In this content, Catalystng.com will talk about the list of 2026/2027 graduate Scholarships for international students.
Most of them open towards the end of the year, so make a list and start getting your documents ready. See below;
1. Queen’s University Belfast – United Kingdom (UK)
Vice-Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship.
Opens: Jan 2026
Deadline: May 2026.
Requirements:
- Offer for a postgraduate course
- Strong academic result (First Class/ 2:1 preferred).
- Some awards are automatic, others are competitive.
2. Hetie School – Germany
Profile-Based Scholarships (100% Tuition Coverage).
Opens: October 2026.
Deadline: January-February 2027 (Depends on application round).
Requirements:
- Admission to a Hertie master’s programme (Check when school application opens)
- Strong academic profile
- Leadership potential
- Motivation Essay.
3. French Government Eiffel Excellence Scholarship – France
Opens: October 2026
Deadline: January 2027 (institutions nominate early)
Requirements:
- Excellent academic record.
- Must be nominated by a French University (Check eligible schools and apply before deadlines).
- Master’s or PhD programme only.
- Must meet age limits
4. Government of Brunei Darussalam Scholarship 2026/2027
Opens: December 2026
Deadline: February 2027
Requirements:
- Age limit (maximum 35 for master’s)
- English language proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL).
5. McGill University – Canada
International Student Scholarships.
Opens: Fall 2026
Deadline: 15 January 2027 (Via admission timeline)
Requirements:
- Admission to McGill University.
- Excellent academic Performance.
- Some scholarship are automatic, others competitive.
6. Concordia University – Canada
Merit-Based Scholarship (Not fully funded)
Opens: With the admission cycle
Deadline: January -March 2026.
Requirements:
- Offer of admission (Admission may be closed now, so if you didn’t apply, target next intake).
- Good academic standing.
- Mostly partial tuition support.
7. HAN University of Applied Sciences – Netherlands
Opens: Early 2026
Deadline: April 2026
Requirements:
- Admission to an English-taught programme
- Academic merit.
8. Swedish Institute Schorlaships for Global Professionals -Sweden
Opens: February 2026.
Deadline: February 2026 (short application window)
Requirements:
- Admission to a Swedish master’s programme
- Work experience
- Leadership and global impact profile.
9. Rhodes Scholarship – University of Oxford (UK)
Opens: June 2026
Deadline: August-September 2026
Requirements:
- Exceptional academic excellence
- Leadership and service record
- Admission to Oxford University.
10. Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships – Switzerland
Opens: August 2026
Deadline: December 2026
Requirements:
- Research proposal (PhD/Postdoctoral focus).
- Strong academic and research background.
11. Australia Awards Scholarships – Australia
Opens: February 2026
Deadline: April 2026.
Requirements:
- Relevant work experience.
- Commitment to return to home country after studies.
- Development impact focus.
12. MEXT Scholarship – Japan
Opens: April 2026.
Deadline: May-June 2026
Requirements:
- Strong academics background
- Embassy selection process required.
13. Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships – Canada
Opens: July 2026
Deadline: November 2026.
Requirement:
- PhD applicant only
- Research excellence and leadership potential.
14. DAAD Scholarships – Germany
Opens: August- October 2026
Deadline: October-December 2026
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Work experience (for some programmes)
- Language proficiency)
15. Chevening Scholarships – UK Government
Chevening Scholarships: a fully funded Master’s degree programme.
Opens: August 2026
Deadline: October 2026
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum of two years work experience.
- Apply to three UK master’s programmes.
- Leadership and impact focus.
16. Commonwealth Scholarships – UK
Opens: September 2026.
Deadline: December 2026
Requirements:
- Strong academic performance (First class or good 2:1)
- Financial need
- Development-focused field of study.
17. Doha Institute for Graduate Studies – Qatar
Fully Funded (Master’s & PhD)
Opens: September 2026
Deadline: 15th January 2027
Requirements:
- Admission to a Doha Institute Programme
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree
- Academic transcripts and references.
- English proficiency (waivers possible).
18. 2026 King Fahd University Scholarship in Saudi Arabia (KFUPM)
Fully Funded (Master’s & PhD)
Opens; January 4th, 2026
Deadline: February 28, 2026
Requirement:
- Hold a four-year Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or science from a recognized institution with a major in the proposed field or evidence of a suitable background.
- Maintain a Grade-Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent (For Scholarship Students).
- Attain a Grade-Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 or higher on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent (For Non-Scholarship Applicants).
19. American University of Beirut AUB Mastercard Scholarship 2026
Fully Funded (Postgraduate & PhD)
- Application Opened: Early January 2026.
- Application Deadline (Master’s): March 12, 2026.
- Application Deadline (Online Grad): May 18, 2026.
Requirements:
- Applicants must be citizens of or refugees living on the African continent.
- Good academic standing in the previous degree
- Talent that exceeds financial resources
- Commitment to giving back to the community, country, and region
- Have strong leadership skills
- Commitment to attend all the additional learning experiences and workshops required by the Scholars Program
- Be 35 years or younger
20. University of Economics and Law Scholarship in China 2026
The Zhongnan University of Economics and Law Scholarship is a fully funded study opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate education in China.
Opens: February, 2026.
Deadline: May 15, 2026.
Requirement:
- Not be a Chinese citizen and hold a valid foreign passport, good character, friendly attitude to China, and have no criminal record.
- hold HSK Level5 or above and have good academic performance in high school. Students applying for the scholarship with the purpose of graduate studies in a program taught in Chinese must hold HSK Level 5 or above and have good academic performance in university, with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Students applying for the scholarship to pursue graduate studies in an English program shall hold an IELTS certificate with a score of 6 or above, a TOEFL score of 80 or above, or the certificate of a previous degree program taught in English, and they shall have good university performance, with a GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Applicants should not be holding any other scholarship.
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