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.
UNIL Master’s Grants in Switzerland for Foreign Students
University of Lausanne
Masters Degree
Deadline: 1 Nov 2026 (annual)
Study in: Switzerland
Course starts September 2027
EPFL Excellence Fellowships
EPFL
Bachelors/Masters Degree
Deadline: 15 Dec/30 April (annual)
Study in: Switzerland
Next course starts 2026/2027
AAUW International Fellowships in USA for Women
AAUW
Masters/PhD/Postdoctoral
Deadline: 17 Sept 2026 (annual)
Study in: USA
Next course July 2027
Top 5 Countries Where Tuition is Free in 2025
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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.
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
Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship Program at University of Toronto
University of Toronto
Bachelors Degree
Deadline: 16 Oct/6 Nov 2026 (annual)
Study in: Canada
Course starts Sept 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
