List of Development Studies Scholarships, Grants, and Fellowships for International Students
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals
Swedish Institute
Masters Degree
Deadline: 15 Jan/25 Feb 2026
Study in: Sweden
Course starts August 2026
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme at UK Universities
DFID/UK Universities
Masters Degree
Deadline: 9 Dec 2025 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts Sept 2026
NL Scholarship for Non-EEA International Students
Nuffic Netherlands
Bachelors/Masters Degree
Deadline: 1 Feb/1 May 2026 (annual)
Study in: Netherlands
Course starts 2026
Uppsala University Global Scholarships
Uppsala University
Masters Degree
Deadline: 15 Jan/2 Feb 2026 (annual)
Study in: Sweden
Course starts August 2026
Radboud Scholarship Programme for International Students
Radboud University
Masters Degree
Deadline: 31 January 2026 (annual)
Study in: Netherlands
Course starts September 2026
Commonwealth Master’s and PhD Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
DFID
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: 14 Oct 2025 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts Sept/Oct 2026
British Chevening Scholarships in UK for International Students
British Government/FCO
Masters Degree
Deadline: 7 Oct 2025 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts Sept/Oct 2026
ARES Scholarships in Belgium for Developing Countries
CUD ARES
Masters Degree/Training
Deadline: 19 Sept 2025 (annual)
Study in: Belgium
Course starts 2026
AAUW International Fellowships in USA for Women
AAUW
Masters/PhD/Postdoctoral
Deadline: 30 Sept 2025 (annual)
Study in: USA
Next course is 1 July 2026-30 June 2027
DAAD Scholarships in Germany for Development-Related Postgraduate Courses
DAAD
Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: Aug-Oct 2025 (annual)
Study in: Germany
Next course starts AY 2026/2027
