1. Australia
Australian Government RTP Scholarship (International)
Postgraduate research scholarships
Fee Funded by the Australian government and valued at up to $124,000, Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships provide tuition compensation and a living stipend for high quality international postgraduate students.
Benefits
RTP stipends are valued at $35,950 per year (2022 rate). The international RTP scholarship provides a stipend to assist with living costs and health coverage abroad, as well as tuition fee offsets (i.e., no tuition fees apply).
2. Turkey
Türkiye Scholarships 2023 Applications
In addition to providing educational opportunities of international caliber, as well as a wealth of knowledge and experience, Türkiye offers government scholarships to international students from around the world to study at the most prestigious universities.
Türkiye Scholarships are a competitive government-funded scholarship program awarded to outstanding students and researchers to pursue full-time or short-term programs at Türkiye's top universities.
These government scholarships aim to build a network of future leaders committed to strengthening cooperation between countries and mutual understanding between societies.
What makes the Türkiye Scholarships unique is that they not only include financial support, tuition, accommodation and health insurance, but also provide university placement and academic, social and cultural facilities to their recipients at all levels of higher education.
Applications will be open to applicants who wish to study at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.
3. Brunei
Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship to Foreign Students Tenable in Brunei Darussalam
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei invites applications for the Brunei Government Scholarship to Foreign Students Tenable in Brunei Darussalam for the academic session 2023/2024.
The scholarship provides applicants with the opportunity to pursue studies at the diploma, bachelor's and master's postgraduate level at the following institutions of higher education in Brunei:
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD),
Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali Sultan (UNISSA),
Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB),
Kolej Universiti Perguruan Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan (KUPU SB) and
Politeknik Brunei (PB).
Benefits
The scholar will be provided with the benefits of government scholarships as follows:
tuition fee waiver, including acceptance, examination, registration and orientation fees for the duration of the program;
an economy-class airline ticket to Brunei Darussalam from the scholarship recipient's home country/country of domicile prior to the start of the course and an economy-class airline ticket from Brunei Darussalam to the scholarship recipient's home country/country of domicile at the end of the course;
a monthly personal allowance of BND $500.00;
a monthly meal allowance of BND $150.00;
an annual book allowance of BND $600.00;
accommodation at the University/Polytechnic residential college;
stipend for the shipment of the scholar's personal effects to his or her home country at the end of the program.
4. China
Shanghai Government Scholarship
The Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship was established in 2006 with the aim of enhancing the development of international students' education in Shanghai and encouraging more and more outstanding international students and scholars to ECNU.
The Shanghai Government Scholarship is for international students applying for the undergraduate, graduate or doctoral program at East China Normal University. Applicants of the undergraduate program with HSK-3 level or above but without a qualified level can apply for a one-year pre-university program to study Chinese with the sponsorship of a full scholarship. If the applicant still cannot reach the qualified HSK level after the pre-university program, the applicant will graduate as a language student.
Scholarship Coverage
1) Type A (Full Scholarship)
Waive tuition and on-campus accommodation; provide full medical insurance and monthly living expenses (Doctoral Program: CNY3500; Graduate Program: CNY3000; Undergraduate Program: CNY2500)
2) Type B (Partial Scholarship)
Exempt from tuition fee and provides comprehensive medical insurance.
5. Romania
Romanian Government Scholarships through the MFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Every year, the Romanian Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, awards a number of scholarships to citizens of non-EU countries. Only candidates with good results in education, respectively an average of the years of study, for the last graduated school, of at least 7 (seven) corresponding to the Romanian scoring system or the "Good" score, as the case may be, are eligible.
The beneficiaries of the scholarships are granted the following facilities:
exemption from the payment of registration fees or any other fees required for the processing of the application, the Romanian language proficiency tests, the completion of the competitive examination for admission to doctoral studies and the specific aptitude tests;
to finance the tuition fees for the preparatory year of the Romanian language;
financing the tuition fees for ongoing studies, but not exceeding the duration of a university cycle, corresponding to the study program followed;
granting a monthly scholarship to students enrolled in the preparatory year of the Romanian language;
granting a monthly scholarship for students enrolled in bachelor's, master's or doctoral studies, but not exceeding the duration of a university cycle;
to finance the costs of accommodation in student residences, within the allocated subsidy granted from the budget of the Ministry of Education;
medical assistance in case of medical-surgical emergencies and diseases with endemic-epidemic potential, in accordance with the legislation in force;
local, land, sea and subway public transport, as well as internal car, rail and sea transport, under the same conditions offered to Romanian students, in accordance with the legal provisions.
exemption from the payment of the study visa fee.
