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Fulbright-Nehru Master's Fellowships

High Competition

United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF)

Full Tuition + Living + Airfare

Master's

United States

Eligibility Checklist

Indian citizen residing in India at time of application
Minimum bachelor's degree with at least 55% marks
Minimum 3 years of professional work experience
Strong leadership and community engagement record
TOEFL/IELTS score meeting USIEF requirements

Application Deadline

July of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program

High Competition

U.S. Department of State / Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Full Tuition + Living + Airfare

Postgraduate, Professional

United States

Eligibility Checklist

Indian citizen with no prior US degree
Minimum 5 years of mid-level professional experience
Demonstrated leadership capacity and commitment to public service
English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS)
Not eligible for US permanent residency

Application Deadline

May of every year

Applicable Fields

Public PolicyPublic HealthLawFinanceAgricultureCommunications

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AAUW International Fellowships

High Competition

American Association of University Women (AAUW)

$18,000 – $30,000

Master's, PhD, Postdoctoral

United States

Eligibility Checklist

Female applicant who is not a US citizen or permanent resident
Intending to return to home country after studies
Enrolled or accepted at a US accredited institution
Demonstrated commitment to advancing women and girls
Full-time study plan during fellowship year

Application Deadline

November of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program

High Competition

Stanford University

Full Tuition + Living + Stipend

Master's, PhD, Professional

United States

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Bachelor's degree completed within past 7 years
Admission to a Stanford graduate degree program
Demonstrated civic commitment and leadership
Any nationality eligible
High academic achievement (GPA/CGPA equivalent)

Application Deadline

October of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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Rotary Foundation Global Grant Scholarship

Medium Competition

Rotary International Foundation

$30,000 minimum

Master's, PhD

United States

Eligibility Checklist

Indian citizen connected to local Rotary club or sponsor
Minimum bachelor's degree
Study plan aligns with one of Rotary's six areas of focus
Commitment to return to India and apply skills locally
English proficiency required

Application Deadline

Varies by Rotary District

Applicable Fields

Peace and ConflictDisease PreventionWater and SanitationMaternal HealthBasic Education

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Ford Foundation Fellowship Programs

High Competition

Ford Foundation / National Academies of Sciences

$27,000 per year

PhD, Postdoctoral

United States

Eligibility Checklist

US citizen or international student enrolled in accredited US university
Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in academia
Demonstrated superior academic achievement
Proposing to pursue a PhD or in pre-candidacy stage
Not currently holding another major fellowship

Application Deadline

December of every year

Applicable Fields

Social SciencesHumanitiesSTEMEducation

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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program

High Competition

National Science Foundation (NSF)

$37,000 annual stipend + $16,000 cost-of-education

Master's, PhD

United States

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

US citizen or permanent resident (international students not eligible)
Early-stage graduate student (first or second year) or senior undergrad
Enrolled or planning to enrol in a research-based master's or doctoral program
Strong research proposal in an NSF-supported field
Minimum 3.0 GPA recommended

Application Deadline

October of every year

Applicable Fields

STEMSocial SciencesSTEM Education

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Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship

High Competition

Aga Khan Foundation

50% grant + 50% loan (full tuition equivalent)

Master's

United States

Eligibility Checklist

Indian national from a developing country background
Exceptional academic record (first-class or distinction)
Demonstrated financial need
Commitment to return to home country after studies
Accepted at accredited institution in a developed country

Application Deadline

March of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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Tata Scholarship for Cornell University

High Competition

Tata Education and Development Trust

Full financial need met

Undergraduate

United States

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Indian citizen applying to Cornell University undergraduate program
Demonstrated exceptional financial need
High academic achievement in Class 12 board exams
Must not have dual citizenship or US green card
Full-time enrollment at Cornell required

Application Deadline

January (Cornell Regular Decision deadline)

Applicable Fields

All

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Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation Scholarship

High Competition

Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation

Up to $100,000 total

Master's, PhD

United States

Eligibility Checklist

Indian citizen aged under 30 at time of application
Minimum first-class degree from an Indian university
Admitted or applying to a top-ranked university in USA, UK or Europe
Not currently pursuing a degree abroad
Exceptional potential in chosen field evidenced by academic/professional record

Application Deadline

April of every year

Applicable Fields

ArtsHumanitiesSciencesSocial Sciences

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Chevening Scholarship

High Competition

UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)

Full Tuition + Living + Airfare

Master's

United Kingdom

Eligibility Checklist

Indian citizen with minimum 2 years of work experience
Bachelor's degree with first or upper-second class
Applying to 3 eligible UK university courses
Commitment to return to India for minimum 2 years post-study
Demonstrated leadership and networking potential

Application Deadline

November of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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Commonwealth Scholarship

