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Fulbright Foreign Student Program 2027–28 | Fully Funded Study and Research in the USA for International Students (Complete Guide)
ByGSA Editorial Team October 13, 2026October 13, 2026

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is a fully funded scholarship, administered by the US Department of State, that allows graduate students, young professionals, and artists from outside the United States to pursue a master’s degree, PhD, or non-degree research at an accredited US university. It covers tuition, a living stipend, round-trip airfare, and health insurance,…

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McCall MacBain Scholarship 2027 | Fully Funded Master’s at McGill University, Canada (Applications Open Now)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

The McCall MacBain Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded graduate scholarship for exceptional students from any country to pursue a master’s or second-entry professional degree at McGill University in Montréal, Canada. Up to 30 full scholarships and 100 entrance awards are offered each year. The scholarship covers full tuition and fees, a living stipend of CAD $2,300 per month during academic terms, a one-time relocation grant to Montréal, free French language courses from beginner to advanced level, and possible additional summer funding of up to CAD $5,000. Applications are now open. The deadline for international students from outside Canada and the US is 19 August 2026. The deadline for Canadian and US applicants is 23 September 2026. There is no application fee.

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ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship ESOP 2027 | Fully Funded Master’s at the World’s Top Engineering University (Application Window 1–30 November 2026)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

The ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship and Opportunity Programme (ESOP) 2027 is a fully funded scholarship for outstanding international students to pursue a master’s degree at ETH Zurich, the world’s top-ranked university for engineering and natural sciences. Each scholar receives CHF 12,000 per semester in living and study expenses plus a full tuition fee waiver for the normal duration of the master’s programme (three or four semesters). Around 60 scholarships are awarded per year. The application window opens on 1 November 2026 and closes on 30 November 2026 at 11:59 AM Central European Time. Applications are submitted through ETH Zurich’s eApply portal as part of the standard Master’s application. There is no separate application fee for the ESOP.

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Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship 2027–28 | Fully Funded PhD and Postdoctoral Research in Switzerland (Applications Open 20 August 2026)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 21, 2026June 21, 2026

The Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship 2027–28 is a fully funded research award from the Swiss Confederation for outstanding international researchers to pursue a PhD or postdoctoral research at any Swiss university, federal institute of technology, or recognised research institution. Monthly stipends are CHF 2,450 for PhD researchers and CHF 3,500 for postdoctoral researchers. The scholarship also covers health insurance for non-EU and non-EFTA nationals, a one-time housing allowance of CHF 600, a half-fare Swiss travel card, and a tuition fee exemption. Applications open on 20 August 2026 through the official ESKAS portal. Deadlines are country-specific and most fall between September and December 2026. The scholarship is open to citizens of 183 countries. There is no application fee.

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Scholarships | Europe Opportunities

Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded Master’s and PhD Study in Germany (Deadline 1 September 2026)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 21, 2026June 21, 2026

The Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarship is a fully funded award for outstanding international students to pursue Master’s or PhD programmes at state-recognised universities in Germany. The Fall 2026 application window opens on 15 July 2026 and closes on 1 September 2026. Non-EU international students receive a monthly stipend of €992 for Master’s study or €1,400 for doctoral study, plus a €100 monthly mobility allowance for PhD students, health insurance support, and a €300 monthly book allowance. Around 1,500 scholarships are awarded annually across German, EU, and international recipients. Priority is explicitly given to applicants from DAC-listed developing countries who are still residing in their home country at the time of application. There is no application fee.

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USA & Canada Opportunities | Scholarships

Knight-Hennessy Scholars 2027 | Fully Funded Graduate Study at Stanford University for Students from Any Country (Applications Open June 2026)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS) 2027 programme is a fully funded graduate scholarship at Stanford University for up to 100 outstanding students from any country in the world to pursue any graduate degree, such as a PhD, MD, JD, MBA, MFA, MPP, MS, or any other Stanford graduate programme. The scholarship covers full tuition fees for up to three years, an annual stipend for living and academic expenses, an annual economy travel grant, and a one-time relocation allowance. The acceptance rate is approximately 1%, making it the most selective fully funded scholarship at any US university. Applications for the 2027 cohort open on 1 June 2026. The deadline is 6 October 2026. There is no application fee.

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Marshall Scholarship 2027 | Fully Funded Graduate Study at Any UK University for US Citizens (Applications Now Open)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

The Marshall Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded graduate scholarship for US citizens to pursue one to three years of postgraduate study at any university in the United Kingdom. Up to 50 scholarships are awarded each year. The scholarship covers full university tuition and fees, a living stipend, an annual book grant, a thesis grant, research and daily travel grants, return flights between the US and UK, and, where applicable, a dependent spouse allowance. Applications for the 2027 competition are now open. The candidate deadline is 29 September 2026 at 5:00 PM in the time zone of your endorsing institution. Institutional endorsement is required; you cannot apply directly. There is no application fee.