6. Ireland
Government of Ireland - International Education Scholarships 2023 (GOI-IES)
The Higher Education Authority (HEA) is pleased to issue the Call for Applications 2023 under the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Program. Under the initiative, 60 government scholarships for one-year study at Master's or PhD level will be awarded to successful candidates who have an offer of a place in an eligible Irish higher education institution.
The offer is open to students from non-EU/EEA countries and is applicable to all fields of study.
Successful students will receive:
A stipend of €10,000 for one year of study.
A full waiver of tuition and other registration fees at the institution of higher education.
7. Thailand
Royal Thai Government Scholarships
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) administers a series of PhD and MSc level government scholarships provided by the Royal Thai Government (RTG) to qualified candidates with excellent academic qualifications from Thailand and other Asian countries.
The scholarships provide an opportunity for students from diverse backgrounds from all Asian countries to study and conduct research work together in the truly international environment at AIT and to build a good foundation for international understanding among the people of Asia.
Coverage
Each scholarship awarded covers tuition, registration fees, housing, and a living allowance at AIT's residential campus for the entire 41-month (7 semester) duration of the PhD program. The value of the scholarship per student is approximately 1.96 MB.
8. Denmark
Danish Government Scholarship
Danish universities receive a limited number of government scholarships each year to fund highly qualified full degree students from non-EU/EEA countries and Switzerland.
The government scholarships are administered by the Danish universities, each of which selects the students who receive a scholarship. For more information on the government scholarship, students should consult the admissions details of the higher education institution of their choice.
Important Note:
These government scholarships consist of two parts and can be awarded as full or partial tuition waivers and/or grants to cover your living costs. However, since the scholarships are administered by the higher education institutions themselves, you should check with the institution of your choice for more details.
9. Japan
MEXT Scholarship
All application procedures for Japanese government scholarships (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) are carried out through the Japanese embassies, consulates in their countries or institutions of higher education in Japan.
Embassy of Japan in the Dominican Republic
The Government of Japan offers a scholarship program for higher technical and postgraduate (research) studies for Dominican citizens, through its Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). These scholarships cover round-trip airfare, tuition and living expenses. For more information, please validate the following options.
10. South Korea
Global Korea Scholarship
The Global Korea government scholarship program aims to invite international students who wish to pursue university degrees in Korea.
Applicants must apply at a Korean embassy where they hold citizenship or directly at one of the designated universities.
For detailed information on application submission, such as application deadline, required documents, interview, etc., please contact the embassies in your country. The application deadline may differ according to each embassy or university conducting the first round of selection.
Benefits:
Airfare: economy class airfare (actual expense) at the time of initial entry/final departure.
of initial entry/final departure
Settlement allowance: KRW 200,000 at the time of initial entry
Monthly allowance: KRW 900,000/month at the beginning of each month
Korean proficiency scholarships: KRW 100,000/month at the beginning of each month
Completion scholarships: KRW 100,000/month at the time of final departure
Medical insurance: standard amount set by NIIED at the beginning of each month
Language training fee: at the beginning of each term
Tuition: Admission fee at the beginning of the semester (twice a year)
11. United Kingdom
Chevening Scholarship
Chevening Scholarships enable outstanding emerging leaders from around the world to earn one-year master's degrees in the United Kingdom. While there is no such thing as a "typical" Chevening Scholar, students must have the passion, ideas and influence to provide the solutions and leadership needed to create a better future.
These government scholarships are fully funded (flights, accommodation and course fees are included), and allow students to focus on achieving their career goals and maximizing their life experience. Students will live and study in the UK for one year, during which time they will develop professionally and academically.