High Competition

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC), UK

Full Tuition + Living + Airfare

Master's, PhD

United Kingdom

Eligibility Checklist

Citizen of a Commonwealth member country (India eligible)
Minimum upper second-class bachelor's degree
Applying to a UK university for full-time postgraduate study
Commitment to development of home country
Not have studied in a high-income country for more than 1 year

Application Deadline

December of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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Gates Cambridge Scholarship

High Competition

Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation / University of Cambridge

Full Tuition + Living + Airfare

Master's, PhD, Postdoctoral

United Kingdom

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality (non-UK citizen)
Applying to full-time postgraduate degree at University of Cambridge
Outstanding academic record
Evidence of leadership and commitment to improving lives of others
Must be applying to Cambridge for first time

Application Deadline

October of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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Rhodes Scholarship

High Competition

Rhodes Trust, University of Oxford

Full Tuition + Living + Airfare

Master's, PhD

United Kingdom

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Indian citizen aged 19–25 at time of application
Outstanding academic achievement (typically first class)
Demonstrated leadership and character
Must apply through India constituency
Commitment to working for the betterment of society

Application Deadline

July of every year (India)

Applicable Fields

All

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GREAT Scholarship India

Medium Competition

British Council / UK Universities

Minimum £10,000

Master's

United Kingdom

Eligibility Checklist

Indian citizen resident in India at time of application
Applying for one-year taught master's at a participating UK university
Minimum upper second-class degree
Minimum IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
Self-fund the balance of tuition and living costs

Application Deadline

Varies by university (typically March–June)

Applicable Fields

STEMBusinessHumanitiesArts

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Charles Wallace India Trust (CWIT) Grants

Medium Competition

Charles Wallace India Trust

£1,000 – £10,000

Postgraduate, Professional

United Kingdom

Eligibility Checklist

Indian citizen ordinarily resident in India
Aged 25–38 years
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in arts or heritage
Applying to a UK institution for short-term or long-term study
Must demonstrate genuine financial need

Application Deadline

January of every year

Applicable Fields

ArtsHumanitiesHeritage ConservationCreative Arts

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Felix Scholarship

High Competition

Felix Foundation

Full Tuition + Living

Master's, PhD

United Kingdom

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Indian citizen from a low-income family
Applying to University of Oxford, SOAS or Reading
Minimum first-class bachelor's degree from an Indian university
Aged under 30 at the time of application
Demonstrated financial need

Application Deadline

January of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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Saltire Scholarship (Scotland)

Medium Competition

Scottish Government

£8,000

Master's

United Kingdom

Eligibility Checklist

Citizen of USA, Canada, China, India, Japan, Pakistan or selected countries
Applying for a full-time postgraduate course in Scotland
Minimum equivalent of UK upper second-class degree
Accepted or applying to a Scottish university
Not previously received Saltire Scholarship

Application Deadline

June of every year

Applicable Fields

STEMCreative IndustriesHealthcareRenewables

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Edinburgh Global Research Scholarship

High Competition

University of Edinburgh

Overseas tuition fee waiver

PhD

United Kingdom

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality (non-UK) applying for PhD at Edinburgh
Exceptional academic record
Research proposal aligned with university's strategic areas
Automatic consideration upon PhD application — no separate form
Selection based on academic merit alone

Application Deadline

January of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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Marshall Scholarship

High Competition

Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission

Full Tuition + Living + Airfare

Master's, PhD

United Kingdom

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

US citizen only
Bachelor's degree from a US institution with minimum 3.7 GPA
Applying to a UK university
Strong academic and leadership record
Aged under 26 at time of application

Application Deadline

October of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship

High Competition

Government of Canada (NSERC / SSHRC / CIHR)

CAD $50,000 per year for 3 years

PhD

Canada

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Canadian or international student nominated by a Canadian university
First-class average in last two years of full-time study
Strong leadership record
Enrolled or plan to enrol in first PhD at a Canadian institution
Research excellence in NSERC, SSHRC or CIHR fields

Application Deadline

November of every year

Applicable Fields

STEMSocial SciencesHumanitiesHealth Sciences

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Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship

High Competition

University of Toronto

Full Tuition + Living + Books

Undergraduate

Canada

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

International student in final year of secondary school
Nominated by their secondary school principal
Exceptional academic achievement (top student at school)
Demonstrated community leadership and extracurricular engagement
Accepted to University of Toronto for first year undergraduate

Application Deadline

November of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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UBC International Leader of Tomorrow Award

High Competition

University of British Columbia

Full demonstrated financial need met

Undergraduate

Canada

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

International student applying to UBC first year
Exceptional academic record (95%+ equivalent)
Demonstrated leadership in school or community
Significant financial need documented
Automatic consideration — no separate scholarship application required

Application Deadline

December of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS)

