The Global Korea Scholarship (formerly KGSP) is a fully funded program offered by the South Korean government for international students at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. It promotes educational exchange and international cooperation.
When to Apply / Typical Deadlines
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
https://www.niied.go.kr/user/nd35203.do — GKS Degree Program page (NIIED) NIIE
Also, Ministry of Education Korea has GKS announcements: https://english.moe.go.kr/boardCnts/viewRenewal.do
The Vanier CGS is Canada’s most prestigious doctoral scholarship, designed to attract and retain world-class PhD students. It supports those demonstrating academic excellence, research potential, and leadership.
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (Canada)
https://vanier.gc.ca/en/home-accueil.html — Vanier CGS official home page vanier.gc.ca
https://vanier.gc.ca/en/nomination_process processus_de_mise_en_candidature_overview.html —
The Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships funded by the Australian government to support students from developing countries to study full-time undergraduate or postgraduate programs at Australian universities.
Australia Awards Scholarship — https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards (Australia Awards – DFAT) DFAT
How to Apply (Australia Awards) — https://www.dfat.gov.au/people-to-people/australia-awards/Pages/how-to-apply-for-an-australia-awards-scholarship
The Erasmus Mundus is an EU-funded program offering joint master’s degrees delivered by international consortia of universities. Students study in multiple countries, gaining a double or joint degree.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) — Erasmus + / EACEA’s Erasmus Mundus page: https://www.eacea.ec.europa.eu/scholarships/erasmus-mundus-catalogue_en
DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) is one of the world’s largest funding organizations for international students. It supports master’s, doctoral, and research studies in Germany at top universities.
DAAD Scholarship — Official DAAD site: https://www.daad.de/en/
The Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship is a joint program between the United States and India that provides Indian students, scholars, and professionals the opportunity to pursue master’s degrees, research, or teaching in the U.S.
Fulbright-Nehru Fellowship (for Indian citizens) — USIEF page: https://www.usief.org.in/fulbright-fellowships/fellowships-for-indian-citizen/fulbright-nehru-masters-fellowships/
The Commonwealth Scholarship is funded by the UK government to support students from Commonwealth countries to pursue master’s and PhD studies in the UK. It aims to build future leaders and promote sustainable development.
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (UK) — https://cscuk.fcdo.gov.uk/ CSC UK Also see “Commonwealth Scholarships” via British Council / Study UK pages: https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/scholarships-funding/commonwealth-scholarships
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, supports outstanding international students to study at the University of Cambridge. It focuses on future leaders who want to improve the lives of others.
Gates Cambridge (University of Cambridge) — https://www.gatescambridge.org/
The Rhodes Scholarship is one of the oldest and most prestigious international scholarships, established in 1902. It supports exceptional students to study at the University of Oxford and aims to nurture global leaders.
The Rhodes Trust / Rhodes House — https://www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk/
The Chevening Scholarship, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), offers full financial support for one-year master’s degrees at UK universities. It focuses on creating global leaders and influencers.
Chevening Scholarship — https://www.chevening.org/scholarships/ Chevening
The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (EGLS) is designed for high-achieving international students who wish to pursue their undergraduate studies in the United States at American University, Washington D.C.
This prestigious scholarship promotes academic excellence, leadership, and global impact. It provides full funding for tuition, room, and board, while encouraging students to bring positive change to their home countries after graduation.
Main Website : https://www.american.edu/admissions/international/index.cfm
The Boettcher Scholarship is a highly competitive, merit-based undergraduate award for Colorado high school seniors. Its mission is to keep Colorado’s most talented students in-state by providing full support for undergraduate education. It also offers mentorship, leadership development, and enrichment opportunities.
Main Website : https://boettcherfoundation.org/scholarships/
Bold.org is an online scholarship platform offering hundreds of opportunities funded by donors, foundations, and organizations. Scholarships range from small awards to full tuition scholarships. The platform aims to fight student debt by connecting students directly to funding opportunities.
Main Website: https://bold.org
The Davis UWC Scholars Program partners with over 90 U.S. colleges and universities to provide need-based funding for graduates of United World Colleges (UWC). Its goal is to promote international understanding by enabling diverse students to study in the U.S.
Main Website: https://www.davisuwcscholars.org
The DOE CSGF supports graduate students pursuing doctoral degrees in computational science fields relevant to the U.S. Department of Energy. It develops leaders in applied mathematics, computer science, and scientific applications.
