Government scholarships are funded by national governments or their official agencies to attract talented students from around the world, and many are fully funded — covering tuition, living costs and travel. Here are the best-known programs open to international students, with a short overview and the official application link for each.
منحة تشيفنينغ البريطانية
United KingdomFully FundedChevening is the UK government's international scholarship program, funding a one-year master's degree at any UK university for candidates with leadership potential. It typically covers tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, return flights and visa costs. Applicants usually need at least two years of work experience and must commit to returning to their home country after their studies.
منحة الهيئة الألمانية للتبادل الأكاديمي (DAAD)
GermanyFully FundedThe German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is Germany's largest scholarship provider, offering dozens of programs for international students and researchers — mainly for master's, doctoral studies and research stays. Scholarships usually include a monthly stipend, health insurance and a travel allowance, and may include support for German language courses. Requirements and deadlines differ by program, so use the scholarship database on the official DAAD website. If you already study at or have been admitted to a German university, you can also apply through it for the Deutschlandstipendium: an extra EUR 300 a month, a separate programme from DAAD.
المنحة التركية (Türkiye Bursları)
TurkeyTürkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları) is a government-funded program of the Republic of Türkiye for international students at bachelor's, master's, doctoral and research levels. It typically covers tuition, a monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance and a flight ticket, plus a one-year Turkish language course before studies begin. Applications are submitted online through the official portal, and selection is based on academic merit and an interview.
برنامج فولبرايت الأمريكي
United StatesFully FundedThe Fulbright Foreign Student Program is the U.S. government's flagship academic exchange, enabling graduate students and young professionals to pursue a master's, PhD or research in the United States. It generally covers tuition, airfare, a living stipend and health insurance. The program is run in each country by the local Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy, so eligibility and deadlines vary by country.
منحة الحكومة اليابانية (MEXT)
JapanFully FundedThe Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship is offered by Japan's Ministry of Education to international students across several tracks, including undergraduate, graduate and research studies. It usually covers full tuition, a monthly allowance and airfare, and may include a preparatory year of Japanese language study. You can apply through the Japanese embassy in your country (embassy recommendation) or directly via a Japanese university (university recommendation).
الحكومة الصينية
ChinaFully FundedThe Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) is administered by the China Scholarship Council and open to international students for bachelor's, master's, PhD and visiting-scholar programs at hundreds of Chinese universities. A full scholarship usually covers tuition, on-campus accommodation, health insurance and a monthly stipend. Applications go through the Chinese embassy in your country or directly to participating universities via the Campus China platform.
منحة كوريا العالمية (GKS)
South KoreaFully FundedThe Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) is run by South Korea's National Institute for International Education (NIIED) and supports international students at bachelor's, master's and PhD levels. It usually covers tuition, airfare, a monthly allowance and medical insurance, plus a one-year Korean language program before degree studies. You can apply through the Korean embassy in your country or directly to a participating Korean university.
الحكومة المجرية
HungaryFully FundedStipendium Hungaricum is the Hungarian government's flagship scholarship program, allowing students from more than 90 partner countries to study free of charge at Hungarian universities at bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. It usually includes a tuition waiver, a monthly stipend, a dormitory place or housing allowance and medical insurance. Students apply online and must also be nominated by the responsible authority in their home country (the sending partner).
برنامج إيراسموس موندوس الأوروبي
BelgiumErasmus Mundus, funded by the European Commission, offers full scholarships to students worldwide for joint master's programs run by consortia of European universities, in which students study in two or more countries. The scholarship typically covers tuition, a monthly living allowance, travel and insurance. You apply directly to the consortium of your chosen program, each with its own deadlines and requirements.
منح التميز من الحكومة السويسرية
SwitzerlandLiving Stipend OnlyThe Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships are awarded by the Federal Commission for Scholarships to international researchers holding a master's degree, for research, doctoral or postdoctoral work at Swiss public universities. They typically include a monthly stipend, a tuition waiver and health insurance. Applicants need prior agreement from a supervising professor in Switzerland and usually apply through the Swiss embassy in their country.
برنامج إيفل للتميز (فرنسا)
FranceFully FundedThe Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Program is funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs to attract top international students to master's and PhD programs at French higher-education institutions. It usually includes a monthly allowance, an international return ticket, health insurance and help with housing, but does not cover tuition fees. Students cannot apply directly: they are nominated by the French institution to which they have applied.
منح جوائز أستراليا
AustraliaFully FundedAustralia Awards Scholarships are long-term awards funded by Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for citizens of eligible developing countries to undertake undergraduate or postgraduate study in Australia. They typically cover full tuition, return air travel, a contribution to living expenses and Overseas Student Health Cover. Eligibility and deadlines vary by country, and awardees are expected to return home to contribute to their country's development.
حكومة كندا – الوكالات البحثية الثلاث (NSERC · SSHRC · CIHR)
CanadaThe Canada Graduate Research Scholarship – Doctoral (CGRS-D) program is the official flagship federal scholarship replacing the former Vanier CGS under the Canada Research Training Awards Suite. Jointly administered by CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC, it provides $40,000 per year for up to 36 months to outstanding domestic and international doctoral scholars at eligible Canadian universities.
الحكومة الروسية
RussiaTuition-FreeEach year the Russian Government offers thousands of state-funded quota places for international students at Russian universities at bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. The scholarship usually includes a full tuition waiver and a preparatory Russian language year if needed, with a modest monthly stipend and a place in student housing, while students cover travel and other living costs. Applications go through Russia's official education portal or Russian cultural centres.