Medium Competition

Government of Ontario, Canada

CAD $15,000 per year

Master's, PhD

Canada

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

International or Canadian student at an Ontario university
A-average (80%) minimum in last two years
Full-time enrolment in graduate program
No more than 5 years of funded graduate study received
Applied through individual Ontario university

Application Deadline

Varies by university (typically January–February)

Applicable Fields

All

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Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute Fellowship

Medium Competition

Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute

CAD $10,000 – $20,000

Master's, PhD, Postdoctoral

Canada

Eligibility Checklist

Indian citizen affiliated with an Indian or Canadian university
Research focused on Canada-India bilateral themes
Minimum master's degree or equivalent
Letter of support from host institution required
Strong academic record

Application Deadline

Varies by program (typically October–January)

Applicable Fields

Social SciencesHumanitiesArtsSciences

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Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship

High Competition

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation

CAD $40,000 per year + $20,000 travel

PhD

Canada

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Canadian or international student nominated by their Canadian doctoral institution
Enrolled in a doctoral program at a Canadian university
Research addresses human rights, social justice or responsible citizenship
Maximum 3 years into PhD program at time of application
Strong academic and public engagement record

Application Deadline

December of every year

Applicable Fields

Social SciencesHumanitiesLawPublic Policy

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McGill University Entrance Scholarship for International Students

Medium Competition

McGill University

CAD $3,000 – $15,000

Undergraduate

Canada

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

International student applying to McGill undergraduate program
Superior academic record (90%+ in secondary school)
Automatic consideration for excellence scholarships upon application
No separate application required for most awards
Demonstrated extracurricular leadership

Application Deadline

January 15 of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship

High Competition

Government of Canada (CIHR / NSERC / SSHRC)

CAD $70,000 per year for 2 years

Postdoctoral

Canada

Eligibility Checklist

Canadian citizen, permanent resident or international applicant
PhD completed within past 3 years
Nominated by a Canadian postsecondary institution
Exceptional research record and publication output
Clear plan to conduct research at Canadian institution

Application Deadline

September of every year

Applicable Fields

Health SciencesNatural SciencesEngineeringSocial Sciences

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University of Waterloo President's Scholarship for World Leaders

Medium Competition

University of Waterloo

CAD $2,000 per year

Undergraduate

Canada

Eligibility Checklist

International student entering first year at Waterloo
Exceptional academic average (95%+ recommended)
Demonstrated outstanding leadership at school or community level
Submission of President's Scholarship application essay
Automatic academic consideration; leadership application separate

Application Deadline

February of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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Australia Awards Scholarship

High Competition

Australian Government (DFAT)

Full Tuition + Living + Airfare + Health Cover

Undergraduate, Master's, PhD

Australia

Eligibility Checklist

Indian citizen resident in India (not Australian PR or citizen)
Not currently enrolled in an Australian institution
Minimum 65% or equivalent in most recent qualification
Minimum 2 years work experience for postgraduate applicants
Commitment to return to India for at least 2 years post-study

Application Deadline

April of every year (India round)

Applicable Fields

All

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Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship

High Competition

Australian Government / Universities

Full Tuition + AUD $32,000+ per year living

Master's, PhD

Australia

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality applying for a research degree at an Australian university
First-class honours or equivalent bachelor's degree
Admission to a research master's or doctoral program
Allocated by universities based on merit
Full-time enrolment in Australian university mandatory

Application Deadline

Varies by university (typically October–December)

Applicable Fields

All

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Destination Australia Scholarship

Medium Competition

Australian Government (Department of Education)

Up to AUD $15,000 per year

Undergraduate, Master's, PhD, Vocational

Australia

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

International student studying in a regional or remote area of Australia
Enrolled at an approved Australian provider in a regional location
Full-time study required
Meeting individual provider's academic requirements
Available for both domestic and international students

Application Deadline

Varies by provider institution

Applicable Fields

All

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Melbourne Research Scholarship

High Competition

University of Melbourne

Full Tuition + AUD $32,000 living stipend

PhD

Australia

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality applying for PhD at University of Melbourne
First-Class Honours or equivalent research degree
Strong research proposal approved by a supervisor
Must not already hold an equivalent award
Recommended by the relevant graduate school

Application Deadline

October of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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Westpac Future Leaders Scholarship

High Competition

Westpac Bicentennial Foundation

AUD $35,000 per year

Master's

Australia

Eligibility Checklist

Australian citizen or permanent resident aged 25–35
Studying at an Australian university with strong leadership track record
Demonstrated potential for national and international leadership
Clear vision for positive impact in Australia
Not for Indian nationals unless they hold Australian PR or citizenship

Application Deadline

August of every year

Applicable Fields

BusinessLawEngineeringPolicySocial Sciences

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Monash International Leadership Scholarship

