Top 10 Prestigious Scholarships for the Best International Students

If you are a bright, talented, or motivated international student, the best scholarships are for your taking. scholars4dev.com lists the ten most prestigious international scholarship programs out there for the brightest international students from around the world.  If you are from a developing country, also see Top 15 scholarships for developing country students.

Top 5 Countries Where Tuition is Free in 2023

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If you fail to qualify for fully-funded university scholarships, consider enrolling in universities that are tuition free or charge low tuition fees or those offering tuition fee waivers. Countries like Norway, Austria, Germany, Finland, and Sweden offer different types of free/low tuition schemes and tuition waivers for international students.

Top 10 Scholarships in Italy for International Students

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In Italy, all international students are entitled to the same financial assistance services as Italian students based on same requisites of financial means and/or merit. There are government scholarships at the national and regional level to which international students can apply for. Moreover, some Italian Universities offer Italian scholarship programs for international students.

15+ Tuition Fee Scholarships offered by Universities for International Students

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While there are tuition free universities, there are also universities that offer tuition fee scholarships for excellent international students.  Scholarships in the form of  full or partial tuition fee waivers are the most common international scholarships offered by Universities. Tuition fee scholarships are the next best thing to fully-funded scholarships!

35+ International Scholarships for Development-Related Studies

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There are a significant number of scholarships that support development-related studies (such as agriculture, education, global health, environment, public policy, peace, water and sanitation etc.)  offered by Universities, Foreign Governments, and International Organizations There are also those scholarships that support general fields of study that help in the development of one’s home country.

Top 15 International Scholarships for Developing Country Students

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Did you know that there quite a number of  international scholarships targeted to students from developing countries? In this article, scholars4dev.com outlines the most popular scholarships that every developing country student should watch out for annually.

Germany Tuition Free Universities and Scholarships for International Students

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Germany has become a popular destination for foreign students looking for an international education. German Universities offers internationally recognized programs at a relatively cheaper cost compared to UK, USA or Australia. Moreover, there are a significant number of available scholarships that allows foreign students to study in Germany for free.

10 Distance Learning Scholarships & Tuition Free Online Degree/Courses

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If you want to study anywhere or in your own country and at the same time want the benefit of an international education, distance learning education is for you.  It is cheaper than actually studying abroad because everything is done online.  scholars4dev.com made a list of online degree scholarships and free online courses to help you get an online education for free.

10+ Scholarships in Australia for International Students

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The Australian Government and Australian Universities provide a large number of scholarships for international students wanting to study in Australia. scholars4dev.com lists the top Australia Scholarships for study at Australian Universities for international students.

Top 10 Scholarships for Study in Any Country or Anywhere

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Do you want to study for free anywhere you choose? Although very few, there are actually international scholarships that allow you to study at any country or just about anywhere. Scholarships funded by global and regional organizations allow you to study at any country or a wide selection of countries. Due its nature, distance learning scholarships allow you to pursue international studies in your own country or wherever you may be.

DAAD Scholarships in Germany for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses

DAAD
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: Aug-Oct 2023 (annual)
Study in:  Germany
Next course starts AY 2024/2025

Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University for International Students

Rhodes Scholarship Fund
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: varies, July-Oct 2023 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts October 2023

Rhodes Global Scholarships

Rhodes Scholarship Fund
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 1 Aug 2023 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts Oct 2023

Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students

Italian Government
Masters/PhD Degrees

Deadline: 9 June 2023 (annual)
Study in: Italy
Course starts AY 2023/2024

DAAD Helmut-Schmidt Masters Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance

DAAD
Masters Degree

Deadline: 31 July 2023 (annual)
Study in:  Germany
Next course starts Sept/Oct 2024

Hubert Humphrey Fellowships in USA for International Students

USA Government
Non-degree

Deadline: before 1 Oct (annual)
Study in:  USA
Program starts Apr-Sept 2024

Schwarzman Scholars Program at Tsinghua University

Tsinghua University
Masters Degree 

Deadline: 20 May/19 Sept 2023 (annual)
Study in:  China
Course starts August 2024

CDU Vice-Chancellor’s International High Achievers Scholarships

Charles Darwin University
Bachelors/Masters Degree

Deadline: 9 June 2023 (annual)
Study in: Australia
Course starts Semester 2, 2023

Tongarewa Scholarship at Victoria University of Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington
Bachelors/Masters Degree

Deadline: 1 June/1 Sep/30 Nov 2023
Study in: New Zealand
Course starts 2023/24