منحة الحكومة الرومانية
RomaniaFully FundedThe Romanian Government offers annual scholarships to students from non-EU countries to study at Romanian public universities at bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. The scholarship usually includes a tuition waiver, a monthly stipend and priority access to student housing, and may include a preparatory year of Romanian language. Applications are submitted online through the official platform of Romania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
الحكومة الإندونيسية KNB
IndonesiaFully FundedThe Indonesian KNB Scholarship (Kemitraan Negara Berkembang) is offered by the Indonesian government to students from developing countries for bachelor's, master's and doctoral study at selected Indonesian universities. It usually includes a tuition waiver, a monthly living allowance, airfare and health insurance, together with an Indonesian language program. Applications are submitted online through the official portal, often with support from the Indonesian embassy in the applicant's country.
منحة الحكومة الهندية
IndiaFully FundedThe Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) offers annual scholarships on behalf of the Government of India to students from many countries for bachelor's, master's and doctoral study at Indian universities. The scholarship usually includes a tuition waiver, a monthly stipend and a housing allowance. Applications are made online through the official A2A portal and are processed through the Indian mission in the applicant's country.
الحكومة السعودية
Saudi ArabiaFully FundedThrough the Ministry of Education's Study in Saudi platform, Saudi Arabia offers scholarships for international students at Saudi public universities at bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. Awards typically include a tuition waiver, a monthly allowance, university housing, travel tickets and health care, with details varying by university. Applications are made online through the unified platform.
وزارة التعليم والشباب والرياضة التشيكية (MŠMT)
CzechiaFully FundedThe Czech Ministry of Education offers government scholarships to students from selected developing countries to study at Czech public universities, in Czech-taught programs (with a preparatory language year) or, in some cases, English-taught programs. The scholarship usually includes a tuition waiver and a monthly stipend. Applications are submitted through the Czech embassy in the applicant's country, and the list of eligible countries and programs is published annually.
المجلس الثقافي البريطاني
United KingdomFully FundedThe British Council's Study UK platform provides a comprehensive guide to scholarships and funding for studying in the UK, and runs or supports programs such as the GREAT Scholarships with UK universities and scholarships for women in STEM. These awards often cover part or all of the tuition for one-year master's programs, varying by country and university. Eligible countries and participating universities are announced each cycle.
منح الدراسة في كندا (SEP) – الحكومة الكندية
CanadaLiving Stipend OnlyThe Study in Canada Scholarships are offered by the Government of Canada through EduCanada to students from eligible countries for a short-term exchange to study or do research at a Canadian institution during undergraduate or graduate studies. The award contributes to travel and living costs for a set period. Students do not apply directly: the Canadian institution applies on their behalf in partnership with their home institution.
منحة ألمانيا الوطنية (Deutschlandstipendium)
GermanyLiving Stipend OnlyThe Deutschlandstipendium is Germany's national scholarship programme, launched by the German federal government in 2011 to support high-achieving students at German universities. It works as a partnership: each participating university raises donations from companies, foundations and individuals, the federal government adds the same amount, and the university itself selects the scholarship holders. There is therefore no single central application; each university opens applications for its own students once a year. The programme is open to all nationalities regardless of income, and it is a monthly top-up award, not full funding for your studies. Eligibility, funding, documents and the application link are on the opportunity page below.
برنامج التعاون التقني
MalaysiaFully FundedThe Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP), run by Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for citizens of developing countries, includes postgraduate scholarships (mainly master's) at Malaysian public universities alongside short training courses. The scholarship usually covers tuition, a monthly allowance, airfare and insurance. Eligible countries, fields and application procedures are announced each cycle on the official website.
منحة آسيان من وزارة التعليم السنغافورية
SingaporeFully FundedThe ASEAN Scholarship is funded by Singapore's Ministry of Education for outstanding students from ASEAN member countries, allowing them to study at selected secondary schools and pre-university colleges in Singapore. The entry level depends on the country, starting at Secondary 1, Secondary 3 or Pre-University 1, and continues to the GCE A-Level or an equivalent qualification. Benefits usually include school fees, hostel accommodation, an annual allowance, a return economy airfare, national examination fees, subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance, and the award is renewed each year based on school performance. Selection involves an online application followed by tests and interviews in the applicant's country. The scholarship does not cover university study.
منحة بنك التنمية الآسيوي
JapanFully FundedThe Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) funds nationals of ADB's developing member countries to pursue master's degrees in development-related fields such as economics, management and public health at participating institutions, including the University of Tokyo. It typically covers tuition, a monthly living and housing allowance, insurance and travel. Applicants usually need work experience and admission to a participating institution, which nominates them.
أكاديمية البحث والتعليم العالي (ARES)
BelgiumFully FundedThe federation of French-speaking higher education institutions in Belgium (Wallonia-Brussels Federation). Funded by Belgian development cooperation, it offers fully funded international training scholarships for professionals from 32 partner countries.
وكالة العلوم والتكنولوجيا والبحث (A*STAR)
SingaporeFully FundedThe Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore's main public research agency, with research institutes in the biomedical and physical sciences, engineering and infocomm. Through its Graduate Academy it funds scholarships and research attachments for international PhD students.