Main Website: https://www.krellinst.org/csgf
The East-West Center Fellowship supports students from Asia, the Pacific, and the United States to pursue graduate studies at the University of Hawaii. It promotes better relations and understanding among the people and nations of Asia, the Pacific, and the U.S.
Main Website: https://www.eastwestcenter.org/education/student-fellowships
Fairleigh Dickinson University offers merit-based and need-based scholarships to international students pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies. It aims to attract academically talented students from around the world.
The Fulbright Program provides opportunities for graduate students, young professionals, and artists from abroad to study and conduct research in the United States. It aims to increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and other countries.
Main Website: https://foreign.fulbrightonline.org
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program provides outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies.
Main Website: https://gmsp.org
The Google Lime Scholarship supports students with disabilities pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in computer science or related technical fields.
Main Website: https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/scholarships/google-lime-scholarship
The Hertz Foundation Fellowship supports Ph.D. students in the applied physical, biological, and engineering sciences in the United States. It aims to develop future leaders in science and technology.
Main Website: https://www.hertzfoundation.org/fellowships
The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program provides mid-career professionals from developing countries the opportunity to enhance leadership and professional skills through non-degree study and professional experiences in the U.S.
Main Website: https://www.humphreyfellowship.org
The IBM PhD Fellowship Program recognizes exceptional Ph.D. students in areas of interest to IBM. It provides financial support and mentorship to foster future innovation.
Main Website: https://www.research.ibm.com/university/phd-fellowship
Illinois Wesleyan University offers merit-based scholarships to outstanding international students entering undergraduate programs. These awards recognize academic excellence, leadership qualities, and extracurricular involvement.
Main Website: https://www.iwu.edu
This is the most prestigious award at Illinois Wesleyan, covering the full cost of tuition for highly talented international students.
Main Website: https://www.iwu.edu
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation provides one of the most generous scholarships for high-achieving students with financial need in the U.S. It supports undergraduate and graduate students with resources to reach their academic goals.
Main Website: https://www.jkcf.org
The Jefferson Scholarship is a prestigious merit-based award at the University of Virginia. It is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, scholarship, and citizenship.
Main Website: https://www.jeffersonscholars.org
Knight-Hennessy Scholars is Stanford University’s largest fully funded graduate fellowship. It supports exceptional students from around the world pursuing master’s, PhD, or professional degrees across all disciplines at Stanford.
Main Website: https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu
This fellowship supports women pursuing PhDs in computer science, engineering, and related fields. It aims to increase female representation in technology and research.
Main Website: https://research.microsoft.com
The Morehead-Cain Scholarship is the first merit scholarship program established in the U.S. It recognizes leadership, character, and academic excellence, providing full funding for undergraduates at UNC Chapel Hill.
Main Website: https://www.moreheadcain.org
MPOWER offers scholarships for international women pursuing higher education in STEM fields in the U.S. or Canada. It aims to empower women to achieve leadership roles in science and technology.
Main Website: https://www.mpowerfinancing.com
This fellowship supports graduate students pursuing research in Earth and space sciences. It promotes scientific advancement in climate, planetary science, astrophysics, and heliophysics.
Main Website: https://nspires.nasaprs.com
The NDSEG Fellowship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense, supports doctoral students in STEM fields important to national defense.
Main Website: https://ndseg.org
The NSF GRFP supports outstanding graduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious fellowships in the U.S.
Main Website: https://www.nsfgrfp.org
The Rotary Peace Fellowship is a prestigious program that develops leaders dedicated to peace and conflict resolution. Each year, Rotary selects individuals from around the globe to pursue a master’s degree or professional development certificate at partner universities.
Main Website: https://www.rotary.org
Scholarship Roar provides a comprehensive listing of fully funded scholarships worldwide for undergraduate, master’s, and PhD programs. It compiles opportunities for international students across multiple disciplines.
Main Website: https://www.scholarshiproar.com
The Be Bold Scholarship, featured on Scholarships360, is a unique award given to students who demonstrate boldness in pursuing their academic and life goals. It is open to all students, regardless of background.
Main Website: https://scholarships360.org
The Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship is funded by the U.S. Department of Defence. It supports students in STEM disciplines critical to national security.
Main Website: https://smartscholarshipprod.service-now.com
The Stamps Scholarship is the most prestigious merit award at the University of Miami. It recognizes exceptional high school students with outstanding academic, leadership, and community engagement records.
Main Website: https://admissions.miami.edu
Yale University offers need-based financial aid to international students. This scholarship ensures that admitted students can afford to attend regardless of their family’s financial background.
Main Website: https://finaid.yale.edu