Fully funded scholarships for international students
A focused list of flagship awards that advertise comprehensive support, followed by the checks you should complete before calling any scholarship fully funded.
Reviewed 29 Aug 2026 Global English
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12 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
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
What fully funded should mean
The phrase normally indicates full tuition plus a living allowance, but benefits differ. Some awards add airfare, visa costs, health insurance, books or research support; others do not.
Read the current award conditions and estimate a realistic monthly budget for the destination before accepting an offer.
Tuition and mandatory university fees
Living or maintenance stipend
Travel and relocation support
Health insurance
Research, thesis or study allowance
How AspireCompass verifies listings
We summarise eligibility, funding and timing from the programme owner whenever an official page is available. Every listing shows the source and the date it was last checked.
Scholarship and recruitment details can change without notice. Always read the official call, confirm the deadline in your time zone and apply through the programme owner's portal. AspireCompass does not award scholarships or charge an application fee.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for more than one opportunity?+
Usually yes, unless a programme's official rules restrict parallel applications. Keep a tracker for deadlines, references and programme-specific documents.
Does AspireCompass accept applications?+
No. AspireCompass helps you discover and compare opportunities. Applications must be submitted on the official programme or institution website.