List of Development Studies Scholarships, Grants, and Fellowships for International Students
University of the People Online Tuition Free Degrees
University of the People
Bachelors/Masters/MBA Degree
Deadline: 22 Oct 2026/7 Jan 2027 (annual)
Study in: any Country
Next term starts 12 Nov 2026/28 Jan 2027
Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarship and Leadership Programme
University of Oxford
Masters Degree
Deadline: Dec 2026/Jan 2027 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts 2027
Radboud Scholarship Programme for International Students
Radboud University
Masters Degree
Deadline: 31 January 2027 (annual)
Study in: Netherlands
Course starts September 2027
British Chevening Scholarships in UK for International Students
British Government/FCO
Masters Degree
Deadline: 6 Oct 2026 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts Sept/Oct 2027
ARES Scholarships in Belgium for Developing Countries
CUD ARES
Masters Degree/Training
Deadline: 18 Sept 2026 (annual)
Study in: Belgium
Course starts 2027
Commonwealth Master’s and PhD Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
DFID
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: 20 Oct 2026 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts Sept/Oct 2027
AAUW International Fellowships in USA for Women
AAUW
Masters/PhD/Postdoctoral
Deadline: 17 Sept 2026 (annual)
Study in: USA
Next course July 2027
DAAD Scholarships in Germany for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses
DAAD
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: Aug-Oct 2026 (annual)
Study in: Germany
Next course starts AY 2027/2028
KOICA Scholarship Program
Korean Government
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: 31 July 2026 (annual)
Study in: Korea
Next course starts AY 2027/2028
SIDS Scholarships in Water and Sustainable Development at IHE Delft
IHE Delft
Masters Degree
Deadline: 1 June 2026 (annual)
Study in: Netherlands
Course starts September 2026
Rotary Foundation Global Scholarship Grants for Development
Rotary Foundation
Masters/PhD Degrees
Deadline: Rolling**
Study in: any Country*
Course starts AY 2026/2027