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Scholarships | PhD Programs

Commonwealth Scholarship 2027 | Fully Funded UK Degree Exclusively for Developing Commonwealth Countries (Complete Guide)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 6, 2026June 6, 2026

The Commonwealth Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded Master’s and PhD scholarship for citizens of developing Commonwealth countries to study at UK universities, funded by the UK government through the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC). It covers full tuition fees, a monthly living stipend of £1,378 (or £1,690 in London), economy return airfare, visa costs, and additional grants. PhD scholarships last up to four years; Master’s scholarships last one year. Applications for the 2027 cycle are expected to open in September 2026 with a deadline in October 2026. There is no application fee. Critically, you must apply through a nominating body in your home country, not directly to the CSC.

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Scholarships | Europe Opportunities

DAAD Scholarship 2027 | Fully Funded Study and Research in Germany for International Students (Complete Guide)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded scholarship programme offering Master’s and PhD study and research opportunities in Germany for international students and researchers worldwide, with particular focus on candidates from developing and newly industrialised countries. Monthly stipends are €992 for Master’s students and €1,400 for doctoral candidates. Germany charges no tuition fees at public universities. DAAD additionally covers the semester contribution fee of €150–350. Application deadlines for the October 2027 intake fall mostly between October and November 2026. There is no application fee.

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Scholarships | Study Abroad

Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027 | Fully Funded at the University of Cambridge (Complete Guide)
ByGSA Editorial Team June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded postgraduate scholarship for outstanding international students from any country outside the United Kingdom to pursue a Master’s or PhD at the University of Cambridge. Around 80 scholarships are awarded annually. The package covers full tuition, a maintenance allowance of £21,000 per year, travel costs, visa fees, health insurance, academic development funding of up to £2,000, and family allowances up to £16,548. The application deadline for US citizens is 16 October 2026. For all other international applicants, the deadline is December 2026 or January 2027 depending on your course. There is no application fee.

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Scholarships | Europe Opportunities

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Scholarship 2026 – Fully Funded Study Across Europe (Complete Guide)
ByGSA Editorial Team May 31, 2026June 4, 2026

The Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded postgraduate award from the European Union that funds a joint master’s degree across two or three European universities, open to students from any country in the world including the Global South. Scholars receive a monthly stipend of €1,400 for up to 24 months (totalling…

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Chevening Scholarship 2027 – Fully Funded UK Master’s for Emerging Leaders (Complete Guide)
ByGSA Editorial Team May 31, 2026June 3, 2026

The Chevening Scholarship 2027 is the UK government’s flagship global scholarship programme, funding a fully paid one-year master’s degree at any UK university for outstanding emerging leaders from over 160 countries worldwide. The scholarship covers full tuition fees, a monthly living stipend of approximately £1,347–£1,516 depending on location, economy-class return flights, arrival allowance, visa costs, and a thesis grant. Around 1,800 scholarships are awarded annually. Applications for the 2027 cycle open in August 2026 with a deadline of 7 October 2026. There is no application fee.

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Rhodes Scholarship 2027 – Fully Funded Postgraduate Study at Oxford University (Complete Guide)
ByGSA Editorial Team May 31, 2026June 3, 2026

The Rhodes Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded postgraduate award at the University of Oxford, UK, the oldest and most prestigious international scholarship in the world. It covers all Oxford tuition and college fees, a living stipend of £20,400 per annum, a settling-in allowance, full health insurance, visa costs, and two economy-class return flights. The basic tenure is two years. Applications for the 2027 intake will open in 2026 through constituency-specific portals. There is no application fee. The scholarship is open to students from over 60 countries through named constituencies, plus a Global Rhodes Scholarship for students from countries not covered by existing constituencies.

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Study in Norway Without IELTS 2026–2027 | What Is Actually Possible
ByGSA Editorial Team May 25, 2026June 2, 2026

Several Norwegian universities and programmes accept international applicants without IELTS for the 2026–2027 academic year. This guide explains exactly which situations allow IELTS-free applications, what alternative English proof is accepted, and what the real requirements are, including the important context of Norway’s 2023 tuition fee change and what it means for Global South applicants today.

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Australia Awards Scholarships 2027 – Fully Funded by the Australian Government
ByGSA Editorial Team May 25, 2026June 3, 2026

The Australia Awards Scholarships 2027 are fully funded scholarships from the Australian Government for eligible applicants from selected developing countries to study at approved Australian universities and tertiary institutions. Applications opened on 1 February 2026 and close on 30 April 2026 at 2:00 PM AEST.

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