Medium Competition

Monash University

25–50% tuition fee reduction

Undergraduate, Master's

Australia

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

International student applying to Monash University
Minimum 85% equivalent average in most recent qualification
English proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
Demonstrated leadership and community involvement
Full-time on-campus enrolment required

Application Deadline

October of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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Sydney Scholars India Scholarship

Medium Competition

University of Sydney

AUD $5,000 – $10,000

Undergraduate, Master's

Australia

Eligibility Checklist

Indian citizen applying to University of Sydney
Exceptional academic achievement (85%+ equivalent)
Admitted to full-time degree program
Meets English language requirements (IELTS 6.5+)
Automatic consideration upon admission application

Application Deadline

September and March intakes

Applicable Fields

All

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ANU Chancellor's International Scholarship

Medium Competition

Australian National University

25–50% tuition fee reduction

Undergraduate, Master's

Australia

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

International student applying to ANU undergraduate or postgraduate program
Outstanding academic record (typically 85%+ equivalent)
Full-time on-campus study
Automatic consideration upon offer of admission
English proficiency requirements of specific program must be met

Application Deadline

Varies (rolling basis)

Applicable Fields

All

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DAAD Scholarships for Foreign Students

High Competition

Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)

€861–€1,200 per month + tuition assistance

Master's, PhD, Postdoctoral

Germany

Eligibility Checklist

Indian citizen with excellent academic record
Bachelor's degree with minimum 60% or equivalent
Language requirements depend on program (German or English)
Typically maximum 6 years since completing last degree
Admission from a German university is advantageous

Application Deadline

October–November for following academic year

Applicable Fields

All

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Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship

High Competition

Heinrich Böll Foundation (Germany)

€861 per month + tuition support

Undergraduate, Master's, PhD

Germany

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

International student enrolled at a German university
Strong commitment to ecological sustainability and democratic values
Above-average academic performance
Political or social engagement outside academia
German language proficiency (B1 minimum for most programs)

Application Deadline

March and September of every year

Applicable Fields

Political SciencesHumanitiesSocial SciencesEnvironmental SciencesArts

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Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

High Competition

Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), Germany

€850 per month + €155 study allowance

Master's, PhD

Germany

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

International student enrolled or applying to a German university
Above-average academic performance
Demonstrated social commitment and civic engagement
Conservative-democratic value orientation preferred
German language proficiency (B2 recommended)

Application Deadline

January and July of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship

High Competition

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

€2,670–€3,170 per month

Postdoctoral

Germany

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality with doctoral degree completed within past 12 years
Exceptional academic and research record
Research project proposed in collaboration with German host institution
Recommendation from German academic host
No German citizenship or long-term German residency

Application Deadline

Rolling (applications accepted year-round)

Applicable Fields

All

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Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship)

Medium Competition

Federal Government of Germany / Private Sponsors

€300 per month

Undergraduate, Master's

Germany

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality enrolled at a German university
Exceptional academic performance
Demonstrated social engagement and volunteer work
Apply through individual German university's scholarship office
Both domestic and international students are eligible

Application Deadline

Varies by university

Applicable Fields

All

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Friedrich Ebert Foundation Scholarship

High Competition

Friedrich Ebert Foundation (FES), Germany

€861 per month + travel and academic allowances

Undergraduate, Master's, PhD

Germany

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

International student enrolled at a German university
Excellent academic performance
Social democratic values and civic commitment
Financial need may be considered
German or English language proficiency depending on program

Application Deadline

January and August of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD)

High Competition

European Commission

Full Tuition + €1,400/month living allowance + travel

Master's

Germany

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality from outside the European Union
Bachelor's degree in relevant field
Strong academic record
Apply to specific EMJMD consortium program including German partner university
English or other required language proficiency

Application Deadline

Varies by consortium program (typically December–March)

Applicable Fields

All

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DKFZ PhD Fellowship

High Competition

German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)

€1,800 per month stipend

PhD

Germany

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality with master's degree in life sciences or related field
Strong academic performance (top 10% recommended)
Accepted supervisor at DKFZ Heidelberg
English language proficiency
Research experience in relevant biomedical field preferred

Application Deadline

Rolling (multiple intakes per year)

Applicable Fields

Cancer ResearchBiomedical SciencesBioinformatics

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Baden-Württemberg Scholarship

Medium Competition

Baden-Württemberg Stiftung, Germany

€650–€800 per month

Undergraduate, Master's

Germany

Eligibility Checklist

Student at a partner institution of Baden-Württemberg Stiftung
Nominated by home university for exchange or study semester
Above-average academic record
German language proficiency (B1 minimum recommended)
Maximum 12-month study duration in Baden-Württemberg

Application Deadline

Varies by partner university

Applicable Fields

EngineeringNatural SciencesEconomicsSocial SciencesArts

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Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme

