September 17, 2026

Master’s Scholarships for International Students

Master’s scholarships for international students can fund tuition, living costs, travel, or a combination of study expenses. Eligibility and deadlines vary by scholarship and by the Master’s programme linked to the award.

What to check before applying for a Master’s scholarship

Confirm the eligible degree level, target intake, academic requirements, nationality rules, subject restrictions, language requirements, and whether university admission must be completed first. Some scholarships require a separate university application before the funding application can be considered.

What documents are commonly required

Master’s scholarship applications commonly ask for academic transcripts, proof of degree completion or expected graduation, a CV, motivation statement, recommendation letters, proof of language ability, and evidence of admission or application. The exact document list belongs to the scholarship provider or university.

How to compare Master’s scholarships

Compare the value and duration of the funding rather than looking only at the phrase “fully funded.” Check whether tuition is paid directly, how living support is calculated, whether travel is included, whether the award covers the full programme length, and whether renewal depends on academic progress.

How Genesis helps

Genesis organizes Master’s scholarship records by destination, funding type and other structured fields. Use the individual scholarship page to verify the official application route before submitting documents.

16scholarship listings currently match this topic

Scholarships to explore

United KingdomUpcoming

UCL Global Master’s Scholarship 2027

The UCL Global Master’s Scholarship supports international students from lower income backgrounds who want to study a full-time Master’s degree at UCL.…

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AustraliaOpen

Melbourne International Excellence Scholarship 2027

The University of Melbourne’s International Excellence Scholarship provides a 20% tuition fee remission for eligible international students commencing a Master’s degree from…

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AustraliaOpen

Melbourne International Graduate Scholarship 2027

The Melbourne International Graduate Scholarship provides a 20% tuition fee remission for eligible international students entering a Master’s degree from 2027 onwards,…

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ChinaUpcoming

Schwarzman Scholars 2028–29

Schwarzman Scholars is a fully funded graduate programme at Tsinghua University in Beijing. The next U.S./Global application period is scheduled for April…

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United States / Europe / Africa / Oceania / JapanUpcoming

Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) 2027

The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) supports citizens of eligible developing countries who are admitted to participating development-related Master’s programmes.…

Deadline: 2027-02-26View scholarship →
SwitzerlandUpcoming

ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) 2027/28

ETH Zurich’s ESOP supports excellent students entering a regular Master’s degree with a scholarship, mentoring and an ETH Foundation network. For the…

Deadline: 2026-11-30View scholarship →
United KingdomOpen

Chevening Scholarships 2027–28

Chevening Scholarships support one-year master’s study in the United Kingdom for eligible applicants from participating countries and territories. The 2027–28 application window…

Deadline: 2026-10-06View scholarship →
United KingdomOpen

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships 2027/28

Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships fund full-time taught Master’s study in the United Kingdom for candidates from eligible low and middle income Commonwealth countries.…

Deadline: 2026-10-20View scholarship →
EuropeVaries

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarships

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters are international Master’s programmes delivered by university consortia across countries. Full scholarships can cover participation costs and contribute…

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GermanyOpen

DAAD Study Scholarships – Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines (2027/28)

DAAD study scholarship programme for graduates with a first academic degree who wish to continue postgraduate study in Germany. The current DAAD…

Deadline: 2026-11-16View scholarship →
GermanyOpen

DAAD Study Scholarships – Postgraduate Studies in Architecture

DAAD scholarship supporting postgraduate or continuing study in architecture in Germany for eligible applicants.

Deadline: 2026-09-23View scholarship →
GermanyOpen

DAAD Study Scholarships – Performing Arts

DAAD postgraduate study scholarships for eligible applicants in the performing arts.

Deadline: 2026-10-15View scholarship →

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