Find Scholarships You Actually Qualify For
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Global South Academia’s free Scholarship Eligibility Calculator helps students and researchers from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East find out which scholarships they may qualify for — based on nationality, study level, field of study, and work experience. Takes under 2 minutes.
Where are you from?
Type your home country to see scholarships you are eligible for.
What level do you want to study?
Select your target degree or programme type.
How much work experience do you have?
Chevening and some others require 2+ years. We filter accordingly.
What is your field of study?
Pick the closest match. Many scholarships are open to any field.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Fully funded scholarships cover tuition, living costs, and return flights. Major programmes open to Global South students include Chevening (UK), Erasmus Mundus (Europe), Rhodes (Oxford), Fulbright (USA), DAAD (Germany), Australia Awards, and the Chinese Government Scholarship. Use the calculator above to check which ones match your profile.
Your eligibility depends on four factors: your home country, degree level, field of study, and years of work experience. The calculator above filters our live database on all four. As a general guide — with no work experience, Erasmus Mundus, DAAD, and the Chinese Government Scholarship are most accessible. With 2+ years, Chevening and Australia Awards open up. Commonwealth citizens can also apply for the Commonwealth Scholarship.
Use the calculator above — the fastest way. Select your country, degree level, work experience, and field. Results are ranked by match strength. Click through to each scholarship for full eligibility criteria, deadlines, and the application process. Always verify final eligibility on the official scholarship website before applying.
Yes — most major fully funded scholarships are specifically designed for international students. Chevening is available to students from 160+ countries. Erasmus Mundus is open to all nationalities. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program covers citizens of 160+ countries. DAAD Germany is open to students worldwide. The Chinese Government Scholarship covers applicants from around 180 countries. Many of these programmes explicitly prioritise applicants from the Global South.
Most competitive scholarships require: (1) Academic transcripts from all degrees, (2) English language test score — IELTS or TOEFL, (3) Letters of recommendation — typically 2 or 3 from academic or professional referees, (4) Personal statement or motivation letter, (5) CV covering academic and professional background, (6) Proof of citizenship or passport copy, (7) University admission letter (required by some programmes). Start collecting documents at least 3–6 months before your target deadline.