High Competition

Campus France / French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs

€1,181–€1,400 per month + health + housing

Master's, PhD

France

Eligibility Checklist

Indian citizen aged under 30 (master's) or 35 (PhD)
Must be nominated by a French higher education institution
Excellent academic record
Not a French citizen or residing in France
Strong professional potential and leadership

Application Deadline

January of every year

Applicable Fields

EngineeringEconomicsManagementPolitical SciencesLaw

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French Government Excellence Scholarship (BGF)

Medium Competition

French Embassy in India / Campus France India

€850 per month + tuition exemption

Master's, PhD

France

Eligibility Checklist

Indian citizen enrolled at an Indian university or institution
Minimum 3-year bachelor's degree with distinction (70%+)
Accepted by a French institution or pursuing joint degree
B1 French language proficiency or DELF/DALF certificate
Commitment to bilateral India-France academic or cultural collaboration

Application Deadline

March–April of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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Sciences Po Emile Boutmy Scholarship

High Competition

Sciences Po Paris

€5,000 – €15,000 per year

Undergraduate, Master's

France

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Non-EU citizen applying to Sciences Po Paris
Exceptional academic record
Financial need demonstrated
Proof of English or French language proficiency
Selection based on merit and financial situation

Application Deadline

January and March of every year

Applicable Fields

Political SciencesSocial SciencesEconomicsInternational Relations

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INSEAD MBA Scholarship

High Competition

INSEAD Business School

€10,000 – €30,000

Master's

France

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality accepted into INSEAD MBA program
Minimum 2–4 years of professional work experience
Strong GMAT/GRE score
Demonstrated financial need or academic merit
Various scholarships available for specific regions including India

Application Deadline

Varies by intake round (multiple per year)

Applicable Fields

BusinessManagement

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Erasmus Mundus – France-based Programs

High Competition

European Commission

Full Tuition + €1,400/month

Master's

France

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality outside EU applying to Erasmus Mundus consortium with French partner
Bachelor's degree in relevant field
Strong academic record
English language proficiency (French may be required for some programs)
Commitment to study in at least 2 European countries

Application Deadline

Varies by consortium (typically December–February)

Applicable Fields

All

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Île-de-France Region Scholarship

Medium Competition

Région Île-de-France

€10,000 per year

Master's, PhD

France

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality applying to a higher education institution in Île-de-France
Enrolled or admitted to a master's or PhD program
Academic excellence demonstrated
Must reside in Île-de-France during scholarship period
Apply through host institution's scholarship coordinator

Application Deadline

May of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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Université Paris-Saclay International Scholarship

High Competition

Université Paris-Saclay

€10,000 per year

Master's

France

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Non-EU nationality with strong academic record
Applying to a master's program at Université Paris-Saclay
English language proficiency
Academic excellence (top 10% of graduating class)
French proficiency beneficial but not always required

Application Deadline

March of every year

Applicable Fields

STEMPhysicsMathematicsComputer ScienceBiology

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École Polytechnique International Bachelor's Scholarship

High Competition

École Polytechnique

€12,000 – €30,000 per year

Undergraduate

France

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

International student applying to École Polytechnique Bachelor's program
Exceptional academic record in science and mathematics
SAT/ACT or equivalent international exam scores
English language proficiency
Financial need may be considered for full award

Application Deadline

January of every year

Applicable Fields

EngineeringMathematicsPhysicsComputer Science

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Make Our Planet Great Again Fellowship

High Competition

French Government / Campus France

Full Tuition + €1,700/month + research budget

Master's, PhD, Postdoctoral

France

Eligibility Checklist

Non-French scientist or student with outstanding academic record
Research in climate change or environmental sciences
English language proficiency
No French nationality or long-term French residence
Collaboration with a French research laboratory required

Application Deadline

Varies by program round

Applicable Fields

Climate ScienceEnvironmentEnergyEcologySustainable Development

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Italian Government Scholarship (MAECI)

Medium Competition

Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation

€700–€900 per month + tuition fee waiver

Undergraduate, Master's, PhD

Italy

Eligibility Checklist

Indian citizen not currently enrolled at an Italian institution
Minimum 70% equivalent in last degree
Italian language proficiency (B2 recommended) or English for select programs
Aged under 28 (undergraduate), 30 (master's) or 35 (PhD)
Commitment to use skills in home country development

Application Deadline

February of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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Invest Your Talent in Italy (IYTI)

Medium Competition

Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Italian Companies

€6,000 per year + internship stipend

Master's

Italy

Eligibility Checklist

Indian citizen with a bachelor's degree in eligible field
Admitted to a participating Italian university master's program
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
Commitment to internship with Italian company after course
Good academic standing (60%+ equivalent)

