Europe

Fully funded master’s in Europe

Erasmus Mundus joint master’s plus national government schemes — DAAD, Swedish Institute, Eiffel, Swiss programmes, Stipendium Hungaricum. Many are English-taught with monthly allowances, and some need no application fee or IELTS.

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Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung (HSS) Scholarship for International Students

Munich, Germany · Any state or state-recognized university in Germany

FundsStudy scholarship: up to EUR 855/month monthly stipend · Plus EUR 300/month study-cost allowance (Studienkostenpauschale) · Stipend is non-repayable (muss nicht zurückgezahlt werden) · Non-material support: seminars on politics/society/technology and personal development, individual mentoring by Vertrauensdozenten at the university · Lifelong access to the HSS scholar and alumni network · PhD track (if applicable): up to EUR 1,650/month plus EUR 100/month research-cost allowance

Fully fundedNo IELTSNo application feeNo GRE

Deadline Opens soon 15 July 2026 (summer round) and 15 January 2027 (winter round) for 'Internationale Studierende und Promovierende (Ausländer)' Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research
Age limit: Under 45 years old

What the funding covers

Study scholarship: up to EUR 855/month monthly stipend
Plus EUR 300/month study-cost allowance (Studienkostenpauschale)
Stipend is non-repayable (muss nicht zurückgezahlt werden)
Non-material support: seminars on politics/society/technology and personal development, individual mentoring by Vertrauensdozenten at the university
Lifelong access to the HSS scholar and alumni network
PhD track (if applicable): up to EUR 1,650/month plus EUR 100/month research-cost allowance

⚠ Must know before you apply

German language proficiency of at least B2 (or comparable) is MANDATORY for international applicants; applications without proof of German are rejected outright.
Age limit: applicants must be under 45 years old.
You must be enrolled in (or, for the study track, undertaking) a full-time programme at a state/state-recognized German university; in practice you secure a German university place first, then the scholarship (two-step).
HSS is the political foundation affiliated with Bavaria's CSU: applicants must show civic/political engagement, voluntary work, and support for democracy, rule of law and human rights, and affirm the foundation's goals.
Application route: if HSS has an office in your home country, apply via that office; otherwise apply directly through the online portal (https://stipendienbewerbung.hss.de/). Applications are accepted ONLY through the portal.
Two fixed application rounds per year (summer: 15 June-15 July; winter: 15 December-15 January). Applications for other programmes / outside these windows are deleted without notice.
Shortlisted candidates are invited to a selection meeting (Auswahltagung) judged by an independent committee — an interview/selection-event stage.
Funds living/study costs, not tuition (German state universities are generally tuition-free for master's). Confirm there is no tuition gap for your specific programme.

Documents required

Tabular CV (Tabellarischer Lebenslauf, PDF)
Detailed/narrative CV (Ausführlicher Lebenslauf, 2-4 pages, PDF)
One-page exposé on study and career goals (PDF)
University entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung, PDF)
If available: Bachelor's/intermediate certificate and current transcript of records (PDF)
Proof(s) of voluntary/civic engagement (Ehrenamtsnachweis, combined into one PDF)
Expert opinion / academic reference (Fachgutachten) from a professor or qualified academic
If available: current enrollment or admission certificate (Immatrikulations-/Zulassungsbescheinigung; first-year students may submit later)
International students: proof of German language skills of at least B2 (mandatory)

Full details

Stipend: Study scholarships: up to EUR 855/month plus a EUR 300/month study-cost allowance (Studienkostenpauschale). PhD scholarships: up to EUR 1,650/month plus EUR 100/month research-cost allowance.
App. fee: Free (application submitted via HSS online portal; no fee stated)
Universities: Any state or state-recognized university in Germany
Eligible nationalities: Open to international (non-German) students; no nationality restriction on the 'Förderung internationaler Studierender' / 'Scholarship for Studies' track. Applicants from countries with an HSS overseas office apply via that office; others apply directly through the online portal. Bangladesh is not excluded.
Language: Proof of German language skills of at least B2 or comparable level is mandatory for international students; applications without proof of German are not considered.
Funding covers: Monthly stipend (living costs) · Study-cost allowance (Studienkostenpauschale) · Non-material support: seminars, individual mentoring, scholar/alumni network
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Interview stage: Yes
Post-study work: Not specified by HSS (general German post-study job-seeker residence rules apply, not part of this scholarship)
Opens: 15 June 2026 (summer round); 15 December 2026 (winter round)
Results by: Applicants are informed of the outcome by e-mail approximately four weeks after the application deadline
Timeline notes: As of 2026-06, the official portal lists two open rounds: 15 June-15 July 2026 and 15 December 2026-15 January 2027, both explicitly open to 'Internationale Studierende und Promovierende (Ausländer)'. Suitable candidates are then invited to a selection meeting (Auswahltagung). Dates taken verbatim from the official application page (hss.de/stipendium/bewerbung/).

Sources & provenance

HSS Stipendium — main scholarship page (programmes, portal dates, contacts) accessed 2026-06-18
HSS — Wen wir suchen / 'Scholarship for Studies' eligibility (international students track, no nationality bar, B2 German, under 45) accessed 2026-06-18
HSS — Was wir bieten / Finanzielle Förderung (stipend amounts, non-repayable, non-material support) accessed 2026-06-18
HSS — Bewerbung (application deadlines, required documents, B2 requirement for internationals, selection process) accessed 2026-06-18

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Radboud Scholarship Programme (RSP)

Nijmegen, Netherlands · Radboud University

FundsTuition fee reduced to a flat €2,694 (e.g. for 2026/2027, instead of up to ~€18,000 depending on programme) for the nominal duration of the Master's programme · Costs of visa and residence permit · Health insurance and liability insurance for the stay in the Netherlands (Aon Student Insurance) · Can be combined with the NL Scholarship (a separate one-off €5,000 grant) if also awarded

Tuition onlyNo application feeNo GRETwo-step process

Deadline Opens soon Submit application in OSIRIS by 31 January 2026 23:59 CET; application must be COMPLETE (including handling-fee payment and any corrected/missing documents) by 14 February 2026 23:59 CET Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Tuition fee reduced to a flat €2,694 (e.g. for 2026/2027, instead of up to ~€18,000 depending on programme) for the nominal duration of the Master's programme
Costs of visa and residence permit
Health insurance and liability insurance for the stay in the Netherlands (Aon Student Insurance)
Can be combined with the NL Scholarship (a separate one-off €5,000 grant) if also awarded

⚠ Must know before you apply

PARTIAL scholarship — NOT full funding and NO living stipend. The official page lists coverage as 'Partial scholarship': it reduces tuition to a flat €2,694 and covers visa/residence permit/insurance, but states 'The costs of living and studying in the Netherlands are not covered by the scholarship.' You must self-finance all living costs.
Distinct from the NL Scholarship (NLS): the NLS is a separate one-off €5,000 grant that can ONLY be awarded together with the RSP — you can receive both, or just the RSP, but never the NLS alone.
Two separate processes: scholarship selection and Master's admission are decided independently — 'admission to the Master's programme does not imply selection for the scholarship.' You must be fully admitted to an English-taught Master's starting 1 September to receive it.
Eligibility requires a non-EU/non-EEA passport, no eligibility for the lower EU/EEA tuition fee, a Bachelor's earned OUTSIDE the Netherlands, and NO prior Dutch degrees/education (exchanges that were part of a foreign Bachelor's are excluded from this restriction). Bangladeshi nationals qualify.
Erasmus Mundus Master's programmes and joint-degree Master's programmes are NOT eligible — only standard English-taught Radboud Master's.
A handling fee for the Master's admission must be paid during processing (the OSIRIS application is returned to you for payment of the handling fee), even though there is no separate scholarship application fee — budget for it.
Very limited slots: a maximum of 33 scholarships for 2026/2027 split across six faculties (e.g. only 3-4 in some faculties) — highly selective.
For a two-year Master's, second-year funding is conditional: you must pass all first-year courses to qualify for the grant again in the second year.
Funded by Radboud University's Profiling Fund; the scholarship's requirements follow the Profiling Fund's regulations.

Documents required

Application for admission to an English-taught Radboud University Master's programme in the OSIRIS Application system, indicating that you wish to apply for a Radboud Scholarship
Two reference letters (preferably two academic references; the same letters used for the Master's application may be reused) — see Radboud's reference letter guidelines
Curriculum vitae (the same CV used for the Master's application may be reused)
Proof of English language proficiency meeting the requirement of the chosen Master's programme (recommended to submit before the 14 February deadline)
Formal letter of admission to the English-taught Master's programme starting 1 September (full admission required for the award)

Full details

Duration: Nominal duration of the Master's programme (typically 1-2 years)
App. fee: No separate fee for the scholarship itself, but a handling fee for the Master's admission must be paid during processing of the OSIRIS application.
Universities: Radboud University
Intake: Fall (1 September) 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to applicants from all non-EU/non-EEA countries (no closed bilateral list). Must hold a non-EU/non-EEA passport, not be eligible for the lower EU/EEA tuition fee, hold a Bachelor's earned outside the Netherlands, and have no prior Dutch education. Bangladesh is eligible. Erasmus Mundus and joint-degree programmes are excluded.
Language: Must meet the English language proficiency requirement of the chosen Master's programme (typically IELTS/TOEFL; exact band set per programme).
Funding covers: Reduced tuition (flat €2,694) · Visa · Residence permit · Health insurance · Liability insurance
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Covers dependents: No
Renewal: For a two-year Master's, you must pass all first-year courses to qualify for the grant again in the second year.
Opens: Within the Master's admission application cycle for September 2026 entry (no separate scholarship form)
Results by: Decision communicated by the Student Life and International Mobility department before mid-April 2026 (date subject to change)
Timeline notes: Anchored to 2026-06: documenting the most recent completed cycle. As of crawl (2026-06-18) the official page states 'The deadline for 2026-2027 has passed.' The 2027-2028 cycle was not yet open at verification time; deadlines have historically fallen at the end of January / mid-February. Confirm the next cycle's exact dates on the official page when it reopens. Studies start 1 September.

Sources & provenance

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Anne van den Ban Fund (ABF) — Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen, Netherlands · Wageningen University & Research

FundsFull or partial scholarship towards an MSc at Wageningen University & Research (the fund explicitly offers both full AND partial scholarships) · Tuition fee covered in full or in part depending on the award · Possible contribution to living costs (award is combined with the WU Fellowship Programme; other income sources are taken into account) · Awarded for the duration of the MSc programme (up to 24 months)

No application feeNo GRETuition only

Deadline Opens soon 1 February 2026 (MSc application deadline; ABF candidates are selected only from applicants assessed via this deadline) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Full or partial scholarship towards an MSc at Wageningen University & Research (the fund explicitly offers both full AND partial scholarships)
Tuition fee covered in full or in part depending on the award
Possible contribution to living costs (award is combined with the WU Fellowship Programme; other income sources are taken into account)
Awarded for the duration of the MSc programme (up to 24 months)

⚠ Must know before you apply

INVITATION-ONLY: you cannot apply directly to the fund. You must first apply for a WUR MSc by 1 February 2026 and gain UNCONDITIONAL admission; the board then selects candidates once a year from accepted new students (offers in spring, around May).
TWO-STEP: step 1 = secure a WUR MSc admission; step 2 = be selected/invited for the scholarship. No separate scholarship form exists.
NOT GUARANTEED FULL FUNDING: awards are explicitly 'full AND partial' — many are partial and may cover tuition only or in part. Other income (other scholarships, earmarked donations, family support, personal income) is weighed in selection, so you may need to top up living costs.
Combined with the WU Fellowship Programme; for the September start only — not offered to students already enrolled in Wageningen on a one-year scholarship.
Open to students from developing / low-income countries (Bangladesh qualifies); this is distinct from WUR's NL Scholarship, whose closed country list does NOT include Bangladesh — do not confuse the two.
The fund's stated intent is that graduates return to their home country after graduation; there is no contractual bond.
If you have not received an offer by 1 June, you have not been selected.
Sibling WUR invitation scholarships (Excellence, ASP) require GPA ≥ 80% / First Class honours; strong academics materially help an ABF invitation, though ABF's own GPA threshold is not published.

Documents required

There is NO separate ABF application — candidates are selected only from accepted new MSc students; you must first complete a Wageningen University MSc application by the deadline and gain unconditional admission, then the fund selects by invitation
MSc application: bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in its original language + a certified English translation when the original language is other than English or Dutch
MSc application: original complete/up-to-date transcript of academic records (with a sworn translation if not in English or Dutch)
MSc application: proof of English language proficiency (one of the official tests accepted by Wageningen University, unless exempted)
MSc application: Curriculum Vitae / brief personal history (maximum two pages, in English)
MSc application: personal statement (optional, e.g. if the relevance of your transcript/degree is unclear)

Full details

Duration: Up to 24 months (the duration of the MSc programme)
App. fee: No separate ABF application fee (it is invitation-only). The standard WUR MSc application page lists no application fee.
Universities: Wageningen University & Research
Intake: September 2026
Eligible nationalities: International students from developing / low-income countries who have secured unconditional admission to a WUR MSc programme. Bangladesh, as a developing/low-income South Asian country, is not on any exclusion list and qualifies. Not for students already studying in Wageningen on a one-year scholarship; this is a separate award from WUR's NL Scholarship (which has a closed country list that excludes Bangladesh).
Language: Standard Wageningen MSc English-language requirement applies (an accepted English test such as IELTS/TOEFL unless exempted); ABF itself adds no separate language test. Check WUR's 'English language proficiency MSc' page for the exact minimum scores.
Standardized tests: Not required (no GRE/GMAT for WUR MSc admission)
Min GPA: Good academic results / outstanding students are required, but WUR does not publish a fixed ABF GPA cut-off. (Sibling WUR invitation scholarships — Excellence, ASP — require a GPA of 80% or higher / First Class honours; ABF favours strong students but its own threshold is not published.)
Funding covers: Tuition fee (in full or in part — full and partial scholarships both exist) · Possible contribution to living costs (combined with the WU Fellowship Programme; other income sources are taken into account)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: Not a contractual bond, but the fund's stated purpose is that graduates return to their home country to contribute there after graduation.
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Awarded for the MSc programme duration; continuation depends on satisfactory study progress (per the WU Fellowship Programme framework). No public per-credit renewal threshold is published by WUR.
Post-study work: The Netherlands offers a post-study 'orientation year' (zoekjaar) residence permit for graduates of Dutch higher education; however the fund's purpose is that graduates return to their home country.
Opens: MSc applications for the September 2026 intake (open in the standard WUR admission cycle)
Results by: 7 May 2026 (selection results communicated to selected candidates only); offers are made in spring, around May. If you have not received an offer by 1 June, you have not been selected.
Timeline notes: Dates are for academic year 2026-2027 / September 2026 intake, as published on WUR's official 'Master's scholarships' page (accessed 2026-06-18). Anchored as of 2026-06: this is the most recent published cycle; the 2027-2028 cycle had not opened. ABF has no direct application — apply for a WUR MSc by 1 February 2026, secure unconditional admission, then await a possible invitation.

Sources & provenance

WUR — Anne van den Ban Fund (named fund) official page accessed 2026-06-18
WUR — Selection / Applications Anne van den Ban Fund (low-income countries; invitation-only; offer by 1 June) accessed 2026-06-18
WUR — Master's scholarships (ABF developing-countries eligibility, full/partial scholarships, deadline 1 Feb 2026, results 7 May 2026) accessed 2026-06-18
WUR — How can I apply for the master's programme? (required documents; no application fee, no GRE/GMAT) accessed 2026-06-18
Stichting Anne van den Ban Fonds — funder foundation (enables promising students from low-income countries to pursue an MSc at WUR) accessed 2026-06-18

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Université PSL Graduate Programs Excellence Grants (PSL Graduate Program Scholarship)

Paris, France · Université PSL (Paris Sciences & Lettres), Université Paris-Dauphine-PSL +2

FundsMonthly scholarship of €1,200 paid for 10 months, from September to June (Computer Science track) · Awarded on academic excellence (and in some cases motivation / financial situation) for enrolment in a PSL research-oriented Master's (M1 and/or M2 depending on track)

No GREClosing soon

Deadline Closing soon 8 June 2026 (Computer Science Graduate Program excellence grant) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Research

What the funding covers

Monthly scholarship of €1,200 paid for 10 months, from September to June (Computer Science track)
Awarded on academic excellence (and in some cases motivation / financial situation) for enrolment in a PSL research-oriented Master's (M1 and/or M2 depending on track)

⚠ Must know before you apply

Stipend-only, NOT classic 'fully funded': the Computer Science track pays €1,200/month for 10 months and states 'Registration fees remain to be paid by the applicant ... out of this scholarship' — tuition/registration is NOT separately covered (France public-university registration fees are low and state-subsidised, but they come out of your stipend).
This is an umbrella scheme of separate per-discipline 'Excellence Grants', each run by its own PSL Graduate Program with its own amount, eligible Master's tracks, deadline and contact — figures here (€1,200×10, 8 June 2026 deadline) are the Computer Science track's; other disciplines differ. Always read the specific program's page.
Two-step in practice: you must first apply to / be admitted to the underlying PSL Master's program, then apply for (or tick) the grant — winning the grant is tied to enrolment in an eligible research-oriented Master's track.
Not every track is open to all nationalities: Computer Science, Chemistry, Mathematics, Finance, Earth & Biodiversity, Life Sciences, Religious Studies and Management are listed 'All nationalities' (Bangladesh eligible), but Engineering (ISAI) and Physics (ICFP) are restricted to 'International students' — check the track before applying.
Cannot be combined with other funding, except joint programmes with French Embassies or French Institutes abroad (Computer Science track rule). Interruption of attendance results in immediate termination of payments.
Bangladeshi applicants normally apply for admission to French public institutions through Études en France / Campus France (not MonMaster); the grant application platform/route can differ from the Master's-admission platform — follow the discipline page's exact instructions.
Life Sciences track is narrow: only students enrolled in the IMaGHE (Integrative PhysioPathology) curriculum who carry out an internship in a PSL laboratory can apply; the Management excellence scholarship is for the 2nd year of specific Master's tracks only.

Documents required

Application to the relevant PSL Master's program via the appropriate platform (MyCandidature for Dauphine-based tracks; MonMaster for most EU/other international applicants without access to Études en France; Études en France for applicants from countries covered by it — Bangladeshi applicants normally apply via Études en France / Campus France)
For the grant: tick the corresponding scholarship checkbox during the Master's application (M2 IASD / M2 MODO / M1 I2D), OR apply to the dedicated 'Computer Science Graduate Program — scholarship of excellence' campaign on MyCandidature if you applied to the Master's through MonMaster (for M2 MPRI: email the motivation letter to the Graduate Programme director instead)
A short motivation letter explaining why you deserve this grant and how it will allow you to continue your studies in good conditions (added as supplementary material, or emailed to the Graduate Programme director for M2 MPRI)
Bachelor's degree / academic transcripts proving the degree (Bachelor's for M1 entry; validated Master 1 year for M2 entry) — submitted as part of the underlying Master's application

Full details

Stipend: €1,200 per month for 10 months (Computer Science track; other PSL Graduate Programs may differ)
Duration: Master's (M1 and/or M2 depending on track); Computer Science grant paid for 10 months (Sep–Jun) per awarded year
App. fee: Not stated on the official scholarship pages
Universities: Université PSL (Paris Sciences & Lettres), Université Paris-Dauphine-PSL, École normale supérieure (ENS)-PSL, and other PSL member schools depending on the Graduate Program
Intake: Autumn 2026
Eligible nationalities: Varies by discipline. 'All nationalities' for Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Finance, Earth & Biodiversity Sciences, Life Sciences, Religious Studies and Management — Bangladeshi nationals are eligible for these. Engineering (ISAI) and Physics (ICFP) grants are limited to 'International students'. The Computer Science page states it is 'open to students of all nationalities who have obtained a Bachelor's degree'.
Standardized tests: Not stated as required (no GRE/GMAT requirement mentioned on the official scholarship pages)
Funding covers: Monthly living stipend (€1,200 × 10 months for the Computer Science track)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Renewal: Paid per awarded academic year; interruption of attendance results in immediate termination of scholarship payments (Computer Science track).
Results by: Jury held in June 2026; selected applicants notified by email shortly after
Timeline notes: Anchored to 2026-06: dates are for the PSL Graduate Program in Computer Science excellence grant (2026 entry / 2026-2027 academic year), the discipline whose terms are published in detail at pginfo.ens.psl.eu. Each PSL Graduate Program (Chemistry, Mathematics, Finance, Earth & Biodiversity, Life Sciences, Religious Studies, Management, etc.) runs its own calendar — the PSL hub page (still labelled 'open for the academic year 2024-2025' as of access on 2026-06-18) directs applicants to each program's own page for current deadlines. There is no single PSL-wide deadline; verify the deadline on the specific discipline's page before applying.

Sources & provenance

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Trinity College Dublin Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarships

Dublin, Ireland · Trinity College Dublin

FundsOne-time tuition-fee reduction of EUR 2,000-5,000 (amount varies by region), applied directly to the tuition-fee bill of a full-time postgraduate taught programme

Tuition onlyNo application feeClosing soon

Deadline Closing soon 15 June 2026 (all other regions, incl. Bangladesh / South Asia) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

One-time tuition-fee reduction of EUR 2,000-5,000 (amount varies by region), applied directly to the tuition-fee bill of a full-time postgraduate taught programme

⚠ Must know before you apply

PARTIAL AWARD ONLY: this is a one-time tuition-fee reduction of EUR 2,000-5,000 depending on region - it is NOT fully funded and includes no living stipend, no travel and no full-tuition coverage. It only partially offsets the non-EU postgraduate tuition fee.
You must already hold a course offer for a full-time postgraduate taught programme at Trinity for AY 2026/2027 before/when applying - effectively a two-step process (secure admission, then apply for the scholarship).
Course exemptions: business, engineering, natural sciences, and computer science & statistics programmes are EXEMPT from this scheme (those students use the E3 scholarships or contact business.masters@tcd.ie). Bangladeshi applicants in those fields cannot use this award.
Students from China are NOT eligible and must instead apply for the Claddagh Postgraduate Scholarship.
Applicants must have non-EU fee status with tuition billed at the non-EU rate.
Awarded on a ROLLING basis - early application is strongly advised; awardees must fully accept their course offer to receive the award.
Due to high application volume, unsuccessful applicants are not contacted individually.

Documents required

A confirmed course offer to commence a full-time postgraduate taught degree programme at Trinity College Dublin for academic year 2026/2027
Online application form with basic personal information
A statement discussing how the applicant will contribute to the Trinity College Dublin community

Full details

Duration: Applied as a one-time reduction (single-year postgraduate taught programme)
Universities: Trinity College Dublin
Intake: 2026/2027
Eligible nationalities: Open to non-EU fee-status applicants (tuition billed at the non-EU rate). Students from China are NOT eligible (they apply for the Claddagh Postgraduate Scholarship instead). Bangladeshi (South Asia) nationals are eligible under the 'all other regions' track.
Language: Standard Trinity postgraduate English-language entry requirements apply via the course admission (not separately specified on the scholarship page).
Funding covers: Partial tuition (one-time fee reduction of EUR 2,000-5,000)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Interview stage: No
Timeline notes: Regional deadlines for AY 2026/2027: Africa 1 May 2026; Central, North and South America 1 April 2026; South East Asia and Oceania 15 July 2026; all other regions (incl. Bangladesh, South Asia) 15 June 2026. Applications are assessed and awarded on a rolling basis, so early application is advised. As of the 2026-06 anchor, the official page documents the 2026/2027 cycle as current.

Sources & provenance

Trinity College Dublin - Global Excellence Postgraduate Scholarships (official program page) accessed 2026-06-18
Trinity College Dublin - Scholarships for International Postgraduate Students (index listing) accessed 2026-06-18

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CATÓLICA TOP+ Scholarship

Lisbon, Portugal · Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics (Universidade Católica Portuguesa)

FundsPartial tuition-fee waiver: between 10% and 90% of tuition fees for the regular MSc track (3 semesters) · Merit-based award decided together with the MSc admission decision · Applies only to tuition fees (the * marked tuition lines); Exchange Semesters and Double Degrees are NOT covered (Double Degree students can only be granted a scholarship in the 1st year)

Tuition onlyNo IELTSNo GREClosing soon

Deadline Closing soon Rolling application rounds (no single fixed date); scholarship funds allocated on a rolling basis as rounds close. As of 2026-06-20 the 2026 Intake applications are closed. Cycle 2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Partial tuition-fee waiver: between 10% and 90% of tuition fees for the regular MSc track (3 semesters)
Merit-based award decided together with the MSc admission decision
Applies only to tuition fees (the * marked tuition lines); Exchange Semesters and Double Degrees are NOT covered (Double Degree students can only be granted a scholarship in the 1st year)

⚠ Must know before you apply

TUITION-ONLY / PARTIAL: covers only 10%–90% of tuition fees — there is NO living stipend, travel, or insurance. This is not a fully-funded scholarship.
Open to all nationalities, so a Bangladeshi national can apply.
You must select the TOP+ scholarship option inside the online MSc application form — this is the ONLY way to apply; scholarship applications are not accepted after the MSc application is submitted.
Awarded on a ROLLING basis; funds may be allocated before the final Application Round closes, so apply as early as possible.
A €120 non-refundable admission fee is required for the application to be considered (the scholarship itself needs no extra fee/documents).
Evaluation criteria: undergraduate academic record, international experience, professional experience (incl. internships), extracurricular activities, and potential contribution to the Católica-Lisbon community.
Exchange Semesters and Double Degrees are not covered; Double Degree students can only receive the scholarship in their 1st year.
No IELTS/TOEFL and no GRE/GMAT are mandatory (GMAT is only a valued optional document for Finance programs).
As of 2026-06 the 2026 Intake is closed — check the official admissions page for the next intake's rounds before applying.

Documents required

CV in English (most valued document — focus on professional experience, international experience, extracurricular activities)
Transcript of Records (Courses, Grades and ECTS credits; a screenshot from the student page is accepted if no official transcript is available)
Select the Católica TOP+ scholarship option within the online MSc application form (the only way to apply; no additional documents required)
Optional: GMAT (valued for Finance — min 650 / 595 Focus Edition), English proficiency certificate, recommendation letters, certificates/diplomas
Motivation letter (only mandatory for Double Degree applications, one per partner school)

Full details

Duration: Regular MSc track (3 semesters; exchange semester excluded)
App. fee: €120 non-refundable admission fee (application is only considered once paid). The TOP+ scholarship itself requires no separate fee or additional documents.
Universities: Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics (Universidade Católica Portuguesa)
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities (Master's students of all nationalities); Bangladesh included
Language: Programs are taught in English; an English certificate is NOT mandatory to apply (a good command of English is recommended).
Standardized tests: GMAT not mandatory; for Finance programs a GMAT of 650 (or 595 GMAT Focus Edition) is valued/recommended but optional. No GRE required.
Funding covers: Partial tuition fee waiver (10%–90% of tuition fees, regular track only)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None stated
Interview stage: No
Results by: Results announced by email approximately 2 weeks after the end of each Application Round.
Timeline notes: As of 2026-06 the official admissions page states 'Applications for the 2026 Intake are closed.' Católica-Lisbon runs multiple rolling Application Rounds rather than one fixed deadline; the TOP+ scholarship is decided together with the admission decision in each round and funds may run out before the final round, so early application is strongly advised. Tuition/fee figures (e.g. regular MSc in Management 3-semester option: €10,500 + €5,250 dissertation; €700/€450 registration; €120 admission fee) reference the 2025 Intake and may change.

Sources & provenance

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Scholarships for Talented Students from Abroad (Slovak Republic)

Slovakia · Public higher education institutions in Slovakia (master's programmes within the Smart Specialisation Strategy SK RIS3 2021+)

FundsLiving stipend of EUR 500 per month · Up to EUR 15,000 total, paid monthly over the two continuing academic years of a master's degree programme in Slovakia · Optional access to Slovak public health insurance upon request · Eligibility to join Erasmus+ or other academic mobility programmes if interested · Some study programmes at Slovak higher education institutions are tuition-free (programme-dependent; not a separate funded component of this award)

No IELTSTuition onlyClosing soon

Deadline Closing soon Not published on the official page as of 2026-06-20; official SAT sit-by dates are 2 May 2026 and 6 June 2026 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Stipend: EUR 500/month
Duration: 2 years (master's degree)

What the funding covers

Living stipend of EUR 500 per month
Up to EUR 15,000 total, paid monthly over the two continuing academic years of a master's degree programme in Slovakia
Optional access to Slovak public health insurance upon request
Eligibility to join Erasmus+ or other academic mobility programmes if interested
Some study programmes at Slovak higher education institutions are tuition-free (programme-dependent; not a separate funded component of this award)

⚠ Must know before you apply

Selection is decided by SAT test results — you must sit the SAT; latest official sit-by dates are 2 May 2026 and 6 June 2026.
Partial funding: a EUR 500/month stipend (max EUR 15,000 over two years), NOT a guaranteed tuition+living package — tuition is only 'free' at public Slovak HEIs for certain (often Slovak-language) programmes.
Residence bar: you must have had no permanent or temporary residence in Slovakia since 1 January 2021 (narrow exceptions for Slovak-language/prep courses, Erasmus+/European Solidarity Corps, or academic mobility).
No prior study at a Slovak secondary school or higher education institution (academic mobilities excepted).
Two-step: you must be admitted to (or, at application time, have at least applied to) a PUBLIC Slovak HEI for a supported master's programme within the Smart Specialisation Strategy (SK RIS3 2021+).
No upper age limit and no specific language requirement for the study programme; full-time, in-person study only.
Co-financed by EU Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) and the Slovak state budget; for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Official application portal (https://scholarships.portalvs.sk/) is bot-protected and could not be machine-read on 2026-06-20 — verify the live deadline and document list there directly.

Documents required

Structured CV in English
Motivation letter in English (template provided) explaining motivation to study in Slovakia and demonstrating talent characteristics
SAT test results (official score)
Solemn declarations / required templates (e.g. no-Slovak-residence-since-2021 declaration; for under-18 applicants, a hand-signed legal-guardian approval)
Proof of admission or application to a public Slovak higher education institution for a supported master's programme
Proof of citizenship / identification (generally a passport)

Full details

App. fee: Not stated on the official page (note: a separate SAT registration fee is paid to the SAT test provider).
Age limit: No upper age limit; applicants under 18 need a hand-signed approval from a legal guardian.
Universities: Public higher education institutions in Slovakia (master's programmes within the Smart Specialisation Strategy SK RIS3 2021+)
Intake: 2026/2027 academic year
Eligible nationalities: Open to applicants from all over the world (any citizenship other than Slovakia; dual Slovak+other citizenship allowed). Bangladesh eligible.
Language: No specific language requirement for the study programme (per official page); programmes available in Slovak and foreign languages.
Standardized tests: SAT required — SAT test results are the selection criterion.
Funding covers: Monthly living stipend (EUR 500/month, up to EUR 15,000) · Optional public health insurance access
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Post-study work: Not stated on the official page
Timeline notes: For the academic year 2026/2027. As of 2026-06-20 the official SAIA page states the application process 'will soon launch' and that 'the launch of the application process will be announced soon' — it does NOT publish an explicit application open/close date for this scheme. The only official date anchors are the SAT test sit-by deadlines: 2 May 2026 and 6 June 2026. Third-party aggregators report an application window of 23 March – 25 May 2026, but this is not stated on the official SAIA page and is not used here. Applicants must confirm the live deadline on https://scholarships.portalvs.sk/. (Do not confuse with the separate Government of the Slovak Republic ODA scholarship, deadline 25 May via vladnestipendia.sk, which excludes Bangladesh, or the National Scholarship Programme mobility scheme on scholarships.sk.)

Sources & provenance

SAIA / Study in Slovakia — Scholarships for Talented Students from Abroad, Full-time Master Study (official) accessed 2026-06-20
SAIA / Study in Slovakia — Full-time Bachelor Study page (same scheme, identical terms; official) accessed 2026-06-20
Official application portal (scholarships.portalvs.sk) — named on the SAIA page; bot-protected, not machine-readable on access accessed 2026-06-20

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World in Serbia Scholarship ("Svet u Srbiji")

Serbia · State higher-education institutions in Serbia (see official 'List of Higher Education Institutions' PDF)

FundsFree tuition for one level of studies (master's academic/vocational studies explicitly covered) at Serbian state higher-education institutions · Monthly stipend of RSD 18,000 · Free accommodation and meals in Serbian state student-standard (dormitory/canteen) institutions · Free intensive preparatory Serbian-language course on arrival (waived only for those who previously studied Serbian in Serbia) · Health insurance — mandatory for scholars under 26, voluntary for those over 26 · Free recognition (nostrification) of secondary-school and higher-education diplomas

No IELTSNo application feeNo GREFully funded

Deadline Opens soon 2026-06-26 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Stipend: RSD 18,000 per month
Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Free tuition for one level of studies (master's academic/vocational studies explicitly covered) at Serbian state higher-education institutions
Monthly stipend of RSD 18,000
Free accommodation and meals in Serbian state student-standard (dormitory/canteen) institutions
Free intensive preparatory Serbian-language course on arrival (waived only for those who previously studied Serbian in Serbia)
Health insurance — mandatory for scholars under 26, voluntary for those over 26
Free recognition (nostrification) of secondary-school and higher-education diplomas

⚠ Must know before you apply

AGE LIMIT (master's): applicant must be younger than 25 years old for second-level (master's academic/vocational, specialist academic) studies — a hard cut-off; 21 for bachelor's, 35 for doctoral.
TAUGHT IN SERBIAN: degree studies are in Serbian. A mandatory intensive Serbian-language course precedes enrolment; only A1 English OR A1 Serbian is required at application/arrival (no IELTS/TOEFL needed).
NATIONAL-NOMINATION ROUTE: candidates must be 'proposed by the competent authority of the participating state' — the Serbian diplomatic/consular mission collects and forwards a national list to Serbia's MFA by 3 July 2026, so you apply via the central Google Form, email your documents to worldinserbia@prosveta.gov.rs, AND submit through your country's announced channel.
MANDATORY MEDICAL SCREENING: an extensive vaccination record, medical/psychiatric certificate, and lab tests for HIV, Hepatitis B/C, TB and Malaria are required; Serbia can decline applicants whose health documentation is unverified or whose health is 'incompatible with residency in shared accommodation'.
TUITION + STIPEND + HOUSING + MEALS covered, but international travel, city transport, textbooks, exam/administrative fees and residence-permit fees (~RSD 420 + 2,120 + 1,788) are NOT covered.
NO PROGRAM CHANGE: after passing the entrance exam and being admitted to a study program, the scholarship holder cannot change study program.
Eligible only for nationals of Non-Aligned Movement member/observer states (Bangladesh qualifies as a NAM member since 1973).

Documents required

Online application via the official Google Form (Step 1; confirmation of successful submission required)
Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a motivational letter
Copy of passport (not translated; must be valid for at least another 6 years at the date of visa submission)
Proof of acquired education: certified transcripts and diplomas — for master's entry, the higher-education (bachelor's) diploma plus transcripts and diploma supplement, certified by an authorized person
Proof of proficiency in English OR Serbian at conversational level — certificate/attestation/confirmation
Health documentation on the official medical form: (1) proof of immunisation (TB, hepatitis B, polio, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae); (2) medical certificate of general health, chronic conditions, current therapy, and a psychological/psychiatric assessment; (3) lab test results for HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Tuberculosis (QUANTIFERON-TB test or chest X-ray) and Malaria — all signed and stamped by a physician, diagnoses in Latin with ICD codes
Documents submitted by email (Step 2) to worldinserbia@prosveta.gov.rs (scanned originals plus certified Serbian/English translations) AND to the competent institution of your country that announced the competition (Step 3)
On admission (brought on arrival): original documents translated into Serbian/English, certificate of average grade of last study level, and an original health certificate with required test results (not older than six months)

Full details

Duration: Master's academic studies: typically 1 year (60 ECTS) or 2 years (120 ECTS), plus a preparatory Serbian-language period
App. fee: Free (application via official Google Form; no application fee stated)
Age limit: Under 25 for master's (second-level) studies; under 21 for bachelor's; under 35 for doctoral
Universities: State higher-education institutions in Serbia (see official 'List of Higher Education Institutions' PDF)
Eligible nationalities: Open to citizens of member and observer states of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) — 127 countries of Africa, Asia, Central and South America. Bangladesh is included (NAM member state since 1973). Candidate must be proposed by the competent authority of the participating state.
Language: Knowledge of English at minimum A1 level OR Serbian at minimum A1 level upon arrival. No IELTS/TOEFL required. Degree studies are in Serbian; a free intensive Serbian-language course is provided before enrolment.
Standardized tests: Not required
Funding covers: tuition · monthly stipend · accommodation · meals · health insurance · preparatory Serbian-language course · diploma recognition
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Interview stage: No
Opens: 2026-06-10
Results by: 2026-07-03
Timeline notes: Dates are for the 2026-2027 cycle, which is OPEN as of 2026-06-20 (candidate online application 10–26 June 2026; the application deadline was extended to 26 June 2026 per the Ministry's 10.06.2026 notice). Competent Serbian diplomatic/consular missions must submit the list of proposed candidates to Serbia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs by 3 July 2026. The Ministry of Education re-announces the competition annually.

