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ScholarshipClosed
UK Government
Chevening Scholarships 2027–2028
The 2027–2028 scholarship application round is closed. Existing applicants should follow the official assessment, interview and later university-offer instructions.
Destination
United Kingdom
Deadline
6 October 2026, 11:00 UTC
Fully fundedMaster's
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ScholarshipClosed
Schwarzman Scholars
Schwarzman Scholars 2027–2028
The 2027–2028 global application is closed. The next U.S./Global application cycle is expected from April to September 2027.
Destination
China
Deadline
9 September 2026, 3:00 p.m. EDT
Fully fundedMaster's
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ScholarshipClosed
Stanford University
Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2027
The 2027 KHS application is closed. Existing candidates must still follow their separate Stanford degree deadlines; the next KHS cohort is announced to open in summer 2027.
Destination
United States
Deadline
6 October 2026, 1:00 p.m. PT
Fully fundedMaster's / PhD
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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 fundedMaster's / PhD
Check category, nationality and programme eligibility. Funding labels do not confirm that every personal cost is covered.
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University of Cambridge
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
Cambridge confirms 14 October 2026 for US citizens residing in the US. Other eligible applicants use an international round linked to their course funding deadline; verify that date in the current course portal.
Destination
United Kingdom
Deadline
US citizens residing in the US: 14 Oct 2026; other applicants: check the course funding deadline
Fully fundedMaster's / PhD
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ScholarshipOpen
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. Published CSC deadline: 20 October 2026 at 16:00 BST; the nominator may set an earlier date.
Destination
United Kingdom
Deadline
20 October 2026, 16:00 BST
Fully fundedMaster's
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ScholarshipOpen
Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2027–2028
Doctoral funding for applicants from eligible least-developed countries and vulnerable Commonwealth states. Published CSC deadline: 20 October 2026 at 16:00 BST; the nominator may set an earlier date.
Destination
United Kingdom
Deadline
20 October 2026, 16:00 BST
Fully fundedPhD
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European Union
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters 2027
Joint master's programmes use their own calls and scholarship deadlines. The European Commission describes many applications between October and January, but this umbrella record is not a confirmed open call.
Destination
Multiple European countries
Deadline
Consortium-specific; check the current programme call
Fully fundedMaster's
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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 fundedMaster's / PhD
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Graduate ProgramOpen
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
KAUST Graduate Admission & Fellowship 2027
Fall 2027 applications are open for MS, MS/PhD and PhD study with KAUST Fellowship support for admitted graduate students.
Destination
Saudi Arabia
Deadline
Fall 2027: 3 January 2027
Fully fundedMaster's / PhD
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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 fundedBachelor's / Master's / PhD
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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
FundedMaster's / PhD
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Government of Hungary
Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship
The official apply page still describes 2026–2027 and its past 15 January 2026 deadline. Prepare by sending-partner route; do not reuse that date for an unannounced future cycle.
Destination
Hungary
Deadline
2027–2028 call not confirmed on the official apply page checked 13 October
FundedBachelor's / Master's / PhD
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ScholarshipContinuing applicants
University of Toronto
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship 2027
School nomination is closed. Already nominated students must complete university admission by 16 October and the scholarship form by 6 November 2026. Later deadlines do not replace nomination.
Destination
Canada
Deadline
School nomination: 9 Oct; admission: 16 Oct; scholarship: 6 Nov 2026
School nomination closed on 9 October. Remaining admission and award deadlines apply to already nominated candidates.
Fully fundedBachelor's
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Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Australia Awards Scholarships
Long-term undergraduate and postgraduate awards for eligible developing-country applicants, with benefits generally including tuition, travel, living support and health cover.
Destination
Australia
Deadline
Country-specific; check the participating-country profile
Fully fundedBachelor's / Master's / PhD
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Australian Government Department of Education
Australian Government Research Training Program
University-administered support for eligible research doctorate and research master's students that may include a tuition-fee offset, stipend and research-related allowances.
Destination
Australia
Deadline
University-specific; apply through an eligible Australian provider
FundedMaster's / PhD
Check category, nationality and programme eligibility. Funding labels do not confirm that every personal cost is covered.
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
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CERN
CERN Short-Term Internship
Student internships use live positions and enrolment conditions. The official page currently excludes several nationalities, including Pakistani nationals, because an associate-membership ceiling has been reached.
Destination
Switzerland
Deadline
Live position and nationality restrictions apply
FundedStudent
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Check category, nationality and programme eligibility. Funding labels do not confirm that every personal cost is covered.
Graduate ProgramRolling
CERN
CERN Origin Programme for University Graduates
Entry-level scientific, technical and administrative roles for recent graduates. Current nationality ceilings apply to some countries, including Pakistan.
Destination
Switzerland
Deadline
Position-specific
PaidGraduate
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ScholarshipClosed
Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
MAECI Italian Government Grants 2026–2027
The current call is closed. MAECI grants use an annual eligible-country list and the official Study in Italy application portal for study carried out in Italy.
Destination
Italy
Deadline
26 March 2026, 14:00 Italian time — closed
FundedMaster's / PhD
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ScholarshipClosed
ER.GO Emilia-Romagna
ER.GO Regional Scholarship 2026–2027
Regional right-to-study support assessed under ER.GO's economic, enrolment and merit rules, with separate guidance for families holding income or assets abroad.
Destination
Italy
Deadline
24 August 2026, 16:00 — main scholarship deadline closed
FundedBachelor's / Master's / PhD
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ScholarshipCheck official site
University of Padua
Padua International Excellence Scholarship
The 2026–2027 scheme offered €8,000 gross per year plus a tuition-fee exemption for selected international students in eligible English-taught degrees.
Destination
Italy
Deadline
2027–2028 award terms: verify on the official scholarship page
FundedBachelor's / Master's
Check category, nationality and programme eligibility. Funding labels do not confirm that every personal cost is covered.
ScholarshipOpen
Politecnico di Milano
Politecnico di Milano International Merit Scholarships
The 2027–2028 merit call has a separate form closing 15 December at noon Italian time, after qualifying early admission payment by 1 December. The PDF lists an acceptance administrative fee around €190; check award-specific benefits and English evidence.
Destination
Italy
Deadline
15 December 2026, noon Italian time; early admission payment required by 1 December
FundedMaster's
Check category, nationality and programme eligibility. Funding labels do not confirm that every personal cost is covered.
ScholarshipOpening soon
Schwarzman Scholars
Schwarzman Scholars 2028–2029 — announced next cycle
The official instructions announce the next U.S./Global cycle for April–September 2027, with the programme beginning August 2028. Chinese-citizenship applicants have a different March–May 2027 period. Applications are not open in this record.
Destination
China
Deadline
U.S./Global application period: April–September 2027; exact dates to verify
Fully fundedMaster's
Check category, nationality and programme eligibility. Funding labels do not confirm that every personal cost is covered.
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