Application Deadline

May of every year

Applicable Fields

EngineeringEconomicsArchitectureDesignScience

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Bocconi International Awards

High Competition

Bocconi University

50–100% tuition reduction

Undergraduate, Master's

Italy

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

International student applying to Bocconi degree programs
Excellent academic record (top 10% of graduating class)
Merit-based selection; financial need also considered for certain awards
IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 100+ for English programs
Automatic consideration upon application submission

Application Deadline

December and April of every year

Applicable Fields

EconomicsBusinessFinanceManagementLaw

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Politecnico di Milano Merit-Based Scholarship

Medium Competition

Politecnico di Milano

€5,000 – €12,000 per year

Master's

Italy

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

International student applying to Politecnico di Milano master's
Excellent academic record in relevant engineering or design field
English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5+)
Automatic merit consideration upon admission
Financial need-based awards also available separately

Application Deadline

Varies by program intake

Applicable Fields

EngineeringArchitectureDesignUrban Planning

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University of Padua Excellence Scholarship

High Competition

University of Padua

Full Tuition + €8,000 per year living

Master's

Italy

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Non-EU international student applying to University of Padua master's
Exceptional academic record (75%+ equivalent)
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent for English-taught programs
Apply through DSU Veneto financial aid portal
Maximum 3 awards per program per year

Application Deadline

April of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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University of Bologna Study Grant for International Students

Medium Competition

University of Bologna / ER.GO

€5,700 – €11,000 per year

Master's, PhD

Italy

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Non-EU international student enrolled at University of Bologna
Financial need demonstrated
Good academic performance (pass rate and GPA)
Full-time study enrollment
Apply through ER.GO (Emilia-Romagna regional authority for student welfare)

Application Deadline

Varies by academic year (typically May–June)

Applicable Fields

All

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SISSA PhD Fellowship

High Competition

Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA)

€15,000 per year stipend + free tuition

PhD

Italy

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality with master's degree or equivalent in relevant field
English language proficiency
Strong academic record and research aptitude
Entrance exam and interview required
All admitted PhD students automatically receive fellowship

Application Deadline

March of every year

Applicable Fields

MathematicsPhysicsNeuroscience

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University of Trento International Excellence Scholarship

Medium Competition

University of Trento

€7,000 – €12,000 per year

Master's

Italy

Eligibility Checklist

Non-EU international student applying to University of Trento master's
Minimum 75% equivalent GPA in bachelor's
English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 80+)
Strong recommendation letters
Application through university online system

Application Deadline

April of every year

Applicable Fields

EngineeringScienceLawSocial SciencesEconomics

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Sapienza University of Rome International Scholarship

Medium Competition

Sapienza University of Rome / LazioDisu

€4,000 – €9,000 per year

Undergraduate, Master's, PhD

Italy

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Non-EU international student enrolled at Sapienza
Financial need demonstrated through ISEE or equivalent
Good academic performance maintained
Full-time enrollment required
Apply through LazioDisu regional welfare office

Application Deadline

August of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES)

High Competition

Irish Research Council / HEA on behalf of Irish Government

€10,000 per year + full tuition waiver

Undergraduate, Master's, PhD

Ireland

Eligibility Checklist

Citizen of a non-EEA/EU country (India eligible)
Studying at an Irish higher education institution
Exceptional academic achievement
Up to 60 awards per year across all levels
Nominated by the participating Irish institution

Application Deadline

March of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship

High Competition

Irish Research Council (IRC)

€18,500 per year stipend + €5,750 fees contribution

PhD

Ireland

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality enrolled or applying to an Irish university PhD program
Exceptional academic merit (first-class honours or equivalent)
Strong research proposal with Irish supervisor
Demonstrated research potential
IRC-COALESCE awards may require co-applicant from non-EU country

Application Deadline

November of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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Trinity College Dublin Postgraduate Research Scholarship

High Competition

Trinity College Dublin (TCD)

Full Tuition + €16,000 stipend per year

PhD

Ireland

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality applying to TCD doctoral program
First-class honours bachelor's or distinction at master's level
Accepted by a TCD supervisor with active research group
English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5+)
Competitive interview by school panel

Application Deadline

Rolling; varies by school

Applicable Fields

All

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UCD Global Excellence Scholarship

Medium Competition

University College Dublin

50% – 100% tuition reduction

Undergraduate, Master's

Ireland

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Non-EU international student applying to UCD
Excellent academic record (equivalent of first-class honours)
English proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
Full-time study on campus
Automatic scholarship consideration upon academic application

Application Deadline

June of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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University of Galway International Student Scholarship

Medium Competition

University of Galway

25% – 50% tuition fee reduction

Undergraduate, Master's

Ireland

Eligibility Checklist

Non-EU international student applying to University of Galway
Exceptional academic achievement (top quartile equivalent)
English proficiency (IELTS 6.0+)
Full-time program enrollment
Competitive merit selection process by faculty