Sources & provenance

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Université Grenoble Alpes IDEX Master's Scholarship (IdEx Formation)

Grenoble (and Valence for ESISAR/Grenoble INP), France · Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA), Grenoble INP - UGA (Institut polytechnique de Grenoble) +2

FundsFixed annual cash grant, net and tax-free, spread over 10 months: maximum 9,000 EUR for a Master's first year (M1 / Engineer 2A) · Maximum 5,500 EUR for a Master's second year (M2 / Engineer 3A) · Paid in two equal 50% instalments — first around mid-October (after registration/attendance confirmed and tuition paid), second in February (after first-semester attendance/exams confirmed) · Optional assistance with the student-accommodation search (subject to conditions; housing is NOT guaranteed)

Open now

Deadline Open July 2026 (IdEx scholarship requests open March to July; the binding deadline is each degree program's own application deadline, which is often earlier) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Fixed annual cash grant, net and tax-free, spread over 10 months: maximum 9,000 EUR for a Master's first year (M1 / Engineer 2A)
Maximum 5,500 EUR for a Master's second year (M2 / Engineer 3A)
Paid in two equal 50% instalments — first around mid-October (after registration/attendance confirmed and tuition paid), second in February (after first-semester attendance/exams confirmed)
Optional assistance with the student-accommodation search (subject to conditions; housing is NOT guaranteed)

⚠ Must know before you apply

NOT a tuition waiver and NOT fully funded: the official FAQ states 'Obtaining an IdEx scholarship does not exempt you from paying tuition fees.' Any fee exemption is a separate decision made by each individual Master's program.
You must pay your tuition first — the first scholarship instalment is released only after you have paid due tuition fees (mid-October at the earliest), so you need funds to cover enrolment up front.
It is a partial cash grant only (max 9,000 EUR/yr for M1, 5,500 EUR/yr for M2) — there is no separate living stipend, travel, or insurance on top, and a Bangladeshi applicant will need substantial additional funds to cover tuition + full cost of living in Grenoble.
Two-step process: there is no standalone scholarship form. You first apply to an eligible UGA Master's/Engineer degree and indicate your wish for the IdEx scholarship; the degree's academic team selects the awardees. You can be admitted to the degree without getting the scholarship.
Granted for ONE academic year only — to keep funding into M2 you must apply again; it does not auto-renew.
Eligibility is strictly for incoming international students: currently enrolled in a university outside France, OR last degree from a foreign university, OR baccalauréat obtained abroad. Not all UGA degrees give access to an IdEx scholarship.
Payment requires a French or SEPA-zone bank account in your own name (RIB/IBAN registered on the IdEx platform) — non-trivial to set up before your first instalment.
Award cannot be stacked: if you hold another scholarship its amount is deducted so the total does not exceed the IdEx amount.

Documents required

An application to one (or several) of the eligible Master's / Engineer degrees offered by a UGA academic division (ENSAG, Grenoble INP, Sciences Po Grenoble, or UGA) for the 2026-2027 academic year — there is no separate scholarship dossier; the degree application IS the scholarship application
Academic records / transcripts — selection is made by the Master's academic team on the basis of academic record and high academic potential (exact documents depend on each degree's own application; check the program page)
Indication of your wish to apply for the IdEx scholarship — either ticked online in the Master's application, or, where not possible, sent by email to the School Registrar and/or Head of the curriculum
After award only (not at application): a French or SEPA-area bank account in your own name and your RIB/IBAN, registered on the IdEx platform, before any instalment is paid

Full details

Stipend: No fixed monthly stipend; the grant is a lump annual amount (max 9,000 EUR for M1 or 5,500 EUR for M2) paid in two instalments over the year
Duration: 1 academic year (10 months); not renewable automatically — reapply for the second year
Universities: Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA), Grenoble INP - UGA (Institut polytechnique de Grenoble), Sciences Po Grenoble - UGA (IEP), ENSAG - UGA (École nationale supérieure d'architecture de Grenoble)
Intake: September 2026 (2026-2027 academic year)
Eligible nationalities: Open to all foreign/international nationalities (Bangladesh included). Eligibility is residence/education-based, not nationality-based: you must be currently enrolled at a university outside France, or have obtained your last degree at a foreign university, or have obtained your baccalauréat abroad. No nationality restriction and no age limit are stated.
Funding covers: Partial living costs (fixed annual cash grant only — does NOT cover or waive tuition)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Renewal: Not renewable automatically; the award is for one academic year only. To continue into the second year, the holder must apply again. Instalments are conditioned on the program confirming registration and attendance/exam participation.
Opens: March 2026 (scholarship requests open March–July; the underlying degree application calendars vary and open earlier)
Results by: Results sent shortly after each admission committee sits; scholarship notification may arrive after the degree-admission decision
Timeline notes: Cycle is 2026-2027 (FAQ version 01 Dec 2025; call page updated 11 Dec 2025). As of the 2026-06 anchor this is the live, currently-open cycle. The candidate 2025-2026 URL redirects to the live 2026-2027 call. There is no single fixed scholarship deadline — applications are tied to each Master's own calendar, are open March–July, and are processed on the basis of 'best files plus chronological order of arrival', so applying early matters. Apply against your specific program's deadline.

Sources & provenance

Université Grenoble Alpes — Call for applications: IdEx Master scholarships (2026-2027 academic year) accessed 2026-06-18
Université Grenoble Alpes — IdEx Formation Master Scholarships FAQ 2026-2027 (official PDF, v. 01 Dec 2025) accessed 2026-06-18

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DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master's Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance - PPGG)

Germany · University of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-Sieg (Social Protection), University of Duisburg-Essen (Development and Governance) +5

FundsMonthly scholarship of currently EUR 992 for master's courses at German higher education institutions · Health insurance cover in Germany · Fixed travel allowances (lump sums) for travel between Germany and the developing/emerging country · A study and research grant · Rent subsidies and family supplements, as applicable · Mandatory preceding German language course in Germany, lasting up to 4 months · Exemption from tuition fees · Accompanying support services, events and seminars, and interdisciplinary networking events

Fully fundedNo application feeNo GRECovers familyOpen now

Deadline Open 2026-07-31 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Monthly scholarship of currently EUR 992 for master's courses at German higher education institutions
Health insurance cover in Germany
Fixed travel allowances (lump sums) for travel between Germany and the developing/emerging country
A study and research grant
Rent subsidies and family supplements, as applicable
Mandatory preceding German language course in Germany, lasting up to 4 months
Exemption from tuition fees
Accompanying support services, events and seminars, and interdisciplinary networking events

⚠ Must know before you apply

Open only to graduates from developing and emerging countries (DAC-list countries); candidates who spent more than the past 15 months in a non-DAC-list country are not eligible.
Recency rule: the last university degree must not date back more than six years at time of application (date of issue not before 1 January 2020 for the 2027 cycle).
Two-step process: you apply directly to the master's course(s) — not to the DAAD; only candidates nominated by the DAAD then upload full documents to the DAAD portal. Do not upload documents unless nominated by email.
You may apply for up to two master's courses; applications to more than two institutions, or without clear/consistent prioritisation in the motivation letter, are excluded.
Applicants from India and the People's Republic of China must submit an APS Certificate.
Requires above-average grades (upper third) and relevant practical experience (professional, internships, or political/social commitment); requirements vary by course.
All listed master's courses are taught in English; language requirements and certificates vary by course (proof of English required).
Fully funded: includes a living stipend (EUR 992/month) plus tuition exemption, health insurance, travel, study grant, and possible rent/family supplements — not tuition-only.
Funded by the German Federal Foreign Office; intended for future leaders who will contribute to development in their home country/region.

Documents required

A ticked-off checklist and list of criteria, signed by hand (printed, signed, scanned), indicating place and date of issue
The DAAD application form (completed once, indicating selected master's course(s))
A single letter of motivation (even when applying for two master's courses), max. two pages, including date of issue and prioritisation of course choices
A curriculum vitae in reverse chronological order (Europass format) with date of issue; gaps of three months or more must be explained
Copies of higher education degree certificates (certified translation if not in German or English)
A copy of the full set of transcript of records including an explanation of the grading system (certified translation if not in German or English)
Confirmations of relevant professional experience or internships and/or proof of relevant political/community activities, on headed paper with original or code-certified digital signature, date and stamp
Proof of English language skills
A current written reference from your current employer (or a university lecturer if currently a student), on headed paper with original or code-certified digital signature, date and stamp
Applicants from India and the People's Republic of China must additionally submit an APS Certificate

Full details

Stipend: EUR 992 per month (EUR 500 per month 'sur place' rate in the 4th semester of the Social Protection course)
Duration: 2 semesters (Development and Governance) or 4 semesters depending on the master's course
Age limit: No fixed age limit, but the last university degree must not date back more than six years at time of application (date of issue not before 1 January 2020 for the 2027 cycle).
Universities: University of Applied Sciences Bonn-Rhein-Sieg (Social Protection), University of Duisburg-Essen (Development and Governance), Willy Brandt School of Public Policy, University of Erfurt (Public Policy), University of Magdeburg (Peace and Conflict Studies), University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück (Management in Nonprofit Organisations), University of Passau (Development Studies), University of Passau (Governance and Public Policy)
Intake: September/October 2027
Eligible nationalities: Open to graduates from developing and emerging countries (DAC-list countries). Candidates who have spent more than the past 15 months in a non-DAC-list country are not eligible.
Language: Courses are taught in English; proof of English language skills required. Specific certificates and bands vary by master's course.
Funding covers: Monthly stipend (EUR 992) · Tuition exemption · Health insurance · Travel allowance · Study and research grant · Rent subsidy (as applicable) · Family supplement (as applicable) · German language course
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Covers dependents: Yes
Opens: 2026-06-01
Results by: December 2026 / January 2027
Timeline notes: Dates are from the official 2027 announcement (ST42, 05/2026). Application period 1 June–31 July 2026 for studies starting September/October 2027. Selection committee meets October/November 2026; applicants informed in writing after the selection process, expected December 2026/January 2027. As of 2026-06-10 this cycle is open.

Sources & provenance

DAAD – Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (official programme page) accessed 2026-06-06
DAAD Scholarship Database – Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (PPGG) detail accessed 2026-06-06
DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme – Current Announcement (Stipendienausschreibung ST42 05/2026, PPGG 2027) accessed 2026-06-06

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Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung (FNF) Scholarship for Foreign Students from Non-EU Countries

Germany · Any German, EU-European or Swiss state or state-recognized university, university of applied sciences, art/educational/theological college (master's must be full-time in Germany for non-EU applicants)

FundsMonthly scholarship (living stipend) of up to 861 euros for student funding — non-repayable · Lump sum for study costs of 300 euros per month (paid to all fellows) · Monthly contributions to health insurance and long-term-care insurance · Non-material support: seminars, networking and the FNF fellow community (ideational support) · Funding initially granted for one year, extendable for a further year until completion of the master's (minimum funding period two semesters) · Stays abroad of up to 12 months related to the studies may be supported (travel, health insurance, study/research fees, living expenses) on a case-by-case basis

No application feeNo GREFully fundedOpen now

Deadline Open 2026-10-31 Cycle 2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research
App. fee: None stated (free online application)

What the funding covers

Monthly scholarship (living stipend) of up to 861 euros for student funding — non-repayable
Lump sum for study costs of 300 euros per month (paid to all fellows)
Monthly contributions to health insurance and long-term-care insurance
Non-material support: seminars, networking and the FNF fellow community (ideational support)
Funding initially granted for one year, extendable for a further year until completion of the master's (minimum funding period two semesters)
Stays abroad of up to 12 months related to the studies may be supported (travel, health insurance, study/research fees, living expenses) on a case-by-case basis

⚠ Must know before you apply

German required: B2-level German is essential. All application documents must be submitted in German, and the selection interview is conducted in German — even if your master's programme is taught entirely in English. (No formal language test is required to apply, but the interview is in German.)
Residence cap: you can only apply if you have NOT been in Germany for more than 15 months prior to the start of the scholarship (exceptions for prior research/study stays, which you must evidence with passport residence entries).
Living stipend, not tuition reimbursement: the award is a monthly stipend (up to 861 euros) + 300 euros/month study-cost lump sum + insurance. It does not separately pay tuition fees (German public universities are largely tuition-free). Gross income over 450 euros is offset against the scholarship.
Master's (or doctorate) full-time in Germany only — non-EU applicants cannot be funded for a bachelor's. LL.M, MBA, second degrees, part-time/distance courses, and projects/internships are not funded.
You must have at least two remaining semesters (the minimum funding period is two semesters); apply no later than the third-to-last semester before completing your studies.
Binational master's programmes must be taught more than 50% of the time in Germany to be eligible.
Two university-professor letters of reference are mandatory and must be submitted by the reviewers themselves via a generated link (not by email/mail).
Mandatory in-person/video selection interview before an independent committee; travel and accommodation for the selection conference are NOT reimbursed and there are no alternative interview dates.
No age limit and no application/processing fee stated. Double funding for the same purpose from another public institution is not allowed; FDP membership is not required.
Acceptance rate is not officially published by FNF — capacity-limited, so academically suitable applicants are sometimes rejected for lack of funding.

Documents required

Online application via the FNF application portal (all uploads as PDF, max 5 MB per document category; documents in German or English, translations done by the applicant)
Curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages)
Identification document (identity card or passport) — non-EU applicants must submit the pages with personal data and visa/residence status
University admission / certificate of enrollment (matriculation certificate must be available at the latest at admission to the scholarship programme; can be shown at the selection interview)
Diploma/degree qualifying for the relevant university studies (Bachelor/Master)
(Academic) transcripts (e.g. Table of Records, and Bachelor's/Diploma certificate if applicable)
If applicable, certificates of vocational training or professional activity
Two (2) letters of reference from university professors / scientific assistants (for a 1st-semester Master programme, references from the bachelor programme are accepted) — submitted directly by reviewers via a generated link, not by email/mail
Passport/ID page showing residence permit (to evidence the under-15-months-in-Germany condition)

Full details

Stipend: Up to 861 euros/month student stipend + 300 euros/month study-cost lump sum (EUR)
Duration: Initially 1 year, extendable for a further year until completion of the master's (minimum funding period 2 semesters)
Age limit: No age limit (official FAQ: 'Is there an age limit for the application? No.')
Universities: Any German, EU-European or Swiss state or state-recognized university, university of applied sciences, art/educational/theological college (master's must be full-time in Germany for non-EU applicants)
Eligible nationalities: Foreign students from non-EU countries doing a full-time master's in Germany. Bangladeshi nationals are eligible (Bangladesh is a non-EU country). There is no closed bilateral country list; eligibility is by status, not a partner-country list.
Language: B2-level German is essential. Application documents must be in German and the selection interview is in German, even for English-taught programmes. No language test certificate is required at the application stage; no IELTS/TOEFL is requested either.
Standardized tests: Not required (no GRE/GMAT mentioned)
Funding covers: Monthly living stipend (up to 861 euros) · 300 euros/month study-cost lump sum · Health and long-term-care insurance contributions · Possible study-abroad support up to 12 months
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None (the scholarship does not have to be repaid; no return-home bond stated)
Interview stage: Yes
Renewal: Funding initially for one year; an extension for a further year may be applied for until completion of studies, subject to continued eligibility and academic progress.
Opens: 2026-04-01
Timeline notes: Two fixed application windows every year, recurring: 1-30 April and 1-31 October (deadlines 30 April and 31 October at 11:59 pm). Applications are only possible through the online portal during these windows. Interview-invitation notification by 8 February (April round) or 8 August (October round) at the latest. As of 2026-06 the April 2026 window has closed and the next window is 1-31 October 2026; these are standing annual dates taken verbatim from the official FAQ, not a one-off cycle. Non-European applicants still abroad may be invited to a video-call interview; everyone already in Germany must appear in person.

Sources & provenance

FNF — Scholarships for foreign students from non-EU countries (official program page) accessed 2026-06-18
FNF — Scholarships overview & FAQ (application windows, B2 German, 15-month residence rule, financial benefits, no age limit, references) accessed 2026-06-18
FNF — Student scholarships (what cannot be funded; minimum funding period) accessed 2026-06-18
FNF — Required application documents for high school graduates and students (official PDF, EN) accessed 2026-06-18

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Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project (Association of Global Universities)

Russia · HSE University, ITMO University +14

FundsFree (tuition-free) master's study at one of 24 leading Russian universities, taught in English or Russian — tuition covered by the Government of the Russian Federation · Monthly stipend (amount varies by university) · Free one-year preparatory Russian-language course for those choosing a Russian-taught program · Early/streamlined one-stop admission: winners choose a university and degree program through a single system · Entirely online competition and free participation

No IELTSNo application feeNo GREFully funded

Deadline Opens soon 1 November 2026 (portfolio submission deadline) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Free (tuition-free) master's study at one of 24 leading Russian universities, taught in English or Russian — tuition covered by the Government of the Russian Federation
Monthly stipend (amount varies by university)
Free one-year preparatory Russian-language course for those choosing a Russian-taught program
Early/streamlined one-stop admission: winners choose a university and degree program through a single system
Entirely online competition and free participation

⚠ Must know before you apply

Coverage is tuition-free PLUS a monthly stipend, but the student must pay travel, accommodation, medical insurance, food, communication and personal costs — 'fully funded' here means tuition + a modest stipend, not a full living-cost grant (official: 'The scholarship covers tuition fees and provides a monthly stipend. All other expenses — including transportation, food, accommodation, communication services, and medical insurance — must be covered by the student.').
Two-step process: you must first WIN the Open Doors competition (portfolio review + entrance test, then proctored online tasks), then enroll at your chosen university under the Russian Government quota.
Master's track requires you to already hold (or complete in the competition year) at least a bachelor's degree.
Entirely online competition; selection is portfolio + proctored online tasks, not grades alone — participation in the Second-stage proctored session is MANDATORY to win regardless of First-stage score.
Stipend amount is not fixed by Open Doors — it varies by university; contact the chosen university for the figure.
If your chosen program is taught only in Russian and your Russian is weak, you start with a free one-year preparatory Russian-language course before the degree.
No IELTS/TOEFL and no application fee required to participate.
The state-quota right can be used through only one competition — if you also win another Russian Government scholarship, you must pick one.

Documents required

Motivation letter (one per subject area; typed/pasted into the form — covers academic/career goals, achievements, and motivation to study in Russia)
Proof of education level (degree certificate, or an official/last-year academic transcript or grade sheet if the degree is not yet issued)
Optional but score-boosting: research papers, certificates, awards/honours, and proof of Russian/English language level (uploaded to the portfolio)
If you win: notarized translations of documents (at a Russian Embassy/Consulate or public notary) are required at the university-admission stage

Full details

Stipend: Varies by university — official site states the amount differs per university and advises contacting the chosen university; no single figure is published.
Duration: 2 years (typical master's; plus an optional free 1-year preparatory Russian-language year for Russian-taught programs)
App. fee: Free (participation in the Open Doors is free of charge)
Universities: HSE University, ITMO University, MGIMO University, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT), MISIS University of Science and Technology, Tomsk State University, Tomsk Polytechnic University, Novosibirsk State University, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Sechenov University, Kazan Federal University, Ural Federal University, RUDN University, Far Eastern Federal University, Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Plus other leading Russian universities (24 organizing universities in total)
Intake: Fall 2027 (for the 2026-2027 competition cycle)
Eligible nationalities: Open to foreign citizens and stateless persons worldwide, including compatriots living abroad. No closed bilateral country list; Bangladeshi nationals are eligible. (Russian citizens are not eligible.)
Language: No language certificate (IELTS/TOEFL) required to participate. Programs are taught in English or Russian depending on the university/program. Russian-taught program winners receive a free one-year preparatory Russian-language course before degree study. Uploading proof of Russian/English level can increase the portfolio score but is optional.
Standardized tests: Not required (no GRE/GMAT). Selection is by online portfolio review + entrance test (First stage) and proctored online tasks (Second stage).
Funding covers: Full tuition (covered by the Government of the Russian Federation under the state quota) · Monthly stipend (standard Russian government academic stipend; amount varies by university) · Free one-year preparatory Russian-language course for Russian-taught programs
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Interview stage: No
Post-study work: Students may work while studying in Russia (remote or on-site); no work permit required per the official FAQ.
Opens: 20 August 2026 (registration)
Results by: 21 December 2026 (bachelor's and master's track winners and runners-up announced)
Timeline notes: Dates are from the 2026-2027 competition cycle as published on od.globaluni.ru as of 2026-06-20. As of the 2026-06 anchor this cycle had not yet opened (registration opens 20 August 2026); the schedule shown is the upcoming cycle. The HSE mirror page (admissions.hse.ru/en/globaluni) still showed the prior 2025-2026 cycle (registration 1 September – 16 November 2025) at access time. Master's track has two stages (portfolio review + entrance test, then proctored online tasks).

Sources & provenance

Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project — official site (home: benefits, stipend, schedule, required documents, work/language FAQ) accessed 2026-06-20
Open Doors — About us (eligibility, tracks, benefits, stages, organizers) accessed 2026-06-20
HSE University — Open Doors page (who can participate, benefits, prior 2025-2026 schedule) accessed 2026-06-20

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University of Lausanne (UNIL) Master's Grant

Lausanne, Switzerland · University of Lausanne (UNIL)

FundsMonthly stipend of CHF 1,600 for the statutory duration of the master's programme · Exemption from standard course registration/tuition fees (only the CHF 80/semester fee remains payable) · Guaranteed accommodation offer with the Student Housing Foundation of Lausanne (FMEL) — rent paid by the student but reasonably priced · Access to UNIL's cheaper health insurance scheme for non-EU/EFTA students (insurance not paid by the grant)

Tuition onlyNo GRE

Deadline Opens soon 1 November 2026 Cycle 2027-2028

Key facts

Stipend: CHF 1,600 per month
Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Monthly stipend of CHF 1,600 for the statutory duration of the master's programme
Exemption from standard course registration/tuition fees (only the CHF 80/semester fee remains payable)
Guaranteed accommodation offer with the Student Housing Foundation of Lausanne (FMEL) — rent paid by the student but reasonably priced
Access to UNIL's cheaper health insurance scheme for non-EU/EFTA students (insurance not paid by the grant)

⚠ Must know before you apply

NOT full funding: UNIL explicitly states the grant 'does not constitute full funding'. The CHF 1,600/month stipend is below the ~CHF 2,000/month the authorities estimate is needed to live in Lausanne, so applicants must have complementary personal funds.
The grant application IS the master's admission application — do NOT apply separately via the Admissions Office; one PDF submission covers both.
Hard deadline 1 November (for 2027/2028: 1 November 2026). Applications sent by e-mail or incomplete applications are not considered; decisions cannot be appealed.
CHF 200 administrative fee is mandatory for everyone, non-refundable, and cannot be waived — even if the application is withdrawn or rejected. (This is NOT a no-application-fee scholarship.)
Bangladeshi applicants MUST mail certified true copies of their university diploma(s) and transcripts (certified by the issuing university, in a university-sealed envelope) by 1 November (postmark) — Bangladesh has not ratified the Lisbon Recognition Convention.
Several faculties/programmes are excluded: School of Medicine, Sciences and Practices of Education, most of Master of Law (only 'International and Comparative Law', 'Legal Theory', 'International Tax Law and Policy' allowed), Physical Education & Sport Didactics, Health Sciences, Sustainable Management & Technology, Human Taphonomy, and all MAS (further-education) programmes.
C1 language proficiency is required (French or English depending on the master); IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL iBT 100 if a certificate is needed, but no certificate is required if the bachelor was taught entirely in that language.
Two recommendation letters must be sent by the referees themselves from a professional e-mail address, and only AFTER the online registration is submitted.

Documents required

Single PDF application file containing all documents (uploaded during online registration)
Up-to-date CV with photo
Covering/motivation letter (1-2 pages maximum)
Copy of university diploma(s) (if obtained) and official transcripts of all university examinations, with authenticated translation if not in French/German/English/Italian
Copy of the programme description for the last semester/year of the bachelor (if degree not yet obtained)
Copy of the official language certificate in the master's teaching language (if required)
Copy of secondary school leaving (High School) diploma, with authenticated translation if not in French/German/English/Italian
Copy of passport
Proof of payment of the CHF 200 administrative fee
Two letters of recommendation (sent directly by the authors from a professional e-mail to mastergrants@unil.ch, after online registration)
Certified true copies of university documents sent by post (REQUIRED for Bangladeshi applicants — Bangladesh has not ratified the Lisbon Convention)

Full details

Duration: Minimum statutory period of the chosen master's programme (typically 2 years / 120 ECTS)
App. fee: CHF 200 administrative fee (non-refundable, no waiver possible) — required for all applicants
Age limit: No age limit (UNIL notes a higher age may complicate visa issuance for applicants from visa-restricted countries)
Universities: University of Lausanne (UNIL)
Intake: Autumn 2027 (academic year 2027/2028)
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities; applicants must hold a foreign (non-Swiss) university bachelor recognized as equivalent to a Swiss bachelor (180 ECTS). No nationality restriction is published; Bangladeshi nationals qualify. Because Bangladesh has not ratified the Lisbon Recognition Convention, Bangladeshi applicants must additionally send certified true copies of academic documents by post.
Language: C1 (CEFR) in the language of instruction. For English-taught masters (if mother tongue is not English / bachelor not entirely in English): IELTS Academic 7.0, TOEFL iBT 100, Cambridge CAE Grade B, CPE Grade C, or TOEIC 850; certificate must be no older than 2 years. No certificate required if the master is taught in the applicant's mother tongue or the bachelor was entirely in that language.
Standardized tests: Not required (no GRE/GMAT)
Min GPA: No fixed grade cutoff; 'outstanding academic results' / 'very high level' required (no per-country grade list published)
Funding covers: Monthly stipend (CHF 1,600) · Exemption from standard course registration/tuition fees (only CHF 80/semester payable) · Guaranteed FMEL student housing offer (rent paid by student)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Awarded for the minimum statutory period of the master's; withdrawal from the master's programme leads to suspension of the scholarship.
Opens: September 2026
Results by: Early April 2027 (Selection Board decision)
Timeline notes: As of 2026-06 the 2026/2027 cycle has closed (deadline was 1 November 2025). The next cycle (academic year 2027/2028) opens September 2026 with a 1 November 2026 deadline, per the official page. Selection runs Nov-Dec (processing) through March (Selection Board), with applicants notified in early April.

Sources & provenance

UNIL — Master's Scholarship (official page: conditions, benefits, application contents, selection deadline, FAQ) accessed 2026-06-18
UNIL — List of master's degrees (eligible programmes / teaching language) accessed 2026-06-18
UNIL — Additional conditions: Master's degree with a foreign bachelor (Finance/Psychology/Arts/Nursing) accessed 2026-06-18

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ETH Zurich Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP)

Zurich, Switzerland · ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich)

FundsScholarship covering living and study expenses: CHF 12'000 per semester · Full tuition fee waiver for the regular duration of the Master's programme · Awarded for the regular duration of the Master's programme (three or four semesters) · Mentorship and access to the network of the ETH Foundation · Programme is fully funded by donations

Fully funded

Deadline Opens soon 30 November 2026, 23:59 (MEZ/CET) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Scholarship covering living and study expenses: CHF 12'000 per semester
Full tuition fee waiver for the regular duration of the Master's programme
Awarded for the regular duration of the Master's programme (three or four semesters)
Mentorship and access to the network of the ETH Foundation
Programme is fully funded by donations

⚠ Must know before you apply

Fully funded = living/study stipend (CHF 12'000 per semester) PLUS a tuition fee waiver — not tuition-only.
You are NOT eligible if you are already enrolled in a Master's degree programme at ETH Zurich or already hold a Master degree.
You must apply within the FIRST application window of the Master admission; a separate later ESOP application is not possible.
A self-developed pre-proposal for your Master's thesis is mandatory; plagiarism or misinformation leads to exclusion or revocation of admission and scholarship.
Eligibility expects a very good Bachelor result — top 10% of your Bachelor's programme (grade A), based on self-assessment.
The selection process might include a phone/VC interview in February — you must be reachable on the phone number in your CV.
Highly competitive: only about 50-60 scholarships are awarded per year across all ETH Master's programmes; the exact number depends on availability of donor funds. Does not apply to MAS (Master of Advanced Studies) programmes.
The final award decision rests with the Rector of ETH Zurich; applications are evaluated by the Admissions Committees of the respective Master's programmes.

Documents required

All standard documents required for ETH Zurich Master admission (submitted via eApply, the online Master application)
A pre-proposal for your Master's thesis, developed by yourself using established scientific citation practice (see ETH 'guidelines_preproposal' PDF)
Two reference letters from reference persons (professors) — required for ESOP; if your study programme does not already ask for references, you must name two professors who will upload reference letters after an email from the system

Full details

Stipend: CHF 12'000 per semester (stipend is paid per semester, not monthly)
Duration: Regular duration of the Master's programme (three or four semesters)
App. fee: Standard ETH Zurich Master application fee applies (the page does not state a waiver)
Universities: ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich)
Intake: Autumn 2027 (HS27)
Funding covers: Living and study expenses (CHF 12'000 per semester) · Tuition fee waiver
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Interview stage: Yes
Post-study work: ETH Foundation notes around three-quarters of foreign scholarship students remain in Switzerland after completing their degree.
Opens: 1 November 2026
Results by: End of March 2027
Timeline notes: As of 2026-06-06 the officially published upcoming application window (1-30 November 2026, for an HS27 / autumn-2027 Master start, with decisions communicated end of March 2027) has not yet opened; these are the most recent dates published on the ETH page. The prior cycle (November 2025) has closed and ETH does not list its dates on this page. Decisions for the 2027/28 academic year start are communicated by end of March.

Sources & provenance

ETH Zurich — Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (official program page) accessed 2026-06-06
ETH Foundation — Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme (ESOP) project page accessed 2026-06-06

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Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS)

Leiden / The Hague, Netherlands · Leiden University

FundsA fixed contribution toward the tuition fee only, at one of five award levels: EUR 10,000, EUR 15,000, EUR 17,500, EUR 18,500, or EUR 19,000 · Awarded for the full duration of the Master's study programme · The award level is final and non-negotiable once granted

Tuition onlyOpen now

Deadline Open 1 December 2026 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

A fixed contribution toward the tuition fee only, at one of five award levels: EUR 10,000, EUR 15,000, EUR 17,500, EUR 18,500, or EUR 19,000
Awarded for the full duration of the Master's study programme
The award level is final and non-negotiable once granted

⚠ Must know before you apply

NOT a full scholarship: the official page states verbatim 'The LExS is not a full scholarship and does not cover the full cost of your studies' — it is a partial contribution to tuition only (EUR 10,000-19,000), with no living stipend, travel, or insurance. 'A significant personal contribution will be required.'
Highly competitive: only around 25 awards per year against over a thousand applicants.
Two-step: you must FIRST submit a complete online application for admission to a Master's programme, then the LExS option appears in the Scholarships section of that application — you cannot apply for the scholarship independently.
Nationality gate: applicants must hold a non-EEA/non-EFTA passport and not be eligible for Dutch student finance (Studiefinanciering). Bangladesh qualifies. EXCEPTION: for all LLM Advanced Studies programmes and the MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy, no nationality restriction applies.
Programme exclusions: not available for Leiden Law School's LLM (non-advanced) and MSc programmes, for any programme starting in February, or to applicants who already hold a Leiden University Master's degree (with limited LLM Advanced Studies exceptions).
Cannot be combined with another FULL external scholarship; recipients must notify the Scholarships department if they receive other full funding. A partial external scholarship may be combinable in some cases.
Visa requirement remains: as a non-EEA recipient you must still submit 'proof of sufficient funds' for your student visa/residence permit application — the LExS alone does not satisfy this.
Late or incomplete applications are not considered; both the admission application and the scholarship application must be submitted before the 1 December deadline (allow up to 3 working days to create/submit the admission application).

Documents required

A completed online application for admission to a full-time Leiden University Master's programme (the application fee, if applicable, must be paid)
LExS motivation letter — a PDF of max. 500 words explaining why you should be considered for the award, uploaded in the Scholarships section of the online admission application
Evidence of excellent prior academic results relevant to the chosen Master's (as part of the admission application; an indication is top ~10% of graduates of the previous programme, though proof of ranking is not required)

Full details

Duration: Duration of the Master's programme (typically 1-2 years)
Universities: Leiden University
Intake: September 2027
Eligible nationalities: Non-EEA/non-EFTA passport holders who are not eligible for Dutch student finance (Studiefinanciering). Bangladesh is eligible. EEA = all EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland (these are NOT eligible). Exception: no nationality restriction for all LLM Advanced Studies programmes and the MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy.
Funding covers: Partial tuition (EUR 10,000-19,000)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Interview stage: No
Results by: Before the end of April (after the 1 December deadline); faculty committees nominate within 6 weeks of the deadline
Timeline notes: Dates are for the September 2027 intake (the cycle open as of June 2026). Deadline of 1 December 2026 confirmed on both the LExS page and the scholarships listing page on 2026-06-18. The LExS applies only to programmes starting in September; programmes starting in February are excluded.

Sources & provenance

Leiden University — Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) official page accessed 2026-06-18
Leiden University — Scholarships listing (confirms LExS deadline 1 December 2026) accessed 2026-06-18

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Russian Government Scholarship (State Quota) — Rossotrudnichestvo / Education in Russia

Russia · 400+ Russian state universities (any university on education-in-russia.com; e.g. NUST MISiS, Moscow)

FundsFull tuition covered entirely by the Russian federal budget · Monthly state stipend paid for the entire period of study · Free preparatory Russian-language course/year for non-Russian speakers · Guaranteed dormitory place at a subsidized state rate (about 2,500-3,769 RUB/month at MISiS) · Choice of up to six universities across 400+ Russian institutions on one application · No application fee; no IELTS/TOEFL or GRE/GMAT required

No IELTSNo application feeNo GREFully fundedOpen now

Deadline Open 15 January 2027 (for all non-CIS countries, including Bangladesh) Cycle 2027-2028

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research
App. fee: Free

What the funding covers

Full tuition covered entirely by the Russian federal budget
Monthly state stipend paid for the entire period of study
Free preparatory Russian-language course/year for non-Russian speakers
Guaranteed dormitory place at a subsidized state rate (about 2,500-3,769 RUB/month at MISiS)
Choice of up to six universities across 400+ Russian institutions on one application
No application fee; no IELTS/TOEFL or GRE/GMAT required

⚠ Must know before you apply

TUITION-FREE BUT LIVING COSTS ARE LARGELY ON YOU: the official quota page confirms full tuition and a monthly stipend are paid, but the stipend amount is not published and is small — treat this as 'free tuition + a nominal stipend + subsidized dorm', not a generous living allowance; budget to self-fund most living costs.
TWO-STEP / SELECTION ABROAD: the process is run abroad by Rossotrudnichestvo — for Bangladeshis, the Russian House in Dhaka plus the Russian Embassy run the competitive first-stage selection; passing it forwards your file to your chosen university for a second-stage admission decision (results usually April-May).
APPLY THROUGH RUSSIAN HOUSE DHAKA: you register on education-in-russia.com, but Bangladeshi candidates must also submit hard-copy documents to the Education Section of the Russian House in Dhaka (Sun-Thu, 10:00-17:00).
MOFA ATTESTATION + MEDICAL REQUIRED: all education certificates/transcripts must be attested by the Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and a medical certificate (Hepatitis A/B/C, TB and HIV-absence report) is required — arrange these early.
PASSPORT VALIDITY: passport must be valid at least 18 months beyond the September intake.
LANGUAGE: most programs are in Russian and the quota funds a free preparatory Russian year, but you can also choose an English-taught Master's (e.g. at MISiS) and skip Russian. No IELTS/TOEFL needed.
DOCUMENTS MUST BE TRANSLATED INTO RUSSIAN AND NOTARIZED.
Acceptance rate is competitive but not officially published; the global quota allocation is reported at roughly 15,000 places/year (third-party figure, not from the official source).