معهد ألكسندر فون هومبولت للإنترنت والمجتمع
GermanyLiving Stipend OnlyThe Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) is a Berlin research centre set up in 2011 by Humboldt University of Berlin, the Berlin University of the Arts and the WZB Berlin Social Science Center. It studies how digitalisation changes society, law and governance. On ForsaEdu it offers the Impact AI Fellowship, a ten-week research fellowship within a project run with Greenpeace Germany and the Economy for the Common Good. Fellows learn a method for assessing the social and environmental impacts of AI use cases, apply it to one case and are lead authors of its report. The fellowship pays a fixed stipend and includes two mandatory in-person weeks in Berlin, with the remaining weeks done remotely. It is aimed at master's degree holders from academia, journalism, civil society, public institutions and companies. Applications are made through an online form on the HIIG website with a CV and motivation letter.
برنامج التدريب البحثي للحكومة الأسترالية (Australian Government RTP)
AustraliaFully FundedThe Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) provides block grants to support domestic and international students undertaking research doctorate and research master degrees at participating Australian universities. The scholarship includes full tuition fee offset, a generous living stipend ($32,000–$35,000 AUD per year), overseas health cover, and relocation allowances.
منحة الحكومة النمساوية (Ernst Mach Grant)
AustriaThe Austrian Government Ernst Mach Grant, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF) and administered by OeAD, provides full financial support for master students, doctoral candidates, and postdocs worldwide to conduct research at Austrian universities with monthly stipends (€1,150–€1,300), tuition fee waivers, health insurance, and accommodation assistance.
منحة باناخ البولندية
PolandFully FundedThe Stefan Banach Scholarship Programme is run by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) with funding from Polish Aid, and is named after the Polish mathematician Stefan Banach. It is open to citizens of developing and partner countries in Eastern Europe, the Western Balkans, Central Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. The scholarship funds Master's study at Polish universities, taught in Polish or English, and can be preceded by a preparatory year. Benefits include a monthly stipend, a tuition fee waiver at public universities and a travel allowance to Poland.
منحة حكومة بروناي دار السلام
Brunei DarussalamFully FundedThe Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship is offered by the Government of Brunei through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs to foreign students from countries with which Brunei has diplomatic relations. It funds study at Brunei's higher education institutions at diploma, Bachelor's and Master's level. The listings on the site focus on Master's study, and applications go through Brunei's embassies or the relevant government office in the applicant's country.
مركز التعليم والتعاون اللغوي الصيني (CLEC)
ChinaFully FundedThe Center for Language Education and Cooperation is a government institution in China dedicated to promoting Chinese language education and international cultural exchange. It offers various programs and scholarships for international students wishing to study the Chinese language and culture.
منح الحكومة التشيلية (AGCID)
ChileFully FundedThe Chilean Agency for International Development Cooperation (AGCID) is a government agency created in 1990, attached to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and based in Santiago. It offers scholarships to foreigners under South-South cooperation, chiefly Master's scholarships for citizens of Latin America and the Caribbean, along with programmes for some African countries. These awards fund Master's study at accredited Chilean universities and usually include tuition, a monthly stipend and health insurance. Most programmes are taught in Spanish, and the chosen programme must appear on the agency's list of eligible courses.
منحة الكومنولث
United KingdomFully FundedUK government-funded scholarships for citizens of Commonwealth countries: one-year taught Master's, and PhD for 17 least-developed and fragile countries. Fully funded: tuition, airfare and a monthly stipend.
منح الحكومة الدنماركية للتعليم العالي للطلاب الدوليين
DenmarkFully FundedThe Danish Government Scholarships under the Ministry of Higher Education and Science are awarded each year to highly qualified international students from non-EU/EEA countries to pursue full-degree master programmes at Danish universities. The awards consist of full tuition waivers and grants to cover living costs.
منح معهد الدوحة للدراسات العليا (منحة السند ومنحة تميم - قطر)
QatarFully FundedThe Doha Institute for Graduate Studies in Qatar offers generous merit and need-based scholarships (Tamim and Sanad Scholarships) to admitted international master students. The scholarships cover 100% of tuition fees, on-campus student housing, monthly living allowances, round-trip flight tickets, and health insurance.
منح الحكومة المصرية (ادرس في مصر)
EgyptTuition-FreeEgyptian government scholarships for international students are managed through the Study in Egypt platform of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in coordination with the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They are aimed at students from African, Arab and other developing countries and lead to study at Egyptian public universities. The listings on the site cover Bachelor's, Master's and PhD levels, and the coverage depends on the type of grant and the awarding body. Applications are submitted online through the Study in Egypt admissions portal.
منح الحكومة الإستونية للطلاب والباحثين الدوليين (Study in Estonia)
EstoniaLiving Stipend OnlyThe Estonian Scholarship Programme for international students and researchers is funded by Estonia's Ministry of Education and Research and administered by the Education and Youth Board (Harno). It awards monthly scholarships to international students at Estonian universities who are citizens of countries on the official list: €350 per month for master's students and €660 per month for doctoral students in all fields, while bachelor's awards are limited to Estonian language and culture. The scholarship is a living allowance only and does not cover tuition, housing or any other costs. A confirmation letter from an Estonian university is required, and places are limited, with 15 scholarships in the 2026 round.
منحة إقليم فلاندرز للماجستير ببلجيكا (Master Mind Scholarships)
BelgiumFully FundedThe Master Mind Scholarships are funded by the Government of Flanders, Belgium, to attract outstanding international students to master's programmes at higher education institutions in Flanders and Brussels, such as KU Leuven, Ghent University and the University of Antwerp. The grant is up to €10,225 per academic year for one or two years, together with a tuition fee waiver under which the institution may charge only the lowest yearly fee set for Flemish grant holders. About 30 students benefit each year, with places reserved for the USA, Japan, Mexico and Palestine. Each student is nominated by one Flemish institution, all nationalities except Russian may apply, and the scheme is under review for 2027/28.
