Scholarships opportunities in 36 countries

  1. Australia Award Scholarship  http://australiaawardsindo.or.id
  2. LPDP Scholarship  http://www.beasiswalpdp.org/index.html
  3. DIKTI Scholarship a. Dalam Negeri http://www.beasiswa.dikti.go.id/dn/ b. Luar Negeri http://beasiswa.dikti.go.id/ln/
  4. Turkey Government Scholarship http://www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/index.php/en
  5. General Cultural Scholarship India http://www.iccrindia.net/gereralscheme.html
  6. USA Government Scholarship a. http://www.aminef.or.id/index.php b. http://www.iief.or.id
  7. Netherland Government Scholarship http://www.nesoindonesia.or.id/beasiswa
  8. Korean Government Scholarship http://www.niied.go.kr/eng/
  9. Belgium Government Scholarship http://www.vliruos.be/4273.aspx
  10. Sciences Po France http://formation.sciences-po.fr/
  11. Utrecht University Netherland http://www.uu.nl/
  12. Prasetya Mulya Business School Indonesia http://www.pmbs.ac.id/s2/scholarship.php?lang=ENG
  13. Brunei Darussalam Government Scholarship http://www.mofat.gov.bn/index.php/announcement
  14. Monbugakusho Scholarship Japan http://www.id.emb-japan.go.jp/sch.html
  15. Paramadina University Master Fellowship Indonesia https://gradschool.paramadina.ac.id/
  16. PPM School of Management Indonesia http://ppm-manajemen.ac.id/beasiswa-penuh-s2-mm-reguler/
  17. University of Twente Netherland http://www.utwente.nl/
  18. Sweden Government Scholarship http://www.studyinsweden.se/Scholarships/
  19. Chinese Government Scholarship  http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua/
  20. Taiwan Government Scholarship http://www.studyintaiwan.org/taiwan_scholarships.html
  21. United Kingdom Government SCholarship http://www.chevening.org/indonesia/
  22. Panasonic Scholarship Japan http://panasonic.net/citizensh
  23. Ancora Foundation Scholarship  http://ancorafoundation.com
  24. Asian Public Intellectuals Fellowship Japan http://www.api-fellowships.org/body/
  25. AUN/SEED-Net Scholarship http://www.seed-net.org/index.php
  26. Art Asia Major Scholarship Korea National University of Arts http://eng.karts.ac.kr:81/karts/board/list.jsp
  27. Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Japan  http://www.apu.ac.jp/home/life/index.php?content_id=30
  28. Seoul National University Korea  http://en.snu.ac.kr/
  29. DIKTIS Overseas Scholarship http://www.pendis.kemenag.go.id/beasiswaln/
  30. Honjo International Scholarship Foundation Japan http://hisf.or.jp/english/sch-f/
  31. IDB Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology http://www.isdb.org/irj/portal/anonymous
  32. International HIV & Drug Use Fellowship USA  http://www.iasociety.org/fellowship.aspx
  33. Nitori International Scholarship Foundation Japan http://www.nitori-shougakuzaidan.com/en/
  34. School of Government and Public Policy Indonesia http://sgpp.ac.id/pages/financial-conditions
  35. Asia University Taiwan http://ciae.asia.edu.tw/AdmissionsScholarship.html
  36. Macquaire University Australia http://www.mq.edu.au

Warwick Chancellor’s International Scholarships

University of Warwick
PhD Degree

Deadline: 21 Jan 2021 (annual)
Study in: London, UK
Course starts October 2021

Brief description:

The Chancellor’s International Scholarships are allocated annually via a combined postgraduate research scholarship competition and are open to all International and EU students in any discipline offered at Warwick.

Host Institution(s):

University of Warwick, UK

Level/Field of study:

PhD programme in any discipline offered at Warwick

Number of Scholarships:

Up to 42

Target group:

International and EU students

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

Awards made for entry in Autumn 2021 will include both of the following:

• The full payment of overseas tuition fees (worth up to £24,010)

• A maintenance stipend in line with UKRI rates (provisional £15,285 for full time award holders in 2021/22, expected to be confirmed February 2021)

• A Research, Training and Supporting Grant (RTSG) of £5,000

•  Length of funding: 3.5 years unless you are already in your first year of study when you apply then the length of funding will be reduced accordingly

Eligibility:

•  Applicants for a Chancellor’s International Scholarship must also be applying for a PhD at the University of Warwick to begin in October 2021;

•  Students currently enrolled on a PhD or MPhil/PhD at the University of Warwick may apply in their first year of registration only.