Documents required

Scanned copy of passport (must be valid at least 18 months beyond the September intake)
Scanned copy of education certificate/diploma and transcripts (for Bangladesh: attested by the Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Proof of achievements (awards, diplomas, certificates, list of publications)
Recommendation letter (advantageous)
Medical certificate (Hepatitis A/B/C, Tuberculosis and HIV-absence report) — required for submission at Russian House Dhaka
Consent letter for personal-data processing and one passport-size colour photograph (for Bangladesh submission)
All foreign-language documents translated into Russian and notarized
(PhD/residency only) motivation letter and a research summary/article on the intended research topic

Full details

Stipend: Small monthly state stipend paid for the full study period. The official quota page states a stipend is paid but does not publish an amount; no single centrally-published figure exists, and the amount is small relative to living costs.
Duration: 2 years (Master's); plus an optional free 1-year Russian preparatory year if needed
Age limit: Not specified for Master's on the official quota page
Universities: 400+ Russian state universities (any university on education-in-russia.com; e.g. NUST MISiS, Moscow)
Intake: September 2027 (2027/2028 academic year)
Eligible nationalities: Open to foreign citizens of nearly all countries, including Bangladesh. Dual Russian-citizens must permanently reside abroad and hold no Russian-issued diploma. Bangladeshi nationals apply via the Russian House (Rossotrudnichestvo) in Dhaka; 200 quota places were allocated to Bangladesh for 2026-2027.
Language: No IELTS/TOEFL required. Most programs are taught in Russian; the quota funds a free preparatory Russian-language year for those who do not speak Russian. Some Master's programs (e.g. at MISiS) are English-taught and need no Russian.
Standardized tests: Not required (no GRE/GMAT). No additional entrance exams for Master's quota applicants at the first stage; university second-stage file review (and sometimes an interview for PhD).
Funding covers: Full tuition (paid from the Russian federal budget) · Monthly state stipend for the whole study period · Free preparatory Russian-language year (if required) · State-subsidized dormitory place (student pays a nominal 2,500-3,769 RUB/month at MISiS)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Stipend/quota continues for the full study period subject to maintaining good academic standing per university rules
Post-study work: Not specified on the official source
Opens: Typically opens in autumn (around September-November) of the year before intake
Results by: First-stage results usually announced April-May 2027
Timeline notes: As of the 2026-06 anchor, the 2027/2028 cycle deadlines are published on the official NUST MISiS quota page: 15 Dec 2026 for CIS countries, 15 Jan 2027 for all other countries (which includes Bangladesh). Bangladesh-specific cycles are run by the Russian House in Dhaka (Rossotrudnichestvo) with the Russian Embassy; for 2026-2027 Bangladesh received 200 quota places. The exact Bangladesh deadline for 2027/2028 should be confirmed with the Russian House Dhaka, as Russian House Dhaka has historically run a shorter local window.

Sources & provenance

Visit official page Verified 2026-06-20

University of Twente Scholarship (UTS)

Enschede, Netherlands · University of Twente

FundsEUR 3,000 - EUR 22,000 for one year (amount varies per recipient) · Lump-sum paid to the student as compensation for study-related costs, to spend as they choose (NOT paid toward tuition on the student's behalf) · Possible additional UTS of an equal amount for the second year of a two-year programme, if year-1 performance conditions are met · Eligibility to also apply for the Kipaji top-up scholarship (programmes starting September 2027), which has its own additional requirements

Partial funding

Deadline Opens soon 1 April 2027, 16:00 CET Cycle 2026-2027 (for September 2027 intake)

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

EUR 3,000 - EUR 22,000 for one year (amount varies per recipient)
Lump-sum paid to the student as compensation for study-related costs, to spend as they choose (NOT paid toward tuition on the student's behalf)
Possible additional UTS of an equal amount for the second year of a two-year programme, if year-1 performance conditions are met
Eligibility to also apply for the Kipaji top-up scholarship (programmes starting September 2027), which has its own additional requirements

⚠ Must know before you apply

NOT a full scholarship: the official page states 'The scholarship is not a full scholarship' and 'No costs (e.g. tuition fees) will be paid on your behalf' - it is a lump-sum (EUR 3,000-22,000/yr) you must budget yourself. No guaranteed living stipend.
You must be sure you can pay all remaining study and living costs; UT advises not to apply if you cannot.
Two-step process: you must first apply for and receive a (provisional) admission letter to a qualifying UT Master's, get a student number, and only then apply for the UTS with that number. Admission can take up to 8 weeks.
Excellence bar: you must be in the best 5-10% of your graduation class at your home university.
Requires IELTS 6.5 (TOEFL iBT 90) with speaking 6.0 - so NOT an IELTS-free award.
NOT available for programmes at the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), nor for pre-Master's programmes.
NOT available to EU/EEA students, Dutch students, current/former UT students, or anyone paying the statutory tuition fee; if you become eligible for the statutory fee during studies you must inform the coordinator and the scholarship is cancelled.
You must be ineligible for a Dutch study loan (DUO) and must meet the conditions for a Dutch entry visa/residence permit (MVV) where applicable.
You can be awarded only one UT scholarship.

Documents required

A (conditional/provisional) admission letter to a qualifying full-time UT Master's programme starting in the academic year 2027/2028 (apply for the programme first; admission can take up to 8 weeks)
A UT student number (issued after the Master's application)
Proof of English proficiency: Academic IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90, with speaking subscore 6.0 / TOEFL iBT speaking 20
Application motivation (and an indication of interest in the Kipaji top-up scholarship, if applicable)
Completed online UTS scholarship application form, submitted with the student number before the deadline

Full details

Duration: 1 year award; renewable for a 2nd year on a two-year programme if performance conditions are met
Universities: University of Twente
Intake: September 2027
Eligible nationalities: Excellent students (top 5-10% of graduation class) from non-EU/EEA countries on UT's eligible-countries list. Bangladesh is explicitly listed. NOT available to Dutch nationals, current/former UT students, EU/EEA students, or non-EU/EEA students who pay the statutory tuition fee (e.g. those with a qualifying Dutch residence permit).
Language: Academic IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 90), with at least 6.0 on the speaking subscore (TOEFL iBT speaking 20).
Funding covers: Lump-sum compensation for study-related costs (EUR 3,000-22,000/year); student decides how to spend it
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: For a two-year programme, the 2nd-year UTS continues only if the student has obtained an average grade of 7/10 and at least 50% of European Credits by the end of the third quartile of year 1.
Opens: 15 October 2026, 09:00 CET
Results by: First week of May 2027
Timeline notes: As of 2026-06 this round had not yet opened (application form opens 15 October 2026). These are the official dates published for the September 2027 (academic year 2027/2028) intake, the only round on the official page.

Sources & provenance

University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) - official scholarship finder page accessed 2026-06-18
University of Twente - Master's tuition fees (institutional fee for non-EU/EEA students, for funding context) accessed 2026-06-18
University of Twente Scholarship - apply now (application form entry) accessed 2026-06-18

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CERGE-EI Foundation Scholarships — Master in Economic Research (MER)

Prague, Czech Republic · Charles University (CERGE-EI — Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education–Economics Institute)

FundsFull scholarship: covers entire tuition fees (EUR 8,000 per academic year) for both years · Partial scholarship: covers 50% of tuition fees · Five full and five partial scholarships awarded each year · Covers both years of the 2-year program (second year conditional on first-year performance)

Tuition onlyNo GRE

Deadline See dates March 31 (23:59 CET); second admission round August 7 (23:59 CET) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Stipend: None — no living stipend is provided
Duration: 2 years
Degree: Research
App. fee: CZK 940 (refundable upon enrollment)

What the funding covers

Full scholarship: covers entire tuition fees (EUR 8,000 per academic year) for both years
Partial scholarship: covers 50% of tuition fees
Five full and five partial scholarships awarded each year
Covers both years of the 2-year program (second year conditional on first-year performance)

⚠ Must know before you apply

TUITION-ONLY: scholarships cover only tuition fees — there is NO living stipend, housing, travel, or insurance. Applicants must self-fund living costs in Prague.
Highly competitive and scarce: only five FULL and five PARTIAL scholarships awarded each year (a partial covers just 50% of tuition).
A separate scholarship form (Google Form: https://forms.gle/jCc6M6qbKmtHCAwz5) MUST be submitted to be considered — admission to the program alone does not grant the scholarship.
Two program versions exist: a tuition-FREE version (0311TA050010) and a paid EUR 8,000/year version (0311TA050011). The Foundation Scholarships apply ONLY to the paid version; courses/criteria/completion requirements are otherwise identical.
Scholarship deadline = study-program deadline (March 31, or August 7 for the 2nd round). Admission and scholarship decisions are communicated together.
Second-year scholarship continuation is conditional on successful first-year academic performance.
Application fee CZK 940 (refundable upon enrollment); applying is via the centralized Charles University system to the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Open to all nationalities (Bangladesh eligible) — no country exclusion list.

Documents required

Online application form (Charles University centralized system, Faculty of Social Sciences — paid version code 0311TA050011)
Curriculum vitae (approx. 1–2 pages)
Statement of motivation in English (max 4,000 characters)
Copies of Bachelor's diploma and diploma supplement / complete transcript (with certified English translation if not in English or Czech); if still studying, an official confirmation of study with expected completion date plus up-to-date transcript(s)
Proof of English proficiency (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo / Cambridge) unless native-speaker / degree exemption applies
Separate CERGE-EI Foundation scholarship form (https://forms.gle/jCc6M6qbKmtHCAwz5) to be considered for the scholarship
Optional: contact details for up to three referees (letters of recommendation requested by CERGE-EI), GRE/GMAT scores, other supporting documents

Full details

Universities: Charles University (CERGE-EI — Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education–Economics Institute)
Intake: October 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities — "Any individual from any country is welcome to apply." Bangladesh eligible.
Language: Proof of English proficiency required for non-native speakers (not born in / no degree from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK, Ireland, Malta, or USA). Accepted: IELTS (recommended 6.5 overall), TOEFL (recommended 80–100), Duolingo English Test (min 115), or Cambridge English (B2/C1). Except Cambridge, scores must be no more than two years old at submission.
Standardized tests: GRE/GMAT not required (optional — may increase chance of admission)
Funding covers: Tuition fees only (full = 100% of EUR 8,000/year tuition; partial = 50% of tuition)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Scholarship covers both years; continuation in the second year is conditional on successful academic performance in the first year.
Opens: Not specified on official page
Results by: Results known within 2 weeks after the deadline; applicants notified of admission and scholarship award at the same time
Timeline notes: Dates are for entry in the 2026/2027 academic year (program starts October), per the official How to Apply page (anchor 2026-06). The scholarship-application deadline is identical to the study-program deadline. 2nd-round (August 7) applicants needing a Czech visa are warned the visa may not arrive in time to enroll.

Sources & provenance

CERGE-EI — MER Tuition & Financial Support (scholarship coverage, numbers, scholarship form, deadline rule) accessed 2026-06-20
CERGE-EI — MER Entry Requirements (nationality eligibility, English proficiency, application fee) accessed 2026-06-20
CERGE-EI — MER Admissions (deadline March 31 / August 7, results within 2 weeks, ~40 admitted/year, October start) accessed 2026-06-20
CERGE-EI — MER How to Apply (required documents, program version codes, 2026/2027 cycle, English-test scores) accessed 2026-06-20

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DAAD Study Scholarships - Master Studies for Graduates of All Disciplines

Germany · Any state or state-recognised university in Germany

FundsMonthly scholarship payment of EUR 992 for Master's students · Annual study allowance of EUR 460 · Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover (DAAD usually takes out private health insurance and pays the premiums) · Flat-rate travel allowance (upon application) · Funding for a German language course (2, 4 or 6 months) before the study visit where appropriate; payment of online language course fees; reimbursement of TestDaF or DSH test fees · Possible additional benefits after start of funding: monthly rent subsidy; monthly allowance for accompanying family members (partner allowance EUR 276/month, child allowance EUR 259/month per child); disability/chronic-illness subsidy; Green Mobility top-up for climate-friendly travel

Fully fundedCovers family

Deadline See dates Country-specific (set per applicant's country of origin; no single global date) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Stipend: EUR 992 per month (Master's students)
Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Monthly scholarship payment of EUR 992 for Master's students
Annual study allowance of EUR 460
Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover (DAAD usually takes out private health insurance and pays the premiums)
Flat-rate travel allowance (upon application)
Funding for a German language course (2, 4 or 6 months) before the study visit where appropriate; payment of online language course fees; reimbursement of TestDaF or DSH test fees
Possible additional benefits after start of funding: monthly rent subsidy; monthly allowance for accompanying family members (partner allowance EUR 276/month, child allowance EUR 259/month per child); disability/chronic-illness subsidy; Green Mobility top-up for climate-friendly travel

⚠ Must know before you apply

Tuition NOT covered: DAAD does not pay tuition fees. German public universities are generally tuition-free, but exceptions exist - Baden-Wuerttemberg charges EUR 1,500/semester for non-EU/EEA students and TU Munich charges EUR 4,000-6,000/semester for Master's programmes; these are not reimbursed.
Aimed in particular at applicants from industrial countries. Students from developing/emerging countries are steered to other DAAD programmes such as 'Study scholarships for STEM disciplines' and EPOS (Development-related Postgraduate Courses).
Two-step in practice: you are responsible for securing your own admission to a German university; a valid Letter of Admission to the named host programme is required before the funding period begins, and the DAAD Award Letter is only valid if you have been admitted.
Degree recency rule: as a rule your most recent university degree should not date back more than 6 years at the time of the application deadline (exceptions for childcare, illness, military service, etc.).
Residence rule: your application cannot be considered if you have been resident in Germany for longer than 15 months at the application deadline.
Language proof of the language of instruction (German and/or English; no older than 3 years) is required when applying to DAAD; IELTS/TOEFL (English) or TestDaF/DSH (German) are accepted.
Funding period is 10 to 24 months (standard period of study, max 24 months); funding must begin in 2027 (scholarship usually starts 1 October 2027) and cannot fund a Master's already started in Germany.
Application deadline is country-specific and only appears in the portal during the active window (applications open 1 June).

Documents required

Full curriculum vitae in tabular form (max. 3 pages)
Letter of motivation: statement about academic and personal reasons for the planned study project in Germany (1-3 pages)
Letter of admission to the study programme at the host university in Germany (if not yet received at time of application, must be submitted before the funding period begins)
Form 'Information about your preferred master programmes' (if planning a second degree or Master's programme in Germany)
Proof that credits acquired in Germany will be recognised by your home university (if studying in Germany as part of a degree abroad)
Current overview of grades / transcript of records with individual grades
University degree certificate indicating final grade(s) (must be submitted by the time funding starts if not yet completed at application)
Proof of knowledge of the language(s) of instruction (no older than 3 years; e.g. TestDaF/DSH for German, IELTS/TOEFL for English)
One recent letter of recommendation from a university teacher (generated as a form in the DAAD portal)
Optional: other relevant documents (e.g. certificates of employment, proof of extracurricular engagement)

Full details

Duration: 10 to 24 months (standard period of study, max 24 months)
App. fee: No application fee mentioned for the DAAD scholarship application (university language certificates and admission may incur separate fees not reimbursed by DAAD).
Age limit: No fixed age limit; instead a degree-recency rule (most recent degree generally not older than 6 years at the application deadline).
Universities: Any state or state-recognised university in Germany
Eligible nationalities: Aimed in particular at applicants from industrial countries; eligibility and deadlines vary by country of origin (you must select your status and country to apply). Applicants from developing/emerging countries are directed to other DAAD programmes (STEM, EPOS).
Language: Proof of proficiency in the language of instruction (German and/or English), no older than 3 years. Accepted English certificates include IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English, PTE Academic, Duolingo English Test; accepted German certificates include TestDaF, DSH, Goethe-Zertifikat, telc Deutsch.
Funding covers: Monthly living stipend · Annual study allowance · Health/accident/personal liability insurance · Travel allowance · Language course funding · Optional rent subsidy · Optional family/partner and child allowances
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated (scholarships do not have to be repaid)
Covers dependents: Yes
Interview stage: No
Renewal: After the first year of study, academic achievements are assessed; if you are on track to complete within a reasonable period, funding continues as planned.
Opens: 1 June 2026
Timeline notes: Applications open annually on 1 June; for this round the funding period must begin in 2027 and the scholarship usually begins 1 October 2027. The application deadline is set per applicant's country of origin and is only shown in the DAAD portal during the active application window, so there is no single global deadline date. Deadlines are updated annually in the second quarter and are usually in the same period as the previous year. Funding is only available for degree programmes starting in the winter semester of the following year.

Sources & provenance

DAAD Scholarship Database - Study Scholarships, Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines (official call for applications) accessed 2026-06-06
DAAD - Scholarships overview (DAAD Scholarships) accessed 2026-06-06
DAAD - Important information for scholarship applicants (benefits, requirements, family allowances, tuition) accessed 2026-06-06

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EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships

Lausanne, Switzerland · École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)

FundsCHF 10,000 per semester, for a maximum of 4 semesters · Guaranteed reservation of a student room in a student residence (external candidates only) · Certificate of excellence upon completion of the Master's program

No application feeNo IELTSNo GRETuition only

Deadline See dates External candidates: 1st round December 15, 2nd round March 31 Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

CHF 10,000 per semester, for a maximum of 4 semesters
Guaranteed reservation of a student room in a student residence (external candidates only)
Certificate of excellence upon completion of the Master's program

⚠ Must know before you apply

NOT fully funded in the tuition+stipend sense: this is a CHF 10,000/semester merit stipend; students remain responsible for all living expenses including tuition fees and rent (tuition is not waived).
No separate application form: you apply by checking the excellence fellowship box on the standard EPFL online Master application (one exception: internal EPFL students in the same field may apply by email).
Covers 2-3 semesters of the Master's cycle plus 1 semester for the Master's project, up to a maximum of 4 semesters (90-credit programs: max 3 semesters).
Renewal for year 2 requires a weighted average of at least 5.0/6 AND at least 50 ECTS credits; no exceptions are made.
Candidates already holding a Master's degree or already enrolled in an EPFL Master's program are not eligible; cannot apply for the 2nd year only.
Deferring or postponing admission forfeits the scholarship (you may reapply the following year).
Cannot be combined with other substantial scholarships; all scholarships received must be declared and each case is reviewed individually.
Paid into a Swiss bank/postal account at the start of each semester; recipients should bring funds for the first month as the initial payment may be delayed.
No minimum GPA to apply; TOEFL/GRE scores are welcome but not compulsory and do not influence evaluation.

Documents required

External candidates: no additional documents beyond those required for EPFL Master admission (apply via EPFL online Master application and check the excellence fellowship box)
Internal EPFL candidates (same field): CV, motivation letter, transcript of all EPFL grades, and two recommendation letters from professors (sent directly by referees to master.fellowship@epfl.ch)
Internal EPFL candidates changing field: same documents required for admission plus two recommendation letters from professors (sent directly by referees)

Full details

Stipend: CHF 10,000 per semester (approx. CHF 1,666/month over a 6-month semester)
Duration: Up to 4 semesters (2 years), including 1 semester for the Master's project
App. fee: Not stated on the fellowship pages (standard EPFL Master application applies)
Universities: École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities; international students may apply provided they meet EPFL Master admission criteria
Language: Language certificate not compulsory; TOEFL scores welcome but not required and have no influence on fellowship evaluation
Standardized tests: Not required (GRE/TOEFL welcome but not compulsory and not used in evaluation)
Min GPA: No minimum GPA to apply; renewal requires weighted average of at least 5.0/6
Funding covers: Stipend (CHF 10,000 per semester) · Guaranteed student housing reservation (external candidates only)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None stated
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Weighted average of at least 5.0/6 and at least 50 ECTS credits earned in the first MA year; no exceptions
Results by: Beginning of April (1st round); early to mid-June (2nd round)
Timeline notes: Deadlines as published on the official how-to-apply page as accessed 2026-06-06; they are recurring annual dates aligned with the EPFL Master application. External-candidate deadlines are December 15 and March 31; internal EPFL candidates have separate rounds (January 31 / April 15).

Sources & provenance

EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships — main page accessed 2026-06-06
EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships — How to apply / Eligibility & conditions accessed 2026-06-06
EPFL Master Excellence Fellowships — FAQ accessed 2026-06-06

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Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) Scholarships

Europe (multiple countries) · Delivered by a consortium of at least 3 higher education institutions from at least 3 different countries (varies per programme)

FundsMonthly student scholarship of 1,400 EUR/month for the full duration of the master (12, 18 or 24 months), awarded only to full-time students · Scholarship covers travel, visa, installation and subsistence (living allowance) costs · No tuition fees or other mandatory participation costs charged to scholarship holders; selected projects also cannot charge student application fees · Full insurance coverage for enrolled students (organised via the consortium's institutional grant) · Top-up contribution to individual needs for enrolled students with disabilities (special-needs unit costs ranging from EUR 3,000 up to EUR 60,000)

No application feeFully funded

Deadline See dates Typically January (varies by consortium) Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Stipend: 1,400 EUR/month
Duration: 1 to 2 academic years (60, 90 or 120 ECTS)
Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Monthly student scholarship of 1,400 EUR/month for the full duration of the master (12, 18 or 24 months), awarded only to full-time students
Scholarship covers travel, visa, installation and subsistence (living allowance) costs
No tuition fees or other mandatory participation costs charged to scholarship holders; selected projects also cannot charge student application fees
Full insurance coverage for enrolled students (organised via the consortium's institutional grant)
Top-up contribution to individual needs for enrolled students with disabilities (special-needs unit costs ranging from EUR 3,000 up to EUR 60,000)

⚠ Must know before you apply

EMJM is an umbrella action covering many separate joint masters — you apply directly to the institution/consortium running your chosen programme, not to the EU centrally, and each consortium sets its own entry requirements, language tests, documents and deadlines.
'Fully funded' here is genuine: scholarship holders pay no tuition and no application fee and receive a 1,400 EUR/month living allowance plus travel/visa/installation costs and insurance. Non-scholarship (self-funded) admission also exists for most programmes.
Geographical balance rule: no more than 10% of the scholarships awarded over a project may go to candidates of the same nationality (excluding top-up scholarships for targeted regions).
Students who have previously obtained an EMJM scholarship are not eligible to apply for another EMJM scholarship.
You must hold a bachelor's degree (or be in your final bachelor year and graduate before the master starts); a recognised bachelor's-equivalent level may also qualify.
Anti-fraud: the EU never charges a fee to be selected for a scholarship — be wary of any message asking you to pay to receive an EU-funded scholarship.
Since masters selected from 2021, the old Programme/Partner country distinction no longer applies and all students receive the same scholarship; programmes span study at several universities in at least 3 different countries.

Documents required

Proof of a bachelor's degree (first degree), or proof of being in the final year of bachelor studies and graduating before the master's programme starts
Proof of an officially recognised bachelor's-equivalent level of learning, where applicable
Note: there is no single EU-wide document list — each EMJM consortium publishes its own required documents (typically transcripts, CV, motivation letter, references and, where required, an English-language certificate) on its own programme website

Full details

App. fee: Free — selected projects cannot charge student application fees
Universities: Delivered by a consortium of at least 3 higher education institutions from at least 3 different countries (varies per programme)
Eligible nationalities: Open to students from all over the world; subject to a 10% per-nationality cap on awarded scholarships per project
Funding covers: Tuition (no fees charged to scholarship holders) · Monthly living allowance (subsistence) · Travel · Visa · Installation · Insurance
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None
Covers dependents: No
Opens: Typically October
Timeline notes: EMJM is an umbrella programme: there is no single central deadline. Students apply directly to each joint master, and each consortium sets its own opening and closing dates. The official students page states applications are 'in most cases' submitted between October and January for courses starting the following academic year; these dates describe the recurring annual window. As of 2026-06 the October 2025–January 2026 window (for 2026 entry) has closed and the next window (≈October 2026–January 2027, for 2027 entry) had not yet opened — always check the specific master's own website for its exact dates.

Sources & provenance

Erasmus+ — Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (students) accessed 2026-06-06
Erasmus+ Programme Guide — Erasmus Mundus (Part B, Key Action 2): funding rules and scholarship amount accessed 2026-06-06
EACEA — Scholarships (Erasmus Mundus): equal scholarships since 2021 and anti-fraud notice accessed 2026-06-06

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France Excellence Major Scholarship (AEFE)

France · French public universities, classes préparatoires aux grandes écoles, and grandes écoles (any state-recognised higher-education programme)

FundsFrench-government-scholarship ('boursier du gouvernement français') status easing visa, residence permit, and university-residence housing procedures · For cohorts selected from 2023: monthly allowance of €280/month (Taux 1) or €860/month (Taux 2) depending on family situation · Social-cover bursary (complementary health insurance) and automatic affiliation to the Campus France mutuelle for all holders · Taux 1/2 holders: defined complementary benefits — round-trip travel costs and reserved CROUS university housing · Multi-year support (up to ~5 years, through Master 2 equivalent) with AEFE mentoring, sponsorship ('parrainage'), and welcome meetings

No IELTSNo application feeNo GRE

Deadline See dates Set locally each year by the French lycée / SCAC (embassy cultural service) during the terminale year; the AEFE national selection commission meets in May Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

French-government-scholarship ('boursier du gouvernement français') status easing visa, residence permit, and university-residence housing procedures
For cohorts selected from 2023: monthly allowance of €280/month (Taux 1) or €860/month (Taux 2) depending on family situation
Social-cover bursary (complementary health insurance) and automatic affiliation to the Campus France mutuelle for all holders
Taux 1/2 holders: defined complementary benefits — round-trip travel costs and reserved CROUS university housing
Multi-year support (up to ~5 years, through Master 2 equivalent) with AEFE mentoring, sponsorship ('parrainage'), and welcome meetings

⚠ Must know before you apply

NARROW eligibility: you must be a non-French national in your final (terminale) year at an accredited French-curriculum school abroad (AEFE / 'lycée français du monde'). A Bangladeshi must attend such a French lycée — this is NOT a standalone master's-entry application.
Applied for at the BAC stage, not at master's entry: the head teacher (proviseur) pre-selects, the file is submitted online and assessed by the French embassy's SCAC, then ranked by an AEFE selection commission in May.
The award is CONDITIONAL on obtaining the baccalauréat with the 'très bien' distinction AND confirmed enrolment in the declared programme — only the very top bac achievers keep it.
Not a classic tuition+stipend master's award: for cohorts from 2023 the benefits are a tiered monthly allowance (€280 or €860) plus health cover; tuition coverage is no longer listed (it was in the pre-2023 scheme). Carry-through to master's level is via the multi-year (~5-year) nature of the support, not a separate master's application.
Administration after award is handed to Campus France (allowance payment, housing, admin); AEFE provides ongoing mentoring.
Around 850 students are supported at any time, with ~200 new bursaries each year.

Documents required

Application file submitted online by the student on the dedicated AEFE application platform (dossier saisi numériquement sur l'application dédiée)
Pre-selection / endorsement by the head teacher (proviseur) of the French lycée abroad
Proof of excellent academic results in terminale (school record)
A coherent higher-education orientation project (cursus delivering a state-recognised diploma)
Parcoursup orientation wishes (vœux), or the specific procedures of certain institutions — identical to the wishes stated in the France Excellence Major application
Subsequently: proof of the baccalauréat obtained with the 'très bien' distinction and confirmation of enrolment in the declared programme

Full details

Stipend: €280/month (Taux 1) or €860/month (Taux 2) for cohorts selected from 2023 (pre-2023 cohorts: €235 / €725 per month plus a €500/year rentrée bursary)
Duration: Up to ~5 years of study in France, in reference to the time needed to reach a Master 2 (or equivalent) diploma
Universities: French public universities, classes préparatoires aux grandes écoles, and grandes écoles (any state-recognised higher-education programme)
Eligible nationalities: Non-French nationals (any nationality, incl. Bangladesh) who are enrolled in terminale at an accredited French-curriculum school abroad (AEFE / French network 'lycée français du monde'). French nationals are excluded.
Funding covers: monthly living allowance (tiered) · health insurance / mutuelle · round-trip travel (Taux 1/2) · reserved CROUS housing (Taux 1/2)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Results by: AEFE selection commission convenes in May; final award is conditional on obtaining the bac with mention 'très bien' (July results) and confirmed enrolment
Timeline notes: AEFE does not publish a single public submission deadline — applications are pre-selected and submitted via the school head / embassy SCAC during the candidate's terminale year, and the selection commission is held 'courant mai' (during May) each year. Anchored at 2026-06, the most recent known cycle is the May 2025 commission feeding the September 2025 higher-education intake (cycle 2025-2026). Prospective applicants must confirm the exact internal deadline with their own AEFE lycée.

Sources & provenance

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Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Scholarship for International Students

Bonn, Germany · Any state or state-recognised German university / university of applied sciences

FundsMonthly maintenance stipend — FES English page: 934 EUR/month for students, 1,200 EUR/month for postgraduates (DAAD database lists a 992 EUR/month base amount for international students) · Family allowance of 276 EUR/month if applicable (DAAD lists a 160 EUR/month child allowance) · Refund of health-care / health-insurance costs · Non-material support (FES network, seminars, mentoring) so scholars have more time for their volunteering · Scholarship does not have to be repaid

Fully fundedNo IELTSNo application feeNo GRECovers family

Deadline See dates No fixed annual deadline. Application cut-offs are tied to your stage of study: postgraduate/Master's programmes must apply by the end of the 1st semester; Bachelor's at least 3 semesters before the end of the standard period of study; diploma/magister/state-examination by the end of the 6th semester. Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Monthly maintenance stipend — FES English page: 934 EUR/month for students, 1,200 EUR/month for postgraduates (DAAD database lists a 992 EUR/month base amount for international students)
Family allowance of 276 EUR/month if applicable (DAAD lists a 160 EUR/month child allowance)
Refund of health-care / health-insurance costs
Non-material support (FES network, seminars, mentoring) so scholars have more time for their volunteering
Scholarship does not have to be repaid

⚠ Must know before you apply

NOT an entry route from abroad: you must ALREADY be enrolled and studying at a German state/state-recognised university at the time you apply (FES: 'You are already studying in Germany at the time of your application'). There is no pathway to come to Germany on this scholarship.
German language is mandatory EVEN for English-taught programmes: you must prove DSH level 2 / TestDaF level 4 / Goethe Zertifikat C1 / DSD level II / Telc C1 Hochschule, and the entire application is submitted in German.
Short Master's degrees are excluded: FES does not fund a course of study shorter than 3 semesters (explicitly 'for example 2-semester Master's degree programmes'), and Master's applicants must apply by the end of their 1st semester.
Two-stage, multi-interview selection: online form first, then (if invited) full documents + two academic references, then a subject interview with a Vertrauensdozent/in and a second interview with a member of the selection committee before the committee decides; whole process takes 3-7 months.
Values requirement: applicants must demonstrate socio-political engagement and identify with the fundamental values of social democracy — this is a genuine selection criterion, not a formality.
OECD nationals are not eligible; this award is specifically for the Global South / post-Soviet / eastern-European students. Bangladesh qualifies.
Living stipend only — German public universities charge no tuition, so this funds your maintenance (and health insurance/family allowance), not a tuition fee; income over 400 EUR/month reduces the grant.

Documents required

Online application form (general personal details, professional and family background, your motivation to become an FES scholarship holder, details of your socio-political engagement) — submitted in German
Detailed CV with information on prior education and socio-political engagement (ausführlicher Lebenslauf)
Certificates / school-leaving (higher-education entrance) qualification, certificate of enrolment (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung) and other proofs (Zeugnisse, Hochschulzugangsberechtigung, sonstige Nachweise)
Detailed letter of motivation (ausführliches Motivationsschreiben)
Two expert references / Gutachten from university lecturers (for students and doctoral candidates)
Bachelor's / early-stage students: first graded performance records / first graded certificates of academic achievement
Proof of sufficient German language skills (DSH level 2, TestDaF level 4, Goethe Zertifikat C1, DSD level II, or Telc C1 Hochschule)

Full details

Stipend: 934 EUR/month students; 1,200 EUR/month postgraduates (FES English page) — DAAD lists 992 EUR/month base for international students
Duration: Up to the maximum funding period under BAföG regulations (i.e. roughly the standard period of study); a degree programme of fewer than 3 semesters is not funded
Universities: Any state or state-recognised German university / university of applied sciences
Eligible nationalities: Students from the Global South (Asia, Africa, Latin America), post-Soviet states, and eastern/south-eastern European (EU) countries. Students/doctoral candidates from OECD countries are NOT eligible. Bangladesh (non-OECD, Asia) is eligible — but the applicant must already be enrolled at a German university at the time of application.
Language: Proof of sufficient German is mandatory even if the degree is taught in English: DSH level 2, TestDaF level 4, Goethe Zertifikat C1, DSD level II, or Telc C1 Hochschule. Applications must be submitted in German.
Standardized tests: Not required
Funding covers: Monthly living stipend · Health insurance costs · Family/child allowance (if applicable)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None (no formal return-home bond), but the foundation expects identification with and active commitment to the fundamental values of social democracy and ongoing volunteering / socio-political engagement
Covers dependents: Yes
Interview stage: Yes
Renewal: Continued good academic performance and ongoing socio-political engagement; any income exceeding 400 EUR/month is credited against (deducted from) the scholarship
Opens: Rolling — applications may be submitted at any time
Results by: 3 to 7 months from application to decision (the selection committee meets 8-10 times a year; decision communicated within about a week of the committee sitting)
Timeline notes: Anchored at 2026-06: FES runs a rolling (no single annual deadline) intake, so there is no discrete open/close cycle; cycle is recorded as 2025-2026 to reflect the most recent known intake. The binding constraint is the per-stage application window above, not a calendar date. CRITICAL for Master's: FES does NOT fund 'short' courses of fewer than 3 semesters (e.g. typical 2-semester Master's), so apply only to a 3+ semester Master's and within the 1st semester.

Sources & provenance

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GRÓ Fisheries Training Programme (GRÓ FTP) — MSc Scholarship (under the auspices of UNESCO, Government of Iceland)

Reykjavík / Akureyri, Iceland · University of Akureyri, University of Iceland +1

FundsMSc scholarship for former fellows: master's research connected with an Icelandic university, funded by the Government of Iceland through Icelandic development cooperation · Tuition / research costs at the Icelandic host university · Living grant during the master's studies · Occasional housing at the GRÓ House for MSc/PhD scholarship recipients · (Prerequisite six-month FTP fellowship) return economy airfare, paid housing, living allowance 4,900 ISK/day (2023), settling-in allowance 50,000 ISK, emergency medical & accident insurance, free bus pass, immigration fees and a laptop to keep

No application feeNo GRESupervisor firstFully funded

Deadline See dates No public individual deadline; candidates are nominated by partner institutions, then interviewed. MSc applications follow only after completing the six-month training and securing Icelandic-university admission. Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Degree: Research
Age limit: Not officially published.

What the funding covers

MSc scholarship for former fellows: master's research connected with an Icelandic university, funded by the Government of Iceland through Icelandic development cooperation
Tuition / research costs at the Icelandic host university
Living grant during the master's studies
Occasional housing at the GRÓ House for MSc/PhD scholarship recipients
(Prerequisite six-month FTP fellowship) return economy airfare, paid housing, living allowance 4,900 ISK/day (2023), settling-in allowance 50,000 ISK, emergency medical & accident insurance, free bus pass, immigration fees and a laptop to keep

⚠ Must know before you apply

NOT a direct-entry MSc scholarship: the MSc award is offered ONLY to FORMER FELLOWS who have already completed the GRÓ FTP six-month training in Iceland AND been accepted into a postgraduate programme at an Icelandic university — it is the second step of a two-step pathway.
You CANNOT apply as an individual. FTP is an institutional capacity-building organisation and 'do[es] not accept applications from individuals'; partner institutions in Bangladesh (e.g. Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, University of Chittagong) nominate candidates, who are then interviewed by GRÓ-FTP staff.
Bangladesh is a confirmed partner country — 12 Bangladeshi fellows have trained in Iceland and Bangladeshis have received MSc scholarships (e.g. Md Murad Mufty 2008, Serajul Islam 2008), so the pathway is genuinely open to Bangladeshi nationals.
Entry requirements (for the six-month step): at least one university degree, at least two years' professional experience in the chosen fisheries specialisation, and strong working English.
Field is restricted to fisheries / aquatic resources: specialisation lines are Fisheries Policy & Management, Aquatic Resource Assessment & Monitoring, Quality Management of Fish Handling & Processing, and Sustainable Aquaculture.
The MSc is a RESEARCH master's connected with an Icelandic university and requires a supervisor; the official MSc page does not itemise the funding package, so confirm exact coverage (tuition, stipend amount) with the programme (info@groftp.is).

Documents required

No individual online application form — candidates are nominated by a partner institution in Bangladesh and assessed via interview
Evidence of at least one university degree
Evidence of at least two years of professional experience in the chosen fisheries specialisation
Proof of strong working English (speak, read, write)
For the MSc step: admission/acceptance into a postgraduate (master's) programme at an Icelandic university
For the MSc step: a research proposal / supervisor arrangement connected with the Icelandic host university

Full details

Duration: 2 years (MSc); the prerequisite six-month FTP training runs ~6 months
App. fee: Free — there is no individual application or application fee; entry is by partner-institution nomination.
Universities: University of Akureyri, University of Iceland, Icelandic university (postgraduate programme)
Intake: FTP six-month training: annual cohort (Jan-Aug); MSc start date set by the host Icelandic university
Eligible nationalities: Nationals of GRÓ FTP partner / developing countries. Bangladesh is a confirmed partner country (South Asia). Candidates are NOT individual applicants — they are nominated by partner institutions in their home country.
Language: Strong command of English required (speak, read, write); FTP working language is English. No specific IELTS/TOEFL band published by FTP, though the host Icelandic university may set its own English requirement for MSc admission.
Standardized tests: Not required by FTP (no GRE/GMAT mentioned).
Funding covers: Tuition / MSc research costs · Living grant · Airfare (prerequisite training step) · Housing (prerequisite training step) · Insurance (prerequisite training step)
Supervisor first: Required before applying
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: No formal bond published, but the programme is explicitly a capacity-building / development effort; fellows are expected to return and contribute to their home institution and fisheries sector.
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: Yes
Renewal: Tied to satisfactory progress in the Icelandic university's MSc programme (not separately published by FTP).
Post-study work: Not published by FTP; the programme's intent is for graduates to return and strengthen their home-country fisheries institutions.
Opens: Not individually applicable — nomination-based
Results by: Set per nomination/admission cycle
Timeline notes: Anchored to 2026-06: the FTP publishes no public individual application window for the MSc scholarship because it is not an individually-applied award. Entry is via partner-institution nomination into the annual six-month training, after which a former fellow may apply for the MSc scholarship once accepted into an Icelandic-university postgraduate programme. Prospective Bangladeshi candidates should contact a Bangladeshi partner institution or GRÓ-FTP (info@groftp.is) about nomination timing.

