List of Annual Scholarships, Grants, and Fellowships for International Students

AAUW International Fellowships in USA for Women

AAUW
Masters/PhD/Postdoctoral

Deadline: 17 Sept 2026 (annual)
Study in: USA
Next course July 2027

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Students

Swiss Government
PhD/Postdoctoral Degree

Deadline: varies, Sept-Dec 2026
Study in: Switzerland
Next course starts 2027

Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University

Stanford University
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 6 Oct 2026 (Annual)
Study in: USA
Course starts Autumn 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

Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University for International Students

Rhodes Scholarship Fund
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: varies, July-Oct 2026 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts October 2026

University of Sydney International Stipend Scholarship (USYDIS)

University of Sydney
Masters/PhD Degree

Deadline: 11 Sept/18 Dec 2026
Study in:  Australia
Course starts 2027

Scholarships in Germany 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 in Germany for international students to study in Germany for free.

Fulbright Foreign Student Program in USA

USA Government
Masters/PhD Degrees 

Deadline: varies, Feb-Oct 2026
Study in:  USA
Course starts AY 2027-2028

Adelaide Global Academic Excellence Scholarships for International Students

University of Adelaide
Bachelors/Masters Degree

Deadline: 22 May 2026 (annual)
Study in: Australia
Next course starts 2026

The Glenmore Medical Postgraduate Scholarship at the University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh
Masters Degree

Deadline: 28 May 2026 (annual)
Study in:  UK
Course starts September 2026