•  Applicants must expect to be ‘overseas’ students or ‘EU’ for fees purposes, but there is no other nationality criteria;

• Applicants may be from any discipline at Warwick.

• Scholarships cannot be deferred to the next academic year.

Application instructions:

Applications are currently closed.

To apply, you must read the PGR Ranking Criteria then submit your application online together with the supporting documents before 23:59pm (GMT) on 21 January 2021.

It is important to read the Guidance Notes for Applicants and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/dc/schols_fund/scholarships_and_funding/chancellors_int

Australia Awards Scholarships

Australian Government
Bachelors/Masters/PhD Degrees

Deadline: 30 April 2021 (annual)
Study in:  Australia
Course starts 2022

Brief description: 

Australia Awards Scholarships, formerly known as Australian Development Scholarships (ADS), provide opportunities for people from developing countries, particularly those countries located in the Indo-Pacific region, to undertake full time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions.

Host Institution(s):

Any of the Participating Australian Institutions

Level/Field(s) of study:

Undergraduate or Postgraduate Programmes that are related to your country’s priority areas for development which are listed on the participating country profiles.

Australia Awards are not available for training in areas related to flying aircraft, nuclear technology or military training.

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified.

Target group:

Citizens of one of the participating countries in Asia, Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East. See the complete list of participating countries.

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

The scholarship benefits generally include: full tuition fees, return air travel, establishment allowance, contribution to living expenses (CLE), Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), Introductory Academic Program (IAP), Pre-course English (PCE) fees, etc. See the complete list of benefits at the official website.

The scholarships are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training.

Eligibility:

To be eligible to receive a Scholarship, applicants must:

  1. be a minimum of 18 years of age on 1 February of the year of commencing the scholarship;
  2. be a citizen of a participating country (as listed on the Australia Awards website) and be residing in and applying for the scholarship from their country of citizenship;
  3. not be a citizen of Australia, hold permanent residency in Australia or be applying for a visa to live in Australia permanently;
  4. not be married to, engaged to, or a de facto of a person who holds, or is eligible to hold, Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency, at any time during the application, selection or mobilisation phases (note: residents of Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau with New Zealand citizenship are eligible but must apply for a Student visa [subclass 500]);
  5. not be current serving military personnel;
  6. not have previously received a long-term Australia Award unless they have resided outside of Australia for twice the length of the total time that they were in Australia (for example, a previous awardee who has been on an Australia Awards Scholarship in Australia for four years will not be eligible to apply for another Australia Awards Scholarship until they have resided outside Australia for eight years);
  7. have satisfied any specific criteria established by the Program Area or the government of the applicant’s country of citizenship (e.g. having  worked a certain number of years in an appropriate sector);
  8. be able to satisfy the admission requirements of the institution at which the award is to be undertaken (this may mean that Program Areas will need to withdraw an award offer if the recipient cannot satisfy the institution’s admission requirements. This may not be known until Program Areas request a placement at selected institutions);
  9. be able to satisfy all requirements of the Department of Home Affairs to hold a Student Visa. This may mean that the Program Area will need to withdraw an award offer if the recipient cannot satisfy the visa requirements;
  10. Not be applying for a scholarship for a course of study at an academic level lesser than they have already achieved (eg be applying for a Master’s scholarship when they already hold a PhD); and
  11. Applicants must inform the Program Area of any connection or relationship to staff employed at Program Areas (including locally engaged staff at post) or with managing contractors so that the application may be properly and transparently managed.

Read the complete eligibility criteria in the Australia Awards Policy Handbook (PDF)

Application instructions:

Applications for study commencing in 2022 will open on 1 February 2021.

Check the open and close dates for your country, and select your country of citizenship/residency from the list of participating countries for specific information on eligibility, priority areas and how to apply. Deadline is 30 April 2021.

It is important to read the how to apply page and visit the country specific pages, and the official website (link found below) for detailed and updated information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Türkiye Scholarships for International Students

Turkish Government
Bachelors/Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 20 Feb 2021 (annual)
Study in:  Turkey
Course starts 2021

Brief description:

Türkiye Scholarships is a government-funded, competitive scholarship program, awarded to outstanding students to pursue full-time or short-term program at the top universities in Turkey. Applications will be open to applicants who wish to study at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels.