Sources & provenance

GRÓ FTP — MSc & PhD scholarships (official, eligibility & nature of award) accessed 2026-06-20
GRÓ FTP — The selection of Fellows (institutional nomination; no individual applications; entry criteria) accessed 2026-06-20
GRÓ FTP — Bangladesh country profile (partner country; 12 fellows, 3 Masters/PhD scholarships, named MSc recipients) accessed 2026-06-20
GRÓ FTP — Six-month training / capacity development (programme structure, specialisation lines) accessed 2026-06-20
GRÓ FTP Fellow Handbook 2023-2024 (benefit package: airfare, allowance, housing, insurance, laptop) accessed 2026-06-20

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Grow with MEF (GwMEF) Scholarship — MSc in Economics and Finance, University of Navarra

Pamplona, Spain · University of Navarra

Funds100% reduction in the tuition fee (per the dedicated GwMEF page and 2025-26 program homepage; the master-scholarships overview page and the older official PDF state 80%) · Teaching Assistantship (TAship) or Research Assistantship (RAship) position · Monthly stipend of 800 EUR for the entire academic year · Opportunity to work with faculty of the University of Navarra and affiliates

Fully fundedNo GRE

Deadline See dates Rolling / continuous — no single fixed deadline; apply as early as possible Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Stipend: 800 EUR/month for the academic year
Duration: 1 year (60 ECTS)
Degree: Taught
App. fee: 100 EUR (non-refundable)

What the funding covers

100% reduction in the tuition fee (per the dedicated GwMEF page and 2025-26 program homepage; the master-scholarships overview page and the older official PDF state 80%)
Teaching Assistantship (TAship) or Research Assistantship (RAship) position
Monthly stipend of 800 EUR for the entire academic year
Opportunity to work with faculty of the University of Navarra and affiliates

⚠ Must know before you apply

Coverage figure is inconsistent across the university's own pages: the dedicated GwMEF page and 2025-26 program homepage say 100% tuition reduction; the master-scholarships overview page and the older official PDF say 80%. The living stipend (800 EUR/month) is consistent. Confirm the exact tuition percentage with the School before relying on it.
Open to students from any country — Bangladeshi nationals are eligible (no nationality restriction; criteria are purely academic).
High academic bar: requires a bachelor's in Engineering/Maths/Physics OR Economics/Finance/Business with GPA over 8.5/10 (or equivalent); Economics/Business applicants must also show strong quantitative coursework (Calculus, Algebra, Statistics, Econometrics, >85%) OR an 85th-percentile quantitative GRE.
You do NOT apply separately for GwMEF — you apply to the MEF master's program; all eligible MEF applicants are automatically considered for GwMEF by the Board of Management, whose decisions are irrevocable.
Two letters of recommendation required (for GwMEF, preferably from professors in maths, economics, physics or statistics).
English requirement applies — IELTS > 6.0 / TOEFL iBT > 90 etc.; for the GwMEF, English-medium undergraduate study or Cambridge C1 / TOEFL > 104 satisfies it. Not an IELTS-waived program.
A non-refundable 100 EUR application fee is required with the master's application.
Rolling admissions with limited places (25 program seats; older PDF caps GwMEF at a maximum of 5 awards/year) — apply early; selection has historically run in an early-bird (January) and a late-spring wave.
Funding is tied to a TAship/RAship work commitment for the academic year (the stipend is assistantship pay, not a no-strings grant).
An interview and/or GRE scores may be requested at the committee's discretion ('we might contact you to ask you for an interview or for the GRE scores'), but neither is a guaranteed step.

Documents required

Official undergraduate / master transcripts (student record)
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Two academic letters of recommendation (for GwMEF, preferably signed by professors in mathematics, economics, physics or statistics)
One motivation letter completed in the application form (for GwMEF: a strong motivating letter on the intrinsic and extrinsic motivations to study the MEF at UNAV and to become a GwMEF fellow)
Proof of English: IELTS > 6.0, or TOEFL iBT > 90 (TOEFL Paper > 570), or TOEIC > 790, or Cambridge B2+; for GwMEF, alternatively proof of English-medium undergraduate study or Cambridge C1 Advanced / TOEFL > 104
Photocopy of passport
One passport-size photograph
Receipt of payment of the 100 EUR (non-refundable) application fee
GRE scores may be requested (and a quantitative-GRE 85th-percentile result is an accepted alternative eligibility route)

Full details

Universities: University of Navarra
Intake: Fall 2025
Eligible nationalities: Open to students from any country (no nationality restriction stated; Bangladesh eligible)
Language: English-taught. Proof of English required: IELTS > 6.0, TOEFL iBT > 90 (Paper > 570), TOEIC > 790, or Cambridge B2+. For GwMEF specifically: English-medium undergraduate study, or Cambridge C1 Advanced, or TOEFL > 104.
Standardized tests: GRE not strictly required, but may be requested by the committee; an 85th-percentile quantitative GRE is an accepted alternative eligibility route for Economics/Business backgrounds.
Min GPA: Over 8.5/10 (or equivalent) in the bachelor's degree
Funding covers: Tuition (100% per program pages / 80% per overview page) · Monthly living stipend of 800 EUR via TAship or RAship
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None stated
Opens: October 1 (admission period for all master's degrees opens)
Timeline notes: Anchor date 2026-06: the MEF program uses rolling admissions (response within one month of a complete application); GwMEF fellows are selected among MEF applicants. As of 2026-06 the program homepage shows 'YOU CAN APPLY NOW. 2025-26'. The university's general master admission opens October 1 each year with continuous evaluation and 'no deadline'. The only official document that gives explicit GwMEF selection dates is an older cycle PDF that states selection happened in two waves — '(a) January 2023 (early-bird); (b) Late Spring 2023' — so early-bird vs. late-spring waves recur, but absolute 2025-2026 dates are not separately published. Apply early; limited places (25 in the program; per the older PDF a maximum of 5 GwMEF scholarships per academic year).

Sources & provenance

University of Navarra — Grow with MEF (dedicated GwMEF page) accessed 2026-06-20
University of Navarra — MSc Economics and Finance (program homepage, 2025-26) accessed 2026-06-20
University of Navarra — Scholarships and grants for master's degrees (GwMEF: open to any country, coverage) accessed 2026-06-20
University of Navarra — MEF Admission (required documents, rolling admissions, 100 EUR fee, English requirements) accessed 2026-06-20
University of Navarra — Grow with MEF (official PDF, older cycle: 80% tuition, max 5 awards/year, two waves) accessed 2026-06-20

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KAAD Scholarship Programme 1 (Catholic Academic Exchange Service)

Germany · Any recognised German university (applicant must secure admission/acceptance)

FundsCovers study and living costs (KAAD: scholarships 'cover study and living costs comparable to those of other exchange organizations'; financed by German Catholic church taxes, diocesan funds, German government ministries and donors) · One-year study grant for a master's degree at a German university, renewable yearly up to a maximum of 3 years · 4-6 months of German language and culture training in Bonn at the start of the stay (for English-taught programs); language/culture training of four to six months also possible for German-taught programs · Personal, spiritual and academic support plus access to KAAD's worldwide scholar/alumni network and accompanying educational program/seminars

No IELTSNo GREReturn-home bondFully funded

Deadline See dates January 15 and June 30 (two rounds per year; applications must be received in Bonn by these dates) Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Covers study and living costs (KAAD: scholarships 'cover study and living costs comparable to those of other exchange organizations'; financed by German Catholic church taxes, diocesan funds, German government ministries and donors)
One-year study grant for a master's degree at a German university, renewable yearly up to a maximum of 3 years
4-6 months of German language and culture training in Bonn at the start of the stay (for English-taught programs); language/culture training of four to six months also possible for German-taught programs
Personal, spiritual and academic support plus access to KAAD's worldwide scholar/alumni network and accompanying educational program/seminars

⚠ Must know before you apply

Return-home bond: KAAD expects holders to return to their home country after studying in Germany — otherwise the scholarship is converted into a loan.
Routed via a Catholic partner committee: you apply online to KAAD Bonn first; after a positive initial evaluation your application is forwarded to the local partner committee (in Bangladesh: Caritas Bangladesh, Dhaka) — it is a two-step process and partner committees may set earlier internal deadlines.
Faith preference: most grant holders are Catholic (a few candidates of no or other religious affiliation are selected each year); applicants of another religion (e.g. Muslims) can be funded only if proposed/recommended by Catholic partners and showing a documentable willingness to engage in interreligious dialogue.
Theology students and theologians are NOT funded; all other disciplines are welcome.
German language is required even for English-taught programs (at least A2 German for the compulsory educational program for English-taught tracks, B1 generally; B2 Goethe level expected at the time of application for German-taught programs).
Two academic recommendation letters plus a Church reference (bishop/cleric) are mandatory parts of the application.
A university acceptance/admission letter is required as part of the application.
Bangladesh is one of KAAD's six Asia focus countries; applications from non-focus countries are 'only considered in exceptional cases'.
No fixed monthly stipend figure is published on KAAD's public pages — confirm the exact amount with KAAD / the partner committee.

Documents required

Online application form / questionnaire (kaad.de/en/scholarship-application; first stage)
Motivation letter (decisive for the personal-qualifications assessment)
Two recommendation letters from academic supervisors or other academics in your field
A reference from the country's Church (preferably the local bishop or a cleric) on your personal/religious convictions and Church/social engagement; candidates of other religions must be recommended by Catholic partners attesting commitment to interreligious dialogue (German or English translation)
Bachelor degree certificate (normally a four-year program or equivalent from an institution of recognised standing) with an above-average overall grade
Acceptance/admission letter from the German university where you intend to study
Proof of German language proficiency (Goethe B2 level for German-taught programs; basic German before starting for English-taught programs)

Full details

Duration: 1 year, renewable yearly up to a maximum of 3 years (master's/doctoral)
Universities: Any recognised German university (applicant must secure admission/acceptance)
Eligible nationalities: Nationals of and residents in developing/emerging countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America; for Asia, KAAD concentrates on six focus countries — Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar, Philippines, Vietnam, and PR China. Bangladeshi nationals are eligible.
Language: German-taught programs: German at Goethe B2 level at the time of application. English-taught programs: at least A2 German for the compulsory educational program, with basic German before starting; scholarship includes 4-6 months language/culture training in Bonn. No IELTS/TOEFL requirement stated by KAAD.
Standardized tests: Not required
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: Must return to home country after studies; failure to return converts the scholarship into a loan
Renewal: Annual renewal up to a maximum of 3 years; continued satisfactory study progress and participation in KAAD's compulsory accompanying educational program
Post-study work: Program is explicitly reintegration-oriented (return home expected); not a stay-back scheme
Results by: Decisions in March and September; all candidates contacted personally by email within about three months of the deadline
Timeline notes: KAAD runs two fixed application rounds every year (received in Bonn by 15 January and 30 June; selection in March and September). Per the official KAAD Asia department S1 guidance these are recurring annual dates; documented here for the 2025-2026 cycle (anchor 2026-06). Partner committees may impose earlier internal cut-offs, since applications are routed through them first.

Sources & provenance

KAAD — Scholarship Programme 1 (official eligibility page) accessed 2026-06-18
KAAD — Focus Countries in Asia (Bangladesh confirmation + two-step process + partner committees) accessed 2026-06-18
KAAD — Online scholarship application (country selector includes Bangladesh) accessed 2026-06-18
KAAD Asia Department — 'How to Apply with KAAD? Information for Applicants from Asian Countries' (official S1 guidance: benefits, documents, deadlines, requirements, bond) accessed 2026-06-18
DAAD scholarship database — KAAD Scholarship Programme 1 (corroborating: Bangladesh among eligible nations; partner-committee deadlines) accessed 2026-06-18

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Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Scholarship Programme for International Students

Berlin (foundation HQ; study at universities/HAW-FH across Germany), Germany

FundsMonthly grant of up to EUR 992 for Bachelor's/Master's/postgraduate students; standard funding duration 2 years (minimum 4 semesters) · Health insurance subsidy of up to EUR 120 per month (on request) · Family allowance of EUR 276 if spouse resides in Germany for more than three months · Child allowance of EUR 250 per child with proper documentation · Research travel grants abroad available on request (excluding conference visits) · Partial reimbursement of university tuition fees up to EUR 750 per semester in exceptional cases only · Non-financial support: interdisciplinary seminar program, personal mentoring, university groups, and the Network of International Scholars (NIS)

Fully fundedNo application feeNo GRECovers family

Deadline See dates July 15, 12:00 noon (CET) Cycle 2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research
App. fee: Free (no application fee stated)
Age limit: No age limit

What the funding covers

Monthly grant of up to EUR 992 for Bachelor's/Master's/postgraduate students; standard funding duration 2 years (minimum 4 semesters)
Health insurance subsidy of up to EUR 120 per month (on request)
Family allowance of EUR 276 if spouse resides in Germany for more than three months
Child allowance of EUR 250 per child with proper documentation
Research travel grants abroad available on request (excluding conference visits)
Partial reimbursement of university tuition fees up to EUR 750 per semester in exceptional cases only
Non-financial support: interdisciplinary seminar program, personal mentoring, university groups, and the Network of International Scholars (NIS)

⚠ Must know before you apply

Mandatory German language proficiency at minimum B2 level (CEFR), even if the degree program is taught in English; most scholars pass the DSH exam or present a high TestDaF score before enrollment. Non-monetary support (seminars, mentoring) is conducted in German.
Primarily aimed at international students and doctoral candidates from non-EU countries.
Master's applicants must intend to enroll in a four-semester (2-year) MA program at a German university; 3-semester programs (e.g. some LL.M. degrees) are not eligible due to the minimum 4-semester funding period.
Human medicine, dentistry (leading to state examination), and medical specialization programs are NOT eligible for funding.
Return-home expectation: scholars are expected to shoulder responsibility for state and society in their home countries after their return; the program aims to strengthen lasting ties between the home country and Germany.
No follow-up (bridge) funding for an existing scholarship that is ending, unless the prior scholarship was for an undergraduate degree and you are now applying for a Master's/postgraduate/doctoral program.
Two application routes: in-country (within Germany) via the KAS Campus Portal with a 15 July deadline, OR via a local KAS office abroad — but only selected KAS offices participate each year.
KAS does NOT cover enrollment, re-registration, or exmatriculation fees (e.g. semester ticket, student union fees).
Beyond academic excellence, KAS requires demonstrated identification with the foundation's values, regular volunteering, and commitment to democracy and human rights.
No age limit; applicants may apply before completing their undergraduate degree.

Documents required

Academic transcripts (university records)
Degree certificate (to be submitted as soon as available if not yet completed)
Letters of recommendation (accepted in original language with German translation, or directly in German or English)
Proof of German language proficiency (minimum B2 level, e.g. Goethe-Institut certificate; DSH or high TestDaF expected before enrollment)
Application submitted via the KAS Campus Portal (campus.kas.de) for the domestic selection procedure, uploading all required documents per the official 'Notes on Applying' and Guidelines documents (German)

Full details

Stipend: Up to EUR 992/month (Bachelor's/Master's); up to EUR 1,400/month (doctoral candidates)
Duration: 2 years (standard for Bachelor's/Master's); minimum 4 semesters
Eligible nationalities: Primarily international students and doctoral candidates from non-EU countries; around 300 scholars from over 50 countries supported
Language: German minimum B2 (CEFR), required even for English-taught programs; DSH or high-level TestDaF typically expected before enrollment
Standardized tests: Not required
Funding covers: Monthly living stipend · Health insurance subsidy · Family allowance · Child allowance · Research travel grants abroad · Partial tuition reimbursement (exceptional cases only)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: No formal bond, but scholars are expected to return to their home countries after studies and shoulder responsibility there
Covers dependents: Yes
Interview stage: Yes
Timeline notes: Deadline is a fixed annual date (15 July at 12:00 noon CET) for the in-country/domestic selection procedure. Applicants living abroad apply through their local KAS office, and only selected KAS offices participate each year (regional selection interviews for 2026 were planned in Buenos Aires and Nairobi). Verified against the official KAS page on 2026-06-06.

Sources & provenance

KAS — International Talent Development (official program page, English) accessed 2026-06-06
DAAD Scholarship Database — Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS): Scholarship Programme for International Students accessed 2026-06-06

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Master Mind Scholarships (Government of Flanders)

Flanders and Brussels, Belgium · KU Leuven, University of Antwerp (UAntwerp) +10

FundsGrant of EUR 10,225 per academic year (living allowance, paid in installments) · Tuition fee waiver per academic year (host institution may still charge the lowest local rate, EUR 136.50 for 2026-2027) · Funding for 1 academic year (60-ECTS master's) or 2 academic years (120-ECTS master's); EUR 10,225 also paid in the second year of a two-year programme

No GRENo application feeFully funded

Deadline See dates Varies by host institution: KU Leuven 15 Jan 2026; University of Antwerp 1 Feb 2026; Hasselt University 15 Mar 2026; Ghent University, VUB & LUCA School of Arts 1 Apr 2026; AP UAS 1 Mar 2026; HOGENT 20 Mar 2026; KdG 31 Mar 2026; Erasmus Brussels UAS 13 Apr 2026 (Antwerp Maritime Academy & PXL: contact the international office) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Grant of EUR 10,225 per academic year (living allowance, paid in installments)
Tuition fee waiver per academic year (host institution may still charge the lowest local rate, EUR 136.50 for 2026-2027)
Funding for 1 academic year (60-ECTS master's) or 2 academic years (120-ECTS master's); EUR 10,225 also paid in the second year of a two-year programme

⚠ Must know before you apply

Apply via a participating Flemish host institution, NOT directly to the Flemish government: you submit documents to the institution by its own deadline, it preselects you, then it files your application in the Mobility Online tool (two-step process).
Hard academic bar: a GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 on your last obtained bachelor's or master's degree, calculated using the Scholaro tool.
Your previous (qualifying) degree must NOT have been obtained at a Flemish higher education institution; students already enrolled at a Flemish institution cannot apply (narrow exception for some preparatory-programme students).
'Fully funded' but the stipend is modest: EUR 10,225/year living grant; the host institution may still charge the lowest local tuition rate (EUR 136.50 for 2026-2027) on top of the waiver. No separate travel, insurance or family allowance is mentioned.
Each Flemish institution may submit a maximum of 20 applications, and you can be nominated by only one institution; if your intended institution is not on the official participating list you cannot apply.
Cannot be combined with another Flemish Government scholarship, an Erasmus+ / Erasmus Mundus scholarship, a BAEF scholarship, or a Fulbright scholarship.
English requirement (universities): IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL 94 / CEFR C1; (schools of arts): IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90 / CEFR B2 - proof must be no older than 3 years.
Renewal/funding is performance-gated: for a two-year master's you must obtain at least 54 ECTS in year one to receive year-two funding; final installments are withheld if the degree is not obtained; partial discontinuation requires refunding part of the grant.
Reserved slots exist for priority countries (Japan 3, Mexico 3, Palestine 2, USA 5); Bangladeshi applicants compete on the general ranked list.
Excluded programmes: preparatory programmes, bridging programmes and distance learning.

Documents required

Profile picture
Copy of your international passport or national ID
Curriculum Vitae (including your American GPA out of 4.0, plus publications, academic awards, previous scholarships if applicable)
Transcript of records (certified translation enclosed if not in Dutch, French, German or English)
English language test results or a letter of exemption provided by the host university
Letter of motivation written in English
Two signed letters of recommendation in English from professors of your (previous) home university/university of applied sciences (and arts) or recent employer
Copy of acquired diploma(s) (certified translation enclosed if not in Dutch, French, German or English)

Full details

Duration: 1 academic year (60-ECTS master's) or 2 academic years (120-ECTS master's)
App. fee: Free (no application fee mentioned; applications are submitted to the host institution)
Universities: KU Leuven, University of Antwerp (UAntwerp), Ghent University (UGent), Hasselt University (UHasselt), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Antwerp Maritime Academy, AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts, HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Erasmus Brussels University of Applied Sciences and Arts, KdG University of Applied Sciences and Arts, LUCA School of Arts, PXL University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Intake: September 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities except Russian nationals; Bangladesh eligible. (Japan, Mexico, Palestine and USA have a number of reserved slots; all others, including Bangladesh, compete on the general ranked list.)
Language: Universities / universities of sciences: IELTS 7.0 overall, or TOEFL/TOEFL iBT total 94, or CEFR C1, or a similar recognised test. Schools of arts: IELTS 6.5, or TOEFL 90, or CEFR B2. Proof must be no older than 3 years at the time of processing; a letter of exemption from the host university is also accepted.
Standardized tests: Not required (no GRE/GMAT mentioned)
Min GPA: 3.5 / 4.0 (calculated on the last obtained bachelor's or master's degree via the Scholaro tool)
Funding covers: tuition (waiver, host may still charge the lowest local rate) · living grant / stipend
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Renewal: For a two-year master's, at least 54 ECTS must be obtained in the first academic year to receive year-two funding; final installments (EUR 1,525) are awarded only on completing the year / obtaining the degree.
Results by: After the host-institution deadline the institution preselects (max 20 per institution) and submits via Mobility Online; the Flemish Higher Education Council selection committee then ranks and notifies applicants of the result
Timeline notes: As of 2026-06 the academic-year 2026-2027 call is now CLOSED (the official main page states 'The call for the academic year 2026-2027 is now closed.'). All listed deadlines (Jan-Apr 2026) have passed; these are the most recent completed-cycle dates. Future applicants must apply directly through a participating Flemish host institution before that institution's own deadline for the next cycle.

Sources & provenance

Master Mind Scholarship - main page (benefits, duration, non-combination rules, reserved priority countries) accessed 2026-06-18
Master Mind Scholarship - Eligibility criteria (GPA 3.5, English requirements, nationality rule, previous-degree rule) accessed 2026-06-18
Master Mind Scholarship - Payment of the scholarship (EUR 10,225/year, installment schedule, 54-ECTS renewal rule, refund-on-discontinuation) accessed 2026-06-18
Master Mind Scholarship - How to apply (two-step process via host institution, required documents) accessed 2026-06-18
Master Mind Scholarship - Host institutions and deadlines (participating institutions + per-institution deadlines) accessed 2026-06-18

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Sabancı University Graduate Full Scholarship (Master's with Thesis)

Istanbul, Türkiye · Sabancı University

Funds100% tuition fee exemption (annual tuition for international students set at 36,500 USD for 2026-2027) · Monthly stipend of 43,500 TL for 10 months · Free dormitory accommodation (two-person room) · 10,000 TL transportation support over 10 months for those not staying in the dorm · Private health insurance · A laptop computer · Limited conference support (one time per year)

Fully fundedNo IELTS

Deadline See dates Jun 15, 2026 (Engineering & Natural Sciences thesis master's); Jun 8, 2026 (Social Sciences master's, incl. Economics) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Research

What the funding covers

100% tuition fee exemption (annual tuition for international students set at 36,500 USD for 2026-2027)
Monthly stipend of 43,500 TL for 10 months
Free dormitory accommodation (two-person room)
10,000 TL transportation support over 10 months for those not staying in the dorm
Private health insurance
A laptop computer
Limited conference support (one time per year)

⚠ Must know before you apply

This is a merit-based UNIVERSITY scholarship: admission and scholarship tier are decided together by the Admission Jury and finalized by the Graduate School Board — you apply for admission, not separately for the scholarship. The 'Full Scholarship' (tuition + stipend + dorm) is the top tier; a tuition-only 'Tuition Waiver Scholarship' tier also exists, so not every admit gets the stipend.
IELTS is NOT accepted — YÖK (Turkish Higher Education Council) no longer recognizes IELTS, TOEFL-PBT or TOEFL-CBT for graduate registration. Use TOEFL iBT (min 80), PTE, CAE, CPE, YDS/YÖKDİL, or sit Sabancı's own ELAE exam.
A graduate entrance exam is mandatory: ALES, GRE (Quantitative), or GAT — there is no waiver. For Engineering & Natural Sciences thesis master's the GRE Quantitative minimum is 153.
If you cannot meet the English proficiency requirement you must complete an English Preparatory year first — and scholarships do NOT cover the prep year; you pay full tuition for it.
International applicants' previous degree must be recognized as equivalent by the Turkish Higher Education Council (YÖK); the University runs this enquiry, but it is a hard registration condition.
Deadlines differ by school: Engineering & Natural Sciences thesis master's deadline is Jun 15, 2026 (early deadline April 6, 2026); Social Sciences master's deadline is Jun 8, 2026 (Economics also Jun 8, with an early March 27, 2026 date). The 2026-2027 cycle is currently open.
Applicants may be called for written exams and/or an interview, all conducted in English; interviews can be in-person or online.

Documents required

Online application form (admission.sabanciuniv.edu)
Official transcript of previous studies
Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages)
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Two letters of recommendation (submitted directly by referees via emailed link; applicant-uploaded letters are invalid)
Graduate entrance exam result: ALES/e-ALES, GRE (Quantitative), or GAT
English proficiency proof (TOEFL iBT 80 / PTE / CAE / CPE / YDS / YÖKDİL) OR commitment to take Sabancı's ELAE exam
Passport-sized photograph
Undergraduate degree (completed by enrollment, or last-term registration at application)
(Social Sciences master's, some programs) Research Plan min 1000 words, sample work, and/or portfolio depending on program

Full details

Stipend: 43,500 TL per month, paid for 10 months (Full Scholarship tier, Master's), for the 2026-2027 academic year
Duration: 2 years (thesis master's); stipend paid 10 months per year
App. fee: Online application; no application fee is stated on the official page.
Universities: Sabancı University
Intake: Fall 2026 (September 2026)
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities, including Bangladesh. International applicants' prior degree must be recognized/equivalence-approved by the Turkish Higher Education Council (YÖK); this enquiry is made by the University.
Language: Instruction is in English. Accepted English proof: TOEFL IBT min 80 (best score not accepted), PTE min 69, CAE min B, CPE min C, YDS/e-YDS/YÖKDİL min 67, e-TEP min 54 — OR pass Sabancı's own English Language Assessment Exam (ELAE) held after the deadline. IMPORTANT: IELTS is NOT accepted (YÖK no longer recognizes IELTS, TOEFL-PBT, TOEFL-CBT for graduate registration).
Standardized tests: A graduate entrance exam IS required: ALES/e-ALES (numerical min 65) OR GRE (Quantitative min 153) OR GAT (Pakistan NTS, min 65) for Engineering & Natural Sciences thesis master's. Social Sciences thesis master's accept ALES 55 / GRE Quantitative 149 / GAT 55 (Political Science higher: 70 / 155 / 70).
Min GPA: No minimum GPA stated for thesis master's (a 3.00/4.00 minimum applies only to PhD-with-bachelor applicants).
Funding covers: Full tuition exemption (100%) · Monthly stipend 43,500 TL (10 months) · Free dormitory (two-person room) · Transportation support 10,000 TL/10 months (if not using dorm) · Private health insurance · Laptop computer · Limited conference support (once per year)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: Yes
Renewal: Not specified on the official scholarship page; based on continued academic standing in the program (the page notes scholarships are effective for continuing and new graduate students for the 2026-2027 year).
Post-study work: Not specified on the official scholarship page
Opens: Applications open (Engineering & Natural Sciences early deadline April 6, 2026)
Results by: Not published
Timeline notes: Dates are the current, open 2026-2027 Fall cycle as listed on the official Application Dates page (accessed 2026-06-20; anchor 2026-06). Engineering & Natural Sciences with-thesis master's: early deadline April 6, 2026, final deadline Jun 15, 2026. Social Sciences master's deadline Jun 8, 2026 (Economics early date March 27, 2026, final Jun 8, 2026). Stipend amounts and the 36,500 USD international tuition figure are stated for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Sources & provenance

Sabancı University — Graduate Scholarships (Full Scholarship benefits table) accessed 2026-06-20
Sabancı University — Graduate Applications Requirements 2026-2027 (eligibility, required documents, English/entrance exams, IELTS exclusion, Social Sciences thresholds) accessed 2026-06-20
Sabancı University — Application Dates for Graduate Programs (deadlines) accessed 2026-06-20
Sabancı University — Graduate Admissions portal accessed 2026-06-20

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SBW Berlin Scholarship for International Students

Berlin / Potsdam, Germany · Any state-recognized university or university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) in Berlin or Potsdam

FundsFurnished room in a shared student flat in Berlin (Rudower Str. 67, 12351 Berlin) · Cost-of-living allowance currently EUR 480 per month · Tuition fees (a deductible can be expected if tuition exceeds the national average) · Possible travel contribution for the journey to Berlin and the journey home (max EUR 500 within Europe, max EUR 1,000 outside Europe); return flight after graduation covered · Mentorship, workshops, and ongoing advisory support from SBW Berlin during and after studies

No application feeNo GREReturn-home bondFully funded

Deadline See dates No fixed deadline (rolling intake) Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research
Age limit: Between 18 and 30 years old

What the funding covers

Furnished room in a shared student flat in Berlin (Rudower Str. 67, 12351 Berlin)
Cost-of-living allowance currently EUR 480 per month
Tuition fees (a deductible can be expected if tuition exceeds the national average)
Possible travel contribution for the journey to Berlin and the journey home (max EUR 500 within Europe, max EUR 1,000 outside Europe); return flight after graduation covered
Mentorship, workshops, and ongoing advisory support from SBW Berlin during and after studies

⚠ Must know before you apply

Conditional grant / hidden loan: if you do NOT return to your home country to develop a social project for at least 18 months after graduation and instead stay in Germany, ALL financial benefits must be repaid in 12 monthly installments under a previously notarized repayment plan — so for stayers it is effectively a loan, not a gift.
Hard age limit: applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old.
Social-sector requirement is the core gate: you must already have professional or volunteer experience with a non-profit/social organization, and that organization must submit the recommendation letter that unlocks the application form.
Two-step process: you must SEPARATELY secure admission to a state-recognized university or Fachhochschule in Berlin or Potsdam yourself — SBW does not place you.
Need-based: you must prove a relatively low net household income; this income/need test, not nationality, is the real gate (Bangladesh qualifies as an Asian developing country per the guidelines).
Residency rule: you must not have stayed in Germany for more than 18 months before applying, and must have no first-degree family members permanently residing in Germany.
Only 20 total scholarship places exist; awards each semester are limited to current vacancies.
German GPA of at least 2.0 is required and must be maintained with good academic performance each semester.
Cannot stack with another German study scholarship (students already funded by another scholarship are not eligible). Part-time jobs are generally not approved; BAföG recipients receive only a reduced flat-rate/book allowance of max EUR 100/month.
An interview/video conference (possibly with a practical task) is part of the three-phase selection.

Documents required

Letter of recommendation from a non-profit/social organization (or an SBW Berlin partner organization), submitted by that organization by email to application@sbw.berlin — this gates access to the application form
Application form (link shared only with outstanding applicants after the recommendation letter is reviewed)
Project description (two to five pages) for the planned social/non-profit project in the home country
Proof of qualification for university entrance
Information about the net household income
Copy of the last school or university certificate showing the grade point average and a grade overview
Copy of the highest academic degree (high-school diploma or university certificate) showing the grade point average and a grade overview
If available: admission to a Berlin/Potsdam university, internationally recognized language certificate, all obtained university certificates/records, and previous work/training/internship certificates
(Recommended, not mandatory) one or two reference letters from professors/teachers/employers and evidence of net household income
All documents must be submitted in German or English

Full details

Stipend: EUR 480 per month cost-of-living allowance (in addition to provided furnished housing). BAföG recipients as a rule receive only a flat-rate/book allowance of max EUR 100/month.
Duration: At least 30 days up to a maximum of 48 months; matched to the standard period of study, granted semester-by-semester
App. fee: Free — SBW Berlin does not charge any application or processing fees
Universities: Any state-recognized university or university of applied sciences (Fachhochschule) in Berlin or Potsdam
Intake: Rolling (no fixed intake) — funding usually granted for the upcoming semester
Eligible nationalities: Foreign nationals from developing countries (the guidelines name Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, South America); Bangladesh eligible. The real gate is a demonstrated relatively low net household income, not nationality.
Language: Internationally recognized language certificate for the language of instruction is required by the verification process at the latest (listed under 'if available' — not required at first application if not yet obtained). SBW Berlin sets no specific IELTS/TOEFL band; the band depends on the chosen university/program.
Min GPA: Average grades equivalent to a German grade point average of at least 2.0, to be maintained each semester
Funding covers: Furnished room in a shared student flat (Rudower Str. 67, 12351 Berlin) · Cost-of-living allowance (currently EUR 480/month) · Tuition fees (a deductible can be expected if tuition exceeds the national average) · Possible travel contribution (max EUR 500 within Europe, max EUR 1,000 outside Europe); return flight home covered after graduation
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: Conditional: return to home country and develop/implement a social project with the local non-profit for at least 18 months after graduation = no repayment. If the recipient stays in Germany instead, all financial benefits must be repaid in 12 monthly installments under a previously notarized repayment plan starting 3 months after the funding/study period ends.
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: Yes
Renewal: Reviewed before the end of each semester: continued eligibility, good academic performance (German GPA of at least 2.0), and proactive development of the social project with project reports. Remaining in Germany or discontinuing studies/project triggers the repayment plan.
Post-study work: Program is designed for a limited stay tied to the study duration; recipients are expected to return home (no later than the end of the month following graduation). Staying in Germany triggers the repayment obligation. No financial support is provided after graduation (advisory support continues).
Opens: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Timeline notes: Per the official guidelines (Last Updated: April 9, 2025), SBW Berlin has no fixed application deadline and accepts applications all year round, subject to a total of 20 scholarship places (each semester only as many awards as there are vacancies). Anchored to 2026-06: there is no per-cycle open/close, so these April-2025 guideline terms were current at access (verified 2026-06-18). The applicant must separately secure admission to a Berlin/Potsdam university.

Sources & provenance

SBW Berlin — The scholarship for international students (official program page) accessed 2026-06-18
SBW Berlin — Guidelines and Criteria for the SBW Berlin Scholarship for International Students (official PDF, Last Updated April 9, 2025) accessed 2026-06-18
SBW Berlin — Scholarships overview (official) accessed 2026-06-18

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Bilkent University Graduate Scholarship (Master's — Graduate School of Engineering and Science / UNAM)

Ankara, Türkiye · Bilkent University

FundsTuition waiver (950,000 TL/year for AY 2025-2026; may be a partial exemption based on academic success) · Monthly stipend including housing support — UNAM Graduate Scholarship MS: total 46,000 TL/month; UNAM President Graduate Fellowship MS: total 53,000 TL/month · Private health insurance · A laptop computer · 25% housing discount for students without paid employment · Travel support to attend scientific events (UNAM President Graduate Fellowship track)

Fully funded

Deadline Closed 2026-06-01 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research
App. fee: Not stated on the official pages

What the funding covers

Tuition waiver (950,000 TL/year for AY 2025-2026; may be a partial exemption based on academic success)
Monthly stipend including housing support — UNAM Graduate Scholarship MS: total 46,000 TL/month; UNAM President Graduate Fellowship MS: total 53,000 TL/month
Private health insurance
A laptop computer
25% housing discount for students without paid employment
Travel support to attend scientific events (UNAM President Graduate Fellowship track)

⚠ Must know before you apply

'Fully funded' is conditional: over 95% of grad students get support, but it may be a tuition waiver ONLY or a tuition waiver PLUS stipend, and the tuition waiver itself can be partial depending on academic success — the full tuition+stipend package is competitive and merit-based.
GRE General Test is obligatory for foreign (non-Turkish) students (min quantitative 157 for M.S.) — this is NOT a no-GRE program. Home-edition GRE results are not accepted.
No scholarships are granted to students who must attend the English preparatory school first — you must satisfy the English requirement (TOEFL/IELTS/PAE) to keep funding.
Only online applications are accepted; transfers from other universities are not accepted.
UNAM-specific awards (Graduate Scholarship, President Graduate Fellowship, Scholarship for Young Women) apply to the Materials Science & Nanotechnology program at the National Nanotechnology Research Center (UNAM); other Engineering & Science departments are funded via the Graduate School's tuition-waiver/stipend scheme.
Stipend figures are in Turkish Lira and subject to annual revision; verify current-year amounts before applying.