Upon completion of their studies, they will leave the UK equipped with the knowledge and networks necessary to bring their own ideas to life.
12. United States
Fulbright Program for Foreign Students
The Fulbright Program for U.S. Students broadens perspectives through academic and professional advancement and cross-cultural dialogue. Fulbright creates connections in a complex and changing world.
In partnership with more than 140 countries around the world, the Fulbright Program offers unparalleled opportunities in all academic disciplines for passionate and successful university graduates. Participants in these government scholarships pursue graduate studies at American universities.
Each year, approximately 900 professors and professionals from around the world receive Fulbright Scholar grants for advanced research and university lectureships in the United States.
Students who meet eligibility requirements apply for grants through the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or the public affairs section of the U.S. embassy in their home countries.
After a thorough selection process in the home country, final approval for grants is issued by the presidentially appointed Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB) in the United States. Exchanges vary in length from three to twelve months.
For information on how to apply, including deadlines, you should contact the Fulbright Commission or the U.S. Embassy in your country.
13. Holland
Holland Scholarship
The Holland Scholarships are intended for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who wish to pursue their bachelor's or master's degree in the Netherlands.
These scholarships are funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, as well as by several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.
The value of these government scholarships amounts to €5,000 in the first year of your studies. Please note that this is not a full tuition fee scholarship.
The scholarship is awarded for 1 year and can only be received once.
14. Sweden
Swedish Scholarships
To study with government scholarships in Sweden, the first thing you need to do is find a program. There are over 1,000 programs at 39 universities to choose from.
Study in Sweden has put together a list of all the bachelor's and master's degree programs offered. So all you need to do is find out what you want to study. And then find a program that matches.
15. Finland
Finland Scholarships
Study in Finland is aimed at international students interested in Finland's higher education opportunities.
Finland's world-leading higher education system offers more than 500 bachelor's and master's degree programs taught in English at 13 universities and 22 universities of applied sciences (UAS). The universities also offer doctoral degree options in English. Finnish higher education institutions have more than 20,000 international students studying at various locations in Finland.
Australian Government RTP Scholarship (International)
Postgraduate research scholarships
Fee Funded by the Australian government and valued at up to $124,000, Research Training Program (RTP) scholarships provide tuition compensation and a living stipend for high quality international postgraduate students.
Benefits
RTP stipends are valued at $35,950 per year (2022 rate). The international RTP scholarship provides a stipend to assist with living costs and health coverage abroad, as well as tuition fee offsets (i.e., no tuition fees apply).
2. Turkey
Türkiye Scholarships 2023 Applications
In addition to providing educational opportunities of international caliber, as well as a wealth of knowledge and experience, Türkiye offers government scholarships to international students from around the world to study at the most prestigious universities.
Türkiye Scholarships are a competitive government-funded scholarship program awarded to outstanding students and researchers to pursue full-time or short-term programs at Türkiye's top universities.
These government scholarships aim to build a network of future leaders committed to strengthening cooperation between countries and mutual understanding between societies.
What makes the Türkiye Scholarships unique is that they not only include financial support, tuition, accommodation and health insurance, but also provide university placement and academic, social and cultural facilities to their recipients at all levels of higher education.
Applications will be open to applicants who wish to study at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.
3. Brunei
Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship to Foreign Students Tenable in Brunei Darussalam
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brunei invites applications for the Brunei Government Scholarship to Foreign Students Tenable in Brunei Darussalam for the academic session 2023/2024.
The scholarship provides applicants with the opportunity to pursue studies at the diploma, bachelor's and master's postgraduate level at the following institutions of higher education in Brunei:
Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD),
Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali Sultan (UNISSA),
Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB),
Kolej Universiti Perguruan Perguruan Ugama Seri Begawan (KUPU SB) and
Politeknik Brunei (PB).
Benefits
The scholar will be provided with the benefits of government scholarships as follows:
tuition fee waiver, including acceptance, examination, registration and orientation fees for the duration of the program;
an economy-class airline ticket to Brunei Darussalam from the scholarship recipient's home country/country of domicile prior to the start of the course and an economy-class airline ticket from Brunei Darussalam to the scholarship recipient's home country/country of domicile at the end of the course;
a monthly personal allowance of BND $500.00;
a monthly meal allowance of BND $150.00;
an annual book allowance of BND $600.00;
accommodation at the University/Polytechnic residential college;
stipend for the shipment of the scholar's personal effects to his or her home country at the end of the program.