Host Institution(s):

Participating Universities in Turkey

Level/Fields of study:

Bachelors, Masters or PhD Programmes in a wide range of fields of study offered at participating Turkish Universities

Target group:

Citizens of all countries

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The scholarship includes university and program placement, monthly stipend (Bachelor: 800 TL per month; Masters: 1,100 TL per month; PhD: 1,600 TL per month), tuition fee, once-off return flight ticket, health insurance, accommodation and one year Turkish Language Course.

The normal duration of award is:

• Undergraduate: 1 year Turkish Language course + 4-6 years (depending on the normal duration of the program)
• Master’s: 1 year Turkish Language course + 2 years
• PhD: 1 year Turkish Language course + 4 years

Eligibility:

Minimum Academic Criteria:

• Minimum academic achievement for Bachelor’s degree applicants: 70%
• Minimum academic achievement for Master’s and Doctorate degree applicants: 75%
• Minimum academic achievement for Health Science (Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy) applicants: 90%

Age Criteria:

• To be under the age of 21 for Undergraduate programs
• To be under the age of 30 for Master’s programs
•  To be under the age of 35 for Doctorate programs

Eligible Groups:

• Citizens of all countries
• Graduates or applicants who are able to graduate at the end of the current academic year
• Researchers and academicians

Application instructions:

Applications can only be made individually through www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr by the candidates. There are no institutions or persons authorized to apply for Türkiye Scholarships. Candidates applying at Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD levels are welcome to apply between 10 January – 20 February 2021. Research applicants can apply throughout the year.

It is important to visit the official website (links found below)to access the online application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: https://turkiyeburslari.gov.tr/en/announcement/turkiye-scholarships-2021-applications

Macquarie Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships

Macquarie University
Bachelors/Masters Degree

Deadline: Ongoing (annual)
Study in:  Australia
Next course starts July 2021

Brief description: 

The Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship is awarded to recognise academic excellence for international students. This highly competitive scholarship is based on academic merit and awarded to future students. It provides a partial tuition fee scholarship for outstanding students to study an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Macquarie University.

Host Institution(s):

 Macquarie University in Australia

Levels/Fields of study:

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes offered at the University

Number of Awards:

Not specified

Target group:

International students from a country other than Australia or New Zealand

Scholarship value/duration/inclusions:

The scholarship amount is varied up to AUD$10,000  and will be applied towards your tuition fee.  It is not renewable.

The scholarships DO NOT provide financial support in the form of a living allowance, nor does it provide for the cost of visa application, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), airfares, accommodation, conferences or other costs associated with study.

Eligibility:

  • • Meet the Academic and English requirements for a Macquarie University Bachelor or Postgraduate Coursework Degree.
  • • Achieve a minimum WAM equivalent of 65 for Postgraduate applications; or a minimum ATAR equivalent of 85 for Undergraduate applications.
  • • Be accepted into a Macquarie University Bachelor or Postgraduate Coursework Degree commencing in 2021.

Application instructions:

  1. Applicants must complete an online course application form. Once your course application has been processed, you will receive a Macquarie University Student Number which is compulsory to submit the online scholarship application form.
  2. Applicants must complete an online scholarship application form and type “VCIS” in the Scholarship Name field.

You are advised to apply at least two to three months before Session begins, in order to avoid disappointment, and to give you enough time to organise your student visa.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application forms and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: https://www.mq.edu.au/study/why-study-here/scholarships/scholarships/details/vice-chancellors-international-scholarship

Heinrich Boll Scholarships in Germany for International Students

Heinrich Boll Foundation
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 1 March (annual)
Study in:  Germany
Next course starts 2021

Brief description: 

The Heinrich Böll Foundation awards some scholarships to international students who gained their university entrance qualification from a school outside of Germany who wish to study a Masters or PhD Degree in Germany.

Host Institution(s):

State or state-recognized Universities  in Germany

Level/Field(s) of study:

The scholarships are towards Masters Degree or PhD Degree in all subjects offered at state or state-recognised universities in Germany

For EU students, Master’s Degree courses at state or state-recognised universities in Germany, Switzerland, and other EU member states are possible.

Number of Scholarships:

Not specified.

Target group:

The scholarship program allots scholarships to international students, both EU and non-EU, who are not educated in Germany.

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

Masters Studies:
Non-EU students: €850 per month plus various individual allowances; tuition fees are in certain cases possible in Germany.
EU students: varies, max. €649 plus €300 book money per month; tuition fees not possible in Germany but possible to a limited extent in other countries.

The scholarship is awarded for the regular period of study, may be extended by one semester.