Documents required

Online application (only online applications are accepted)
Official transcripts (may be sent directly from a foreign university)
Statement of Purpose
2 Letters of Recommendation
GRE General Test — obligatory for foreign (non-Turkish) students, minimum quantitative 157 for M.S. (ETS code 0620); ALES only for resident Turkish citizens
English proficiency: TOEFL IBT (min 87 before 2026 / 4.5/6 after 2026), or IELTS Academic (min 6.5 average and min 5.5 each section), or Bilkent PAE (min C)
Proof of Degree / diploma (if already obtained)

Full details

Stipend: MS UNAM Graduate Scholarship: total 46,000 TL/month (incl. housing support); MS UNAM President Graduate Fellowship: total 53,000 TL/month
Universities: Bilkent University
Intake: Fall 2026, Spring
Eligible nationalities: Open to international students including Bangladeshi nationals; admission and financial assistance are without regard to national origin (no bilateral country restriction). Turkish-citizen-specific rules apply only to the ALES exam requirement.
Language: TOEFL IBT (min 87 before 2026, or 4.5/6 after 2026), or IELTS Academic (min 6.5 average and min 5.5 each section), or Bilkent PAE (min C). Conditional admission possible without scores; must be satisfied by registration. Home-edition TOEFL and IELTS OSR not accepted.
Standardized tests: GRE General Test obligatory for foreign students (min quantitative 157 for M.S.); ALES (min 55 quantitative) only for resident Turkish citizens.
Funding covers: tuition (waiver, may be partial) · monthly living stipend incl. housing support · private health insurance · laptop · housing discount · conference travel support (fellowship track)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Interview stage: Yes
Post-study work: Not stated on the official pages
Opens: 2026-02-10
Results by: Regular admission/interview 01-03 July 2026
Timeline notes: Dates are the Fall 2026 (2026-2027 entry) cycle taken verbatim from the official Application Requirements & Dates page (page_id=17), confirmed against source as of 2026-06. Regular deadline 1 June 2026; Late Application Deadline 1 July 2026 (late admission/interview 20-21 July 2026); the online admission system opened 10 February 2026. Applications are accepted twice a year (Fall and Spring).

Sources & provenance

Bilkent Graduate School of Engineering & Science — Financial Assistance (Bilkent UNAM / GSES Graduate Scholarship) accessed 2026-06-20
Bilkent Graduate School of Engineering & Science — Application Requirements & Dates (deadlines, GRE/ALES, English, documents, interview) accessed 2026-06-20
Bilkent UNAM — Scholarship Opportunities (Graduate Scholarship & Fellowship funding packages) accessed 2026-06-20
Bilkent Graduate School of Engineering & Science — F.A.Q. (international applicants, English prep, transcripts) accessed 2026-06-20

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KTU Scholarship for International Applicants (Full/Partial Tuition Fee Waiver)

Kaunas, Lithuania · Kaunas University of Technology (KTU)

FundsFull or partial tuition fee waiver for the Master's programme, assigned by entrance score (academic record + motivation) · Automatic candidacy: every applicant who submits via apply.ktu.edu is considered — no separate scholarship form · Indicative full tuition value avoided (2025-2026 rates): ~5,641 EUR/year for engineering/informatics/science fields; ~4,690 EUR/year for business/economics/social fields; ~7,116 EUR/year for architecture

Tuition only

Deadline Closed 1 June 2026 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Duration: 1.5 or 2 years (90 or 120 ECTS)
Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Full or partial tuition fee waiver for the Master's programme, assigned by entrance score (academic record + motivation)
Automatic candidacy: every applicant who submits via apply.ktu.edu is considered — no separate scholarship form
Indicative full tuition value avoided (2025-2026 rates): ~5,641 EUR/year for engineering/informatics/science fields; ~4,690 EUR/year for business/economics/social fields; ~7,116 EUR/year for architecture

⚠ Must know before you apply

TUITION-ONLY: this is a full or partial tuition-fee waiver — it does NOT include a living stipend; accommodation and food are explicitly NOT covered and must be paid by the student.
PARTIAL IS COMMON: the waiver can be partial rather than full; the share depends on your entrance score and chosen programme.
NOT THE STIPEND SCHEME: KTU also lists a Lithuanian state scholarship paying 592 EUR/month + study-cost grant, but its eligible-country list does NOT include Bangladesh — Bangladeshi nationals can only get the tuition-fee waiver, not that stipend.
AUTOMATIC, NO SEPARATE FORM: all applicants via apply.ktu.edu automatically become scholarship candidates; recipients are announced by mid-July and contacted individually.
MOTIVATION ASSESSMENT MANDATORY: a motivation letter or motivation interview is required for all Master's applicants — skipping it disqualifies you from the admission competition (counts 10% of entry score).
MIN 60% GPA: weighted Bachelor's GPA must be at least 60% (and at least 60% in each entry subject).
100 EUR application fee, non-refundable after registration; review begins only after the fee clears.
FOREIGN CITIZENS = NON-FUNDED SEATS ONLY: institutional admission of foreign citizens is to state NON-funded (paying) positions in English-taught full-time programmes; state-funded free seats are reserved for EU/EEA citizens and persons of Lithuanian origin.
SKVC academic recognition of your foreign Bachelor's diploma is required as part of the application.

Documents required

Passport (or EU national ID card)
Document photo
Bachelor's diploma and its supplement (transcript of records accepted if still completing the bachelor's)
Maturity / secondary-education certificate and supplement
SKVC certificate of academic recognition of the foreign qualification (or KTU-issued qualification acknowledgement before applying)
English-language proficiency certificate (IELTS/TOEFL/CEFR/Cambridge, if any; KTU free online exam otherwise)
Motivation letter (or attend motivation interview) — mandatory for all Master's applicants
Proof of research/artistic activities (optional, for extra points)
Proof of work experience (optional, for extra points)
Document certifying change of name/surname, if documents differ
Non-Lithuanian/English documents must be officially translated into Lithuanian or English

Full details

App. fee: 100 EUR (non-refundable after application registration)
Universities: Kaunas University of Technology (KTU)
Intake: Autumn 2026 (September)
Eligible nationalities: Open to all international applicants (the tuition-fee-waiver track). Bangladesh eligible. NOTE: the separate Lithuanian state scholarship (monthly stipend + study-cost grant) is restricted to a closed country list that does NOT include Bangladesh.
Language: English at CEFR C1; IELTS at least 6 (no component below 5.5), TOEFL iBT at least 85, or equivalent (Cambridge English, IESOL C1, or GRE accepted). If prior studies were fully in English (stated on the certificate/transcript) a test may not be required; if no certificate, KTU offers a free online English exam.
Standardized tests: Not required (GRE accepted as one optional proof of English; no GRE/GMAT requirement)
Min GPA: Weighted GPA of the Bachelor's degree at least 60% (minimum average grade no less than 60% in each entry subject)
Funding covers: Full or partial tuition fee waiver (amount depends on entrance score and chosen programme)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: Yes
Renewal: Assigned to first-year students; continued KTU scholarships (Talent, etc.) depend on academic performance once enrolled.
Opens: 15 October 2025
Results by: Middle of July 2026 (scholarship recipients notified individually)
Timeline notes: Dates are the official 2026/2027 (Autumn 2026) intake as published on admissions.ktu.edu/master as of 2026-06-20. Application period 15 October 2025 – 1 June 2026; studies start 1 September 2026. The tuition-fee-waiver candidacy closes with the studies application deadline (1 June 2026).

Sources & provenance

KTU Master's admissions — Scholarships, fees, deadlines, requirements & documents (official) accessed 2026-06-20
KTU admissions platform — tuition fee waivers; portal accessible to Bangladesh accessed 2026-06-20
KTU news — Countless scholarship options at KTU (context/discovery) accessed 2026-06-20

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Fernand Spirckel Scholarship (University of Luxembourg)

Luxembourg City / Belval (Esch-sur-Alzette), Luxembourg · University of Luxembourg (Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine — FSTM)

FundsFixed cash grant of €11,875 per student, per academic year · Renewable for up to two years (standard duration of the Master's degree) · Total of up to €23,750 over two years per recipient · Awarded to a maximum of 2 students

Deadline Closed 31 May 2026 Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Duration: 2 years (standard Master's duration)
Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Fixed cash grant of €11,875 per student, per academic year
Renewable for up to two years (standard duration of the Master's degree)
Total of up to €23,750 over two years per recipient
Awarded to a maximum of 2 students

⚠ Must know before you apply

Two-step process: you must FIRST apply and be admitted to the Master's programme; only if the Programme Director judges your application 'excellent' are you invited (by separate notification) to apply for the scholarship — you cannot apply for the scholarship directly.
Restricted to three FSTM engineering Master's programmes only: Master en Sciences de l'ingénieur (MEEE), Master in Civil Engineering Sciences (MCES), and Master in Sustainable Product Creation (MSPC).
NOT fully funded in the tuition+stipend sense: it is a flat €11,875/year cash grant. Student housing is explicitly NOT guaranteed by default — recipients must apply for accommodation separately and meet its deadlines.
Only Master's programmes that run their full two-year programme in Luxembourg are eligible; full-time students only.
Applicants must NOT be beneficiaries of Luxembourg's State Financial Aid for Higher Education (formerly CED).
Maximum 2 scholarships awarded; selection is based on undergraduate academic excellence and the quality/originality of the personal statement, via an internal evaluation.
Finalists must confirm acceptance within three working days of notification; recipients sign a Scholarship Agreement with a sworn declaration on arrival (September 2026).
Open to all nationalities ('All countries are eligible'), so a Bangladeshi national can apply.

Documents required

A complete Master's admission application submitted via the Uni.lu online admissions portal (before 31 May), including all documents required by the chosen Master's programme
Dedicated online scholarship application form (link sent only after the Programme Director nominates you for excellence)
Personal statement outlining your reasons for applying and presenting your strengths

Full details

Stipend: Not a monthly stipend — a fixed grant of €11,875 per academic year (≈ €989/month equivalent if spread over 12 months)
Universities: University of Luxembourg (Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine — FSTM)
Intake: September 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities — official page states 'All countries are eligible.' Bangladesh included.
Funding covers: Fixed annual cash grant of €11,875 per year for up to 2 years
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated (recipients sign a Scholarship Agreement and sworn declaration accepting terms)
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Granted for up to two years for the standard Master's duration; conditioned on terms of the Scholarship Agreement signed on arrival
Results by: Finalists notified by June 2026
Timeline notes: Dates are for the 2025-2026 cycle (entry September 2026). As of 2026-06-20 the 31 May 2026 deadline has passed; this is the most recent published cycle. The same award typically reopens for the next academic year — re-check the official page for the 2026-2027 deadline.

Sources & provenance

Visit official page Verified 2026-06-20

Université Côte d'Azur Academic Excellence Scholarship (IdEx)

Nice / Sophia Antipolis, France · Université Côte d'Azur

FundsFull exemption from tuition fees · Stipend of €5,000, paid in two installments · Funding is for ONE YEAR ONLY (single academic year, even on 2-year MSc tracks) · 10 IdEx scholarships awarded each year to the best MSc candidates

Fully funded

Deadline Closed End of May 2026 (Application Period: April to May annually) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Full exemption from tuition fees
Stipend of €5,000, paid in two installments
Funding is for ONE YEAR ONLY (single academic year, even on 2-year MSc tracks)
10 IdEx scholarships awarded each year to the best MSc candidates

⚠ Must know before you apply

TWO-STEP / order-sensitive: you must apply and be admitted to one of the eligible international MSc programs (and obtain an eCandidat number) BEFORE applying for the IdEx scholarship — applications without an eCandidat number are not considered.
Funding is ONE YEAR ONLY: tuition exemption + a flat €5,000 stipend in two installments. It does not renew, so for a 2-year MSc the second year is unfunded by this award.
Open to candidates of ANY age or nationality (Bangladeshis explicitly eligible); selection is purely on academic excellence — no age limit.
Students who have ALREADY been registered at Université Côte d'Azur are NOT eligible.
Cannot be combined with any other scholarship.
Only 10 scholarships are awarded per year, restricted to a fixed list of ~11 eligible international MSc programs.
Disbursement is conditional on regular class/exam attendance and exemplary conduct throughout the year — misconduct or absenteeism can forfeit the stipend.
The scholarship application form is only live during the April–May window; outside it the page shows 'Applications are Closed'.
Non-EU applicants from Campus France 'Études en France' countries (which includes Bangladesh) may also need to apply through Campus France in parallel with the compulsory e-candidat application.

Documents required

First, an admission application to one of the eligible international MSc programs submitted via the e-candidat portal (https://ecandidat-uca1.univ-cotedazur.fr) — yielding an eCandidat number (applications without an eCandidat number will not be considered)
The IdEx Academic Excellence Scholarship online form (available only when applications reopen in April), with the requested documents uploaded
Academic results / transcripts (candidates are assessed on their provided results)

Full details

Duration: Scholarship funds 1 year; eligible MSc programs are typically 1–2 years
Universities: Université Côte d'Azur
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities (candidates of any age or nationality may apply); Bangladesh eligible. Excludes applicants already registered at Université Côte d'Azur.
Funding covers: tuition · stipend
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Covers dependents: No
Renewal: No renewal — funding is for one year only; disbursement of installments conditional on regular attendance in classes/examinations and exemplary conduct.
Opens: April 2026 (annually)
Results by: Mid-June 2026 (announced by email, favorable or not)
Timeline notes: As of 2026-06-18 the scholarship page states 'Applications are currently closed.' The IdEx scholarship application window is April–May annually; the underlying MSc admission deadlines vary by program (e.g. MSc Data Science & AI July 4, 2026; most others May 15 – June 26, 2026 per the Applications page). Apply to the MSc first to obtain an eCandidat number, then submit the scholarship form during April–May. Dates reflect the annually-recurring cycle as published for 2026.

Sources & provenance

Université Côte d'Azur — Academic Excellence Scholarships (IdEx) official page accessed 2026-06-18
Université Côte d'Azur — Applications (MSc program deadlines, e-candidat / Campus France process) accessed 2026-06-18
Université Côte d'Azur — IdEx Programs (list of eligible international MSc programs) accessed 2026-06-18

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TIGER Master's Excellence Scholarship (Aix-Marseille Université, PMI)

Marseille / Aix-en-Provence, France · Aix-Marseille Université

FundsUp to €10,000 funding for one academic year · Reserved room in a CROUS university residence (subject to completing the required formalities in time) · Personalised welcome, support and installation service on arrival in France, throughout the stay · May be combined with other schemes (government grants, placement bonuses, mobility grants) up to a maximum of €2,000/month declared resources (per the M2 AI4PH terms)

No IELTSNo GRENo application feePartial funding

Deadline Closed Set by each master's programme's own admission platform; AMSE economics/finance route has no single published scholarship deadline (apply via platform window). For the M2 AI4PH Public Health variant: 19 May 2026 at 12:00 (noon). Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Up to €10,000 funding for one academic year
Reserved room in a CROUS university residence (subject to completing the required formalities in time)
Personalised welcome, support and installation service on arrival in France, throughout the stay
May be combined with other schemes (government grants, placement bonuses, mobility grants) up to a maximum of €2,000/month declared resources (per the M2 AI4PH terms)

⚠ Must know before you apply

PARTIAL/NOTABLE, not a full living stipend: the award is up to €10,000 for the year plus a reserved CROUS room and a welcome service — it is a capped cash grant, NOT tuition + a full monthly living stipend. (Note: French public-university master's tuition is already only ~€243/year, so this is a living-cost top-up rather than a tuition waiver.)
Bangladesh-eligible: open to international students who are NOT French (or dual-French) nationals and who have NEVER been enrolled in a French higher-education institution. No closed country list; no EU/EEA-only restriction.
For most eligible programmes (e.g. AMSE economics/finance/econometrics) you apply only to the eligible AMU master's via the right platform (Études en France/Campus France for Bangladesh) AND, for AMSE, also submit the AMSE interest form — the official feg page states 'both steps are necessary'; programme coordinators then select scholarship recipients from admitted students.
The M2 AI4PH (Public Health) specialisation is an EXCEPTION: it runs its own emailed scholarship competition (CV + 3-yr transcript + motivation letter + 2 references emailed to genevieve.noir@univ-amu.fr) with a hard deadline of 19 May 2026 noon and an oral interview on 27 May 2026 for shortlisted candidates.
Selection is on a single criterion: academic excellence (good academic record).
Only face-to-face / on-site mobility in Marseille is eligible (the M2 AI4PH variant notes the course is taught by distance learning but the funded mobility must be on-site).
Non-EU applicants such as Bangladeshis must apply through the Études en France / Campus France platform, which opens in November (preceding the academic year).
Only specific master's programmes are 'eligible programs' under TIGER — confirm your target master's is on AMU's eligible list before relying on this funding.

Documents required

Application file required by the chosen eligible AMU Master's programme, submitted via the appropriate platform (Études en France / Campus France for non-EU applicants such as Bangladesh, from November 2025; MonMaster from February 2026; e-Candidat from March 2026)
Completed AMSE 'international fellowships' interest form (for AMSE economics/finance/econometrics programmes) to express interest in the scholarship — both the programme application and the form are required ('both steps are necessary')
For the M2 AI4PH (Public Health) variant, which has a separate emailed application: a detailed up-to-date CV
For M2 AI4PH variant: transcript of grades from the last 3 years of university study (provisional certificate for the current year)
For M2 AI4PH variant: a letter of motivation covering both the M2 registration and the incoming mobility grant
For M2 AI4PH variant: two letters of recommendation (PDFs emailed to genevieve.noir@univ-amu.fr with prescribed filenames)

Full details

Duration: 1 academic year (M1 or M2; funded one academic year at a time)
App. fee: No separate scholarship application fee stated; awarded based on the master's programme application.
Universities: Aix-Marseille Université
Intake: Fall 2025, Fall 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities EXCEPT French nationals and dual-French nationals; applicant must never have been enrolled in a French higher-education institution. Bangladeshi nationals are eligible and apply via the Études en France / Campus France platform.
Standardized tests: Not required by the scholarship (no GRE/GMAT requirement stated); requirements are set by the chosen master's programme.
Funding covers: €10,000 annual grant · CROUS residence accommodation · arrival/installation and ongoing support service
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Interview stage: Yes
Opens: November 2025 (Études en France for non-EU applicants); February 2026 (MonMaster); March 2026 (e-Candidat)
Results by: Scholarship decisions communicated from the beginning of June 2026 by the AMU international relations department (AI4PH variant: shortlist from 21 May 2026, interviews 27 May 2026)
Timeline notes: Dates are for the 2025-2026 intake (studies starting Sep 2026) — the most recent fully documented cycle as of the 2026-06 anchor. As of verification (2026-06), the AMSE mirror page states 'Applications for the 2026 intake are now closed.' The canonical univ-amu.fr PMI landing pages (www.univ-amu.fr/.../pmi-grants and /fr/.../bourses-pmi) returned HTTP 404 during verification (cycle/site transition); full official content was verified on AMU's own faculty subdomains feg.univ-amu.fr and sesstim.univ-amu.fr. There is no single scholarship application deadline for the economics/finance track — the deadline is the master's programme's own platform deadline; the 19 May 2026 noon deadline applies specifically to the emailed M2 AI4PH (Public Health) variant.

Sources & provenance

Visit official page Verified 2026-06-18

Deutschlandstipendium (Germany Scholarship)

Germany · Participating public and state-recognised universities across Germany (apply directly to your own university; e.g. TU München, RWTH Aachen, LMU, etc.)

Funds300 EUR per month (150 EUR from a private sponsor + 150 EUR matched by the German Federal Government) · Paid irrespective of personal or parental income; can be combined with BAföG (does not count towards BAföG funding) · Tax-free; no social-insurance contributions payable · Frequently includes non-material support: mentoring, networking events, internships, contact with industry sponsors · Awarded for at least two semesters, up to the standard period of study

No IELTSNo application feeNo GRE

Deadline Closed Set by each participating university (no central deadline). Example — TUM 2026/2027: enrolled students / pre-2026 entrance qualification May 18-31, 2026 (expired); 2026 high-school graduates July 13-26, 2026 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Stipend: 300 EUR per month
Degree: Taught & research
App. fee: Free (no application fee)

What the funding covers

300 EUR per month (150 EUR from a private sponsor + 150 EUR matched by the German Federal Government)
Paid irrespective of personal or parental income; can be combined with BAföG (does not count towards BAföG funding)
Tax-free; no social-insurance contributions payable
Frequently includes non-material support: mentoring, networking events, internships, contact with industry sponsors
Awarded for at least two semesters, up to the standard period of study

⚠ Must know before you apply

PARTIAL award, not full funding: a flat 300 EUR/month only — it does NOT pay tuition and is not a full living stipend. The wiki lists it for completeness.
You must already be enrolled at, or admitted to, a participating German university — this is NOT a route to come to Germany. You apply directly to your own university, not to a central body.
Doctoral candidates and students at federal universities (Hochschulen des Bundes) cannot apply.
On accepting an offer you must be a German resident with a German bank account (and provide a tax ID); without these the offer lapses — secure a visa/residence early.
No central deadline or document list: each university sets its own application window and required documents (the document/deadline details here are TUM's example).
Selection weighs academic record plus 'soft factors' (social commitment, personal circumstances); committees may invite applicants to interviews.
You may not hold another talent/performance-based award averaging 30 EUR/month or more at the same time; cannot be combined with doctoral funding. BAföG is allowed alongside it.
Funding is reviewed every two semesters and continues only if you still meet the criteria and private sponsor funding remains available.

Documents required

Online application via the host university's portal (apply directly to your own German university)
Cover letter / letter of motivation (max ~1.5 pages, German or English) explaining why you should receive the scholarship
Tabular CV (1-2 pages, German or English, chronological)
Proof of academic performance (Bachelor: university entrance qualification grade / uni-assist grade; Master: Bachelor's grade or current transcript of records / uni-assist grade if degree not from EU/EEA/Switzerland)
Optional supporting evidence for 'soft factors' (volunteering/commitment confirmations, employment contracts, prizes/awards, and proof of special circumstances such as illness, childcare, care of a relative, orphanhood, refugee status, or migration background)
All documents in German or English, uploaded as PDFs
On acceptance: proof of German residence, German bank account and tax ID (Steuer-ID)

Full details

Duration: At least 2 semesters, up to the standard period of study
Universities: Participating public and state-recognised universities across Germany (apply directly to your own university; e.g. TU München, RWTH Aachen, LMU, etc.)
Intake: Winter semester 2026/2027 (October 2026 start of funding year)
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities (nationality is not material to the award). Bangladeshi nationals enrolled at — or admitted to — a participating German university may apply. Doctoral candidates and students at federal universities (Hochschulen des Bundes) are excluded.
Language: No central language test; set by the host university for admission. At TUM, application documents may be submitted in German or English.
Standardized tests: Not required
Min GPA: Set by each university; at TUM, minimum German grade of 2.40 for university entrance qualification / enrolled students.
Funding covers: 300 EUR/month cash support (150 EUR private sponsor + 150 EUR Federal Government match) · Non-material support at many universities: mentoring, networking events, internships
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: Yes
Renewal: Reviewed every two semesters; the university checks whether the holder still meets the award/minimum-grade criteria and whether private sponsor funding remains available.
Opens: Set per university; at TUM, application windows in May and July 2026
Results by: At TUM, selection committee meets in September; admission offers sent from October; first payment by mid-December at the latest
Timeline notes: Anchored to 2026-06: there is no single national deadline — each participating university sets its own application window and documents; you apply directly to the German university where you are enrolled or admitted. Dates shown are the TUM 2026/2027 funding-year cycle (verified 2026-06-18); other universities differ. Funding year runs 1 October to 30 September.

Sources & provenance

Deutschlandstipendium official home (BMBF program site) accessed 2026-06-18
Deutschlandstipendium — official English info page (eligibility, benefits, duration) accessed 2026-06-18
DAAD scholarship database — Deutschlandstipendium (BMBF), English (value, academic requirements, exclusions, number of scholarships) accessed 2026-06-18
TU München — Deutschlandstipendium application page (university example: deadlines, required documents, residency/bank-account condition) accessed 2026-06-18

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Invest Your Talent in Italy Scholarship

Italy · Italian state or legally recognized institutions participating in the IYT Program (e.g. Universita di Parma, Universita degli Studi di Firenze, Universita degli Studi di Bergamo, Universita degli Studi della Tuscia, Universita Ca' Foscari Venezia, Universita degli Studi di Brescia)

FundsFull exemption from enrolment fees and university contributions (tuition) · Annual living scholarship of EUR 10,800, paid quarterly (EUR 4,800 + EUR 3,000 + EUR 3,000) over the 9-month period · Mandatory internship at an Italian company or professional association as part of the program · Italian language and culture study included in each student's program · Scholarship sums are exempt from Italian IRPEF income tax

No application feeNo GREFully funded

Deadline Closed 2026-05-11 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Full exemption from enrolment fees and university contributions (tuition)
Annual living scholarship of EUR 10,800, paid quarterly (EUR 4,800 + EUR 3,000 + EUR 3,000) over the 9-month period
Mandatory internship at an Italian company or professional association as part of the program
Italian language and culture study included in each student's program
Scholarship sums are exempt from Italian IRPEF income tax

⚠ Must know before you apply

Age limit: applicants must have been born on or after 1 January 2000 (except renewals).
Two-step process: you must FIRST apply for pre-admission to an IYT-participating Master's/Postgraduate course at a participating Italian university, then apply for the scholarship; scholarship eligibility is subject to admission to the chosen course.
Nationality-restricted: open only to citizens permanently resident in 23 listed partner countries (Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Mongolia, Paraguay, Peru, People's Republic of China, Tunisia, Turkiye, Uruguay, Vietnam).
Students currently studying at, or already holding a degree from, an Italian university are NOT eligible; students about to graduate are NOT eligible.
Fully funded means tuition exemption PLUS a EUR 10,800/year living stipend - but it does NOT cover travel, accommodation, health insurance, regional education tax, or stamp duty; you must arrange your own health insurance.
Incompatible with any other Italian Government or public-institution scholarship/benefit (e.g. Erasmus+, regional scholarships).
A mandatory internship at an Italian company/association is part of the program; for 11th-edition renewals an internship project is required and internship paperwork must start by 20 January 2027.
No study mobility, internship, or thesis research abroad is permitted - the scholarship only covers attendance of courses in Italy.
English-taught Master's courses (no Italian degree required to study), but candidates must commit to studying Italian before departure; English certification from CEFR B2 required (no separate GRE/GMAT required).

Documents required

Certificate of completed exams (final transcript) for the qualification valid for enrolment in the Master's/Postgraduate program, including degree mark / CGPA (or, if degree not yet awarded, a signed University statement on headed paper certifying completion and pending degree)
Certification of English language proficiency from CEFR level B2 (Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL iBT, ISE Digital/Paper - Trinity College, PTE, Linguaskill, ESOL, TOEIC) - or university certificate that English was the language of instruction (accepted as C1)
Certification of knowledge of Italian, OR a declaration of commitment to attend a classroom or self-study Italian course before departure
A video no longer than 59 seconds explaining reasons for studying in Italy, professional goals, and how an internship in an Italian company would benefit them (English or Italian; Italian viewed positively)
A Curriculum vitae et studiorum, maximum one page
A valid passport (dual Italian/foreign nationals must upload both)

Full details

Stipend: EUR 10,800 per year paid quarterly (approx. EUR 1,200/month over 9 months; first quarter EUR 4,800, then EUR 3,000 + EUR 3,000)
Duration: 9 months (covered period), within Master's/Postgraduate course; renewable for a second year
App. fee: Not stated (no application fee mentioned in the call)
Age limit: Born on or after 1 January 2000 (except scholarship renewals)
Universities: Italian state or legally recognized institutions participating in the IYT Program (e.g. Universita di Parma, Universita degli Studi di Firenze, Universita degli Studi di Bergamo, Universita degli Studi della Tuscia, Universita Ca' Foscari Venezia, Universita degli Studi di Brescia)
Intake: October 2026
Eligible nationalities: Citizens permanently resident in one of 23 partner countries: Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Mongolia, Paraguay, Peru, People's Republic of China, Tunisia, Turkiye, Uruguay, Vietnam
Language: English proficiency from CEFR B2 (Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Trinity ISE, PTE, Linguaskill, ESOL, TOEIC); a degree taught in English may be certified as C1 equivalent. Knowledge of Italian is not mandatory but contributes to the score; otherwise must commit to an Italian course before departure.
Standardized tests: Not required (no GRE/GMAT mentioned)
Funding covers: Tuition (enrolment fee + university contribution exemption) · Living stipend EUR 10,800/year · Italian language and culture study · Internship placement
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Renewable for a second academic year conditional on achieving 30 credits by the stated deadline and verified regular attendance of the university's Italian language course; 11th-edition renewals also require an internship project.
Opens: 2026-04-20
Results by: Summer 2026
Timeline notes: Documents the IYT 11th Edition (academic year 2026-2027), the most recent known cycle. As of 2026-06 the application window (20 April - 11 May 2026) has closed and the homepage states 'NEW APPLICATION OPENS 2027!' - the next (12th) edition cycle had not yet opened at verification. Scholarship covers a 9-month study period starting 1 October 2026; results announced by email in summer 2026.

Sources & provenance

Invest Your Talent in Italy - Official homepage (Italian MFA / esteri.it) accessed 2026-06-06
Invest Your Talent in Italy - Current Call (11th Edition, AY 2026-2027), full call for applications accessed 2026-06-06

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Stefan Banach NAWA Scholarship Programme (Banach NAWA)

Poland · Public universities supervised by the Minister of Science and Higher Education that have concluded a framework agreement with NAWA (see annual list of universities in the call)

FundsMonthly scholarship of PLN 2,500 (approx. EUR 580) for up to 12 months per academic year during the standard study period and preparatory course · Full exemption from tuition fees at public universities · NAWA-funded one-year preparatory course (Polish track) / Polish language and culture course (English track) · One-time lump-sum allowance toward international travel to Poland, paid with the first stipend

Fully fundedSupervisor first

Deadline Closed May 8, 2026, 3:00 p.m. Warsaw time (or earlier once the per-group application cap is reached) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Stipend: PLN 2,500 per month (approx. EUR 580)
Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Monthly scholarship of PLN 2,500 (approx. EUR 580) for up to 12 months per academic year during the standard study period and preparatory course
Full exemption from tuition fees at public universities
NAWA-funded one-year preparatory course (Polish track) / Polish language and culture course (English track)
One-time lump-sum allowance toward international travel to Poland, paid with the first stipend

⚠ Must know before you apply

Nationality-restricted: open only to citizens of 36 Polish-Aid countries, AND the bachelor's degree must have been obtained in one of those countries (not in Poland).
Applicants must NOT already hold a master's degree and must NOT have Polish citizenship; bachelor's must have been obtained not earlier than 2024 (those graduating may apply if they obtain the diploma by 15 July 2026).
Fully funded (tuition exemption + PLN 2,500/month stipend + travel allowance), but tuition is waived ONLY at public universities; at a private university you pay tuition yourself.
Two-step process: you must apply to / be admitted by a Polish university yourself; NAWA does not arrange or coordinate university admissions, and admission is separate from the scholarship.
Application cap: the call closes early for a country group once 300 applications (groups 1-3) or 200 (group 4) are received, so applying early matters.
Only one application per applicant; only studies starting in October 2026 are covered (February-start programmes are not eligible).
Requires a 1-3 minute self-presentation video as part of the application.

Documents required

Passport photo page (page with applicant's personal data)
Bachelor's (first-cycle) diploma and transcript/supplement with grade average and list of subjects (or a university certificate if not yet graduated)
Document confirming participation in/application to admission for full-time second-cycle studies at an eligible Polish public university (not required for the Polish-language preparatory-course path)
Language certificate or qualifying document (Polish or English depending on study path)
Short self-presentation video (1-3 minutes) in Polish or English explaining motivation to study in Poland
Optional: letter of recommendation from a Polish diplomatic mission / embassy

Full details

Duration: Standard period of second-cycle (master's) studies, plus an optional one-year NAWA preparatory course (Polish track); stipend paid up to 12 months per academic year (max 5 months winter + 7 months summer semester)
App. fee: Submitted free online via the NAWA IT system (no application fee stated in the call)
Universities: Public universities supervised by the Minister of Science and Higher Education that have concluded a framework agreement with NAWA (see annual list of universities in the call)
Intake: October 2026 (winter semester 2026/2027)
Eligible nationalities: Restricted to citizens of 36 countries covered by Polish development aid (Albania, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Lebanon, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Serbia, Tanzania, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam). Applicant must NOT hold Polish citizenship and must NOT already hold a master's degree; the bachelor's degree must also have been obtained in one of the covered countries (not in Poland).
Language: Polish-language studies: minimum B2 Polish. Preparatory Polish course: minimum B1 Polish. English-language studies: minimum B2 English (Polish not required). Proven via a language certificate / qualifying document from the official lists in the call appendices (Polish: Appendix 3; English: Appendix 4).
Min GPA: No minimum GPA stated; grade-point average is scored (points = average grade x 70 / maximum average grade) as part of the merit assessment
Funding covers: Monthly stipend PLN 2,500 (approx. EUR 580) · Tuition-fee exemption at public universities · NAWA preparatory course / Polish language and culture course · One-time lump-sum international travel allowance
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Scholarship holder must sign the scholarship agreement within 45 days of admission and submit a short study report each year by 31 October
Opens: April 13, 2026 (announcement No. 16/2026)
Results by: July 31, 2026
Timeline notes: Documents the most recent known call, No. 16/2026, announced 13 April 2026 and closed 8 May 2026 (already passed as of the 2026-06 anchor date); studies begin October 2026 (winter semester 2026/2027); results announced by 31 July 2026. The call closes for a country group early if it reaches 300 applications (groups 1-3) or 200 applications (group 4).

Sources & provenance

Banach NAWA Scholarship Programme - official programme page (NAWA) accessed 2026-06-06
Banach NAWA - Call for proposals / Call for applications No. 16/2026 (NAWA) accessed 2026-06-06
Banach NAWA - Information for applicants (FAQ, academic year 2026/27) (NAWA) accessed 2026-06-06
Banach NAWA Programme - official Call for applications No. 16/2026 of 13 April 2026 (PDF, NAWA) accessed 2026-06-06

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ANITI Master's Excellence Scholarships (Artificial and Natural Intelligence Toulouse Institute)

Toulouse, France · Toulouse School of Economics (TSE), Université Toulouse Capitole (UT Capitole) +1

FundsFlat excellence scholarship of €10,000 for one academic year · Paid as 10 monthly instalments of €1,000, with the first payment in November 2026 · Awarded to top M1 and M2 students in ANITI 'Core AI' / 'AI Integration' labelled Master's programs · May be combined with need-based social grants (bourses sur critères sociaux)

No application feeTuition not covered

Deadline Closed May 2, 2026 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Stipend: €1,000/month for 10 months (€10,000 total)
Duration: 1 year (one academic year of M1 or M2)
Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Flat excellence scholarship of €10,000 for one academic year
Paid as 10 monthly instalments of €1,000, with the first payment in November 2026
Awarded to top M1 and M2 students in ANITI 'Core AI' / 'AI Integration' labelled Master's programs
May be combined with need-based social grants (bourses sur critères sociaux)

⚠ Must know before you apply

PARTIAL / STIPEND-ONLY: this is a €10,000 merit top-up (10 x €1,000/month), NOT a fully funded package — it does not pay tuition, travel, insurance, or full living costs.
You must first be admitted to an ANITI-labelled 'Core AI' or 'AI Integration' Master's (M1 or M2); the scholarship is selected separately on academic excellence.
Selection criteria explicitly include 'motivation to join a research project within an ANITI chair', starting with the M2 internship — it is research/PhD-track oriented.
Cannot be combined with apprenticeship or professional-training contracts (but can be combined with need-based social grants).
Most eligible Master's tracks are taught in French; only a subset (IMA, MED, D3S, CSA, IDA) are in English — verify the language of your chosen program.
Around 20 scholarships are awarded each year across all the eligible Toulouse programs.
First payment is in November 2026, so applicants need to fund their initial arrival/installation costs themselves.
The scholarship page does not state any IELTS/TOEFL or GRE requirement — language/test requirements are set by each individual Master's program; verify them separately for your chosen track.

Documents required

M1 applicants: a motivation letter for AI studies and PhD research, submitted via the dedicated ANITI online form (https://enquete.univ-toulouse.fr/index.php/356317)
M2 applicants (current M1 students): motivation letter for AI studies and PhD research; M1 application file; M1 academic transcripts — combined into a single PDF under 10MB
M2 applicants (engineering double-degree students): motivation letter for AI studies and PhD research; academic transcripts for semesters 5 to 7 — combined into a single PDF under 10MB
Separate application required for each ANITI-labelled Master's candidacy you apply to

Full details

Universities: Toulouse School of Economics (TSE), Université Toulouse Capitole (UT Capitole), Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès (UT2)
Intake: Fall 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities (Bangladesh included) — 'These scholarships are open to all students, regardless of nationality.'
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Renewal: Awarded for one year; M1 and M2 are applied for separately (no automatic multi-year renewal stated).
Timeline notes: Dates are for the 2026-2027 intake as published on the official page (accessed 2026-06-18; anchor 2026-06). Scholarship payments run for the 2026-2027 academic year with the first €1,000 instalment in November 2026.

