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- Prestigious universities and governments worldwide are offering fully funded scholarships for international students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees
- From Yale and Cambridge to KAIST and ETH Zurich, these programmes span continents and disciplines, covering tuition, living expenses, and travel
- Whether you’re aiming for a BSc, MSc, or Ph.D., these scholarships open doors to world-class education and global opportunities
A growing number of prestigious institutions and governments have announced scholarship programmes for international students seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees in 2026.
These scholarships, many of which are fully funded, span across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia, offering financial support for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. studies.
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Yale University Scholarships USA
Yale University continued to offer generous scholarships to international students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees. The scholarships were based on financial need and academic merit, with recipients gaining access to one of the world’s leading Ivy League institutions.
Turkey Government Scholarship
The Turkish government maintained its fully funded scholarship programme for international students at all academic levels. The scheme covered tuition fees, accommodation, and monthly stipends, and included a year of Turkish language training.
Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship
Brunei Darussalam’s government scholarship remained a key opportunity for students from ASEAN and other countries. It provided full funding for undergraduate and postgraduate studies at select Bruneian universities.
MEXT Scholarship Japan
Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) continued to offer its highly competitive scholarship for international students.
The programme supported undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies, including full tuition, travel costs, and living expenses.
Hungary Government Scholarship
The Stipendium Hungaricum programme, backed by the Hungarian government, offered fully funded scholarships to international students across a wide range of disciplines.
The scholarship included tuition, accommodation, and a monthly stipend.
KAIST Undergraduate Scholarship
The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) provided undergraduate scholarships for international students pursuing STEM degrees.
The scholarship covered full tuition and offered additional financial support for living expenses.
Simmons University Kotzen Scholarships
Simmons University in the United States continued to offer the Kotzen Scholarship, a competitive merit-based award for undergraduate women.
The scholarship covered full tuition, room and board, and included an annual stipend for academic enrichment.
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship
The University of Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson Scholarship remained one of Canada’s most prestigious undergraduate awards.
It recognised exceptional international students who demonstrated leadership and academic excellence.
Chinese Government Scholarships
China’s Ministry of Education sustained its scholarship programme for international students at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels.
The scholarships were available at numerous universities and covered tuition, accommodation, and living expenses.
DAAD Scholarship Germany
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) continued to offer scholarships for graduate students pursuing master’s and Ph.D. programmes in Germany.
The scholarships were fully funded and targeted high-achieving students from developing countries.
Fulbright Scholarships USA
The Fulbright Programme remained one of the most recognised scholarships for international graduate students.
It provided funding for master’s and doctoral studies in the United States, along with cultural exchange opportunities.
ETH Zurich Excellence Masters Scholarships Switzerland
ETH Zurich offered Excellence Scholarships for master’s students with outstanding academic records. The programme includes full tuition coverage and a living allowance.
Ton Duc Thang University Graduate Scholarship
Ton Duc Thang University in Vietnam continued to provide graduate scholarships for international students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees. The scholarships covered tuition and provided research support.
Monash University Scholarship
Monash University in Australia offered a range of scholarships for international students, including fully funded options for graduate research programmes. The awards were based on academic merit and research potential.
Netherlands Government Scholarship
The Dutch government sustained its scholarship programme for international students through the Holland Scholarship and Orange Knowledge Programme. These awards supported both undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, continued to support outstanding international students pursuing postgraduate degrees at the University of Cambridge.
The scholarship covered full costs and offered additional discretionary funding.
Chevening Scholarship UK (Fully Funded)
The UK government’s Chevening Scholarship remained a flagship programme for future global leaders.
It offered full funding for one-year master’s degrees at UK universities and included travel, living expenses, and tuition.
Stanford University Scholarships
Stanford University continued to offer scholarships for international students at undergraduate and graduate levels.
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars programme was among the most notable, providing full funding for graduate studies.
Muhammad Bin Zaid University Scholarships
MBZUAI in the United Arab Emirates offered fully funded scholarships for graduate students in AI-related fields. The programme included tuition, accommodation, and a monthly stipend.
Illinois Wesleyan University Scholarships
Illinois Wesleyan University provided merit-based scholarships for international undergraduate students.
Awards ranged from partial to full tuition coverage, based on academic performance and leadership potential.
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Chevening scholarships release 2025/26 guidelines
Legit.ng earlier reported that Applications for 2025/2026 Chevening Scholarships have commenced and will close on November 5.
Chevening offers scholarship awards to successful applicants to study in the United Kingdom for one year on a fully funded master’s degree course.
According to the Chevening website, the scholarship is the UK Government’s international scholarship programme and it’s funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and partner organisations.
Source: Legit.ng