PhD Studies:
Non-EU students: €1,200 per month plus €100 mobility allowance per month, plus various individual allowances; tuition fees are not possible.
EU students: €1350 per month basic scholarship plus €100 per month research costs allowance; tuition fees are not possible in Germany but possible to a limited extent in other countries.

The scholarship is awarded for two years as a rule, may be extended twice at most by half a year.

Eligibility:

International Master students who earned their university entrance qualification outside Germany:

• You may apply before commencing your Masters programme or at any time up to the end of the first semester of the Masters programme.

• Proof of first professional qualification must be provided

International Doctoral students who earned the university entrance qualification outside Germany:

• The applicant must have been accepted as a doctoral student by a state or state-recognised university in Germany. Proof of admission, as a rule in Germany, must be included with the application.

• By the application date, preliminary work must have been completed and a valid timetable for completion must be submitted.

• PhD subjects related to focal points of the Foundation’s activities will be given priority.

Application instructions:

For details of application requirements and procedures, please consult information sheet A 1-1 (“scholarship application for undergraduate and graduate students”, PDF) or A 2-1 (“scholarship application for doctoral studies”). The online application portal closes on 1 March at the latest.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for details on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  https://www.boell.de/en/foundation/application

Taiwan International Higher Education Scholarship Program

ICDF/Taiwan Gov’t
Bachelor’s/Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 15 March 2021 (annual)
Study in: Taiwan
Course starts September 2021

Brief description: 

TaiwanICDF’s International Higher Education Scholarship Program aims to assist partner developing countries to achieve sustainable development through education. The TaiwanICDF provides scholarships for higher education and has developed undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. programs in cooperation with renowned partner universities in Taiwan.

Host Institution(s):

See the list of Study Programs for 2021 TaiwanICDF Scholarship Application

Level/Field(s) of study:

Undergraduate, Graduate, and Ph.D. programs related to Science and Technology, Engineering, Public Health and Medicine, Sustainable Agriculture Development, Humanities and Social Sciences, Private Sector Development.

Target group:

Nationals of a country on the List of Countries Eligible for TaiwanICDF Scholarship

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The TaiwanICDF provides each scholarship recipient with a full scholarship, including return airfare, housing, tuition and credit fees, insurance, textbook costs and a monthly allowance.

See the Details of Scholarship Benefits.

Eligibility:

Applicants applying for a TaiwanICDF scholarship must meet both the general eligibility criteria and be a national of a country on the list of Countries Eligible for TaiwanICDF Scholarship (see above). Applicants must also meet the Regulations Governing Visiting, Resident, and Permanent Residency of Aliens set by ROC(Taiwan) National Immigration Agency.

Applicants must satisfy the admission requirements of the partner university to which he or she has applied to study under a TaiwanICDF scholarship.  All Undergraduate Programs only accept applications submitted by citizens of allied countries of ROC (Taiwan).

Application instructions:

Applicants must complete their application through the online application system and then submit a signed, printed copy along with all other application documents to the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/ Consulate General/ Representative Office stationed in your country.

The annual application period runs, in principle, from 1 January  to 15 March (for 2021 Scholarship programs, the application period runs from 1 January – 15 March 2021).

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to  access the online application form.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.icdf.org.tw/ct.asp?xItem=12505&CtNode=30316&mp=2

Fulbright Foreign Student Program in USA

USA Government
Masters/PhD Degrees 

Deadline: varies, Feb-Oct 2021
Study in:  USA
Course starts AY 2022-2023

Brief description: 

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals and artists from abroad to study and conduct research in the United States at U.S. universities or other academic institutions.

Host Institution(s):

USA Universities and Academic Institutions

Field(s) of study:

Fulbright encourages applications from all fields, including interdisciplinary ones.

Number of Awards:

Approximately 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year.

Target group:

International students from 155 countries around the world

Scholarship value/duration:

Generally, the grant funds tuition, airfare, a living stipend, and health insurance, etc. The Fulbright program provides funding for the duration of the study.

See the official website and country specific websites for the complete list of scholarship benefits.

Eligibility:

Program eligibility and selection procedures vary widely by country. Please see the country specific websites to find information about the Fulbright Program in your home country, including eligibility requirements and application guidelines.

Application instructions:

All Foreign Student Program applications are processed by bi-national Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies. Therefore, foreign students must apply through the Fulbright Commission/Foundation or U.S. Embassy in their home countries. Deadline varies per country but is around February to October annually.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) and the country specific websites for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website/Links:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/about/foreign-fulbright

Related Scholarships: List of USA Scholarships

Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) International Scholarships at University of Flinders

Flinders University
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 6 Aug 2021 (annual)
Study in: Australia
Course starts 2022

Brief description:

The Australian Government Research Training Program (AGRTP) Scholarships (International) are specifically intended to support international students to undertake a research higher degree at Flinders University.