مؤسسة العلوم والتكنولوجيا (FCT)
PortugalFully FundedThe Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) is Portugal's public research funding agency, based in Lisbon. Every year it funds thousands of PhD studentships in all fields through an annual call open to Portuguese and foreign applicants, as well as scientific employment contracts, research projects and R&D units at universities and laboratories.
الحكومة الفرنسية / كامبوس فرانس
FranceFully FundedFrench Government Scholarships (BGF), also branded France Excellence, are funded by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and awarded by French embassies and Instituts français in each country under bilateral cooperation agreements, while Campus France manages the awards and follows scholars in France. Programmes include full study scholarships with a monthly allowance, social security scholarships that give fee exemptions without an allowance, and research stays and joint-supervision (cotutelle) PhD grants. Rules and deadlines differ by country and are published on the local Campus France or embassy website.
منحة حكومة أيرلندا للتعليم الدولي (GOI-IES)
IrelandFully FundedScholarships for non-EU students: Master's and PhD in Ireland with a €10,000 stipend for one year and a full tuition waiver. 60 awards each year, administered by the Higher Education Authority (HEA). Applications open once a year, and dates are announced on the HEA website.
حكومة سلطنة عُمان (البرنامج العُماني للتعاون الثقافي والعلمي)
OmanFully FundedThrough the Omani Programme for Cultural and Scientific Cooperation, the Sultanate of Oman offers annual scholarships to students from friendly and brotherly countries for bachelor’s study at Omani higher education institutions.
منحة GREAT البريطانية
United KingdomPartially FundedJoint scholarships from the UK government, the British Council and UK universities for students from 18 countries: at least £10,000 towards the tuition of a one-year taught Master's.
منحة حيدر علييف الدولية (أذربيجان)
AzerbaijanFully FundedThe Heydar Aliyev International Education Grant is a government programme of Azerbaijan overseen by the Ministry of Science and Education together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is open to citizens of member states of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and the Non-Aligned Movement, Small Island Developing States, and countries with cultural or historical ties to Azerbaijan. The grant funds study at Azerbaijani universities in Bachelor's, general medicine, Master's, medical residency and PhD programmes. It covers tuition, international flights, a monthly allowance, health insurance and visa and registration costs, with details published on the Study in Azerbaijan platform.
صندوق منح حكومة هونغ كونغ (HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund)
Hong KongTuition-FreeThe HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund, run by the Education Bureau, funds scholarships for outstanding local and non-local students in full-time publicly funded programmes at the eight UGC-funded universities and the Academy for Performing Arts. It includes the Scholarship for Outstanding Performance (HK$80,000 a year for non-local students at undergraduate level and above, nominated by their university) and the Belt and Road Scholarship, which covers tuition for undergraduate and research postgraduate students from Belt and Road countries, with 150 places a year since 2024–25.
زمالة الدكتوراه في هونغ كونغ
Hong KongFully FundedHong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme by the Research Grants Council for outstanding PhD students of any nationality at Hong Kong universities: an annual stipend of about HK$344,400 plus a travel allowance.
معهد العلاقات الخارجية الألماني (ifa) / وزارة الخارجية الألمانية
GermanyFully Fundedifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen) is Germany's premier institution for international cultural relations and civil society exchange, funded by the German Federal Foreign Office to support global changemakers.
المجلس الهندي للعلاقات الثقافية (منح ICCR)
IndiaFully FundedFlagship Government of India fully funded scholarship programme administered by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) offering full scholarships including return flights, tuition, accommodation, and living stipends.
Indonesian AID – وزارة المالية الإندونيسية
IndonesiaFully FundedIndonesian AID is the international development cooperation agency under Indonesia's Ministry of Finance. It funds The Indonesian AID Scholarship (TIAS) for government employees and lecturers officially nominated by 56 priority countries in Asia, Africa, the Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East to study at partner Indonesian universities, together with the Ministry of Higher Education, in support of the Sustainable Development Goals.
وزارة التعليم الابتدائي والثانوي الإندونيسية (برنامج دارماسيسوا)
IndonesiaPartially FundedIndonesia's Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (Kemendikdasmen) runs the Darmasiswa programme, a government scholarship for foreigners to study the Indonesian language, arts and culture for about a year at dozens of Indonesian universities and institutes, building cultural ties with countries that have diplomatic relations with Indonesia.
معهد العلوم والتكنولوجيا في النمسا
AustriaFully FundedThe Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a public research and graduate institute in Klosterneuburg, on the outskirts of Vienna. It was established in 2006 by the Austrian federal government and the state of Lower Austria and works in English across biology, mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, neuroscience, earth sciences and astronomy. On ForsaEdu it offers the ISTA PhD Programme in Science and Technology, in which students are employed on a five-year contract with a monthly salary, full social security coverage and support for attending conferences, with no tuition or application fee. The programme is open to holders of a bachelor's or master's degree in a related science field, of any nationality. Applications are submitted through ISTA's online portal, with all documents in English, during the annual call.