Sources & provenance

ANITI – Scholarships (official program page: eligibility, amount, deadline, documents) accessed 2026-06-18

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Computational Linguistics Scholarship (CLS) — Charles University, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics

Prague, Czech Republic · Charles University — Faculty of Mathematics and Physics

FundsDirect coverage of tuition fees for 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 (7,100 EUR per academic year for non-EU students; 4,200 EUR per year for EU students) · Contribution to living expenses of 120,000 CZK (around 4,900 EUR) per academic year · Covers a 2-year full-time Master's Programme in Computer Science – Language Technologies and Computational Linguistics (taught in English)

Fully fundedNo GRE

Deadline Closed 2026-04-30 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Duration: 2 years
Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Direct coverage of tuition fees for 2026/2027 and 2027/2028 (7,100 EUR per academic year for non-EU students; 4,200 EUR per year for EU students)
Contribution to living expenses of 120,000 CZK (around 4,900 EUR) per academic year
Covers a 2-year full-time Master's Programme in Computer Science – Language Technologies and Computational Linguistics (taught in English)

⚠ Must know before you apply

Only ONE scholarship is awarded across the whole faculty each cycle — extremely competitive.
Tuition-only is NOT the model here: it covers both tuition and a living-expenses contribution (~4,900 EUR/year), so it is genuinely fully funded.
Candidates must NOT be recipients of any other external scholarships or grants for a living allowance.
You must separately apply to the Master's Programme via the Charles University Student Information System AND email a CLS application + arrange two recommendation letters to cls@ufal.mff.cuni.cz and admission@mff.cuni.cz — a two-step process.
The take-home assignment is NOT required for the Language Technologies and Computational Linguistics programme (it is required for other CS programmes).
Renewal/performance condition: if fewer than 15 credits are obtained by end of February 2027, the Faculty may halve the scholarship for March–September 2027; if the programme is not completed within two years, the scholarship is withdrawn.
Non-EU applicants (incl. Bangladeshis) must obtain a Student Visa / Long-Term Residence Permit — apply well before the April 30, 2026 deadline.
English proficiency required (e.g. IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 85); Bangladesh is not on the English-instruction exemption country list, so a test score is generally needed.
Separate Master's admission application fee of 1500 CZK applies (the scholarship itself has no separate application fee).

Documents required

Curriculum vitae (CV)
Motivation letter
List of publications (if applicable)
Transcript(s) of records
Application for the CLS (no prescribed form — e.g. an email stating that you [full name] apply for the scholarship), sent to cls@ufal.mff.cuni.cz and admission@mff.cuni.cz with subject 'CLS application – your name'
Two letters of recommendation from academic supervisors or employers, sent directly by referees to cls@ufal.mff.cuni.cz and admission@mff.cuni.cz with subject 'CLS recommendation – your name'
Online application for the Master's Programme via the Charles University Student Information System (is.cuni.cz)
Officially authorized copy of Bachelor's (or Master's) diploma / proof of foreign degree recognition (required for enrolment)
Proof of English language proficiency (e.g. IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 85), unless exempt
All documents must be written in or translated into English

Full details

Stipend: 120,000 CZK (~4,900 EUR) per academic year as a living-expenses contribution (not paid as a fixed monthly stipend; payment details in the Scholarship Award Agreement)
App. fee: Scholarship: no separate fee. Master's admission online application fee: 1500 CZK.
Universities: Charles University — Faculty of Mathematics and Physics
Intake: Fall 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities (no country restriction); non-EU applicants including Bangladeshi nationals are eligible — tuition figure explicitly covers students from outside the EU. Visa/residence permit required for non-EU students.
Language: Programme taught in English. Proof of English required (test results not older than two years): e.g. IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 85, TOEFL Essentials 9, TOEIC L&R 850, Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency Pass, TELC C1, Duolingo 110, Michigan English Test 66, ECPE Pass, or comparable CEFR C1 qualification. Exemption applies only to those who studied ≥2 years with English as sole instruction language in Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, Malta, New Zealand, South Africa, UK or USA — Bangladesh is not listed.
Standardized tests: No GRE/GMAT required. A take-home assignment is required for CS Master's admission generally, but it is NOT obligatory for the Language Technologies and Computational Linguistics programme.
Funding covers: Tuition (full) · Living-expenses contribution (~4,900 EUR / 120,000 CZK per year)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Must study full-time and complete the programme in two years. If fewer than 15 credits are obtained by end of February 2027, the Faculty may reduce the scholarship by half for March–September 2027 (restored to full amount in year two upon successful completion of year one). If the programme is not completed in two years, the scholarship is withdrawn.
Opens: Not specified on official page
Results by: 2026-05-31
Timeline notes: Dates are for the 2026/2027 intake (scholarship covers 2026/2027 and 2027/2028) and are the current open cycle per the official 'Computational Linguistics Scholarship 2026' page accessed 2026-06-20 (anchor 2026-06). Master's admission application deadline is also April 30, 2026; for Computer Science programmes other documents must be delivered preferably by June 30, 2026 and by September 30, 2026 at the latest. Successful candidates advised of the outcome by May 31, 2026 at the latest.

Sources & provenance

Computational Linguistics Scholarship 2026 — official scholarship page (regulations, benefits, documents, deadline) accessed 2026-06-20
Admission Requirements for Master's Programmes in English (2026/2027) — eligibility, English tests, fee, non-EU guidance accessed 2026-06-20
Admission Requirements (how to apply) — MFF UK accessed 2026-06-20

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Nova SBE Merit Scholarship (Nova School of Business and Economics)

Lisbon (Carcavelos campus), Portugal · Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE), Universidade Nova de Lisboa

FundsPartial tuition-fee waiver of 20% or 50% of the Master's program tuition (the only thing covered) · Applied directly as a reduction of the Nova SBE tuition fee for the awarded Master's program

Tuition onlyNo GRE

Deadline Closed 2026-04-30 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught
App. fee: €51 per application, non-refundable

What the funding covers

Partial tuition-fee waiver of 20% or 50% of the Master's program tuition (the only thing covered)
Applied directly as a reduction of the Nova SBE tuition fee for the awarded Master's program

⚠ Must know before you apply

TUITION-ONLY / PARTIAL: covers only 20% or 50% of tuition — there is NO living stipend, travel, or insurance. 'Merit scholarship' here is a tuition discount, not full funding.
Combined Nova SBE funding cannot exceed 70% of total tuition (except a 100% social-mobility award), so even stacked it never reaches full tuition for the Merit track.
Awarded on a ROLLING basis — the scholarship budget can be exhausted before the admission cycle ends, so apply in the earliest round possible.
No separate scholarship application: you must tick interest in the merit scholarship inside the Master's application form; it CANNOT be requested after the Master's application is submitted.
Open to all nationalities, including Bangladesh ('regardless of their country of origin') — Bangladeshis are non-EU/EEA, so the higher non-EU/EEA tuition applies before the waiver.
GMAT/GRE optional, not required; an English certificate at B2 minimum (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL) is required unless an exemption applies; €51 non-refundable application fee per application.
Merit is competitive and based on high academic performance; the award percentage (20% vs 50%) is at Nova SBE's discretion.

Documents required

Portrait / ID-format photo
Scan of identification document (passport/ID)
CV in English
Official academic transcript with grades
One-page motivation letter in English
English certificate at minimum level B2 (waived for nationals of English-speaking countries, a Bachelor's taught fully in English, or a Bachelor's at Nova SBE — exemption excludes IMF/IMM candidates)
Interest in the merit scholarship flagged by filling the designated area in the Master's application form (no separate scholarship application)

Full details

Duration: 1 to 2 years depending on program (e.g. MSc Finance 1.5 years)
Universities: Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE), Universidade Nova de Lisboa
Intake: Fall 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities — 'All candidates can apply for this scholarship, regardless of their country of origin.' Bangladeshi nationals are eligible (treated as non-EU/EEA for tuition).
Language: English certificate at minimum B2 level required, unless exempt (national of an English-speaking country, Bachelor's taught fully in English, or Bachelor's at Nova SBE — exemption excludes IMF/IMM applicants). Instruction is in English.
Standardized tests: GMAT/GRE optional (not required); may be submitted to strengthen the application.
Funding covers: Tuition (partial: 20% or 50%)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None
Covers dependents: No
Opens: 2025-11-13
Results by: Up to 8 weeks (maximum) from the first day of the round in which the application was submitted
Timeline notes: Dates are the most recent known/completed cycle (Fall 2026 / academic year 2026-2027 intake), which ran Nov 13, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026 in 5 rounds and has closed as of 2026-06. International programs (IMF, IMM, CEMS MIM) and Double Degrees closed earlier, on 2026-03-23. The next (2027-2028) cycle had not yet opened as of 2026-06; the 2027-2028 calendar typically opens in November. Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis and the budget can run out before the cycle ends — apply as early as possible. Merit-scholarship interest must be flagged in the Master's application itself and cannot be requested after the Master's application is submitted.

Sources & provenance

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Nova SBE Social Mobility Scholarship (Nova School of Business and Economics)

Lisbon (Carcavelos), Portugal · Nova School of Business and Economics (Universidade NOVA de Lisboa)

FundsTuition-fee reduction covering 20%, 50%, or 100% of the Master's program tuition fee (need-based, amount set per applicant) · Does NOT include any living stipend, monthly allowance, travel, or accommodation · Excludes the application fee, the first tuition installment paid as the enrollment fee, CEMS, Double Degree, additional semesters, exchange programs, and Executive Master's programs

Tuition only

Deadline Closed 2026-04-30 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Tuition-fee reduction covering 20%, 50%, or 100% of the Master's program tuition fee (need-based, amount set per applicant)
Does NOT include any living stipend, monthly allowance, travel, or accommodation
Excludes the application fee, the first tuition installment paid as the enrollment fee, CEMS, Double Degree, additional semesters, exchange programs, and Executive Master's programs

⚠ Must know before you apply

Partial / tuition-only award: covers 20%, 50% or 100% of TUITION only - there is no living stipend, so it is not 'fully funded' in the living-cost sense.
Need-based: requires proof of financial need via the household's tax return for the most recent fiscal year (all household members), in Portuguese or English; the application fee and enrollment-fee first installment are excluded.
Tied to the Master's application - you must request the scholarship within the Nova SBE Master's application form; it cannot be considered after the Master's application is submitted.
Awarded on a rolling basis from a limited budget that may run out before the admission cycle ends - apply in an early round.
Combining Nova SBE scholarships is capped at 70% of tuition, except when funding comes entirely from a 100% social mobility scholarship.

Documents required

Household tax return as a single PDF: for Portuguese income, the IRS Model 3 concerning the previous fiscal year available at the time of application, complete and fully identified
For income from other countries/territories, a household tax return concerning the most recent fiscal year, issued by the competent official tax authority
Tax returns from all members of the household, unless the applicant demonstrates financial independence
All documents in Portuguese or English (otherwise a certified translation)
Submission of an application to a Nova SBE Master's program (the scholarship is requested within that application, before it is submitted)

Full details

Universities: Nova School of Business and Economics (Universidade NOVA de Lisboa)
Intake: Fall, Spring
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities - 'All candidates can apply for this scholarship, regardless of their country of origin.' Bangladeshi nationals are eligible.
Funding covers: Partial or full tuition (20% / 50% / 100%)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None
Covers dependents: No
Renewal: Not stated on the official page
Opens: 2025-11-13
Timeline notes: The scholarship is requested at the time of the Master's program application, so its deadline equals the Master's application deadline. 2026/27 admissions ran in 5 rounds: 13/11/2025-27/11/2025, 28/11/2025-06/01/2026, 06/01/2026-12/02/2026, 12/02/2026-23/03/2026, and 23/03/2026-30/04/2026 (regular Master's only). Earlier deadline 23/03/2026 for IMF, IMM, CEMS MIM, Double Degrees and Workstreams. As of 2026-06 this is the most recent known cycle (its final round closed 30/04/2026). A Spring intake also exists. Budget is awarded on a rolling basis, so early rounds are strongly advised.

Sources & provenance

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Bocconi Graduate Merit Award (MSc / MA programs)

Milan, Italy · Bocconi University (Università Bocconi)

Funds100% waiver on Bocconi's ordinary academic tuition and fees (full tuition + fees waiver) · Awarded for the first year and automatically renewable for the legal duration of the program if merit/enrollment requirements are met · No separate scholarship application required — assessed automatically from the admission dossier · May be converted into a named donor scholarship during the academic year (same monetary value)

Tuition only

Deadline Closed 29 April 2026 (final / IV round application deadline; earlier rounds close 5 Nov 2025, 22 Jan 2026, 9 Mar 2026) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

100% waiver on Bocconi's ordinary academic tuition and fees (full tuition + fees waiver)
Awarded for the first year and automatically renewable for the legal duration of the program if merit/enrollment requirements are met
No separate scholarship application required — assessed automatically from the admission dossier
May be converted into a named donor scholarship during the academic year (same monetary value)

⚠ Must know before you apply

TUITION-ONLY: covers 100% of Bocconi tuition and fees but provides NO living stipend, no travel, and no accommodation — living costs in Milan are entirely the student's responsibility.
No separate application: the Merit Award is assessed automatically from your standard admission dossier, and the result is communicated together with your admission decision.
Apply EARLY — the majority of awards are allocated in the first relevant selection rounds; later rounds have far fewer awards available.
The award is tied to the specific admission round AND program; changing program (even in the same round) or changing round forfeits the award unless a new award is explicitly granted.
Renewal for year 2 (AY 2027-2028) requires at least 50 credits by 10 September 2027; no renewal for fuori corso years and bonus credits do not count.
Eligibility to apply requires GMAT/GRE or the Bocconi online test for most programs (PPA and GLOBE excepted), plus a €100 admission application fee on the Apply2B portal.
Not renewable in a Bocconi year where a Double/Joint Degree already grants a full Bocconi tuition waiver (e.g. LSE-Bocconi, Sciences Po-Bocconi, Yale-Bocconi awardees do not renew for year 2).
Revoked for false declarations, disciplinary sanctions, accepting an equal/larger Bocconi benefit, or failure to lift enrollment reserve by 30 September 2026.

Documents required

Online admission application via the Apply2B portal (the Merit Award requires NO separate application — it is awarded automatically from this admission dossier)
GMAT or GRE score, OR the online Bocconi test result (required for most programs; PPA and GLOBE do not require a test)
Undergraduate transcripts and grade point average (GPA) of exams passed in the bachelor's / 1st-cycle program
Dossier and Motivation (CV, personal statement / motivation) in English
Proof of a valid and recognized 1st-cycle (undergraduate) qualification, to be acquired by no later than October 2026
Optional: English-language video presentation
On acceptance of the award: upload an updated CV (may be shared with the Fundraising unit for possible conversion to a named donor scholarship), and complete the online scholarship acceptance procedure within the enrollment deadline
English language certificate to be provided by the enrollment deadline in case of admission

Full details

Duration: Legal duration of the program (typically 2 years; first year awarded, renewable)
App. fee: €100 application fee (for the admission application via the Apply2B portal; the Merit Award itself requires no separate application or fee).
Universities: Bocconi University (Università Bocconi)
Intake: Fall 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities (International, Italian and Bocconi applicants). No closed country list; Bangladeshi nationals apply via the standard International Applicant track. Selection is automatic on the admission application — no separate scholarship application.
Language: No English certificate required for selection, but in case of admission a valid English language requirement must be provided by the enrollment deadline. Programs are taught in English (check Bocconi's English language requirements page for accepted tests/levels).
Standardized tests: GMAT, GRE, or the online Bocconi test required for most MSc programs (threshold scores apply). PPA and GLOBE programs do not require a selection test.
Funding covers: 100% Bocconi ordinary academic tuition and fees (first year, renewable)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Automatically renewed for the legal duration of the program if enrollment is completed on time each year and the awardee earns at least 50 credits as of 10 September 2027 (for second year AY 2027-2028). Cannot be renewed for fuori corso (out-of-course) years; bonus credits do not count. Revoked for false declarations, disciplinary sanctions, or accepting an equal/larger Bocconi benefit.
Post-study work: Italy permits a post-study stay / job-search residence permit (permesso di soggiorno per attesa occupazione) and conversion to a work permit after graduation; not part of the award itself.
Opens: 9 October 2025 (Round I application period opens)
Results by: 9 June 2026 (Round IV results; Merit Award communicated together with admission results)
Timeline notes: Dates are the official a.y. 2026-2027 international selection rounds — the current documented cycle (open as of the 2026-06 anchor). Four rounds: I 9 Oct–5 Nov 2025 (results 15 Dec 2025), II 6 Nov 2025–22 Jan 2026 (results 26 Feb 2026), III 23 Jan–9 Mar 2026 (results 9 Apr 2026), IV 10 Mar–29 Apr 2026 (results 9 Jun 2026). The majority of Merit Awards are allocated in the earlier rounds, so applying early materially improves funding odds.

Sources & provenance

Bocconi Graduate Merit Awards a.y. 2026-27 — official regulations (benefits, eligibility, renewal, revocation) accessed 2026-06-20
Bocconi MSc/MA Admissions — International Applicants (selection rounds, deadlines, required elements, application fee) accessed 2026-06-20
Bocconi MSc/MA Funding — International applicants overview (Bocconi4Access to Education a.y. 2026-27) accessed 2026-06-20

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UC3M Complete Aid to the Master's Study (Beca de Ayuda Completa al Estudio del Máster, AEM_UC3M)

Madrid (Getafe / Leganés campuses), Spain · Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M)

FundsCovers the full amount of the tuition/fee prices corresponding to the ECTS of the first enrollment of the complete course · Additional financial aid for study of €10,000 total, paid proportionally across the first and second semester of 2026-27 (functions as a living stipend) · Duration: one academic year (2026/27); renewable for 2027-28 only in master's programs longer than one year (90 ECTS = +1 semester, 120 ECTS = +2 semesters)

No IELTSNo GREFully fundedNo application fee

Deadline Closed 30 April 2026 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Research

What the funding covers

Covers the full amount of the tuition/fee prices corresponding to the ECTS of the first enrollment of the complete course
Additional financial aid for study of €10,000 total, paid proportionally across the first and second semester of 2026-27 (functions as a living stipend)
Duration: one academic year (2026/27); renewable for 2027-28 only in master's programs longer than one year (90 ECTS = +1 semester, 120 ECTS = +2 semesters)

⚠ Must know before you apply

Very limited: only 9 full scholarships exist for the entire 2026/27 cycle — 7 for the Master in Business and Finance (MRes) and 2 for the Master in Social Sciences. No other programs qualify.
Two-step: you must FIRST apply for (and not be denied) admission to one of the two named UC3M master's for 2026-27 before/while applying for this aid; the scholarship application is separate, via a dedicated UC3M online form citing call AEM_UC3M-26/27.
Selection is admission-score-driven: up to 9 points for the master's admission-process score, up to 1 point for the CV, plus 1 extra point for a proven disability of 33%+. Strong admission ranking is decisive.
Genuinely fully funded for the year: full first-enrollment ECTS tuition PLUS €10,000 study aid — not tuition-only.
Distinct from UC3M's Latin-America-only OTHER INSTITUTIONS routes (FIDERH for Mexicans, ICETEX/PCB for Colombians, Fundación Carolina for Latin Americans). This AEM_UC3M call sets no nationality restriction, so a Bangladeshi who gains admission can apply.
Deadline for 2026/27 (30 April 2026) has already closed; a Bangladeshi applicant should track the 2027/28 reopening on the same UC3M page.
Only documentation submitted in Spanish or English is accepted.

Documents required

Online application submitted through UC3M's dedicated computer application (aplicaciones.uc3m.es/formulario/ayudas_completas_uc3m_postgrado), selecting reference call AEM_UC3M-26/27
Curriculum vitae in Spanish or English
When applicable, proof of a recognized disability of 33% or more
Prerequisite: must have applied for admission for 2026-27 to one of the Annex I master's (Business and Finance, or Social Sciences) with no denial of admission

Full details

Stipend: €10,000 study aid for the year, paid proportionally across the two semesters (not stated as a fixed monthly figure)
Duration: One academic year (2026/27); renewable for 2027-28 only for 90/120 ECTS programs
Universities: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M)
Intake: Fall 2026 (2026/27 academic year)
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities (no nationality restriction in the official call). Eligibility is keyed solely to having applied for admission to one of the two named UC3M master's for 2026-27, so a Bangladeshi national who gains admission can apply.
Funding covers: tuition (full first-enrollment ECTS prices) · study aid / stipend (€10,000 across two semesters)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Results by: 8 June 2026 (final award decision AEM_UC3M-26/27 published)
Timeline notes: These are the most recent (2026/27) cycle dates. As of the 2026-06 anchor this cycle's deadline (30 April 2026) has CLOSED and the final award decision was published 8 June 2026; the official page status reads 'Closed deadline'. The 2027/28 call had not opened as of the verification date. A single regular application period was established.

Sources & provenance

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VILNIUS TECH Tuition-Free & Partial Scholarships for International Master's Students

Vilnius, Lithuania · Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH)

FundsTuition-Free Scholarship: full (100%) tuition fee waiver for outstanding international Master's students · Partial Scholarship: 50% or 25% of the tuition fee waived · Awarded for the full study period provided the student has no academic debts · Applies to Master's programmes taught in English across VILNIUS TECH faculties (Engineering/IT/Technologies and Business)

Tuition onlyNo GRE

Deadline Closed 20 April 2026 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Tuition-Free Scholarship: full (100%) tuition fee waiver for outstanding international Master's students
Partial Scholarship: 50% or 25% of the tuition fee waived
Awarded for the full study period provided the student has no academic debts
Applies to Master's programmes taught in English across VILNIUS TECH faculties (Engineering/IT/Technologies and Business)

⚠ Must know before you apply

TUITION-ONLY: covers tuition (full or 50%/25% partial) only — there is NO living stipend, travel, insurance, or accommodation. Students must self-fund living costs and must open a Lithuanian bank account with at least 7,500 EUR/year (bank statement required).
Do not confuse with the Lithuanian State Scholarship listed on the same page (560 EUR/month stipend + study-cost grant): that one is restricted to a closed country list (Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, China/Taiwan, Georgia, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, New Zealand, South Korea, Ukraine, USA, Uzbekistan) that does NOT include Bangladesh — a Bangladeshi national is not eligible for that stipend track.
Two-step: you apply for admission to a Master's programme AND select the 'Scholarship' application on apply.vilniustech.lt; the 100 EUR application fee must be paid even when applying for a scholarship.
A recorded interview is required after submitting the application, evaluated by the study-programme director / faculty Dean's Office.
High academic bar: tuition-free needs minimum 80% of max Bachelor's GPA; partial needs 70% (general Master's admission floor is CGPA 60%).
English requirement: minimum B2 for the scholarship criteria; general admission accepts IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 70 / Duolingo 95, waived only if prior studies were fully in English.
Deadline is firm: applications after 20 April 2026 or without proper registration and application fee payment are not considered.
Renewal: scholarship continues for the full study period only if the student incurs no academic debts.
Documents must be legalized (Apostille for Hague-Convention countries; consular legalization otherwise) and translated into English if not originally in English.

Documents required

Online application via apply.vilniustech.lt for the chosen Master's programme, with the 'Scholarship' application completed
Education documents / academic transcripts (official, legalized English translations if not issued in English; Apostille or consular legalization)
Bachelor's degree academic record (minimum 80% of max GPA for tuition-free, 70% for partial)
Motivation letter (1000-4000 symbols) highlighting personal qualities, achievements and goals at VILNIUS TECH
2 references / letters of recommendation from previous professors (academic)
Proof of English language knowledge (minimum level B2)
Evidence of extracurricular activities related to the chosen programme
Recorded interview (invited after submitting the application)
Proof of payment of the 100 EUR application fee

Full details

Duration: Full Master's study period (typically 1.5-2 years)
App. fee: 100 EUR non-refundable application fee (paid once when applying to a programme, including when applying for a scholarship); a 200 EUR registration fee applies later after acceptance.
Universities: Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH)
Intake: 2026-2027 academic year
Eligible nationalities: Open to international (fee-paying, non-EU and other) students applying to the first year of a Master's programme; no country list excludes Bangladesh. Bangladeshi nationals are admissible fee-paying international applicants. (NOTE: the separate stipend-bearing Lithuanian State Scholarship on the same page is restricted to a closed country list — Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, China/Taiwan, Georgia, Israel, Japan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, New Zealand, South Korea, Ukraine, USA, Uzbekistan — that does NOT include Bangladesh.)
Language: English proficiency required. For the scholarship selection criteria: 'Knowledge of English language (minimum level B2)'. General Master's admission accepts IELTS academic 5.5 (no section below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 70, Duolingo 95, PTE 48, etc.; exemption only if previous studies were completed fully in English.
Standardized tests: Not required (no GRE/GMAT)
Min GPA: Tuition-Free track: minimum 80% of the maximum Bachelor's GPA. Partial track: minimum 70%. General Master's admission floor: Bachelor's CGPA 60%.
Funding covers: Tuition (100% under Tuition-Free track, or 50% / 25% under Partial track)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: Yes
Renewal: Scholarships are awarded for the full study period if the student has no academic debts.
Post-study work: Bachelor's and Master's degree students can work full-time while studying in Lithuania after obtaining a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP).
Timeline notes: Dates are the official, currently-published 2026-2027 admission cycle as shown on the VILNIUS TECH scholarships page (accessed 2026-06-20). The 20 April 2026 deadline had just passed as of the 2026-06 anchor date; this is the most recent published cycle. Applications submitted after 20 April 2026 or without proper registration / application fee are not considered.

Sources & provenance

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International Scholarship Programme (ISP) — Avicenna-Studienwerk

Germany · Any state-recognised higher education institution in Germany

FundsMonthly basic scholarship of 844 EUR for Master's students (paid for the entire standard period of study; extension possible) · Monthly health-insurance supplement of 100 EUR · Monthly travel/mobility allowance of 100 EUR · Optional monthly family allowance of 276 EUR (subject to conditions and fund availability) · One-time initial/book allowance of 100 EUR / 50 EUR (subject to conditions) · Internships and language courses may also be funded subject to fund availability · Non-material support: individual mentoring by an Avicenna adviser plus participation in seminars, study trips and regional group meetings · Scholarship does not have to be repaid

Fully fundedNo IELTSNo GRECovers family

Deadline Closed 2026-04-15 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research
Age limit: None — application is independent of age

What the funding covers

Monthly basic scholarship of 844 EUR for Master's students (paid for the entire standard period of study; extension possible)
Monthly health-insurance supplement of 100 EUR
Monthly travel/mobility allowance of 100 EUR
Optional monthly family allowance of 276 EUR (subject to conditions and fund availability)
One-time initial/book allowance of 100 EUR / 50 EUR (subject to conditions)
Internships and language courses may also be funded subject to fund availability
Non-material support: individual mentoring by an Avicenna adviser plus participation in seminars, study trips and regional group meetings
Scholarship does not have to be repaid

⚠ Must know before you apply

Muslim-focused programme: it supports international Muslim students; persons of other denominations may apply only in special cases (e.g. strong commitment to interfaith dialogue or a clear reference to Islam in their studies)
German proficiency at B2 level or above is required (exceptions possible) — per the DAAD database entry
You must already be enrolled in, or at least accepted for, a Master's at a state-recognised German university before/at application — admission is a prerequisite, not arranged by the scholarship
Bildungsinländer:innen (resident/'domestic' educational students who gained their university-entrance qualification in Germany) cannot be funded
Not eligible: Bachelor's programmes, part-time studies, and State examination (Staatsexamen) degrees
No double funding: you cannot hold another gifted-student/Begabtenförderung scholarship simultaneously, and a second Master's or second doctorate is excluded
Application open regardless of age, gender, or field of study
Funded by the German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) via Avicenna-Studienwerk in cooperation with Islamkolleg Deutschland; DAAD lists 16 scholarships for the programme
Delivered as a living stipend (German public universities are largely tuition-free) — for a Master's student the rate is 844 EUR/month, not the higher doctoral rate
Family allowance (276 EUR/month) is a discretionary supplement granted only under certain conditions and subject to fund availability — not a guaranteed dependent benefit
Application documents may be submitted in German OR English; no IELTS/TOEFL or GRE is required by the programme

Documents required

Informal letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)
CV in table form (max. 2 pages)
Certificate of higher education entrance qualification (Abitur, A-Levels, etc.)
University certificate(s) and, if applicable, job references
Current certificate of enrolment (if available; otherwise submit immediately upon receipt)
Proof of social involvement
Two academic letters of recommendation
A copy of your passport
Current transcript of records
For doctoral candidates only: a short synopsis of the dissertation project (max. 3 pages) covering topic, supervisor, research question, current status, expected results

Full details

Stipend: 844 EUR/month (Master's students) plus 100 EUR health-insurance + 100 EUR travel allowance
Duration: Entire standard period of the Master's programme (Regelstudienzeit); extension possible. Doctorates funded for up to 3 years (36 months).
App. fee: Not stated by the programme; application is made via the Avicenna online portal
Universities: Any state-recognised higher education institution in Germany
Intake: October 2026
Eligible nationalities: International (non-domestic) Muslim students; Bangladesh is explicitly listed among the eligible countries of origin in the DAAD database eligibility filter. Bildungsinländer:innen (those with a German university-entrance qualification) are excluded.
Language: German language proficiency at B2 level or above; exceptions possible (per DAAD database). No IELTS/TOEFL requirement stated.
Standardized tests: Not required
Funding covers: Monthly living stipend · Health-insurance contribution · Travel/mobility allowance · Optional family allowance · Possible internship and language-course funding
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: Yes
Renewal: Awarded for the standard study period; continued funding is subject to programme conditions and fund availability (extension possible).
Opens: 2026-03-01
Timeline notes: Most recent published cycle. Application window 01.03.–15.04.2026 for funding starting 1 October 2026; as of the 2026-06 anchor this window has closed and no later cycle has been published yet. Awarded annually — recheck the official ISP page for the next window.

Sources & provenance

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Transilvania Academica Scholarship (TAS) — Transilvania University of Brasov

Brasov, Romania · Transilvania University of Brasov (Universitatea Transilvania din Brasov)

FundsTuition fees fully covered, including registration and graduation fees · Free accommodation in university dormitories, including holidays · Monthly living allowance of 800 lei (approx. 170 USD), including holidays · Romanian-language preparatory year covered if the chosen master's is taught only in Romanian

Fully fundedNo GRE

Deadline Closed 2026-04-10 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Tuition fees fully covered, including registration and graduation fees
Free accommodation in university dormitories, including holidays
Monthly living allowance of 800 lei (approx. 170 USD), including holidays
Romanian-language preparatory year covered if the chosen master's is taught only in Romanian

⚠ Must know before you apply

Eligibility is limited to nationals of non-EU / non-EEA countries — Bangladeshi nationals qualify.
Travel expenses and the costs of the Romania study visa are NOT covered — the candidate must pay these.
Fully funded: covers tuition + free dormitory + an 800 lei (~170 USD) monthly allowance (not tuition-only).
Two-step process: winning TAS does not auto-enrol you — selected candidates must then complete the university's separate non-EU admission procedure (with its own documents, non-refundable admission fee, medical certificate, apostille/legalisation of documents, and a study visa).
Selection is purely on the quality of the submitted application file (CV, one-page motivation letter, three recommendation letters, bachelor's diploma) — there is no interview.
All application documents must be submitted in English; incomplete files are rejected and no document can be added after the deadline.
Funding renews each year only if the student fully passes every academic year.
For an English-taught master's, the university's admission rules require English proof such as IELTS minimum 6.50 (TOEFL/SAT/GRE/Cambridge accepted), or four years of English-medium study; if the master's is taught only in Romanian, a covered Romanian preparatory year / B2 Romanian is required.

Documents required

Online application form (filled in via the TAS portal at tas.unitbv.ro/?page_id=4)
Curriculum vitae (CV) highlighting the candidate's outstanding achievements
Motivation letter (maximum one page)
Three letters of recommendation supporting the candidate's outstanding results
Bachelor's degree diploma — or a certificate proving the passing of the bachelor's degree exam (provisional graduation certificate) for graduates who do not yet hold the diploma
All documents must be submitted in English, in PDF format

Full details

Stipend: 800 lei (approx. 170 USD) per month, including holidays
Duration: Full duration of the master's degree programme the candidate is accepted into (typically 2 years); plus a covered Romanian-language preparatory year if the chosen programme is taught only in Romanian
App. fee: The TAS scholarship application itself does not state a fee; however the separate non-EU admission procedure requires a non-refundable registration/admission fee (bank charges borne by applicant).
Universities: Transilvania University of Brasov (Universitatea Transilvania din Brasov)
Eligible nationalities: Open to international students who are nationals of non-EU / non-EEA countries (Bangladeshi nationals are eligible). Candidate must be a bachelor's degree graduate.
Language: Per the university's non-EU admission rules: for English-taught programmes, proof of English proficiency such as IELTS minimum 6.50, TOEFL, SAT, GRE or Cambridge FCE/CAE/CPE, OR proof of having studied in English for at least four years; candidates from countries whose official language is English are exempt. For Romanian-only programmes, a B2 Romanian certificate or completion of the covered preparatory year is required.
Standardized tests: Not required for the scholarship competition itself (selection is on application-file quality); GRE/SAT are listed only as accepted alternative English-proficiency evidence for the subsequent admission.
Funding covers: Tuition fees (including registration and graduation fees) · Free dormitory accommodation including holidays · Monthly living allowance of 800 lei (approx. 170 USD) including holidays · Romanian-language preparatory year (only if the chosen master's is taught exclusively in Romanian)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Interview stage: No
Renewal: The student's full passing of each academic year is the condition for the scholarship to be granted for the following year of study.
Opens: 2026-02-23
Results by: 2026-05-27
Timeline notes: Dates are from the official TAS 2026 selection calendar shown on tas.unitbv.ro as of 2026-06-20. Registration window 23.02.2026–10.04.2026 (already closed by the 2026-06-20 anchor date); evaluation 13.04.2026–08.05.2026; selected-candidates list approved 11.05.2026–25.05.2026; results announced by e-mail on 27.05.2026. Only successful candidates are contacted. This is the most recent published cycle.

Sources & provenance

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MASTER IN — WBI Grants (Wallonie-Bruxelles International), Belgium

Wallonia and Brussels (French-speaking / Wallonia-Brussels Federation), Belgium · Higher education institutions (universities, university colleges, schools of arts) recognised by the Wallonia-Brussels Federation that participate in the MASTER IN programme — check the official 'host higher education institutions' list, as only a defined selection of programmes may be eligible

FundsLiving grant of €10,020 per academic year, paid in 12 monthly instalments into a euro bank account · Grant duration: up to 1 year for a 60-credit master's; up to 2 years for a 120-credit master's (year-2 renewal requires validating enough credits) · Laureates pay the same (reduced) tuition fees as Belgian and European students, not the higher non-EU international rate · WBI covers health insurance (mutual subrogation), repatriation insurance, and personal liability insurance for the grant holder · Exemption from the administrative fee payable to the Belgian Immigration Office · The €10,020 meets the proof-of-sufficient-means requirement for a long-stay study visa (Visa D)

No GRENo application feeTwo-step process

Deadline Closed 2026-03-31 (midnight, GMT — Europe/Brussels): grant form + documents sent to the targeted higher education institution Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Living grant of €10,020 per academic year, paid in 12 monthly instalments into a euro bank account
Grant duration: up to 1 year for a 60-credit master's; up to 2 years for a 120-credit master's (year-2 renewal requires validating enough credits)
Laureates pay the same (reduced) tuition fees as Belgian and European students, not the higher non-EU international rate
WBI covers health insurance (mutual subrogation), repatriation insurance, and personal liability insurance for the grant holder
Exemption from the administrative fee payable to the Belgian Immigration Office
The €10,020 meets the proof-of-sufficient-means requirement for a long-stay study visa (Visa D)

⚠ Must know before you apply

PARTIAL grant, NOT fully funded: the official page states the €10,020/year "does not cover the full costs of one academic year; therefore, the laureate must supplement these funds with personal resources." Tuition is reduced to the EU/domestic rate, not waived to zero, and the grant does not cover food.
Two-step process: you must FIRST secure (request) admission to a French-Community master's at the host institution and obtain an admission-file reference number, THEN apply for the grant; the host institution pre-selects (max 5 ranked applications per institution) and WBI's jury makes the final decision.
Degree-recency limit: your last bachelor's or master's degree must have been awarded no later than five years before the programme start.
Open to all nationalities (Bangladesh eligible), but 14 priority countries/regions are given preference — Bangladesh is NOT one of them, so a Bangladeshi applicant competes as a non-priority candidate and institutions may pass over the application in favour of priority candidates.
Excludes candidates already studying in Belgium, 180-credit masters, joint-degree masters with a foreign institution, and anyone who has already benefited from an ARES development-cooperation scholarship (incompatible with WBI/ARES support).
Application goes to the host university, NOT to WBI; only a defined selection of programmes at participating institutions may be eligible — verify the institution and programme participate before applying.
No deferral: studies must begin September 2026; the grant is paid only in instalments after the academic year starts (no advance disbursement).
Language tests are recommended but not obligatory; the motivation letter must be written without AI assistance.