Host Institution(s):

Flinders University, Australia

Level/Field(s) of study:

Full-time research higher degree (Research Doctorate degree or Research Masters degree) offered at the University

Number of Awards:

Up to 5

Target group:

Citizens of any overseas country except Australia and New Zealand

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

The scholarship covers the international student tuition fees, a generous living allowance paid at the rate of $28,594 (2021 rate), Overseas Health Care cover and an establishment allowance of up to $1,485 to assist with relocation costs and airfares.

The scholarship is tenable for up to three years for a Research Doctorate degree and up to two years for a Research Masters degree.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must satisfy the University’s academic entry requirements for a Masters degree by research or Doctorate by research.

• Applicants are required to have successfully completed at least the equivalent of an Australian First Class Hons degree (this is a four year degree with a major research project in the final year)

• Applicants must have met the English proficiency levels set by Flinders University for international students at the time of application. Students for whom English is a foreign language will need to provide evidence of their English language competence.

• Applicants must not hold an equivalent research higher degree qualification. Applications are only open to students commencing a research higher degree in Australia for the first time.

• Applicants must not hold Australian citizenship, Australian permanent resident status or New Zealand citizenship.

Please see the conditions of award for full eligibility criteria (below).

Application instructions:

To apply for an Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship (AGRTPS), you will need to first submit an application for admission to a Research higher degree (PhD or Master of Arts by research) followed by an application for the International RHD Scholarship group. After completing your admissions applications, you will receive access to the student system where you can lodge your application for scholarship. The closing date for applications is 6 August 2021.

It is important to read the 2021 AGRTS Conditions of Award and visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.flinders.edu.au/scholarships-system/index.cfm/scholarships/display/a731e2

EPFL globaL Leaders Fellowship Programme

EPFLPhD Degree/Fellowships

Deadline: 15 April 2021
Study in:  Switzerland
Fellowship starts 1 Nov 2021-1 March 2022.

Brief description:

EPFLglobaLeaders is a new doctoral fellowship programme funding early stage researchers to become leaders in the transition towards sustainable societies. Forty-eight doctoral fellows will benefit from a multifaceted training programme, including a secondment in the non-academic sector.

Host Institution(s):

EPFL campuses in Lausanne, Geneva, Neuchâtel, Valais, or Fribourg

Field of study:

Any of the 21 doctoral programmes available at EPFL

Number of Awards:

48

Target group:

Students from any country

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

The EPFLglobaLeaders fellowship consists of a monthly contribution to the salary of the doctoral candidate of EUR 1,935 and is granted for a period of forty-eight months. The thesis director must complement the EU contribution to the salary of the doctoral candidate (co-funding cannot come from other H2020 / Horizon Europe funding sources) and pay for the other associated costs (research costs, equipment, travel expenses, conferences, etc.).

The duration of an EPFLglobaLeaders doctoral fellowship is 48 months (4 years).

Eligibility:

The following eligibility criteria must be fulfilled:

1. Citizens of any nationality may apply.

2. Applicants must hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) before they sign their employment contract.

3. Applicants must be Early Stage Researchers (ESR); by the time they sign their employment contract, they must not have completed more than four years of full-time research, and they must not have been awarded a doctoral degree.

4. Applicants must fulfil the MSCA transnational mobility rules and must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Switzerland for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the call’s deadline. Exceptions to these rules are possible in order to ensure equal opportunities for applicants whose scientific career was interrupted. Therefore, the time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention, compulsory national service, maternity leave, and/or short stays such as holidays are not taken into account.

Application instructions:

The application procedure for EPFLglobaLeaders is integrated into the EPFL Doctoral School selection process. Therefore, applicants to the EPFLglobaLeaders programme must initially follow the same process as all applicants for a PhD at EPFL and refer to the application guidelines provided by the doctoral programme that they have selected.

Each doctoral programme has its own application deadline; therefore applicants must check the webpage of the relevant programme for detailed information as well as the deadline overview. To be considered for the EPFLglobaLeaders programme, applicants must submit their application before the application deadline of 15 April 2021, 17:00 CET.

It is important to read the EPFLglobalLeaders Guidelines and visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: https://www.epfl.ch/education/phd/doctoral-studies-structure/customized-curricula/epflglobaleaders/

Related Scholarships:  List of  Swiss Scholarships