صندوق فيسغراد الدولي
SlovakiaPartially FundedThe International Visegrad Fund is an international organisation based in Bratislava, financed equally by the governments of Czechia, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia, which supports regional cooperation through grants and fellowships, including the Visegrad Scholarship for master's and post-master's study for citizens of the Visegrad, Western Balkan and Eastern Partnership countries.
برنامج زمالة حكومة أيرلندا
IrelandFully FundedThe Ireland Fellows Programme is a scholarship programme funded by the Government of Ireland through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Irish Aid, Ireland's international development programme. It aims to support development in partner countries by building professional leadership. Professionals from eligible countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and other regions can complete a one-year master's degree at Irish universities and higher education institutions. The scholarship is fully funded, covering tuition, travel, accommodation and a living allowance. It also includes the Ireland–Palestine Scholarship Programme for Palestinian master's students.
البنك الإسلامي للتنمية (IsDB)
Saudi ArabiaThe Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is a multilateral development bank headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with 57 member countries. Since 1983 it has run scholarship programmes, including an undergraduate programme for Muslim communities in non-member countries (provided as an interest-free loan), a master's scholarship in science and technology for its least developed member countries, and the Merit Scholarship Program for PhD and postdoctoral research in high technology. Candidates are usually nominated by a partner institution or a local counterpart organisation and endorsed by the IsDB Governor's office in their country, and scholars commit to return and serve their home country after graduating.
منحة الحكومة الإيطالية (MAECI)
ItalyItalian Ministry of Foreign Affairs grants for international students: Master's, PhD, arts (AFAM) and language courses in Italy, with a monthly stipend and tuition exemption. Annual call on the Study in Italy portal.
منحة JDS اليابانية
JapanFully FundedThe JDS Scholarship (Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship) is funded by the Government of Japan as part of its official development assistance and implemented through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). It targets young government officials in a group of partner countries who are expected to take on policy-making roles. The programme offers fully funded Master's study, plus a limited number of PhD places, at Japanese universities. Candidates normally apply through government bodies in their home country and return to work there after graduating.
برنامج البنك الدولي وحكومة اليابان للمنح المشتركة للدراسات العليا (JJ/WBGSP)
JapanFully FundedThe Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is administered by the World Bank with funding from the Government of Japan. It funds master's study in development-related fields for professionals from World Bank developing member countries. It covers a list of 44 participating master's programmes at 24 universities in the United States, Europe, Africa, Oceania and Japan. The scholarship includes tuition, basic medical insurance, a monthly living stipend that varies by host country, and economy round-trip airfare with a US$600 travel allowance per trip, for the length of the programme or two years, whichever is shorter. Applicants need a bachelor's degree earned at least 3 years earlier and at least 3 years of paid development-related work within the last 6 years.
منحة الحكومة الكازاخستانية
KazakhstanFully FundedThe Kazakhstan Government Scholarship for foreign citizens is run by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education together with the Center for International Programs, and has operated since 2019 separately from the Bolashak programme, which sends Kazakh citizens abroad. It offers several hundred grants each year, most of them for Bachelor's study, with fewer places for Master's and PhD, at participating Kazakh universities. The grant covers state-funded study in a wide range of fields. Selection results are published on the Center for International Programs website.
منحة ماليزيا الدولية (MIS)
MalaysiaFully FundedThe Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is a government programme run by Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education to attract outstanding international students to postgraduate study in Malaysia. It funds full-time Master's or PhD study at a list of approved Malaysian public and private universities in priority fields such as science and engineering, information technology, biotechnology, economics and Islamic finance, environmental studies and health. The award typically covers tuition fees and a monthly living allowance, while travel to Malaysia is at the student's own cost. Applicants usually need an offer of admission from a participating university.
منح نيوزيلندا (Manaaki)
New ZealandFully FundedManaaki New Zealand Scholarships are a government programme run by New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade as part of its development cooperation. They are open to citizens of eligible developing countries in the Pacific, Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. The listings on the site cover fully funded Master's and PhD study at New Zealand universities, with tuition, a living allowance and travel included. Scholars are expected to return home to contribute to their country's development, and eligibility rules, priority fields and application dates differ from one country to another.
زمالة مانديلا واشنطن (YALI) – وزارة الخارجية الأمريكية
United StatesFully FundedThe Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship programme of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), launched by the U.S. Government in 2014 and funded by the U.S. Department of State. Each year it brings young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa, usually aged 25 to 35, to leadership institutes hosted by U.S. universities in business, public management and civic leadership. It is a fully funded, non-degree professional programme covering travel, accommodation and the academic programme. After returning home, fellows join a large alumni network with further professional development opportunities in their own countries.
أعمال ماري سكلودوفسكا-كوري (المفوضية الأوروبية)
BelgiumFully FundedThe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) are the European Union's flagship funding programme for researchers under Horizon Europe, managed by the European Research Executive Agency (REA) in Brussels. They fund postdoctoral fellowships and doctoral networks for researchers of any nationality, with a mobility requirement.
منحة التميّز المكسيكية (AMEXCID)
MexicoPartially FundedThe Mexican Government Excellence Scholarships for foreigners are managed by the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID), part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and created in 2011. They allow foreign students and researchers to take specialisation courses, Master's and PhD degrees, as well as research stays and undergraduate exchange periods, at participating Mexican institutions. Benefits usually include a monthly stipend and health insurance, while tuition arrangements depend on each institution. Most programmes are taught in Spanish, and applicants normally need prior acceptance from the Mexican host institution.
