Top 25 Europe Scholarships for International Students

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Each year, millions of Euros worth of scholarships are offered by Colleges and Universities in Europe for international students.  The European Union along with the European Government States also offer government-funded EU scholarships to attract international students into Europe. In addition, some countries in Europe offer free tuition to international students.

Top 20 Excellence Scholarships for Outstanding International Students

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Although not all, most scholarship programs are merit-based meaning scholars are chosen based on academic merit or in others forms such as leadership, athletic, or artistic merits.  Merit-based scholarships are sometimes referred to as excellence scholarships since it seeks out the most bright and most talented students.  In this list, scholars4dev.com highlights the most popular merit-based scholarships out there.

25+ University-wide Scholarships* for International Students

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University-wide scholarships, as its name implies, are scholarships which are generally available for any subject, course, or field of study offered at the University*. Although there might be some exceptions (e.g. Medicine, Dentistry, Law, MBA, etc.), these scholarships generally cover all or most courses offered by the University.

Top 10 Scholarships in Switzerland for International Students

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Did you know that tuition fees at Swiss universities are relatively low compared to other European Countries? You can enrol at a Swiss University for as low as $1,500 a year. This makes Switzerland one of the top choices for international students looking to pursue studies in Europe. Moreover, there are available Swiss scholarships for international students that help towards tuition fees and living costs.

10+ Scholarships in Canada for International Students

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There are a limited number of Canada Scholarships compared to the large number of USA scholarships, UK scholarships, or Australia scholarshps that are available for foreign students.  To help you in your search, scholars4dev.com has compiled links to full and partial scholarships in Canada for international students.

25+ Fully Funded Scholarships for International Students

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Not all scholarships are created equal. Some scholarships are in the form of tuition fee waivers only, some only cover living expenses, while some offer a partial cash grant but there are those scholarship programs that cover both tuition fee and living expenses and sometimes include travel costs, book allowance, insurance, etc. Fully funded scholarships* provide most, if not all, of what you need to pursue your studies abroad.

Top 25 Scholarships in USA for International Students

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The United States is one of  the prime destinations for students who are looking to benefit from a top notch and widely recognized international education.  To help you, scholars4dev.com compiled a list of scholarships in USA offered by US Colleges and Universities as well as scholarships granted by US government and institutions.

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.

Gates Cambridge Scholarships for International Students

Gates Cambridge Trust
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 11 Oct/5 Dec 2023/4 Jan 2024 (annual)
Study in:  UK
Course starts October 2024

Clarendon Fund Scholarships at University of Oxford

Oxford University Press
Masters/PhD Degrees

Deadline: 5 Jan/19 Jan 2024 (annual)
Study in:  UK
Course starts October 2024

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries

DFID
Masters Degree

Deadline: 17 Oct 2023 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts Sept/Oct 2024

Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarship and Leadership Programme

University of Oxford
Masters Degree

Deadline: 5/19 Jan 2024 (annual)
Study in:  UK
Course starts 2024

Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships for International Students at TU Delft

Delft University of Technology
Masters Degree

Deadline: 1 Dec 2023 (annual)
Study in: Netherlands
Course starts September 2024

Leiden University Excellence Scholarships (LexS)

Leiden University
Masters Degree

Deadline: 1 Oct/1 Feb (annual)
Study in:  Netherlands
Next course starts Feb/Sept 2024

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (Vanier CGS)

Canadian Government
PhD Degree

Deadline: before 1 Nov 2023 (annual)
Study in: Canada
Course starts May/Sept 2024

Karsh International Scholarships at Duke University

Duke University
Bachelors Degree

Deadline: 1 Nov 2023/2 Jan 2024 (Annual)
Study in: USA
Course starts Fall 2024

University of Calgary International Entrance Scholarship

University of Calgary
Bachelors Degree

Deadline: 1 Dec 2023/1 Mar 2024 (Annual)
Study in: Canada
Course starts Fall 2024

Berea College Scholarships for International Students

Berea College
Bachelors Degree

Deadline: 15 Oct/15 Jan (Annual)
Study in: USA
Course starts Fall 2024