Documents required

WBI MASTER IN grant application form (downloadable .docx template) — for university applicants, must include the admission-file reference number issued by the targeted university
Copy of the international passport or national identity card
A one-page curriculum vitae (academic background, previous scholarships, relevant professional experience, etc.)
A motivation letter of up to 2,500 words written in French or English (depending on the language of the chosen master's programme), written WITHOUT the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI)
Copy of the degree(s) obtained and transcripts (with a certified translation if not in French or English)

Full details

Stipend: €835/month (€10,020 / 12 monthly instalments)
Duration: 1 year (60-credit master's) or up to 2 years (120-credit master's)
App. fee: No WBI grant application fee, but the host institution's own admission/registration application fees are not reimbursed if you withdraw.
Age limit: No explicit age limit, but the last degree must have been obtained no more than 5 years before the programme start.
Universities: Higher education institutions (universities, university colleges, schools of arts) recognised by the Wallonia-Brussels Federation that participate in the MASTER IN programme — check the official 'host higher education institutions' list, as only a defined selection of programmes may be eligible
Intake: September 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities (FAQ: "The call is open to all nationalities"). 14 priority countries/regions get preference (Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, South Korea, Japan, Lebanon, Morocco, Mexico, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tunisia, USA); Bangladesh is not a priority country but remains eligible as a non-priority applicant.
Language: Language tests recommended but not obligatory; courses in French or English depending on the programme. Language remediation courses may be offered for minor/major deficiencies.
Standardized tests: Not required
Funding covers: living stipend (€10,020/yr) · reduced (EU-rate) tuition · health insurance · repatriation insurance · personal liability insurance · Immigration Office admin-fee exemption
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: For 120-credit master's, year-2 renewal is subject to the host institution validating a sufficient number of credits to continue the programme.
Opens: Call launched (academic year 2026–2027); admission requests to the host institution must precede the grant application
Results by: WBI final selection by 2026-04-20 (institution ranking due); results to institutions no later than 2026-05-15; laureates contact the programme manager on 2026-05-29; studies must begin September 2026
Timeline notes: Current, open 2026–2027 cycle dates as published on the official studyinbelgium.be pages and the 2026 MASTER IN Application Guide (PDF); verified against source (anchor: 2026-06). All study stays must begin at the start of the 2026 academic year (September 2026); no deferral is possible.

Sources & provenance

Study in Belgium (Wallonie-Bruxelles Campus) — MASTER IN - WBI Grants overview & eligibility accessed 2026-06-18
Study in Belgium — Financial support: MASTER IN - WBI grants (€10,020 grant, coverage) accessed 2026-06-18
Study in Belgium — FAQ MASTER IN - WBI Grants (open to all nationalities; selection steps) accessed 2026-06-18
Study in Belgium — How do I apply for MASTER IN - WBI grants (7-step process) accessed 2026-06-18
WBI MASTER IN 2026 Application Guide (PDF) — required documents, financial arrangements, eligibility, tuition note accessed 2026-06-18

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Linköping University (LiU) International Scholarship

Linköping, Sweden · Linköping University

FundsTuition-fee reduction: the tuition fee is "normally reduced by 50%" for a LiU International Scholarship holder (per official page). · Rules allow the award to cover "the total tuition fee or part of the tuition fee" — i.e. it may be a full or partial tuition waiver; if partial, the student pays the remaining tuition by the payment deadline. · Covers a normal master's workload of 30 credits per semester (additional courses beyond 30 credits/semester incur an extra fee). · As a fee-paying (now scholarship) student you also receive the standard tuition-fee benefits: Sweden's state FAS+ insurance (accident and property cover) and study-related services (study administration, counselling, student health care, library, computer labs).

Tuition onlyNo GRE

Deadline Closed 2026-03-30 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Tuition-fee reduction: the tuition fee is "normally reduced by 50%" for a LiU International Scholarship holder (per official page).
Rules allow the award to cover "the total tuition fee or part of the tuition fee" — i.e. it may be a full or partial tuition waiver; if partial, the student pays the remaining tuition by the payment deadline.
Covers a normal master's workload of 30 credits per semester (additional courses beyond 30 credits/semester incur an extra fee).
As a fee-paying (now scholarship) student you also receive the standard tuition-fee benefits: Sweden's state FAS+ insurance (accident and property cover) and study-related services (study administration, counselling, student health care, library, computer labs).

⚠ Must know before you apply

NOT fully funded — this is a TUITION-fee reduction only (normally 50%, occasionally up to the full tuition). There is NO living stipend, no housing, no travel and no extra insurance allowance. LiU states living expenses (~SEK 10,000/month), accommodation and course literature are not covered and must be self-funded.
Eligibility is gated on academics: as of 2026 you must have a GPA of 3.5+/4.0, a first or high-second class degree, or equivalent (≈75%+ in India, 80–85%+ in China, 8.0/10+ on a 10-point scale). Applications below this threshold are not considered.
You cannot apply for the scholarship directly first — it is a two-step process: you must first apply to a LiU master's via universityadmissions.se by the first admission-round deadline, rank LiU as your 1st priority (number 1 of 4), and be admitted in the First Notification of Selection Results before you may apply for the scholarship.
The application window is extremely short — only ~26–30 March 2026 (closes 30 March 23:59 CET) — opening the same day admission results are published.
Only open to citizens of countries OUTSIDE the EU/EEA/Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees (this includes Bangladesh). If your fee-paying status changes, the scholarship is voided.
Renewal is conditional: you must pass at least 75% of your courses in year 1 (45 of 60 credits registered by 1 July) to keep the scholarship for year 2.
Mutually exclusive with a Swedish Institute scholarship — if you are awarded an SI scholarship, your LiU scholarship is rescinded. Failure to secure a residence permit in time also rescinds the scholarship.
A separate SEK 900 application fee is paid to universityadmissions.se when applying to the programme (not the scholarship); this is non-refundable.

Documents required

No additional documents are needed for the scholarship application itself — the official page states: "No additional documents are needed to support your application".
You must already have a complete master's application submitted to Linköping University via universityadmissions.se by the first-round deadline, with LiU ranked as your 1st (of 4) priority and all required admission documents (degree certificates/transcripts, proof of English proficiency, passport/citizenship) uploaded by the admission deadline.
You must have been admitted to your first-choice LiU programme in the First Notification of Selection Results (usually end of March).
Documentation of fee-paying status (citizen of a country outside EU/EEA/Switzerland required to pay tuition fees).

Full details

Duration: 1-2 years (master's programme; scholarship renewed annually subject to ≥75% course completion)
App. fee: No fee for the scholarship application itself; however a SEK 900 application fee is payable to universityadmissions.se to apply to the master's programme (prerequisite step).
Universities: Linköping University
Intake: Autumn 2026
Eligible nationalities: Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees in Sweden. Bangladesh is eligible (no development-cooperation or bilateral country-exclusion list). EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and others exempt from tuition fees are not eligible.
Language: Standard LiU master's English-proficiency requirements apply (set by the programme/universityadmissions.se; typically IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL iBT 90 with no band below the required minimum). The scholarship page itself adds no separate language requirement.
Standardized tests: Not required
Min GPA: GPA 3.5/4.0 or higher, or a first / high-second class degree, or equivalent (≈75%+ India, 80–85%+ China, 8.0/10+ on a 10-point CGPA scale).
Funding covers: Tuition (full or partial — normally 50% reduction) · FAS+ state insurance and standard study services (as a fee-paying student)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Must pass at least 75% of courses in the first academic year (e.g. 45 of 60 credits registered by 1 July) to retain the scholarship for the following year.
Opens: 2026-03-26
Results by: 2026-04-10
Timeline notes: Dates are the official 2026 LiU Scholarship cycle (for Autumn 2026 / academic year 2026-2027 entry), published on liu.se. The application window is very short: opens 26 March 2026 (the day the Notification of Selection Results is released), closes 30 March 2026 at 23:59 CET, recipients published 10 April 2026. The window opens only after — and is contingent on — admission in the First Notification of Selection Results.

Sources & provenance

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Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme (ISP)

Multiple countries

FundsCovers tuition expenses for the full duration of the Master's degree · Covers student living expenses for the full duration of the Master's degree · Awarded for the entire duration of the degree course (Master's); for PhD, only the first two years · Structured as 50% grant + 50% loan — only half is a true grant; the other half must be repaid

Two-step process

Deadline Closed 31 March 2026 (2026-2027 cycle, now closed). Next (2027-2028) cycle opens early 2027. Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research
App. fee: Not officially published

What the funding covers

Covers tuition expenses for the full duration of the Master's degree
Covers student living expenses for the full duration of the Master's degree
Awarded for the entire duration of the degree course (Master's); for PhD, only the first two years
Structured as 50% grant + 50% loan — only half is a true grant; the other half must be repaid

⚠ Must know before you apply

NOT a pure scholarship: the award is half grant / half LOAN — you must repay 50% of the total award amount, plus a service charge. Repayment begins six months after graduation, termination of studies, or withdrawal of support.
A GUARANTOR is required to co-sign the award agreement (because of the loan component).
'Resource of last resort': you must already have a multi-source funding plan and only request the gap you cannot otherwise cover — large requests are discouraged.
You must ALREADY be admitted to a reputable postgraduate institution before applying — the ISP does not secure admission for you, and you must be entering your FIRST year (students already enrolled are not eligible).
Bangladesh is on the eligible-country list, but applications are handled by the LOCAL AKF/AKDN contact — use the AKDN eligibility tool to find the Bangladesh contact and obtain the application form.
Priority is given to Master's programmes; preference to young professionals UNDER 30 years of age.
Not available for study in the United Kingdom or Russia; part-time programmes and short-term courses are not funded.
As of 2026-06 the 2026-2027 cycle is closed; the next cycle opens early 2027.

Documents required

Proof of admission to a reputable postgraduate institution (admission must be secured before/at the time of applying — the ISP is not a route to admission)
Bachelor's degree certificate / academic transcripts demonstrating excellent academic records (or evidence of equivalent training / professional experience)
Evidence of genuine financial need
A thoughtful, reliable, multi-source funding plan covering all years of study (showing other secured funding, as the ISP is a resource of last resort)
Evidence of leadership potential, professional experience, extracurricular/entrepreneurial achievements and volunteer contributions
A guarantor willing to co-sign the award agreement (required for the loan component)
Country-specific application form — obtained from the local AKF/AKDN contact in your country (full document checklist is provided by that local office, not published centrally)

Full details

Duration: Full duration of the Master's degree (PhD funded for first two years only)
Age limit: No hard limit, but preference is given to young professionals under 30 years of age
Eligible nationalities: Nationals of selected developing countries where the ISP operates — for example Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Kenya, the Kyrgyz Republic, Madagascar, Mozambique, New Zealand, Pakistan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania and Uganda. Bangladesh is explicitly eligible. In Canada, Portugal and the USA, applications are accepted from those originally from one of the listed countries. Study in the UK or Russia is not supported.
Funding covers: Tuition · Living expenses (student only)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None (no return-home service bond), but a financial obligation applies: 50% of the award is a repayable loan with a service charge, co-signed by a guarantor
Covers dependents: No
Renewal: Must demonstrate continued good academic standing and ongoing financial need throughout the postgraduate programme to maintain the award
Opens: Early in the year (annual cycle; 2026-2027 applications were due 31 March 2026 per the republished call)
Results by: Not officially published
Timeline notes: As of 2026-06, the official AKDN/AKF pages state the 2026-2027 cycle is CLOSED and the next cycle opens in early 2027. The 31 March 2026 deadline for the 2026-2027 cycle is from a republished official call (MESA / regional AKF offices), not the central AKDN page; confirm the exact 2027-2028 deadline with your local AKF contact when the cycle opens, as deadlines are set per country.

Sources & provenance

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Ca' Foscari Honours Scholarship (Master's)

Venice, Italy · Ca' Foscari University of Venice

FundsCash merit grant of EUR 10,000 per year for up to two years (master's), paid in two instalments per year to the recipient's CartaConto card · Renewable yearly for the full duration of the degree if academic conditions are met · Functions as a living stipend (does NOT waive tuition; tuition is still owed, but for Low-HDI countries like Bangladesh Ca' Foscari tuition is a reduced flat fee of roughly 700 EUR/year)

No GRENo application fee

Deadline Closed 31 March 2026, 1:00 p.m. CEST (scholarship application); reference letters due 14 April 2026, 1:00 p.m. CEST Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Duration: Up to 2 years (master's), renewable yearly
Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Cash merit grant of EUR 10,000 per year for up to two years (master's), paid in two instalments per year to the recipient's CartaConto card
Renewable yearly for the full duration of the degree if academic conditions are met
Functions as a living stipend (does NOT waive tuition; tuition is still owed, but for Low-HDI countries like Bangladesh Ca' Foscari tuition is a reduced flat fee of roughly 700 EUR/year)

⚠ Must know before you apply

Two-step process: you must first apply for admission on apply.unive.it (in admission round 1 or 2) AND receive an enrolment-eligibility letter, then separately apply for the scholarship by 31 March 2026. Applying in round 3 or later disqualifies you.
This is a CASH GRANT, not a tuition waiver: 'Awardees are not exempt from paying the tuition fees they owe upon enrolment.' The EUR 10,000/year is also subject to Italian taxation.
Open to all nationalities (Bangladesh included), but a MAXIMUM of 4 scholarships may be awarded per citizenship.
Incompatible with any Italian Government or Italian public-institution scholarship (e.g. MAECI/Invest Your Talent, Veneto regional need-based aid) - you cannot hold both.
Strict merit threshold and renewal: bachelor's-degree weighted average must be at least 8.5/10 (CGPA >= 85%); the 2nd year-1 instalment and 2nd-year renewal require >=24/48 ECTS and a weighted average of at least 26/30.
Winners must pay a EUR 50.00 acceptance fee within 3 days of the rankings and (if a visa is needed) send visa proof by 30 September 2026, or the scholarship is reassigned.
A 3-minute motivational video (in the language of instruction) and reference letter(s) from university professors are mandatory scored components of the application.

Documents required

Coloured scanned copy of a valid passport (max 5 MB)
Entry qualification documents: bachelor's diploma or letter of enrolment, and mark sheet / university transcript of records (incl. first semester of 2025/2026), with professional English or Italian translation if not already in English/Italian
Weighted average certificate (if the weighted average / CGPA is not clearly stated on the transcript) signed and stamped by the registrar; master's candidates must also provide the university's grading scale
Language certificate proving min. B2-level knowledge of the language of instruction (or fall under an exemption listed at unive.it/pag/40609)
At least one reference letter from a university professor (up to two allowed), in English, on letterhead with handwritten signature and institutional stamp, submitted by the referee via the platform by 14 April 2026
Video presentation (max 3 minutes, under 50 MB, .mp4/.mov/.mwv/.avi) recorded in the language of instruction

Full details

Stipend: EUR 10,000 per year (paid in two instalments per year to the CartaConto); not expressed as a monthly figure
App. fee: Free to apply; winners must pay a EUR 50.00 acceptance fee (a deposit on tuition, later reimbursed if tuition-exempt or deducted from the 2nd tuition instalment)
Universities: Ca' Foscari University of Venice
Intake: 2026/2027 academic year
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities (the call states 'The nationality of the applicant is irrelevant'); applicants must hold a qualification giving access to an Italian-system master's, obtained from a non-Italian institution or an Italian institution abroad. Bangladesh eligible. Maximum of 4 scholarships per citizenship.
Language: Language certification (min. B2 CEFR) in the language of instruction of the chosen programme is recommended for scoring (worth up to 7 points); recognised certifications listed at unive.it/pag/40609. Applicants without a certificate or exemption can still apply but receive 0 language points. No IELTS/TOEFL specifically mandated.
Standardized tests: Not required (no GRE/GMAT)
Min GPA: Weighted average at least 8.5 out of 10 (equivalent to CGPA >= 85%) to be eligible
Funding covers: Living-cost cash grant (stipend) of EUR 10,000/year
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Master's: 2nd-year renewal requires enrolment in 2027/2028 plus at least 48 ECTS of first-year courses earned by 30 Sep 2027 with a weighted average of at least 26/30. The 2nd instalment of year 1 requires at least 24 ECTS and a minimum weighted average of 26/30 by 10 Aug 2027.
Opens: Admission applications on apply.unive.it open 17 December 2025 (round 1: 17/12/2025-14/01/2026; round 2: 04/02/2026-04/03/2026)
Results by: Rankings posted by 29 May 2026; recipients must accept within 3 calendar days
Timeline notes: These are the official 2026/2027 cycle dates from the current Call for Applications (last updated 17/06/2026), the live cycle as of the 2026-06 anchor. Scholarship application is a separate, second step done after the admission application on apply.unive.it; only candidates of the first and second admission rounds are eligible (applying in round 3 or later excludes you).

Sources & provenance

Ca' Foscari - Financial aid for high-achieving international students (official scholarship hub) accessed 2026-06-20
Ca' Foscari - Call for applications for the award of scholarships, high-achieving international students, 2026/2027 (official PDF) accessed 2026-06-20
Ca' Foscari - Non-EU students tuition fees for BA and MA degrees (Low Human Development Countries reduced flat fee) accessed 2026-06-20

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Romanian Government (Ministry of Foreign Affairs / MAE) Scholarships for Non-EU Foreign Citizens

Romania · Accredited Romanian higher education institutions (state universities)

FundsExemption from registration fees and any other application-processing/testing/aptitude fees · Tuition financed for the actual studies (up to one university cycle) · Tuition financed for the Romanian-language preparatory year · Monthly scholarship/stipend during the preparatory year and during bachelor's/master's/doctoral studies · Accommodation in student dormitories financed within the allocated subsidy (subject to available places)

Fully fundedNo IELTSNo application feeNo GRE

Deadline Closed 31 March 2026 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research
Age limit: No age limit (per official FAQ)

What the funding covers

Exemption from registration fees and any other application-processing/testing/aptitude fees
Tuition financed for the actual studies (up to one university cycle)
Tuition financed for the Romanian-language preparatory year
Monthly scholarship/stipend during the preparatory year and during bachelor's/master's/doctoral studies
Accommodation in student dormitories financed within the allocated subsidy (subject to available places)

⚠ Must know before you apply

Bachelor's and Master's programmes are taught in ROMANIAN ONLY; non-Romanian speakers must first complete a (funded) Romanian-language preparatory year before starting the degree.
Medicine, Dental Medicine and Pharmacy are NOT eligible fields of study.
Two-step process: apply via the Study in Romania online platform only; if admitted, the Ministry of Education issues a 'Letter of acceptance for studies in Romania' needed for a long-stay study visa, then you enrol at the assigned university (all visa costs are borne by the applicant).
All study documents must be apostilled under the Hague Convention (or authenticated by home-country authorities) and uploaded individually as PDFs; foreign-language documents need authorized translation into English, French, Spanish or Romanian.
Minimum average of 7/10 (or 'Good') in the last graduated school is required to be eligible.
Accommodation is financed only to the extent of available dormitory places — not guaranteed; you must contact the host university about accommodation conditions.
A medical certificate (fit for studies, free of contagious diseases) must be presented at enrolment.
If your chosen university cannot be honoured, the Ministry may assign an alternative in the same field; later requests to change field/university are not considered.
Applications sent directly to MFA/Ministry of Education offices, employee e-mails, or diplomatic missions are rejected — only the online platform counts.
Funding is for no more than the duration of one university cycle and can be lost (and often not reinstated) for poor attendance, insufficient ECTS, expulsion, or changing field of study.
No age limit and no IELTS/TOEFL required (study is in Romanian).

Documents required

Copies of diplomas obtained (baccalaureate diploma or equivalent, plus bachelor's/master's/doctorate degree if applicable) + authorized translation into English/French/Spanish/Romanian if applicable
Copies of transcripts of completed studies + authorized translation
Copy of birth certificate (or equivalent) + authorized translation
Copy of the first three pages of the valid passport
Curriculum Vitae in English, French or Romanian
(Doctoral only) Letter of intent with list of scientific works/publications, detailed research project, and written agreement of a tutor from the chosen doctoral school
(If applicable) Proof of name change + translation
(If applicable) Certificate proving passing of baccalaureate/bachelor's/master's exam for graduates not yet holding the diploma + translation
(If applicable) Certificate of completion of the Romanian-language preparatory year or certificate of Romanian linguistic competence (B1)
(If under 18 at course start) Notarized declaration of parental consent + translation
Signed GDPR personal-data declaration; all study documents apostilled under the Hague Convention (or authenticated by home-country authorities) and scanned individually as PDFs

Full details

Stipend: Monthly scholarship granted, but the exact amount is not published on the official site
Duration: Master's: 1, 1.5 or 2 years (per programme); plus a free Romanian-language preparatory year for non-Romanian speakers. Funding granted for no more than the duration of one university cycle.
App. fee: Free — exemption from registration fees and any other fees required by application processing and testing
Universities: Accredited Romanian higher education institutions (state universities)
Intake: Fall 2026 (academic year usually begins 1 October)
Eligible nationalities: Foreign citizens from all non-EU countries (Bangladesh eligible). Excluded categories: persons of Romanian origin / Romanian historical communities; those who requested/acquired protection in Romania; recognized stateless persons in Romania; diplomatic/consular corps and their families accredited to Romania; administrative/technical staff of diplomatic missions; staff of international organizations based in Romania; and existing Romanian-state scholarship holders for the same study cycle.
Language: Bachelor's and Master's are taught in Romanian ONLY. A free Romanian-language preparatory year is granted to non-Romanian speakers; those exempt include holders of a Romanian B1 linguistic-competence certificate, those who pass the Romanian language test, or those with at least 3 consecutive years of Romanian-medium schooling. No IELTS/TOEFL required (PhD may opt for a foreign language set by the doctoral school).
Standardized tests: Not required (no GRE/GMAT; no IELTS/TOEFL — Bachelor's/Master's are in Romanian)
Min GPA: Average of at least 7 (seven) on the Romanian scale, or the 'Good' score, for the last graduated school
Funding covers: Tuition (actual studies, up to the duration of one university cycle) · Tuition for the Romanian-language preparatory year · Monthly scholarship/stipend (preparatory year and bachelor's/master's/doctoral studies) · Accommodation in student dormitories (within allocated subsidy, subject to available places) · Exemption from registration/processing/testing/aptitude fees
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Funding ceases on loss of student status. Beneficiaries lose the facilities if they fail to attend the minimum class percentage, fail to obtain the minimum ECTS credits required to pass the preparatory year/advance a year, are expelled, change field of study, breach the study contract/internal regulations, or request it in writing. Scholarship cannot be reinstated after loss under points c)-f); may be reinstated after loss under points a)-b) only if the next year the student meets attendance and minimum ECTS, without exceeding the cycle duration.
Opens: 16 February 2026
Results by: Around 15 July 2026
Timeline notes: Dates are from the current 2026-2027 cycle per the official About page (enrolment 16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026; results announced by e-mail around 15 July 2026). Note: as of the 2026-06-20 verification anchor the 31 March 2026 application deadline had already passed; next cycle dates not yet published.

Sources & provenance

MFA Scholarships — About the programme (eligibility, study levels, language, documents, deadlines, benefits, renewal) accessed 2026-06-20
MFA Scholarships — Home page (programme overview, Government Decision no. 288/1993) accessed 2026-06-20
MFA Scholarships — FAQ (no age limit; eligible nationalities; language requirements) accessed 2026-06-20

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Université Paris-Saclay International Master's Scholarship (IDEX)

Gif-sur-Yvette / Greater Paris (Saclay plateau), France · Université Paris-Saclay, AgroParisTech +6

FundsLiving grant of EUR 10,000 per year, paid in 10 monthly instalments (September to June) by bank transfer · One-off travel and visa flat fee of up to EUR 900 (amount depends on the candidate's country of origin) · Automatic renewal for a second year for M1 laureates who pass all required credits and are admitted to an eligible M2 · Support with administrative procedures (visa, residence permit) and the accommodation search, plus access to international-student services and PhD-pathway information sessions

Tuition onlyNo GRE

Deadline Closed 31 March 2026, 11:59pm (Paris time) — to apply for the scholarship after being selected; candidate selection by master's program coordinators deadline is 25 March 2026 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Living grant of EUR 10,000 per year, paid in 10 monthly instalments (September to June) by bank transfer
One-off travel and visa flat fee of up to EUR 900 (amount depends on the candidate's country of origin)
Automatic renewal for a second year for M1 laureates who pass all required credits and are admitted to an eligible M2
Support with administrative procedures (visa, residence permit) and the accommodation search, plus access to international-student services and PhD-pathway information sessions

⚠ Must know before you apply

Tuition is NOT covered. The regulations state registration and tuition fees are the laureate's own responsibility; a partial/full discount can only be requested from the enrolment institution at its sole discretion. This is a living-stipend (EUR 10,000/yr) + travel award, not a fully-funded tuition+stipend package.
Two-step process: you must first apply for and be ADMITTED to an eligible Paris-Saclay master's before the scholarship deadline; only admitted students selected by course coordinators are invited to apply for the scholarship (you cannot apply directly to the scholarship).
Hard eligibility gates: foreign nationality, first-time enrolment in France (never previously registered at a French higher-education institution, except exchanges/EMJMD without a French degree/internships/language programs), and under 30 during the year of application.
Cannot be combined with any other funding above EUR 600/month, nor with France Excellence Eiffel, France Excellence Europa, or Erasmus Mundus scholarships.
Stipend is reduced/suspended for months spent abroad, non-compulsory mobility, gap years (allowed but unfunded), and certain internships (e.g. French internships >EUR 1,000/month stipend, or paid/unpaid internships abroad).
No advance payment: the stipend and travel fee are paid only after arrival in France and registration in the admitted program; no deferment is allowed.
Vocational/apprenticeship master's programs (« formations en apprentissage ») are not eligible.

Documents required

Admission to an eligible Université Paris-Saclay master's (M1 via INCEPTION/MonMaster, M2 via INCEPTION) — completed before the scholarship deadline
Online scholarship application form (link emailed automatically to candidates selected by course coordinators)
Name and contact details of two references (course coordinator, professor, internship supervisor, etc.) who complete a recommendation online before the deadline (if applicable)
Statement of purpose / motivation for the master's (and, for M2 candidates, motivation for pursuing a PhD at Université Paris-Saclay) — refugee/subsidiary-protection status should be indicated here if applicable

Full details

Stipend: EUR 10,000/year paid in 10 monthly instalments (Sept-June), i.e. approx. EUR 1,000/month during the funded period
Duration: 1 year (M2) or 2 years (M1, auto-renewed into M2 on completing all required credits)
App. fee: No separate scholarship application fee (selected students are emailed a link to the online form); standard master's admission may carry its own platform/admission costs.
Age limit: Under 30 years of age during the year of application
Universities: Université Paris-Saclay, AgroParisTech, CentraleSupélec, ENS Paris-Saclay, INSTN-CEA, Institut d'Optique Graduate School (IOGS), Université Évry Paris-Saclay, UVSQ (Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines)
Intake: Fall 2026 (September 2026)
Eligible nationalities: Open to students of any foreign (non-French) nationality; no country list. Bangladeshi nationals are eligible. Must be enrolling in France for the first time and be under 30 during the year of application.
Language: Not set by the scholarship itself; depends on the chosen master's program (English-taught and French-taught tracks both exist at Université Paris-Saclay). Verify the specific program's language requirement.
Standardized tests: Not required by the scholarship (no GRE/GMAT requirement stated)
Funding covers: Living stipend (EUR 10,000/year) · Travel and visa flat fee (up to EUR 900)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: M1 laureates: scholarship renews for a second (M2) year only on obtaining all required credits and being admitted to an M2 at Université Paris-Saclay; if a laureate must repeat the year, the scholarship is stopped. No change of program or deferment allowed; the scholarship can be suspended for repeated unjustified absence.
Post-study work: Not specified by the program (program is explicitly oriented toward students wishing to pursue a PhD at Université Paris-Saclay)
Opens: Applies via the master's admission cycle (M1/M2 application platforms); scholarship candidate selection by program coordinators precedes the deadlines below
Results by: mid-May 2026
Timeline notes: Dates are the official 'Important dates - 2026' for the 2026-2027 academic year as published on the program page (crawled 2026-06-18; anchor date 2026-06). The scholarship deadline (31 March 2026) has already passed as of the 2026-06 anchor; these are the current published cycle's dates. Step 1 is to apply for and be admitted to an eligible Paris-Saclay master's before the scholarship deadline; only admitted students selected by course coordinators receive the scholarship application form.

Sources & provenance

Université Paris-Saclay — International Master's Scholarships Program (official program page) accessed 2026-06-18
Regulations of the international master's scholarship program of Université Paris-Saclay — Academic year 2026-2027 (official PDF) accessed 2026-06-18
Université Paris-Saclay — Masters' applications and enrolment (official application procedure page) accessed 2026-06-18

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Italian Government Scholarships (MAECI) for Foreign Students and Italian Citizens Living Abroad (IRE)

Italy · Public or legally recognised private Italian universities and AFAM institutions

FundsTotal allowance of EUR 10,800 for the 9-month Master's scholarship, paid to an Italian bank account in 3 installments (EUR 5,500 from Nov 2026; EUR 2,300 from Feb 2027; EUR 3,000 from Jun 2027) · Collective health insurance contracted by MAECI for the duration of the scholarship (covers illness/accident; excludes pre-existing conditions and dental care) · Possible exemption from enrolment and tuition fees — but only at some universities under their own autonomy rules; not guaranteed and not refundable by MAECI if charged · Third installment (EUR 3,000) requires satisfactory progress: 27 university credits (CFU) obtained in academic year 2026-2027

No application feeNo IELTSNo GRETuition only

Deadline Closed 26 March 2026, 14:00 (Italian time / 2 p.m. C.E.T.) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research
App. fee: Free

What the funding covers

Total allowance of EUR 10,800 for the 9-month Master's scholarship, paid to an Italian bank account in 3 installments (EUR 5,500 from Nov 2026; EUR 2,300 from Feb 2027; EUR 3,000 from Jun 2027)
Collective health insurance contracted by MAECI for the duration of the scholarship (covers illness/accident; excludes pre-existing conditions and dental care)
Possible exemption from enrolment and tuition fees — but only at some universities under their own autonomy rules; not guaranteed and not refundable by MAECI if charged
Third installment (EUR 3,000) requires satisfactory progress: 27 university credits (CFU) obtained in academic year 2026-2027

⚠ Must know before you apply

NOT guaranteed fully funded: tuition/enrolment fee exemption depends on the chosen university (only 'some universities' exempt recipients); any tuition charged is NOT refundable by MAECI, and regional fees/taxes are always payable by the student and not refundable.
Age limit for Master's (and AFAM/Italofonia): must not exceed 28 by the deadline (born on or after 27 March 1997), except for renewals.
Language requirement: CEFR B2 in Italian for Italian-taught Master's, or CEFR B2 in English for English-taught Master's (no Italian proof needed for fully English-taught programmes).
Interview stage: only applicants who pass the comparative evaluation are interviewed; ranking is published by the Italian diplomatic representation and is 'unquestionable'.
Selection is by citizenship and you may apply for ONE country only; eligible-countries list is on the Study in Italy portal.
Master's scholarship lasts only 9 months (1 Nov 2026 to 31 Jul 2027), potentially renewable; arrival after 15 Nov 2026 reduces the amount proportionally.
Incompatible with any other Italian Government / Italian public-institution scholarship (including regional right-to-education grants); not paid during study/research/internship periods outside Italy.
Ineligible if you already hold or are enrolled in an Italian (or foreign-in-Italy) secondary diploma or degree, or held a MAECI research scholarship in the last 5 years; employees of Italian Public Administration and their first-degree descendants are excluded.
After winning you must still pre-enrol/enrol at the chosen institution and obtain a study visa and codice fiscale; valid enrolment certificate is mandatory for disbursement.

Documents required

Valid passport or identity document (legible copy uploaded at registration, under penalty of exclusion)
For dual/Italian citizens: proof of Italian citizenship (valid passport, ID card, or citizenship certificate)
Academic qualification required for enrolment (e.g. Bachelor's/Laurea triennale certificate) for Master's (1.1) and AFAM (1.2) programmes — or a declaration if not yet held, with later upload if requested (art. 7.2)
Italian language certificate at minimum CEFR B2 for Italian-taught Master's programmes (or English certificate at minimum CEFR B2 for English-taught programmes; self-declaration accepted for applicants from countries where English is official)
Application submitted exclusively online via prior registration on the Study in Italy portal

Full details

Duration: 9 months (1 November 2026 – 31 July 2027), potentially renewable
Age limit: Must not exceed 28 by the deadline for Master's (born on or after 27 March 1997); exception for renewals
Universities: Public or legally recognised private Italian universities and AFAM institutions
Intake: 2026-2027 academic year
Eligible nationalities: Foreign students who are citizens of the eligible countries listed on the Study in Italy portal, plus Italian citizens living abroad (IRE) resident in specified countries. Selection is by citizenship; applicants apply for one country only.
Language: CEFR B2 in Italian for Italian-taught Master's programmes; CEFR B2 in English for English-taught Master's programmes (no Italian proof required for fully English-taught programmes; self-declaration accepted from applicants in countries where English is an official language)
Standardized tests: Not required by MAECI (though some institutions may require admission tests for enrolment)
Funding covers: Living allowance / stipend (EUR 10,800 total) · Health insurance (MAECI collective) · Tuition exemption only at some universities (not guaranteed)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: Yes
Renewal: Potentially renewable for continuing a multi-year programme; renewal prioritises applicants with at least 15 university credits (CFU). Third installment requires 27 CFU obtained in 2026-2027.
Results by: Supplementary documents (if expressly requested) due by 14:00 (Italian time) on 1 July 2026
Timeline notes: Dates from the official 2026-2027 Call for Applications (Bando), which is the current open cycle as of 2026-06. Funding period for Master's runs 1 November 2026 to 31 July 2027.

Sources & provenance

MAECI / Ministero degli Affari Esteri — Scholarships for foreign students and Italian citizens living abroad (official portal page) accessed 2026-06-06
Official Call for Applications (Bando) for the 2026-2027 academic year — English PDF accessed 2026-06-06
Study in Italy portal (official application portal) accessed 2026-06-06

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Guillaume Dupaix International Excellence Scholarship

Luxembourg City / Esch-sur-Alzette (Belval), Luxembourg · University of Luxembourg

FundsLiving-cost talent stipend of €5,763 per semester = €11,526 per annum · Covers living expenses + accommodation · Payable for up to 2 years (standard Master's duration) · Does NOT cover or waive tuition/registration fees (recipient still pays these)

No GRETuition onlyTwo-step process

Deadline Closed 24 March 2026 (Master's application + scholarship application) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Duration: Up to 2 years (standard Master's duration)
Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Living-cost talent stipend of €5,763 per semester = €11,526 per annum
Covers living expenses + accommodation
Payable for up to 2 years (standard Master's duration)
Does NOT cover or waive tuition/registration fees (recipient still pays these)

⚠ Must know before you apply

NOT fully funded: this is a living-expenses + accommodation stipend (€11,526/yr) only — 'No registration/tuition fees wavier possible'; you still pay University of Luxembourg tuition/registration yourself.
Bangladesh is NOT on the 15-seat 'target countries' list, but Bangladeshis can apply for the 15 'regular' seats open regardless of country of origin (30 awards/year total, 10 per faculty).
No separate scholarship form: you apply to a Master's programme; only applicants judged academically excellent are invited by email to apply for the scholarship — it is selection-by-invitation, not open application.
Two-step / academic-excellence gated process (Master's admission assessment first, then scholarship invitation).
Not eligible: Master's programmes requiring a mandatory semester or year abroad, and applicants/recipients of Luxembourg's State Financial Aid for Higher Education (formerly CEDIES).
A non-refundable €100 application fee per programme applies to the underlying Master's admission (fee waivers are not possible; €100 is later deducted from first-semester tuition for admitted, enrolled candidates).
As of 2026-06-20 the 2026–2027 cycle is closed for non-EU applicants (including Bangladeshis) without a Luxembourg residence permit; the next intake (2027–2028) opens in 2027. Only one annual September intake exists.
Cost of living in Luxembourg is high — the stipend is intended to offset living + accommodation, not tuition.

Documents required

An identity photo
A copy of your identity card or passport
A copy of your European health insurance card (both sides) — non-EU students can obtain this by paying the required fee on arrival in Luxembourg
A copy of your Bachelor's degree certificate
A detailed transcript of all grades obtained during your Bachelor's degree studies
Official translation of any diploma/transcript not in English, French or German
A language certificate for each teaching language of your chosen programme (CEFR level)
For non-EU degrees: recognition of your Bachelor's degree by the Luxembourg Ministry of Research and Higher Education (requested after acceptance)
In some cases: a letter of motivation, a detailed CV, full contact details of two referees, and a letter of recommendation
Non-EU applicants on admission: an extract from your criminal record (for the immigration procedure)

Full details

Stipend: ≈€960.50/month (€5,763 per semester = €11,526 per annum)
App. fee: €100 non-refundable administrative fee per Master's application (no fee waiver possible); €100 deducted from first-semester tuition for admitted candidates who enrol.
Universities: University of Luxembourg
Intake: September 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities (Domestic, International EU, and International outside of EU). 30 awards/year: 15 to 'regular students regardless of their country of origin' (Bangladeshis compete here) and 15 reserved for listed target countries (Western Balkans, Ibero-American countries, Thailand, Vietnam, Belarus, Egypt, India, Moldova, Russia, United Kingdom, Turkey, Ukraine — Bangladesh not listed). Excludes recipients of Luxembourg State Financial Aid (CEDIES).
Language: Proof of CEFR competence in every teaching language of the chosen Master's programme (varies by programme; many programmes are taught in English, some are multilingual English/French/German).
Standardized tests: Not required (no GRE/GMAT requirement stated)
Funding covers: Living expenses · Accommodation
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Post-study work: Not stated on the official scholarship page
Opens: Tied to the University of Luxembourg September-intake Master's admissions cycle
Results by: 15 May 2026 (outcome notified by email)
Timeline notes: There is no separate scholarship application: you apply to a Master's programme by 24 March 2026, then students judged academically excellent are emailed an invitation to apply for the scholarship (also by 24 March 2026); missing documents by 31 March 2026; outcome by 15 May 2026; acceptance within 3 working days; agreement signed by fall 2026. As of 2026-06-20 the 24 March 2026 deadline has passed and the 2026–2027 admissions cycle is CLOSED for non-EU applicants who do not already hold a valid Luxembourg residence permit; per uni.lu, applications for 2027–2028 open in 2027. Dates above are the most recent known (2026–2027) cycle.