وزارة الخارجية في تايوان (MOFA)
TaiwanFully FundedTaiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs funds the Taiwan Scholarship for citizens of diplomatic allies and friendly countries (a monthly allowance and air tickets for language and degree study) and the Taiwan Fellowship for foreign researchers in Taiwan studies, Sinology and Asia-Pacific affairs; scholarship applications go through Taiwan's missions abroad.
منح الوكالة المغربية للتعاون الدولي (AMCI)
MoroccoPartially FundedScholarships from the Government of Morocco through the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation (AMCI) for students from partner countries, including Sudan and Palestine, to study bachelor's, master's and PhD programmes or vocational training at Moroccan public institutions. AMCI does not accept direct applications: candidates are nominated only through the Ministry of Education or the Moroccan embassy in their home country, and each country sets its own deadline, usually announced between May and July. The award includes free tuition at public universities, a monthly stipend (about 1,750 MAD in the 2026 call, varying by bilateral agreement), a ticket at the start and end of studies and health insurance; it does not cover housing or local transport. Most programmes are taught in French, with a language year for some students; Arabic literature and Islamic studies are taught in Arabic. Bachelor's applicants are usually 19 to 23 with a recent secondary certificate, and files also need the national application form, a birth certificate and a police record.
وكالة ناسا (NASA)
United StatesNASA, with partner space agencies, runs the International Space Apps Challenge, the world's largest annual hackathon built on open space and Earth data.
المعاهد الوطنية للصحة الأمريكية (NIH)
United StatesFully FundedThe National Institutes of Health is a United States government agency and the primary federal center for biomedical and public health research. It offers training programs and research fellowships for international students and scientists to support advanced biomedical studies.
الإدارة الوطنية للمحيطات والغلاف الجوي الأمريكية (NOAA)
United StatesFully FundedThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a US federal science agency founded in 1970 within the Department of Commerce. It monitors weather, climate, oceans and coasts, manages fisheries and marine resources, and operates satellites and research vessels. NOAA does not offer conventional study scholarships. Its listings on this site are research funding and competitive grants for institutions and researchers, such as bycatch reduction engineering, marine mammal rescue, bluefin tuna research and marine education programmes. Applications are usually submitted through the federal grants portal under the terms of each notice.
الوكالة الوطنية لمنح المنح الدراسية في النيجر (ANAB)
NigerThe National Scholarship Agency of Niger (ANAB) is a government body of the Republic of Niger that manages national and international study scholarships for Nigerien students. It receives scholarship applications and follows up on beneficiaries' files. It also handles scholarships that partner countries offer to students from Niger, including Moroccan government scholarships for bachelor's, master's and doctoral study at universities and institutes in Morocco. Applications are submitted through the agency's online platform. Applicants are usually required to be citizens of Niger and to meet the academic conditions set by the awarding country for each programme.
منحة هولندا (NL Scholarship)
NetherlandsPartially FundedDutch government scholarship (formerly the Holland Scholarship) for non-EEA students: €5,000 in the first year of a Bachelor's or Master's at participating Dutch institutions.
أولمبياد الحكومة الروسية للطلاب الدوليين (Open Doors)
RussiaFully FundedThe Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project is an official Olympiad organized by the Association of Global Universities and the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Winners and medalists receive 100% tuition-free education and stipends for bachelor, master, doctoral, and postdoctoral studies in top Russian universities, through a fully online evaluation process.
منحة البرازيل PEC-G للبكالوريوس
BrazilTuition-FreePEC-G (Undergraduate Exchange Student Programme) is a Brazilian government programme launched in 1965 and run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs together with the Ministry of Education. It is open to students from developing countries that have educational, cultural or scientific cooperation agreements with Brazil, and offers tuition-free Bachelor's study at participating Brazilian universities, most of them public. The programme does not include a regular monthly stipend, so applicants must show they can cover their living costs. Courses are taught in Portuguese, and students need the Celpe-Bras Portuguese proficiency certificate.
منحة البرازيل PEC-PG للدراسات العليا
BrazilFully FundedPEC-PG is a Brazilian government postgraduate scholarship programme for foreign students, run by CAPES, an agency of the Ministry of Education, in partnership with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the research council CNPq. It is open to nationals of developing countries that have educational, cultural or scientific cooperation agreements with Brazil, and funds full Master's or PhD study, or a shorter sandwich doctoral period, at accredited Brazilian universities. The award usually includes a monthly stipend and a health allowance. Applicants are generally required to live in their home country and not be in Brazil when they apply.
منحة بولندا خياري الأول
PolandFully FundedPoland My First Choice is a programme of the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA), the government body responsible for internationalising Polish higher education since its creation in 2017. It supports high-achieving students from a wide range of countries who want to take a Master's degree at a Polish university. NAWA pays admitted students a monthly stipend, while the host university waives their tuition fees.
الوكالة الوطنية البولندية للتبادل الأكاديمي (NAWA)
PolandFully FundedThe Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) is a government agency founded in 2017 under the Minister of Science and Higher Education. It runs Poland's scholarship programmes for international students and researchers, such as the Banach master's scholarship, Poland My First Choice, the Zawacka bilateral exchange, the Ulam programme for researchers and the free Polish summer courses, and since July 2025 it issues statements on foreign certificates for admission to Polish universities.
منح معهد كامويس التابع لوزارة الخارجية البرتغالية (Camões I.P.)
