Global Fully-Funded Scholarships & Fellowships for 2025-2027
A curated guide of fully funded scholarships, fellowships, and postdoctoral & research opportunities open worldwide for 2025-2027. Covers Master’s, PhD, and researcher programs with full tuition, stipends, and support.
Quick Insight: These opportunities span continents, disciplines, and levels. Whether you're finishing undergraduate, entering postgraduate studies, or doing postdoctoral work, there are several programs to explore.
Top Scholarship Picks
1. Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (UK) – Master’s Scholarships for Small Island Developing States
2. Chevening Scholarships 2026-2027 (UK) – Fully Funded Master’s
3. Erasmus Mundus MAPP Scholarships 2026-2028 (Europe & International Students)
4. Columbia SIPA Public Service Scholarship – Fall 2026
5. Stellenbosch University, Master’s & PhD Scholarships in South Africa
6. Harvard Global Health Institute Visiting Research Scholarships
7. Gates Cambridge Scholarship – Full Funding for International Students
8. Oxford University Graduate Scholarships, AfOx, Skoll & more
9. JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowships in Japan (2026)
10. UCL Fully Funded PhD Scholarships in Law, etc.
What They Usually Cover
• Tuition fees for the full duration of studies
• Living stipends or monthly allowances
• Travel or relocation grants in many cases
• Research costs, maybe fieldwork, labs or study materials
• Sometimes supervision or mentorship components included
Eligibility Snapshot
• Open to international students from a wide set of countries: Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, Europe, etc.
• For Master’s, PhD, postdoctoral or fellowship levels
• Often require academic excellence, research experience & strong proposals
• Some scholarships have region or discipline focus (e.g., public policy, AI, law, health)
Final Thoughts
These scholarships represent major opportunities for those aiming to advance academically or in research.
Starting early helps — most deadlines tend to come months ahead, and application materials (transcripts, references, proposals) need time to prepare.
Also, carefully check each program’s eligibility and what is fully funded vs partially funded.
Tip: Save a document listing deadlines, required documents, and fields of study — so you don’t miss any. Early preparation increases chances significantly.