Application Deadline

Varies by intake; apply with admission

Applicable Fields

All

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DCU Excellence Scholarship

Low Competition

Dublin City University

€3,000 – €5,000

Undergraduate, Master's

Ireland

Eligibility Checklist

International student applying to DCU
Minimum 60% equivalent academic average
English language requirements met (IELTS 6.0+)
Apply separately through DCU scholarship portal
Demonstrated academic potential and motivation

Application Deadline

June of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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University of Limerick International Scholarship

Low Competition

University of Limerick

€2,000 – €5,000

Undergraduate, Master's

Ireland

Eligibility Checklist

Non-EU international student applying to UL
Strong academic record
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
Automatic consideration on admission
Amounts vary by program and entry qualifications

Application Deadline

Varies by intake

Applicable Fields

All

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Maynooth University International Scholarship

Low Competition

Maynooth University

€2,000 – €8,000

Undergraduate, Master's

Ireland

Eligibility Checklist

Non-EU student applying to Maynooth University
Strong academic record
Full-time on-campus enrollment
English proficiency (IELTS 6.0+)
Application through Maynooth scholarship office

Application Deadline

April and August of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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IRC Enterprise Partnership Scheme

High Competition

Irish Research Council / Industry Partners

€32,000 per year stipend + fees

PhD

Ireland

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality enrolled in an Irish university PhD program
Research co-funded by an Irish industry partner
First-class honours degree in relevant field
Project jointly supervised by academic and industry mentor
Commitment to industry engagement during PhD

Application Deadline

Varies by round (typically October and March)

Applicable Fields

STEMBusinessComputingEngineering

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Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA)

High Competition

A*STAR / NUS / NTU / SUTD

Full Tuition + SGD $2,000/month stipend

PhD

Singapore

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality (non-Singaporean) applying for PhD in Singapore
Bachelor's or master's degree with strong research background
Excellent academic record
English proficiency
Research aligned with A*STAR/NUS/NTU/SUTD priority areas

Application Deadline

June of every year

Applicable Fields

Biomedical SciencesPhysical SciencesEngineeringComputing

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NUS Research Scholarship

High Competition

National University of Singapore (NUS)

Full Tuition + SGD $2,000/month

PhD

Singapore

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality applying for PhD at NUS
First-class honours degree or equivalent
Strong research publication or project record
Accepted by a NUS supervisor
English language proficiency

Application Deadline

Rolling (November and May intakes)

Applicable Fields

All

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NTU Research Scholarship

High Competition

Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

Full Tuition + SGD $2,000/month

PhD

Singapore

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality applying for full-time PhD at NTU
First-class honours or distinction in master's
Accepted by an NTU supervisor
English language proficiency (TOEFL 90+ or IELTS 6.5+)
Research proposal aligned with NTU's strategic focus areas

Application Deadline

Rolling (August and January intakes)

Applicable Fields

EngineeringScienceBusinessHumanitiesArts

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A*STAR Graduate Scholarship (International)

High Competition

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)

Full Tuition + SGD $2,200/month + research budget

PhD

Singapore

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality (international students especially encouraged)
Bachelor's or master's in STEM field with first-class
Strong research publication or project portfolio
Research conducted at A*STAR Research Institute
Enrolled in PhD at NUS, NTU or SUTD

Application Deadline

Rolling (multiple rounds)

Applicable Fields

Biomedical SciencesPhysical SciencesEngineeringComputing

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SMU Lee Kong Chian Scholarship

High Competition

Singapore Management University (SMU)

Full Tuition + SGD $6,000/year living

Undergraduate

Singapore

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality with exceptional academic and leadership record
Applying to an SMU undergraduate program
Strong SAT/A-Level or equivalent results
Demonstrated community leadership and service
English language proficiency

Application Deadline

February of every year

Applicable Fields

BusinessAccountancyEconomicsLawSocial Sciences

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SUTD Postgraduate Scholarship

High Competition

Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)

Full Tuition + SGD $2,000/month

PhD

Singapore

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality applying for PhD at SUTD
Bachelor's or master's in engineering, architecture or computing
Strong academic record (first-class or equivalent)
Accepted by an SUTD supervisor
English language proficiency

Application Deadline

Rolling (January and August intakes)

Applicable Fields

EngineeringArchitectureDesignInformation Systems

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NUS ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship

High Competition

National University of Singapore

Full Tuition + SGD $5,400/year living + accommodation

Undergraduate

Singapore

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Citizen of an ASEAN member country
Outstanding academic performance in secondary school
Strong co-curricular and leadership record
English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL meeting NUS requirements)
Full-time undergraduate enrollment at NUS