PortugalFully FundedCamões, Institute for Cooperation and Language (Camões, I.P.) is a public body under the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs that promotes Portuguese language and culture and manages development cooperation. It offers Portuguese language and culture grants, including a research grant for teachers and researchers who want to pursue a master's or PhD in Portuguese language and culture in Portugal, paying €990 per month for up to 11 payments a year, and an annual course grant to learn Portuguese paying €875 per month for 8 months. These grants do not cover tuition fees, travel or accommodation, which the student pays. Cooperation grants also exist for nationals of specific countries, with applications made through official channels in the student's home country.
وزارة التعليم العالي في كيبك
CanadaPartially FundedThe Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur (MES) is the government department responsible for universities and colleges in the French-speaking Canadian province of Québec, based in Québec City. It funds the Merit Scholarship Program for Foreign Students (PBEEE), run by the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) for research master's, doctoral and postdoctoral candidates and short research stays, and, under agreements with about forty countries and one international organisation, it grants exemptions from the supplementary tuition fees charged to international students, so that beneficiaries pay Québec or preferential rates.
مؤسسة ساو باولو لدعم البحث العلمي (FAPESP)
BrazilFully FundedThe São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) is a public agency of São Paulo state and one of Brazil’s largest research funders. It funds master’s, PhD and postdoctoral fellowships at the state’s universities and institutes such as USP, UNICAMP and UNESP, advertises fellowship openings for all nationalities on its Fellowship Opportunities portal, and runs international programmes such as the UNESCO-TWAS/FAPESP fellowships and the São Paulo Schools of Advanced Science (SPSAS).
جائزة الشيخ زايد للكتاب
United Arab EmiratesThe Sheikh Zayed Book Award is an independent literary and cultural award under the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, given each year in nine categories worth AED 750,000 each, plus the AED 1 million Cultural Personality of the Year. Its categories include Young Author, for writers up to the age of 40.
برنامج سنغافورة للتعاون (SCP) – وزارة الخارجية
SingaporePartially FundedThe Singapore Cooperation Programme (SCP) is the Singapore Government's technical assistance programme, run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It offers short training courses in Singapore for government officials from developing countries in areas such as governance, urban planning, the digital economy, health and education, with participants nominated by their governments.
منحة الحكومة السلوفاكية
SlovakiaPartially FundedThe National Scholarship Programme of the Slovak Republic (NSP) was established by the Slovak Government and is administered by the Slovak Academic Information Agency (SAIA). It funds temporary study and research stays in Slovakia and does not fund full degree studies. Students enrolled at universities outside Slovakia can stay for one or two semesters, while PhD students, university teachers, researchers and artists can stay for one to ten months. The scholarship pays a monthly stipend of €620 for master's students and €1,025.50 for PhD students, with higher rates for researchers depending on experience, plus a travel grant based on distance. Citizens of any country except Slovakia may apply, with two deadlines a year: 30 April and 31 October.
مركز جنوب مورافيا للتنقل الدولي (JCMM) – مدينة برنو
CzechiaLiving Stipend OnlyThe South Moravian Centre for International Mobility (JCMM) is a Brno-based non-profit that runs the City of Brno's Brno Ph.D. Talent scholarships for doctoral students in natural sciences and engineering at Brno universities, international students included.
منح الوكالة الإسبانية للتعاون الدولي والتنمية (MAEC-AECID)
SpainFully FundedSpanish Government MAEC-AECID Scholarships is a government scholarship program in Spain managed by the state agency responsible for international development cooperation. It supports educational, cultural, and professional opportunities for international students and researchers aligned with Spain cooperation policies.
برنامج الدراسة في الهند (Study in India)
IndiaPartially FundedFlagship initiative by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, providing international students with fee waivers up to 100% across premier Indian higher education institutions.
مركز السلطان قابوس العالي للثقافة والعلوم
OmanThe Sultan Qaboos Higher Centre for Culture and Science is an Omani government institution in Muscat that runs the Sultan Qaboos Award for Culture, Arts and Literature, created by Royal Decree 18/2011, from choosing its fields and opening nominations to judging and presenting the awards.
منحة المعهد السويدي للمهنيين العالميين
SwedenFully FundedThe Swedish Institute is a Swedish government agency based in Stockholm that promotes interest in Sweden and international cooperation in education, culture and development. It runs the Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (SISGP), which fund master's studies at Swedish universities for citizens of selected countries who have work experience and demonstrated leadership experience. The scholarship is fully funded and covers tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, a travel grant and insurance. Scholarship holders also join the SI Network for Future Global Leaders, which offers professional development activities throughout their studies.
منحة تايوان (وزارة التعليم)
TaiwanPartially FundedTaiwan Ministry of Education scholarship for international students: Bachelor's, Master's and PhD in Taiwan, with tuition support and a monthly stipend. Apply through the Taiwan representative office in your country.
منحة TaiwanICDF للتعليم العالي
TaiwanFully FundedThe International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) is Taiwan's development assistance agency, founded in 1996 and based in Taipei. Its International Higher Education Scholarship Program supports students from Taiwan's partner countries, working with Taiwanese universities that run English-taught Bachelor's, Master's and PhD programmes.
منحة تايلاند الدولية للدراسات العليا (TIPP)
ThailandFully FundedThe Thailand International Postgraduate Programme (TIPP) is a government scholarship offered by the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA), part of Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as part of its development cooperation with developing countries. It enables candidates from eligible countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific to complete a Master's degree at partner Thai universities in development-related fields such as agriculture, public health, education and the environment. The scholarship is fully funded and usually covers tuition, accommodation, a monthly allowance and air travel. Nominations often go through government bodies in the applicant's country.
