Scholarships in Australia for international students
Australia offers university merit awards, research scholarships and government-funded programmes. Funding value and eligibility vary by institution and nationality.
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23 official-source listings currently match this page.
ScholarshipOpen
UK Government
Chevening Scholarships 2027–2028
One-year master's funding for emerging leaders with strong academic, professional and community impact potential.
Destination
United Kingdom
Deadline
6 October 2026, 11:00 UTC
Fully fundedMaster's
ScholarshipOpen
Schwarzman Scholars
Schwarzman Scholars 2027
A one-year global affairs master's at Tsinghua University for future leaders from around the world.
Destination
China
Deadline
9 September 2026, 3:00 p.m. EDT
Fully fundedMaster's
ScholarshipOpen
Stanford University
Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2027
Graduate funding and leadership development for applicants to eligible Stanford graduate degree programmes.
Destination
United States
Deadline
6 October 2026, 1:00 p.m. PT
Fully fundedGraduate
ScholarshipOpen
Rhodes Trust
Rhodes Scholarship 2027
Postgraduate study at the University of Oxford for academically excellent, service-oriented young leaders.
Destination
United Kingdom
Deadline
Varies by constituency
Fully fundedGraduate
ScholarshipOpening soon
University of Cambridge
Gates Cambridge Scholarships 2027
Around 80 full-cost postgraduate scholarships for outstanding applicants from outside the United Kingdom.
Destination
United Kingdom
Deadline
Applications open September 2026
Fully fundedGraduate
ScholarshipOpening soon
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
Commonwealth Master's Scholarships 2027–2028
UK master's funding for eligible candidates with the potential to contribute to sustainable development in their home countries.
Destination
United Kingdom
Deadline
20 October 2026, 16:00 BST
Fully fundedMaster's
ScholarshipOpening soon
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2027–2028
Doctoral funding for applicants from eligible least-developed countries and vulnerable Commonwealth states.
Destination
United Kingdom
Deadline
20 October 2026, 16:00 BST
Fully fundedPhD
ScholarshipOpening soon
European Union
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters 2027
Joint master's degrees delivered by international university consortia, with EU-funded scholarships available to top students worldwide.
Destination
Multiple European countries
Deadline
Programme-specific; most open from autumn 2026
Fully fundedMaster's
ScholarshipOpen
DAAD
DAAD EPOS Scholarships 2027–2028
Development-related postgraduate funding for graduates from eligible countries, generally requiring at least two years of professional experience.
Destination
Germany
Deadline
Varies by selected postgraduate course
Fully fundedGraduate
Graduate ProgramOpen
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
KAUST Graduate Admission & Fellowship 2027
Funded science and engineering graduate study with tuition support, living allowance, housing and relocation support.
Destination
Saudi Arabia
Deadline
Spring PhD: 27 Sep 2026; Fall: 3 Jan 2027
Fully fundedGraduate
ScholarshipCheck official site
Government of Japan
Japanese Government MEXT Scholarships
Japanese government scholarships for international students selected through embassy, university or authority recommendation routes.
Destination
Japan
Deadline
Varies by embassy or university route
Fully fundedAny degree
ScholarshipCheck official site
U.S. Department of State
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Approximately 4,000 annual grants for foreign graduate students, young professionals and artists; local rules vary by country.
Destination
United States
Deadline
Varies by home country
FundedGraduate
ScholarshipCheck official site
Government of Hungary
Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship
Degree and non-degree scholarships offered through participating sending partners and Hungarian institutions.
Destination
Hungary
Deadline
Next cycle to be announced
Fully fundedAny degree
InternshipRolling
UNICEF
UNICEF Internship Programme
Hands-on global internship opportunities for students and recent graduates from diverse academic backgrounds.
Destination
Multiple countries
Deadline
Vacancy-specific
PaidStudent
InternshipRolling
CERN
CERN Short-Term Internship
One-to-six-month placements in applied physics, engineering, computing and administration at CERN.
Destination
Switzerland
Deadline
Applications reviewed throughout the year
FundedStudent
InternshipCheck official site
CERN
CERN Summer Studentship
Scientific and technical project work, expert lectures and an international research experience for eligible university students.
Destination
Switzerland
Deadline
Annual cycle; check programme page
FundedStudent
InternshipRolling
OECD
OECD Internship Programme
Policy-focused internships for students who remain enrolled in an accredited degree programme for the internship duration.
Destination
France / Remote
Deadline
Applications accepted throughout the year
PaidStudent
InternshipRolling
United Nations
United Nations Internships
Internship openings across UN duty stations and functions for students and recent graduates; conditions vary by vacancy.
Destination
Multiple countries
Deadline
Vacancy-specific
VariesStudent
Graduate ProgramCheck official site
OECD
OECD Young Associates Programme
A two-year early-career programme for recent undergraduates interested in policy making, research and analysis.
Destination
France
Deadline
Cohort-specific
PaidGraduate
FellowshipCheck official site
U.S. Department of State
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
A ten-month non-degree professional enrichment programme for eligible mid-career leaders with a public-service commitment.
Destination
United States
Deadline
Varies by U.S. embassy or Fulbright commission
FundedGraduate
ExchangeCheck official site
European Union
Erasmus+ Study Abroad Exchange
Supported study mobility for eligible short-cycle, bachelor's, master's and doctoral students through participating institutions.
Destination
Multiple European countries
Deadline
Set by the participating home institution
FundedStudent
Entry-LevelCheck official site
United Nations
United Nations Young Professionals Programme
A competitive examination and recruitment initiative for qualified nationals of participating countries to begin a UN professional career.
Destination
Multiple duty stations
Deadline
Annual exam cycle; participating countries vary
PaidGraduate
Graduate ProgramRolling
CERN
CERN Origin Programme for University Graduates
Entry-level scientific, technical and administrative opportunities for bachelor's or master's graduates with limited professional experience.
Destination
Switzerland
Deadline
Position-specific
PaidGraduate
Research and coursework routes differ
Research degrees may be supported through university Research Training Program allocations and institution scholarships. Coursework awards are more often partial tuition discounts based on academic merit.
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