relief for need-based students.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in Australia

Government-Funded Scholarships

Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS) – Funding for Asia-Pacific, Africa, and Middle East students.
Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarships – Merit-based postgraduate awards.
Research Training Program (RTP) – Research degree funding.

University-Specific Scholarships

Australian Catholic University International Student Scholarships – Merit-based awards.
Australian National University Scholarships – Various funding options.
Adelaide Scholarships International (ASI) – Tuition fee waivers for master’s/PhD.
Curtin University International Research Scholarships – Research funding in Perth.
Deakin University Scholarships – Searchable scholarship tool.
Flinders International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (FIPRS) – Merit-based research funding.
La Trobe Academic Excellence Scholarships (AES) – For high-achieving students.
Macquarie Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships – Partial tuition awards.
Melbourne Research Scholarships (MRS) – Research funding.
Monash University International Scholarships for Excellence – Merit-based awards.
Rotary Peace Fellowships – Master’s funding at the University of Queensland.
University of Sydney International Scholarships – Undergraduate and postgraduate funding.
University of Newcastle Postgraduate Research Scholarships (UNIPRS) – Postgraduate awards.
UTS International Undergraduate Full Tuition Scholarship – Full tuition coverage.
Victoria University International Scholarships – Postgraduate research funding.

Other Notable Scholarships

International Water Centre Scholarships – Master’s in water management.
The Northcote Graduate Scholarship – Funding for UK students.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in New Zealand

New Zealand Development Scholarships – Full funding is available for students in developing countries.

Scholarships for International Students to Study in the United Kingdom

Government-Funded Scholarships

British Chevening Scholarships – Full or partial graduate funding.
Commonwealth Scholarships – For developing Commonwealth country students.
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme – Master’s funding for development-focused courses.
Marshall Scholarships – Postgraduate funding for US students.
Euraxess UK – Research scholarships for international students.

University-Specific Scholarships

Aberystwyth University International Scholarships – Funding in Wales.
Bristol University International Scholarships – Undergraduate and postgraduate awards.
University of Birmingham International Scholarships – Various funding options.
Cardiff University Elite International Scholarships – Undergraduate and master’s funding.
Clarendon Scholarships at University of Oxford – Graduate funding.
University of Edinburgh Global Scholarships – Graduate awards.
Gates Cambridge Scholarships – Full funding at Cambridge.
Imperial College London Scholarships – President’s scholarships and more.
Kingston University International Scholarships – All study levels.
Queen’s University Belfast International Scholarships – Undergraduate and postgraduate funding.
University of Nottingham International Scholarships – All levels.
Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford – Prestigious graduate funding.
Swansea University Undergraduate Scholarships – Regional awards.
University College London (UCL) Scholarships – Searchable funding tool.
University of West London International Ambassador Scholarships – Up to 50 awards.
University of Westminster Scholarships – Merit- and need-based funding.

Other Notable Scholarships

CastleSmart Scholarship – £6,000 for undergraduates (all nationalities).
Charles Wallace India Trust Scholarships – Funding for Indian doctoral students.
Saltire Scholarships – For students from select countries.

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