4. China
Shanghai Government Scholarship
The Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship was established in 2006 with the aim of enhancing the development of international students' education in Shanghai and encouraging more and more outstanding international students and scholars to ECNU.
The Shanghai Government Scholarship is for international students applying for the undergraduate, graduate or doctoral program at East China Normal University. Applicants of the undergraduate program with HSK-3 level or above but without a qualified level can apply for a one-year pre-university program to study Chinese with the sponsorship of a full scholarship. If the applicant still cannot reach the qualified HSK level after the pre-university program, the applicant will graduate as a language student.
Scholarship Coverage
1) Type A (Full Scholarship)
Waive tuition and on-campus accommodation; provide full medical insurance and monthly living expenses (Doctoral Program: CNY3500; Graduate Program: CNY3000; Undergraduate Program: CNY2500)
2) Type B (Partial Scholarship)
Exempt from tuition fee and provides comprehensive medical insurance.
5. Romania
Romanian Government Scholarships through the MFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Every year, the Romanian Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, awards a number of scholarships to citizens of non-EU countries. Only candidates with good results in education, respectively an average of the years of study, for the last graduated school, of at least 7 (seven) corresponding to the Romanian scoring system or the "Good" score, as the case may be, are eligible.
The beneficiaries of the scholarships are granted the following facilities:
exemption from the payment of registration fees or any other fees required for the processing of the application, the Romanian language proficiency tests, the completion of the competitive examination for admission to doctoral studies and the specific aptitude tests;
to finance the tuition fees for the preparatory year of the Romanian language;
financing the tuition fees for ongoing studies, but not exceeding the duration of a university cycle, corresponding to the study program followed;
granting a monthly scholarship to students enrolled in the preparatory year of the Romanian language;
granting a monthly scholarship for students enrolled in bachelor's, master's or doctoral studies, but not exceeding the duration of a university cycle;
to finance the costs of accommodation in student residences, within the allocated subsidy granted from the budget of the Ministry of Education;
medical assistance in case of medical-surgical emergencies and diseases with endemic-epidemic potential, in accordance with the legislation in force;
local, land, sea and subway public transport, as well as internal car, rail and sea transport, under the same conditions offered to Romanian students, in accordance with the legal provisions.
exemption from the payment of the study visa fee.
6. Ireland
Government of Ireland - International Education Scholarships 2023 (GOI-IES)
The Higher Education Authority (HEA) is pleased to issue the Call for Applications 2023 under the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships Program. Under the initiative, 60 government scholarships for one-year study at Master's or PhD level will be awarded to successful candidates who have an offer of a place in an eligible Irish higher education institution.
The offer is open to students from non-EU/EEA countries and is applicable to all fields of study.
Successful students will receive:
A stipend of €10,000 for one year of study.
A full waiver of tuition and other registration fees at the institution of higher education.
7. Thailand
Royal Thai Government Scholarships
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) administers a series of PhD and MSc level government scholarships provided by the Royal Thai Government (RTG) to qualified candidates with excellent academic qualifications from Thailand and other Asian countries.
The scholarships provide an opportunity for students from diverse backgrounds from all Asian countries to study and conduct research work together in the truly international environment at AIT and to build a good foundation for international understanding among the people of Asia.
Coverage
Each scholarship awarded covers tuition, registration fees, housing, and a living allowance at AIT's residential campus for the entire 41-month (7 semester) duration of the PhD program. The value of the scholarship per student is approximately 1.96 MB.
8. Denmark
Danish Government Scholarship
Danish universities receive a limited number of government scholarships each year to fund highly qualified full degree students from non-EU/EEA countries and Switzerland.
The government scholarships are administered by the Danish universities, each of which selects the students who receive a scholarship. For more information on the government scholarship, students should consult the admissions details of the higher education institution of their choice.
