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).
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.