Application Deadline

February of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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NTU ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship

High Competition

Nanyang Technological University

Full Tuition + SGD $5,400/year living + accommodation

Undergraduate

Singapore

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Citizen of an ASEAN member country
Outstanding academic results at A-Level or equivalent
Excellent co-curricular and leadership achievements
Sat for recognized international or regional examinations
Strong character and all-round personality

Application Deadline

February of every year

Applicable Fields

EngineeringBusinessScienceHumanities

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MBZUAI Merit Scholarship

High Competition

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence

Full Tuition + AED 48,000/year living + accommodation

Master's, PhD

United Arab Emirates

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality applying to MBZUAI master's or PhD programs
Bachelor's or master's in CS, Engineering or Mathematics
Strong GRE score (310+ recommended)
English proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 95+)
All admitted students automatically receive full scholarship

Application Deadline

March of every year

Applicable Fields

Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningComputer VisionNLP

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Khalifa University Graduate Scholarship

High Competition

Khalifa University of Science and Technology

Full Tuition + AED 40,000/year stipend

Master's, PhD

United Arab Emirates

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality applying for graduate study at Khalifa University
Minimum 3.0 GPA (on 4.0 scale) or equivalent
GRE score may be required for some programs
English proficiency (IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 80+)
Research proposal aligned with KU strategic priorities

Application Deadline

Rolling (January and September intakes)

Applicable Fields

EngineeringScienceTechnology

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NYU Abu Dhabi Financial Aid and Merit Scholarship

High Competition

New York University Abu Dhabi

Full Tuition + Room + Board + Airfare

Undergraduate

United Arab Emirates

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality applying to NYU Abu Dhabi undergraduate
Exceptional academic achievement (top students globally)
Demonstrated leadership, intellectual curiosity and cross-cultural aptitude
Financial need considered for full award
All admitted students automatically considered for financial aid

Application Deadline

January of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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American University of Sharjah Merit Scholarship

Medium Competition

American University of Sharjah (AUS)

25% – 100% tuition reduction

Undergraduate, Master's

United Arab Emirates

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality applying to AUS
Minimum 3.5 GPA (4.0 scale) equivalent
Strong English proficiency (TOEFL 71+ or IELTS 5.5+)
Automatic merit consideration upon admission
Financial need-based awards also available

Application Deadline

Varies by intake (February and October)

Applicable Fields

EngineeringArchitectureBusinessArts and Sciences

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UAE University International Research Scholarship

High Competition

United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)

Full Tuition + AED 36,000/year stipend

PhD

United Arab Emirates

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality with master's degree in relevant field
GPA of 3.5+ (on 4.0 scale) or equivalent
English proficiency (IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 92+)
Accepted supervisor at UAEU
Full-time doctoral enrollment required

Application Deadline

February and August of every year

Applicable Fields

EngineeringBusinessAgricultureMedicineScience

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Heriot-Watt University Dubai Merit Scholarship

Medium Competition

Heriot-Watt University Dubai

25% – 50% tuition reduction

Undergraduate, Master's

United Arab Emirates

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality applying to Heriot-Watt Dubai campus
Minimum 85% equivalent in prior qualification
English proficiency (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent)
Automatic consideration upon admission offer
No separate application required

Application Deadline

Rolling (apply with admission)

Applicable Fields

EngineeringBusinessMathematicsComputing

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Abu Dhabi University Merit Award

Low Competition

Abu Dhabi University (ADU)

25% – 75% tuition reduction

Undergraduate, Master's

United Arab Emirates

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality applying to Abu Dhabi University
Minimum 85% equivalent in secondary school (undergraduate) or 3.0 GPA (postgraduate)
English proficiency (IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 60+)
Full-time enrollment required
Automatic consideration upon admission

Application Deadline

Rolling (each semester intake)

Applicable Fields

EngineeringBusinessLawHealth SciencesEducation

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University of Sharjah Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship

Medium Competition

University of Sharjah

50% – 100% tuition fee waiver

Undergraduate, Master's

United Arab Emirates

Renewable

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality applying to University of Sharjah
Minimum 95% equivalent in secondary school for 100% waiver
Minimum 85%+ for 50% waiver
English or Arabic proficiency depending on program
Maintained GPA of 3.5+ for renewal

Application Deadline

June and December of every year

Applicable Fields

All

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University of Manchester Dubai Scholarship

Low Competition

University of Manchester (Dubai Campus)

Up to 25% tuition reduction

Master's

United Arab Emirates

Eligibility Checklist

Any nationality applying to University of Manchester Dubai
Strong undergraduate academic record
Demonstrated professional experience preferred
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
Automatic merit scholarship consideration upon admission

Application Deadline

Rolling (apply with admission)

Applicable Fields

BusinessManagementEngineering

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