Important Note:
These government scholarships consist of two parts and can be awarded as full or partial tuition waivers and/or grants to cover your living costs. However, since the scholarships are administered by the higher education institutions themselves, you should check with the institution of your choice for more details.
9. Japan
MEXT Scholarship
All application procedures for Japanese government scholarships (Monbukagakusho: MEXT) are carried out through the Japanese embassies, consulates in their countries or institutions of higher education in Japan.
Embassy of Japan in the Dominican Republic
The Government of Japan offers a scholarship program for higher technical and postgraduate (research) studies for Dominican citizens, through its Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). These scholarships cover round-trip airfare, tuition and living expenses. For more information, please validate the following options.
10. South Korea
Global Korea Scholarship
The Global Korea government scholarship program aims to invite international students who wish to pursue university degrees in Korea.
Applicants must apply at a Korean embassy where they hold citizenship or directly at one of the designated universities.
For detailed information on application submission, such as application deadline, required documents, interview, etc., please contact the embassies in your country. The application deadline may differ according to each embassy or university conducting the first round of selection.
Benefits:
Airfare: economy class airfare (actual expense) at the time of initial entry/final departure.
of initial entry/final departure
Settlement allowance: KRW 200,000 at the time of initial entry
Monthly allowance: KRW 900,000/month at the beginning of each month
Korean proficiency scholarships: KRW 100,000/month at the beginning of each month
Completion scholarships: KRW 100,000/month at the time of final departure
Medical insurance: standard amount set by NIIED at the beginning of each month
Language training fee: at the beginning of each term
Tuition: Admission fee at the beginning of the semester (twice a year)
11. United Kingdom
Chevening Scholarship
Chevening Scholarships enable outstanding emerging leaders from around the world to earn one-year master's degrees in the United Kingdom. While there is no such thing as a "typical" Chevening Scholar, students must have the passion, ideas and influence to provide the solutions and leadership needed to create a better future.
These government scholarships are fully funded (flights, accommodation and course fees are included), and allow students to focus on achieving their career goals and maximizing their life experience. Students will live and study in the UK for one year, during which time they will develop professionally and academically.
Upon completion of their studies, they will leave the UK equipped with the knowledge and networks necessary to bring their own ideas to life.
12. United States
Fulbright Program for Foreign Students
The Fulbright Program for U.S. Students broadens perspectives through academic and professional advancement and cross-cultural dialogue. Fulbright creates connections in a complex and changing world.
In partnership with more than 140 countries around the world, the Fulbright Program offers unparalleled opportunities in all academic disciplines for passionate and successful university graduates. Participants in these government scholarships pursue graduate studies at American universities.
Each year, approximately 900 professors and professionals from around the world receive Fulbright Scholar grants for advanced research and university lectureships in the United States.
Students who meet eligibility requirements apply for grants through the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or the public affairs section of the U.S. embassy in their home countries.
After a thorough selection process in the home country, final approval for grants is issued by the presidentially appointed Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board (FSB) in the United States. Exchanges vary in length from three to twelve months.
For information on how to apply, including deadlines, you should contact the Fulbright Commission or the U.S. Embassy in your country.
13. Holland
Holland Scholarship
The Holland Scholarships are intended for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who wish to pursue their bachelor's or master's degree in the Netherlands.
These scholarships are funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, as well as by several Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.
The value of these government scholarships amounts to €5,000 in the first year of your studies. Please note that this is not a full tuition fee scholarship.
The scholarship is awarded for 1 year and can only be received once.
14. Sweden
Swedish Scholarships
To study with government scholarships in Sweden, the first thing you need to do is find a program. There are over 1,000 programs at 39 universities to choose from.
Study in Sweden has put together a list of all the bachelor's and master's degree programs offered. So all you need to do is find out what you want to study. And then find a program that matches.
15. Finland
Finland Scholarships
Study in Finland is aimed at international students interested in Finland's higher education opportunities.
Finland's world-leading higher education system offers more than 500 bachelor's and master's degree programs taught in English at 13 universities and 22 universities of applied sciences (UAS). The universities also offer doctoral degree options in English. Finnish higher education institutions have more than 20,000 international students studying at various locations in Finland.