1️⃣ DAAD Scholarships (Germany)

  • Who can apply: Graduates from developing countries, especially for Master’s & PhD programs.
  • What it covers: Full tuition, travel allowance, health insurance.
  • Stipend: ~€934/month (Master’s) | ~€1,200/month (PhD)
  • Fields: Many — engineering, development, public health, social sciences.
  • Deadline: Varies by program (many open Sept–Dec).

📌 DAAD Official Site


🎓 ✅ 2️⃣ Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (Europe)

  • Who can apply: Students worldwide for Joint Master’s in 2–3 EU countries.
  • What it covers: Full tuition, travel costs, insurance.
  • Stipend: €1,000/month for living costs + €1,000–€3,000 travel grant per year.
  • Fields: Wide range — sustainability, engineering, social sciences, ICT.
  • Deadline: Programs open Oct–Feb.

📌 Erasmus Mundus Catalogue


🎓 ✅ 3️⃣ Chevening Scholarships (UK)

  • Who can apply: Future leaders from 160+ countries for one-year Master’s in the UK.
  • What it covers: Full tuition, visa fees, travel, arrival allowance.
  • Stipend: ~£1,100–£1,400 per month for living costs.
  • Fields: Any Master’s course at any UK university.
  • Deadline: Applications usually open Aug and close Nov.

📌 Chevening Official


🎓 ✅ 4️⃣ Fulbright Foreign Student Program (USA)

  • Who can apply: Graduate students & young professionals from 155+ countries for Master’s or PhD.
  • What it covers: Tuition, textbooks, travel, health insurance.
  • Stipend: Monthly living stipend varies by university & city (~$1,500–$2,500/month).
  • Deadline: Country-specific deadlines, generally Feb–May.

📌 Fulbright Official


🎓 ✅ 5️⃣ MEXT Scholarship (Japan)

  • Who can apply: International students for undergraduate, Master’s, PhD.
  • What it covers: Full tuition, airfare, preparatory Japanese language course.
  • Stipend: ¥117,000–¥145,000/month ($800–$1,000).
  • Fields: Almost all fields in Japanese national universities.
  • Deadline: Through Japanese embassies (Apr–May).

📌 MEXT Details


🎓 ✅ 6️⃣ Commonwealth Shared Scholarships (UK)

  • Who can apply: Citizens from least-developed & lower-income Commonwealth countries.
  • What it covers: Tuition, return flights, travel allowance.
  • Stipend: ~£1,347–£1,652/month depending on location.
  • Fields: Master’s only, focusing on development-related subjects.
  • Deadline: Oct–Dec.

📌 Commonwealth Shared Official


🎓 ✅ 7️⃣ Swedish Institute Scholarships (Sweden)

  • Who can apply: Outstanding students from certain countries applying for Master’s.
  • What it covers: Full tuition, insurance, travel grant.
  • Stipend: SEK 11,000/month (~$1,000).
  • Fields: Any Master’s at Swedish universities.
  • Deadline: Usually Jan–Feb.

📌 Swedish Institute Official


🎓 ✅ 8️⃣ Australia Awards Scholarships

  • Who can apply: Students from Asia, Africa, Pacific.
  • What it covers: Full tuition, return flights, establishment allowance.
  • Stipend: AUD ~$1,200–$2,500/month.
  • Fields: Priority given to development-related studies.
  • Deadline: Usually Feb–May.

📌 Australia Awards Official


✅ Key Points:

✔️ These scholarships pay enough to live abroad comfortably (if you budget well).
✔️ Most cover tuition + airfare + living costs + insurance.
✔️ Deadlines mostly fall between September and March, so prep early!


🎯 Pro Tip:

Most fully funded scholarships need:

  • Strong academic record.
  • Good English (IELTS or TOEFL).
  • Convincing Personal Statement or Motivation Letter.
  • Well-prepared CV & recommendation letters.

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