List of Development Studies Scholarships, Grants, and Fellowships for International Students
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.
Australia Awards Scholarships
Australian Government
Bachelors/Masters/PhD Degrees
Deadline: 30 April 2025 (annual)
Study in: Australia
Course starts 2025
Türkiye Scholarships for International Students
Turkish Government
Bachelors/Masters/PhD Degree
Deadline: 20 Feb 2025 (annual)
Study in: Turkey
Course starts 2025
JFUNU Scholarships for PhD in Sustainability Science
JFUNU
PhD Degree
Deadline: 19 Feb 2025 (annual)
Study in: Japan
Course starts September 2025
JFUNU Scholarships for MSc in Sustainability Programme for Developing Country Students
JFUNU
Masters Degree
Deadline: 12 Feb 2025 (annual)
Study in: Japan
Course starts September 2025
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Japan Gov’t/World Bank
Masters Degree
Deadline: 28 Feb/23 May 2025 (annual)
Study in: selected Countries
Course starts AY 2025-2026
Allan and Nesta Ferguson Scholarships for Developing Countries at SOAS London
Allan and Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust
Masters Degree
Deadline: 7 Feb 2025
Study in: London, UK
Course starts September 2025
UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarships
University College London
Bachelors Degree
Deadline: 28 Apr 2025 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts Sept 2025
Uppsala University Global Scholarships
Uppsala University
Masters Degree
Deadline: 15 Jan/3 Feb 2025 (annual)
Study in: Sweden
Course starts August 2025
WMF Empowerment Through Education Scholarships for Developing Country Students
Wells Mountain Foundation
Bachelor’s Degree
Deadline: 1 March 2025 (annual)
Study in: any developing country
Course starts 2025
VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships in Belgium
VLIR-UOS
Masters Degree
Deadline: 1/28 Feb 2025 (annual)
Study in: Belgium
Course starts Sept 2025
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme at UK Universities
DFID/UK Universities
Masters Degree
Deadline: 12 Dec 2024 (annual)
Study in: UK
Course starts Sept 2025
Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals
Swedish Institute
Masters Degree
Deadline: 15 Jan/26 Feb 2025
Study in: Sweden
Course starts August 2025
