International government scholarships 2025-2026

Top 25 Foreign Government Scholarships for International Students

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As part of their commitment to international development cooperation and to promote internationalization of their education systems, governments of developed countries such as USA, UK, Australia, Japan, and many countries in Europe award government-funded scholarships to outstanding international students from around the world.

Last updated: 12 Mar 2025 |

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

Last updated: 21 Aug 2025 |

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Students

Swiss Government
PhD/Postdoctoral Degree

Deadline: varies, Sept-Dec 2025
Study in: Switzerland
Next course starts 2025

Last updated: 21 Aug 2025 |

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

Last updated: 13 May 2025 |

Italian Government Scholarships for Foreign Students

Italian Government
Masters/PhD Degrees

Deadline: 16 May 2025 (annual)
Study in: Italy
Course starts AY 2025/2026

Last updated: 22 Apr 2025 | CURRENTLY CLOSED

Top 25 Foreign Government Scholarships for International Students

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As part of their commitment to international development cooperation and to promote internationalization of their education systems, governments of developed countries such as USA, UK, Australia, Japan, and many countries in Europe award government-funded scholarships to outstanding international students from around the world.

Last updated: 12 Mar 2025 |