منح مجلس البحوث التكنولوجية والعلمية التركي للباحثين الدوليين (TÜBİTAK)
TurkeyThe Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK 2216 / 2215) grants competitive research fellowships to foreign citizens conducting master thesis, doctoral studies, or postdoctoral research in Turkey, providing generous monthly research stipends, research budgets, travel expenses, and health insurance. It also runs the 2232 International Fellowship for Outstanding Researchers, which funds experienced and early-career researchers to lead projects at Turkish institutions, and the 2236 CoCirculation3 postdoctoral programme, co-funded by the EU (MSCA COFUND), which brings PhD holders of any nationality to Turkish hosts for 24 months.
مكتب أبحاث الجيش الأمريكي (ARO)
United StatesFully FundedThe U.S. Army Research Office (ARO) is a directorate of the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL), based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. It manages the Army's extramural basic research programme, selecting and funding research proposals from universities, non-profits and companies. This body funds research projects for institutions and researchers and does not offer personal student scholarships. On ForsaEdu it lists the LPS Qubit Collaboratory, a quantum information science research programme run with the Laboratory for Physical Sciences. Funding covers approved project costs such as personnel, supplies, equipment and travel, and the award size depends on the proposal. Applicants must first register in SAM.gov and Grants.gov, then submit the proposal online through Grants.gov after reading the full funding announcement and checking the rules for non-U.S. applicants.
وزارة الطاقة الأمريكية – مكتب غولدن الميداني
United StatesFully FundedThe U.S. Department of Energy Golden Field Office is a federal office in Golden, Colorado, that awards and manages grants and contracts for energy projects and research and development, funding industry, non-profits, universities and DOE national laboratories. This body funds projects for institutions and does not offer student scholarships. On ForsaEdu it lists ASPECT, a programme to accelerate the scale-up and pre-piloting of emerging chemical and fuel technologies on the way to market, with large awards per project and a required cost share from the applicant. It is open to universities, non-profits, companies and local governments, and individuals can apply as legal entities. Applicants must first register in SAM.gov and Grants.gov, then apply online after reading the full funding announcement and checking the rules for non-U.S. applicants.
إدارة الغذاء والدواء الأمريكية (FDA)
United StatesFully FundedThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a federal agency within the Department of Health and Human Services, headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland. It protects public health by overseeing the safety and effectiveness of medicines, vaccines, medical devices and the food supply. The FDA does not offer student scholarships. Its listings on this site are competitive research funding for institutions and researchers, notably grants from its Office of Orphan Products Development that support clinical trials and natural history studies of rare diseases. Applications are normally submitted through the federal grants portal under the requirements of each funding notice.
البعثة الأمريكية في البوسنة والهرسك
Bosnia and HerzegovinaFully FundedThe U.S. Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina is the U.S. Embassy in Sarajevo and its offices, which from time to time issue U.S. federal funding for projects carried out in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This body funds projects, expert assignments and organisations and does not offer student scholarships. ForsaEdu has listed an opportunity for expert advisory and mentoring support to the specialised departments fighting organised crime and corruption in Bosnia and Herzegovina, funded by the U.S. State Department's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, with the award covering approved project costs. Opportunities of this kind are aimed at experts and professionals with practical experience in the relevant field, and listed opportunities may be closed, so their status should be checked. Applying usually requires prior registration in SAM.gov and Grants.gov, then an online submission through Grants.gov after reading the full funding announcement.
مبادرة الشراكة الأمريكية الشرق أوسطية (MEPI)
LebanonFully FundedA U.S. Department of State initiative that funds the Tomorrow's Leaders programme: full undergraduate scholarships for students from the Middle East and North Africa at American-style universities in the region, such as the American University of Beirut and the Lebanese American University, with leadership and civic training.
منح VLIR-UOS البلجيكية
BelgiumFully FundedVLIR-UOS is a Belgian platform for university cooperation for development, based in Brussels, that brings together the universities and university colleges of Flanders and is funded by the Belgian government through its development cooperation. It awards scholarships to students and professionals from a list of partner developing countries to join international, English-taught Master's programmes at Flemish universities, known as ICP Connect programmes. The scholarship usually covers tuition, accommodation, living costs and travel. Students apply for admission to the programme and for the scholarship together, through the Flemish university concerned.
والوني-بروكسل الدولية (WBI)
BelgiumLiving Stipend OnlyWallonie-Bruxelles International is a government body in Belgium that promotes international relations and academic cooperation for the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. It provides information and support for international students wishing to study in French-speaking higher education institutions in Belgium.
منحة العالم في صربيا
SerbiaFully FundedSerbian government programme for students from Non-Aligned Movement and other eligible countries: fully funded Bachelor's, Master's and PhD, including tuition, housing, meals, a stipend and a language year.
معهد يونس إمري
TurkeyFully FundedYunus Emre Institute is the official public cultural institute of Türkiye, dedicated to promoting Turkish language and cultural exchange worldwide through over 60 global centers and fully funded annual summer schools and immersion programs in Türkiye.
جائزة زايد للاستدامة
United Arab EmiratesThe Zayed Sustainability Prize is the UAE's global award honouring the legacy of Sheikh Zayed, with a total fund of US$7.2 million in its 2027 cycle. It rewards small and medium enterprises and non-profits in health, food, energy, water and climate action, and has a Global High Schools category across six world regions.
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