Are you searching for fully funded scholarships to study abroad in 2026? You’re in the right place.
Below is a carefully compiled list of government-funded scholarships that are currently open for applications (as of 18 February 2026). These programs are available to international students pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, and Diploma degrees.
Most of these scholarships:
- Require no application fee
- Cover tuition fees
- Provide monthly stipends
- Include airfare
- Offer accommodation and living allowances
- Cover health insurance and study materials
Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria and deadline, so make sure to review the official details before applying.
1) Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) 2026
- Host Country: Ireland
- Study Level: Master’s, PhD, Postgraduate Diploma
- Duration: One year
- Number of Awards: 60
- Fields: All disciplines
- Deadline: 12 March 2026
- APPLICATION LINK
2) Azerbaijan Government Scholarship 2026
- Host Country: Azerbaijan
- Programs: Preparatory, Undergraduate, Graduate, Doctoral, General Medicine, Medical Residency
- Number of Scholarships: 100
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 15 April 2026
- APPLICATION LINK
3) Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program 2026
- Host Countries: United States, Europe, Africa, Oceania, and Japan
- Degree Level: Master’s
- Funded By: World Bank Group
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 27 February 2026
- APPLICATION LINK
4) British Council Women in STEM Scholarships 2026/27
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Degree Level: Master’s
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- APPLICATION LINK
5) Australia Awards Scholarships 2027
- Host Country: Australia
- Degree Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
- Funded By: Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 30 April 2026
- APPLICATION LINK
6) KNB Indonesian Government Scholarship 2026
- Host Country: Indonesia
- Degree Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
- Recent Awards: 222 scholarships granted in 2024
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 31 March 2026
- APPLICATION LINK
7) Global Korea Scholarship 2026
- Host Country: South Korea
- Universities: All participating South Korean universities
- Degree Level: Master’s, PhD
- Number of Awards: Around 2,000
- Deadline: Varies by country
- APPLICATION LINK
8) YTB-IsDB Joint Scholarship Programme 2026
- Host Country: Türkiye
- Universities: Turkish universities
- Degree Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
- Eligibility: Citizens of IsDB member countries
- Deadline: 20 February 2026
- APPLICATION LINK
9) Master Mind Scholarship 2026/27
- Host Country: Belgium
- Region: Flemish and Brussels Region
- Funded By: Flemish Ministry of Education and Training
- Degree Level: Master’s
- Duration: 1–2 Years
- APPLICATION LINK
10) Romanian Government Scholarship 2026
- Host Country: Romania
- Study Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
- Eligibility: Non-EU international students
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 31 March 2026
- APPLICATION LINK
Check other opportunities:
Train as a Language Teacher in England with £22,000 Funding
Blue Carbon Summer Course 2026 in Scotland (Fully Funded)
FULLY FUNDED AFRIKA KOMMT! Fellowship Programme in Germany 2026–2027 (Apply Now)
World Youth Festival 2026 in Russia (Funded)
Romania Government Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded) – Study in Europe for Free