Sources & provenance

Visit official page Verified 2026-06-20

DAAD Hilde Domin Programme (Master's for At-Risk Students)

Germany · Any recognised higher education institution in Germany (degree programme of personal choice; e.g. Technical University of Munich)

FundsMonthly scholarship payment of currently 992 EUR for master's students (1,400 EUR for doctoral candidates) · Health, accident and personal liability insurance cover · Travel allowance based on country of origin / present residence · If applicable, a preparatory German language course (2, 4 or 6 months) according to required language skills · Additional financial benefits · Funding for up to 24 months for a master's degree · Qualification through participation in interdisciplinary trainings

Fully fundedNo IELTSNo GRENo application fee

Deadline Closed Nominations by 15 March 2026 for summer semester 2027 start; nominations by 15 September 2026 for winter semester 2027/28 start Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Stipend: 992 EUR per month (master's students)
Duration: Up to 24 months for a master's degree
Degree: Taught & research
Age limit: Not specified

What the funding covers

Monthly scholarship payment of currently 992 EUR for master's students (1,400 EUR for doctoral candidates)
Health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
Travel allowance based on country of origin / present residence
If applicable, a preparatory German language course (2, 4 or 6 months) according to required language skills
Additional financial benefits
Funding for up to 24 months for a master's degree
Qualification through participation in interdisciplinary trainings

⚠ Must know before you apply

You CANNOT self-apply: candidates must be nominated by the management of a German legal entity active in science/research/teaching and/or human-rights protection, peace, democracy or rule of law. Only after an initial DAAD plausibility check are suitable candidates invited to apply via the DAAD portal.
This is a protection programme for people at risk: you must prove or credibly demonstrate a personal threat (e.g. physical violence, arrest, denial of civil/educational rights) due to ethnic, sexual, gender or religious identity and/or political or civic engagement. Both risk status AND academic prospects are assessed.
Worldwide eligibility EXCEPT nationals of EU/EEA/EFTA countries, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and the United Kingdom - Bangladesh is NOT excluded, so Bangladeshis are eligible.
You may NOT already be residing in Germany or the European Union at the time of nomination.
German or English at B2 level (matching the intended programme's language) is required by the nomination deadline.
Human medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy and law are excluded disciplines; a second master's or doctoral degree is not funded.
TUITION IS NOT GUARANTEED: the scholarship covers a living stipend and insurance, not university tuition. At fee-charging universities (e.g. TUM, where non-EEA master's tuition is generally EUR 3,000 or EUR 6,000) DAAD does NOT pay the fees - apply for a waiver or choose a tuition-free university. Most German public universities charge no tuition.
Two-step process: a DAAD scholarship confirmation does NOT secure a study place - you must separately apply for and be admitted to a degree programme by the host university within its own deadlines.
Passport must be valid for at least one year on the DAAD application deadline (also for any accompanying spouse/minor children).
Multiple nominations give no advantage; one nomination per candidate suffices. Nominations via email/post/fax are not accepted.

Documents required

Online nomination form completed by the nominating German institution/organisation (candidate cannot self-apply)
Questionnaire on the nominee's risk situation ('Risk description form') submitted as part of the nomination
Proof or credible demonstration of a threat to personal well-being or safety (e.g. physical violence, arrest, denial of civil/educational rights) provided to the nominating institution
Educational certificates enabling entrance to a German higher education institution (recognised per the anabin database)
Language certificate showing German or English at B2 level as required by the intended degree programme
Valid passport (still valid for at least one year on the DAAD application deadline; accompanying spouse/minor children must also hold valid passports)
Application via the DAAD online application portal after being invited following nomination (documents submitted in German or English)
For visual/performing arts, design, visual communication, music, film, architecture: a letter from an accredited higher-education institution confirming academic ability and willingness to enrol

Full details

App. fee: Free (no application fee; application is via the DAAD portal after nomination)
Universities: Any recognised higher education institution in Germany (degree programme of personal choice; e.g. Technical University of Munich)
Intake: Summer semester 2027, Winter semester 2027/28
Eligible nationalities: Open to students/doctoral candidates worldwide who are at risk in their country of origin, EXCEPT nationals of EU/EEA/EFTA countries, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and the United Kingdom. Bangladeshi nationals are eligible.
Language: German or English at B2 level (corresponding to the language of the intended programme) by the nomination deadline; the required language certificate for the specific degree programme must be provided.
Funding covers: Monthly living stipend · Health/accident/liability insurance · Travel allowance · Preparatory German language course (if applicable) · Additional financial benefits
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated. The programme's long-term goal is for beneficiaries to contribute to development in their country of origin, in Germany or in third countries after completing studies, but no binding return/service obligation is imposed.
Opens: Nominations can be submitted online at any time; DAAD candidate application periods: 17 March - 15 April 2026 (summer semester 2027) and 17 September - 15 October 2026 (winter semester 2027/28)
Timeline notes: Dates are the two cycles published on the official DAAD page as of 2026-06. The summer-semester-2027 nomination/application windows have already closed; the winter-semester-2027/28 windows (nominations by 15 Sep 2026, DAAD application 17 Sep - 15 Oct 2026) are the next open ones. Candidates do not apply directly - they are nominated, then invited by DAAD to apply within the application window. Nominating institutions run their own internal deadlines (e.g. TUM requires a nomination request 17-30 Aug 2026 for the winter 2027/28 round).

Sources & provenance

DAAD - Hilde Domin Programme (official programme page: target group, nomination/selection, value, deadlines) accessed 2026-06-18
TUM - Students at risk / Hilde Domin Programme (host-university procedure, deadlines, tuition-fee caveat) accessed 2026-06-18

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Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES)

Ireland · Eligible Irish higher education institutions (HEIs) listed in Appendix 1, e.g. Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, University College Cork, University of Galway, Maynooth University, Dublin City University, University of Limerick, TU Dublin and others

FundsFull fee waiver from the host HEI (tuition fee and registration charge waived) for the scholarship year · EUR 10,000 stipend toward student costs and living expenses, paid in two EUR 5,000 instalments through the host HEI · 60 scholarships awarded each year across all disciplines at NFQ level 9 or 10 (master's, postgraduate diploma or PhD)

Fully fundedTwo-step processNo application fee

Deadline Closed 12 March 2026, 5pm Irish time Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research
Age limit: No age limit stated in the call document.

What the funding covers

Full fee waiver from the host HEI (tuition fee and registration charge waived) for the scholarship year
EUR 10,000 stipend toward student costs and living expenses, paid in two EUR 5,000 instalments through the host HEI
60 scholarships awarded each year across all disciplines at NFQ level 9 or 10 (master's, postgraduate diploma or PhD)

⚠ Must know before you apply

Two-step process: you must FIRST secure a conditional or final admission offer from an eligible Irish HEI (and upload proof of admission) BEFORE/with the GOI-IES application; applying for admission is separate from the scholarship form.
Strictly one year of funding and not extendable; you must live in Ireland for the whole study period and start in September or October 2026.
Fully funded but the EUR 10,000 stipend is only a contribution and the call document itself warns it is 'unlikely to cover [living costs] completely', especially in Dublin where accommodation is expensive and hard to find.
Dependents/family may NOT be able to accompany you: the call document warns it is possible visas will not be approved for family members.
Only Russian and Belarusian citizens are excluded; Bangladesh (non-EU/EEA) is eligible program-wide, and is on Trinity College Dublin's World Bank Low/Lower-Middle-Income eligible-country list for its HEI-specific GOI-IES criterion.
Each HEI adds its own eligibility rules (e.g. Trinity restricts to one-year full-time taught master's excluding the MBA and to World Bank Low/Lower-Middle-Income countries) and an upper limit of five awards per HEI applies; contact the target HEI before applying.
Application must be the applicant's own work; third-party drafting and AI-generated content are prohibited. Two references must be uploaded by the applicant via the portal (referees cannot upload directly).
Only one application per candidate per cycle; no edits after submission; the scholarship cannot be transferred to another course or HEI.
Conditional offers are accepted, but if you hold a conditional study offer and fail to meet its conditions, the GOI-IES award is rescinded.

Documents required

Proof of admission / offer document (offer letter, an offer email from the Admissions Office, or a portal screenshot) for the 2026/27 academic year, uploaded in the relevant section of the application form
Two references (uploaded by the applicant via the online portal; dated at most one year before the 12 March 2026 deadline; 500-700 words; written in English or notarised translation; on official header)
Personal statement addressing benefit of the scholarship, involvement in Irish society, and long-term interest in Ireland (must be the applicant's own work; no AI-generated content)
Details of academic qualifications, achievements and work experience

Full details

Stipend: EUR 10,000 per year (one-off annual stipend, paid in two EUR 5,000 instalments via the host HEI, which may then disburse it monthly; not a fixed programme-set monthly amount)
Duration: 1 year (funding not extended beyond one academic year)
App. fee: The GOI-IES scholarship application itself has no fee; however the prior course/admission application to the HEI may carry a fee (e.g. Trinity College Dublin charges a non-waivable EUR 55 course application fee).
Universities: Eligible Irish higher education institutions (HEIs) listed in Appendix 1, e.g. Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, University College Cork, University of Galway, Maynooth University, Dublin City University, University of Limerick, TU Dublin and others
Intake: September 2026, October 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to applicants with a domiciliary of origin outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Russian and Belarusian citizens are excluded. Bangladesh qualifies (and is also on Trinity's World Bank Low/Lower-Middle-Income eligible-country list).
Language: No standalone English-test requirement is set by the GOI-IES programme; English-language/admission requirements are set by each host HEI as part of its own admission procedures.
Funding covers: Full tuition fee waiver · Registration charge waiver · EUR 10,000 stipend toward living costs (paid in two EUR 5,000 instalments)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated.
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Not renewable; the scholarship is for one academic year only and is not extended (host HEIs may extend only the fee waiver for three-semester courses, but the EUR 10,000 stipend stays the same).
Opens: 29 January 2026 (HEA scholarship portal; Trinity course applications opened 1 November 2025)
Results by: Early June 2026
Timeline notes: These are the 2026 cycle dates (academic year 2026/27). As of 2026-06, the 2026 call is CLOSED (the HEA page is headed 'Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships 2026 Call Closed'). Results were expected early June 2026; an awarding event is held spring 2027. A future 2027 call had not opened at the time of verification.

Sources & provenance

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University of Trento Scholarships for Master's in International Studies (MISS & MEIS) — Non-EU citizens

Trento, Italy · University of Trento — School of International Studies, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna di Pisa (MISS, joint)

FundsLiving/mobility contribution scholarship of EUR 7,200 per year for top-scoring non-EU applicants (score >=90/100); paid only after arrival in Italy · Full tuition-fee waiver for scholarship recipients (UniTrento scholarship holders are exempted from tuition) · For a.y. 2026/2027: 2 scholarships for MISS and 2 for MEIS (per the Italian consulate republication of the call) · Ranking-based partial tuition reductions for other admitted non-EU students (waiver at score 90-100; EUR 1,000 at 70-89.9; EUR 3,000 at 60-69.9; EUR 6,500 at 50-59.9; max tuition EUR 10,000/yr) · Possible full tuition exemption in year 2 by acquiring >=42 CFU credits by the August deadline

No GRE

Deadline Closed March 4, 2026, 12:00 CET (non-EU citizens) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Duration: 2 years
Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Living/mobility contribution scholarship of EUR 7,200 per year for top-scoring non-EU applicants (score >=90/100); paid only after arrival in Italy
Full tuition-fee waiver for scholarship recipients (UniTrento scholarship holders are exempted from tuition)
For a.y. 2026/2027: 2 scholarships for MISS and 2 for MEIS (per the Italian consulate republication of the call)
Ranking-based partial tuition reductions for other admitted non-EU students (waiver at score 90-100; EUR 1,000 at 70-89.9; EUR 3,000 at 60-69.9; EUR 6,500 at 50-59.9; max tuition EUR 10,000/yr)
Possible full tuition exemption in year 2 by acquiring >=42 CFU credits by the August deadline

⚠ Must know before you apply

Tiered funding, NOT automatically full: only non-EU applicants who score >=90/100 get the scholarship (tuition waiver + EUR 7,200/yr living stipend). Lower scorers receive only a partial tuition discount and NO stipend.
Very few scholarships: for a.y. 2026/2027 just 2 for MISS and 2 for MEIS (MEIS reserves 10 places total for non-EU nationals living abroad).
No separate scholarship application — selection is automatic from your admission/merit score; one application covers admission, tuition tier and scholarship.
The EUR 7,200/year is a 'partial contribution to mobility expenses' and is paid only AFTER you arrive in Italy.
Non-EU deadline (~early March) is months earlier than the EU deadline; the 4 March 2026 cut-off is firm and the EUR 30 application fee must be paid by the deadline or you are excluded.
An interview may be requested but only if the committee needs more information; selection is primarily on qualifications.
English B2 required (IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL iBT 21 / Cambridge B2 First 165), waivable if your prior degree was taught entirely in English; a self-declared basic second foreign language is also required.
After admission, non-EU students pay a non-refundable EUR 100 enrollment-confirmation fee and must pre-enroll at the Italian diplomatic mission in their country to obtain the study visa; they must be physically in Trento/enrolled by ~30 September.

Documents required

Copy of passport (personal-information pages) or identity card
Copy of bachelor's degree certificate, or registration certificate attesting the expected graduation date (degree must include >=60 credits across at least two of: History/Philosophy, Economics, Law, Political Science, Sociology, Foreign Language)
Transcript of records listing all courses, exams and marks, with weighted average and min-max mark range (official translation if not in Italian or English)
Transcript of marks for any post-graduate (Master's) degree already awarded
Letter of reference (preferably written by a university lecturer; uploaded or sent by the referee to the programme email)
Curriculum vitae in English following the Europass model
English Language qualification (IELTS >=5.5 / TOEFL iBT >=21 / Cambridge B2 First >=165) — waived if prior degree was taught entirely in English
Self-declaration of at least basic knowledge of a second foreign language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish or German)
Statement of purpose — brief personal statement in English (max. 4,000 characters, spaces included)
Application fee of EUR 30.00 (non-payment = automatic exclusion)

Full details

Stipend: EUR 7,200 per year (~EUR 600/month equivalent) for scholarship recipients; paid after arrival in Italy
App. fee: EUR 30.00 (must be paid by the application deadline; non-payment = automatic exclusion). Separate non-refundable EUR 100 enrollment-confirmation fee on admission.
Universities: University of Trento — School of International Studies, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna di Pisa (MISS, joint)
Intake: Fall 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to non-EU nationals living outside Italy (incl. Bangladesh); also non-EU citizens with an Italian study/temporary-protection permit who are not resident in Italy. EU/EEA, Swiss, San Marino, Vatican and Italy-resident non-EU citizens apply instead via the separate 'Europeans and Equivalents' call.
Language: English B2 (IELTS no skill <5.5 / TOEFL iBT >=21 / Cambridge B2 First >=165), certificate dated within ~3 years; waived if a prior Bachelor's/Master's degree was taught entirely in English. Plus self-declared basic knowledge of a second foreign language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish or German).
Standardized tests: Not required (no GRE/GMAT)
Funding covers: Tuition (full waiver for scholarship recipients) · Living/mobility contribution EUR 7,200/yr (scholarship recipients only)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: Yes
Renewal: Scholarship may be renewed for the following year subject to available resources and the merit requirements set annually by the University; year-2 tuition tier depends on credits gained (full waiver if >=42 CFU by the August deadline).
Opens: December 2025 (first/non-EU call)
Results by: Non-EU ranking list published by end of April (per the prior cycle's call)
Timeline notes: Non-EU (first-call) deadline for a.y. 2026/2027 is 4 March 2026 (per the official corsi.unitn.it admission pages and the Italian consulate republication of the call). The full procedural detail (required documents, scholarship/tuition articles, quotas) is quoted from the official a.y. 2025/2026 MEIS Call for Admission PDF, whose first/non-EU call ran 18 Dec 2024 - 6 March 2025; terms carry over to 2026/2027. Europeans/Equivalents apply in a separate second call (1 April - 30 June 2026). As of the 2026-06 anchor, the 2026/2027 non-EU deadline has already passed; this is the current/most recent documented cycle.

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Fundación Carolina Postgraduate Scholarships (Becas de Postgrado)

Spain · Multiple Spanish universities and academic centers (203 academic programs in the 2026-2027 call), e.g. Universidad de Alicante, IE University, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Universitat Pompeu Fabra

FundsTuition coverage of 50%–100% depending on the program (e.g. 50% at Universidad de Alicante, 100% at IE University) · 900 EUR per month for accommodation and living costs during the scholarship period · Round-trip economy-class airfare to Spain from the capital of the bursar's country of residence in Latin America (or Portugal) · Non-pharmaceutical medical insurance for the duration of the stay in Spain

Fully fundedReturn-home bond

Deadline Closed 2026-03-02 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Tuition coverage of 50%–100% depending on the program (e.g. 50% at Universidad de Alicante, 100% at IE University)
900 EUR per month for accommodation and living costs during the scholarship period
Round-trip economy-class airfare to Spain from the capital of the bursar's country of residence in Latin America (or Portugal)
Non-pharmaceutical medical insurance for the duration of the stay in Spain

⚠ Must know before you apply

NATIONALITY RESTRICTED: open only to nationals AND residents of a Latin American country that is a member of the Comunidad Iberoamericana de Naciones, or of Portugal. Not open to other nationalities.
RETURN-HOME OBLIGATION: awardees commit irrevocably to return to their own country (or any Iberoamerican Community country except Spain) once the scholarship ends.
EXCLUSIVE DEDICATION: the beca is full-time and incompatible with any other scholarship or paid employment/remuneration from a Spanish institution or company.
FULLY FUNDED FOR LIVING, BUT TUITION COVERAGE VARIES 50%–100% by program — the student may owe a tuition contribution (e.g. 2,120.40 EUR at Universidad de Alicante; ~1,200 EUR contribution + separate admission-process fee at IE University).
TWO-STEP / SELECTION: application is online with no documents sent up front; merit-documents are required only if awarded, and the equivalent-grade (NME) ministry certificate must be uploaded before the deadline. Shortlisted candidates may face a videoconference interview (conducted in Spanish for Brazilian candidates) and program-specific admission tests; for some programs (e.g. IE) you must also pass the academic institution's own admission process.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS ARE PROGRAM-SPECIFIC (no single foundation-wide test): e.g. Universidad de Alicante's program requires English B2+ and Spanish B1 (CEFR) — verify each program's 'Requisitos'.

Documents required

Online application form fully completed (personal data, languages, university education, complementary training, work experience, publications, socioeconomic data) — submitted via gestion.fundacioncarolina.es; up to 5 prioritized applications per candidate
Equivalent grade-point average (nota media equivalente / NME) of foreign university studies, certified via the Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, uploaded to the online application BEFORE the deadline (without it the candidacy is not considered)
If awarded — Letter of acceptance, signed on every page (Carta de aceptación)
If awarded — Legalized copy of the bachelor's/engineering degree (notarized or university-authenticated)
If awarded — Original or legalized/authenticated copy of the academic transcript with grades
If awarded — Photocopies of documents evidencing the main academic/professional merits claimed in the online application
If awarded — Photocopy of valid passport
If awarded — Certificate of address/residence (normally issued by the police)

Full details

Stipend: 900 EUR per month (accommodation and living allowance)
Duration: Typically one academic year (e.g. October 2026 to July 2027 for a 60-ECTS official master's)
Universities: Multiple Spanish universities and academic centers (203 academic programs in the 2026-2027 call), e.g. Universidad de Alicante, IE University, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Intake: 2026-2027 academic year (programs generally start October 2026)
Eligible nationalities: Nationals AND residents of a Latin American country that is a member of the Comunidad Iberoamericana de Naciones, or of Portugal
Language: Varies by program; no single foundation-wide language test. Example: Universidad de Alicante program requires English B2 or higher and Spanish B1 (CEFR) for non-native speakers.
Funding covers: tuition (50%–100%, program-dependent) · monthly living stipend · round-trip airfare · medical insurance
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: Return-home obligation: awardees commit irrevocably to return to their own country (or another Comunidad Iberoamericana de Naciones country, excluding Spain) once the scholarship ends.
Interview stage: Yes
Renewal: Foundation regularly verifies, with the academic institutions, the bursar's adequate participation and progress; providing inaccurate application data or breaching scholarship conditions leads to immediate withdrawal and repayment of all funds received.
Opens: 2026-01-12
Results by: Admissions communicated up to 2026-07-31 (varies by program; see each program's Ficha Técnica)
Timeline notes: 26th annual call (convocatoria 2026-2027). Postgraduate (posgrado) and institutional-studies applications run 12 Jan – 2 March 2026 (the Escuela Complutense de Verano (ECV) program closes 18 Feb; doctoral/short-stay/mobility calls run 12 Jan – 9 April). As of 2026-06 this deadline has passed and the program catalog shows all postgraduate programs as 'Plazo Cerrado' (closed).

Sources & provenance

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A. Wilhelmsen Foundation Scholarship Programme (BI Norwegian Business School)

Oslo, Norway · BI Norwegian Business School

FundsNOK 250,000 per year (annual scholarship value) · Paid per semester for the duration of the master's degree, contingent on satisfactory study progression · Administered by BI, which provides academic follow-up of recipients

No GRETuition only

Deadline Closed March 1, 2026 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

NOK 250,000 per year (annual scholarship value)
Paid per semester for the duration of the master's degree, contingent on satisfactory study progression
Administered by BI, which provides academic follow-up of recipients

⚠ Must know before you apply

Substantial flat-grant award, NOT a guaranteed full tuition + living stipend: value is a fixed NOK 250,000/year that the recipient applies toward tuition and/or living costs. Non-EU/EEA/Swiss students at BI also pay a 30% tuition fee differential. Treat as a notable partial award, not a full ride.
First-master's-only: 'Only candidates seeking their first master’s degree are considered for Master of Science scholarships.'
You cannot apply directly to the Wilhelmsen Foundation — you must first apply for admission to a BI MSc programme and be accepted, then be selected.
Two-step process: scholarship is awarded as part of/after the BI MSc admission application; you must accept your offer of admission to be considered for a scholarship.
Unique requirement vs other BI scholarships: needs a separate scholarship letter specifically addressed to the A. Wilhelmsen Foundation Board (other BI scholarships share one common letter).
Only 2 scholarships available for the Autumn 2026 intake — highly competitive.
You may apply for more than one BI scholarship, but BI awards only one scholarship per student; awards are tied to programme and campus and are not transferable.
Priority may be given to applicants from selected countries, selected partner schools of BI, or priority master's programmes — no closed country list, but selection is not purely first-come.
Candidates eligible for tuition fee reduction and/or a Lånekassen student loan in Norway (e.g. a 180-ECTS bachelor's from a Norwegian institution) are treated as domestic applicants and not eligible under the international route.
Decision criteria include grades, previous experience, personal ambitions, and financial need; scholarship decisions cannot be appealed.
Renewal for the second year requires full study progression (30 ECTS each semester) and a minimum cumulative GPA of 'B' on the ECTS scale after each semester; recipients must act as 'BI Ambassadors' (recruitment/promotion duties).
No internship, thesis counselling, or job opportunities are attached to the scholarship.

Documents required

Application for admission to a Master of Science programme at BI Norwegian Business School (via the online admission/application portal)
A scholarship application letter (maximum one page) specifically addressed to the A. Wilhelmsen Foundation Board, uploaded in the scholarship tab with the admission application
CV/resume (advised to include)
Statement of goals and motivation for studying at BI, career ambitions, and how you can contribute to the programme/study environment (within the letter)
Information on your family and economic situation, explaining why the scholarship is necessary (within the letter)
All required documents combined into one PDF file

Full details

Duration: 2 years (Master of Science programme; scholarship renewable into the second year on conditions)
Universities: BI Norwegian Business School
Intake: Autumn 2026
Eligible nationalities: International applicants who are citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland and who reside outside of Norway at the time of application. Bangladesh is eligible (outside EU/EEA/Switzerland). Priority may be given to applicants from selected countries, BI partner schools, or priority master's programmes, but no closed list excludes Bangladesh. Candidates eligible for Norwegian tuition reduction/Lånekassen loan are treated as domestic and excluded from this route.
Min GPA: Renewal requires minimum cumulative GPA of 'B' on the ECTS scale; entry selection considers grades from previous studies
Funding covers: Cash grant toward tuition and/or living costs (NOK 250,000/year)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None (recipients must act as 'BI Ambassadors' for recruitment/promotion during their studies, but no return-home/service bond)
Renewal: Second-year renewal requires full study progression (30 ECTS per semester) and a minimum cumulative GPA of 'B' on the ECTS scale after each semester; recipients must serve as BI Ambassadors.
Results by: Decisions for this scholarship are made later in the spring (most other BI scholarships are awarded by the end of April; the A. Wilhelmsen Foundation Scholarship is awarded later in the spring)
Timeline notes: As of 2026-06 the Autumn 2026 cycle deadline (March 1, 2026) has passed. Dates are for entry commencing Autumn 2026, the cycle the official page explicitly references ('For the academic year commencing Autumn 2026, two scholarships are available' and 'Only candidates admitted to a Master of Science programme commencing Autumn 2026 will be considered'). March 1 is the standard BI master's application/scholarship deadline; the next cycle (Autumn 2027) is expected to follow the same March 1 deadline but was not yet published at time of verification.

Sources & provenance

A. Wilhelmsen Foundation Scholarship Programme — official page (BI Norwegian Business School) accessed 2026-06-18
BI Scholarships — overview, deadlines and how to apply accessed 2026-06-18
BI Tuition Fees for International Students (outside EU/EEA/Switzerland) — 30% tuition fee differential accessed 2026-06-18

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BI Presidential Scholarship (BI Norwegian Business School)

Oslo / Bergen, Norway · BI Norwegian Business School

FundsFull tuition fees covered for up to two years of the MSc (subject to academic progression) · International Applicants additionally receive a living-expenses stipend of NOK 50,000 per semester · International applicants who apply are also automatically considered for the Master's International Scholarship (no separate letter required)

Fully funded

Deadline Closed 1 March 2026 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Full tuition fees covered for up to two years of the MSc (subject to academic progression)
International Applicants additionally receive a living-expenses stipend of NOK 50,000 per semester
International applicants who apply are also automatically considered for the Master's International Scholarship (no separate letter required)

⚠ Must know before you apply

Two-step / merit-based: you must first be admitted to and accept an offer for an eligible BI MSc; the scholarship is awarded on academic merit (not financial need), and the field is effectively business/economics (MSc requires a bachelor's in business administration, finance, economics, or 80+ relevant ECTS).
Stipend depends on residency, NOT just nationality: only 'International Applicants' (non-residents of Norway) get tuition + NOK 50,000/semester. International citizens who did their bachelor's in Norway, or who qualify for Lanekassen loans, are treated as domestic and receive tuition-only.
Hard pre-deadline requirement: GMAT (Focus 555 / 10th ed. 600) or GRE (158 Quant) AND an English test (e.g. IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90) must be completed before 1 March, or you will NOT be considered for the scholarship. Conditional offers are not granted without these.
Scholarship requires a minimum overall GPA of 'A' on the ECTS scale (admission threshold is lower at 3.50/B) — competition is described as 'great', with far more excellent applicants than scholarships.
Excludes the BI-Luiss Joint Masters in Marketing; awards are tied to a specific programme and campus (Oslo or Bergen) and cannot be transferred. Only candidates seeking their FIRST master's degree qualify.
Non-EU/EEA students (incl. Bangladesh) pay tuition 30% higher than EU/EEA students (e.g. NOK 166,700/yr standard MSc in 2026-27); the scholarship covers tuition in full, but for a partial/non-recipient this surcharge applies.
Recipients must act as 'BI Ambassadors' (recruitment/spokesperson duties); to keep the scholarship you must complete 30 ECTS each semester and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 'B'. Decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
Visa/finance: international applicants from outside the EU must submit a financial declaration and the Norwegian government requires a deposit covering tuition + one year of living expenses for the residence visa, for both years.

Documents required

CV/resume and a one-page scholarship application letter (combined into one PDF), uploaded to the 'Scholarship' section of the online admission application
A complete MSc admission application (the scholarship is only considered if a complete admission application is submitted and the admission offer is accepted)
Official university transcripts and diplomas (with explanation of grade scale; in English or a Scandinavian language, or certified translation)
GMAT or GRE score report (mandatory for non-Nordic bachelor's degrees; must be taken before 1 March for scholarship consideration)
TOEFL/IELTS (or PTE/Cambridge) English test score (if first language is not English; must be taken before 1 March for scholarship consideration)
International applicants: a financial declaration (BI's financial-plan template) and a copy of the passport identification page

Full details

Stipend: NOK 50,000 per semester (International Applicants only; not paid to applicants who are residents of Norway or Sivok applicants)
Duration: Up to 2 years (Master of Science programmes last two academic years)
App. fee: Not officially published on the crawled pages (omitted rather than guessed); scholarship applications are submitted within the admission application, not by email (except 3rd-year Sivok students).
Universities: BI Norwegian Business School
Intake: Autumn 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to Norwegian and international citizens (no country list, no nationality exclusion). Bangladeshi nationals are eligible and, as non-residents of Norway, qualify as 'International Applicants' (tuition + NOK 50,000/semester stipend). International citizens who completed their bachelor's in Norway, or who qualify for Lanekassen student loans/tuition reduction, are treated as domestic applicants (tuition-only).
Language: Required if first language is not English: IELTS Academic 6.5, or TOEFL iBT 90, or Pearson PTE Academic 62, or Cambridge C1 Advanced 176 / C2 Proficiency 180. Waiver possible for native English speakers or those with 2+ academic years taught in English. The English test must be completed before 1 March to be considered for the scholarship.
Standardized tests: GMAT or GRE mandatory for applicants with a bachelor's degree from outside Norway/the Nordics (so required for Bangladeshi applicants): GMAT Focus Edition 555 (10th Edition 600), or GRE Quantitative 158. Must be completed before 1 March to be considered for the scholarship; waivers possible for partner schools / internationally accredited business schools.
Min GPA: Admission: minimum GPA 3.50 (B) on the ECTS scale. Scholarship: minimum overall GPA of 'A' on the ECTS scale (or equivalent top grade on international scales).
Funding covers: Full tuition fees (up to 2 years) · Living-expenses stipend NOK 50,000 per semester (International Applicants only)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: No return-home/service bond. Recipients must be willing to act as 'BI Ambassadors' (spokespeople, recruitment support, promoting a good study environment).
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Maintain academic progression to keep the scholarship: full study progression (30 ECTS) each semester and a minimum cumulative GPA of 'B' on the BI ECTS scale after each semester.
Opens: 1 November 2025 (full-time application portal opens)
Results by: End of April 2026 (all applicants, selected or not, informed by end of April)
Timeline notes: Dates are for the 2026-2027 cycle (intake Autumn 2026), which is the current/most recent open cycle as of 2026-06. The scholarship deadline is 1 March; applicants from outside the EU/EEA who do not reside in Norway must also meet the 15 June admission/visa deadline. Late applications are not considered. GMAT/GRE and the English test must be completed before 1 March or the candidate is not considered for a scholarship.

Sources & provenance

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Future African Leader Scholarship (BI Norwegian Business School)

Oslo / Bergen, Norway · BI Norwegian Business School

FundsFull tuition fees covered for up to two years · Living-expenses stipend of NOK 50,000 per semester (paid each semester, conditional on academic progression) · Single application also considers the candidate for other BI-sponsored scholarships (e.g. BI Presidential, MSc International, Women in Finance and Tech), except the A. Wilhelmsen Foundation and BI-Luiss Joint Masters scholarships

Fully funded

Deadline Closed March 1, 2026 Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Duration: Up to 2 years
Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Full tuition fees covered for up to two years
Living-expenses stipend of NOK 50,000 per semester (paid each semester, conditional on academic progression)
Single application also considers the candidate for other BI-sponsored scholarships (e.g. BI Presidential, MSc International, Women in Finance and Tech), except the A. Wilhelmsen Foundation and BI-Luiss Joint Masters scholarships

⚠ Must know before you apply

Two-step process: you must first be ADMITTED to a BI MSc programme at campus Oslo or Bergen AND accept the admission offer before the scholarship is considered. Apply for the scholarship at the same time as admission via the online portal — applications by email are not accepted.
Selection preference goes to African applicants (GBSN member-school students/graduates or African citizens who attended a GMAC Study in Europe event). A Bangladeshi qualifies only via the secondary 'international citizen not resident in Norway' track, so competition priority disfavours non-Africans.
Hard requirements: minimum overall GPA of 4.0 on the ECTS scale AND strong GMAT or GRE scores required for admission.
Fully funded (tuition + NOK 50,000/semester stipend) but conditional renewal: must complete 30 ECTS each semester and keep a cumulative 'B' GPA on the BI ECTS scale, or funding can be lost.
Excludes the BI-Luiss Joint Masters in Marketing programme; only first master's-degree seekers (first year) are eligible; scholarship is tied to a specific programme/campus and cannot be transferred. BI awards only one scholarship per applicant.
Late applications are not considered and scholarship decisions are final and non-appealable.
Only candidates admitted for Autumn 2026 commencement are considered (per the official page).

Documents required

CV / resume
Scholarship application letter (maximum one page) explaining why you should be considered, combined with the CV into a single PDF and uploaded to the 'Scholarship' section of the online admission application
Complete application for admission to a BI MSc programme (incl. all documentation required for admission assessment)
Strong GMAT or GRE test scores
Academic transcripts / bachelor's degree records (graded on the ECTS scale; converted by BI for international applicants)

Full details

Universities: BI Norwegian Business School
Intake: Autumn 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to international citizens who are not residents of Norway. Selection preference is given to African applicants (GBSN member-school students/graduates or African citizens who attended a GMAC Study in Europe event), but a secondary criterion explicitly admits any 'candidates with international citizenship who are not residents of Norway who have a strong academic record' — so a Bangladeshi national qualifies. International candidates eligible for a Norwegian Lanekassen student loan / tuition reduction (e.g. holding a 180-ECTS Norwegian bachelor's) are treated as domestic for scholarship purposes.
Language: Not specified on the scholarship page; verify the English-proficiency requirements on the relevant BI MSc programme admission page.
Standardized tests: GMAT or GRE required — 'Candidates must submit strong GMAT or GRE test scores required for admission.'
Min GPA: Minimum overall GPA of 4.0 on the ECTS scale (international grades converted to ECTS by BI).
Funding covers: Full tuition fees for up to two years · Living-expenses stipend of NOK 50,000 per semester
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Renewal: Must maintain academic progression to keep the scholarship: full study progression (30 ECTS) each semester and a minimum cumulative GPA of 'B' on the BI ECTS scale after each semester.
Results by: End of April 2026
Timeline notes: Anchored to 2026-06: the 2026 entry cycle (commencement Autumn 2026) is the current/open cycle. Deadline for all master-programme applicants is March 1 (applies to international and domestic). The page states only candidates admitted to an MSc programme at campus Oslo or Bergen commencing Autumn 2026 will be considered, so these are the dates for the 2026 entry cycle. Scholarship decisions for all applicants (selected or not) are communicated by the end of April. The exact year is not printed next to 'March 1' on the page; year inferred from the explicit 'commencing Autumn 2026' statement.

Sources & provenance

BI Norwegian Business School — Future African Leader Scholarship (official page) accessed 2026-06-18
BI Norwegian Business School — Scholarships overview (deadlines, how to apply, notification) accessed 2026-06-18

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Heinrich Böll Foundation Scholarships (Studienwerk)

Berlin (foundation HQ); studies at any state or state-recognised German university, Germany

FundsMaster's students (non-EU): base scholarship of 992 EUR/month · Fixed fringe-benefit allowance of 38 EUR/month · Health insurance allowance of up to 100 EUR (Master's); up to 200 EUR/month (PhD) · Tuition reimbursement of up to 10,000 EUR/year · Tuition fees for German language courses covered · Family allowance and child allowances (per child) · PhD students (non-EU): base scholarship of 1,500 EUR/month · Non-material support: mentoring, seminars/event programme, alumni network and academic support

Fully fundedCovers family

Deadline Closed 1 September 2026 (Fall cycle); 1 March 2027 (Spring cycle) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research
App. fee: Not specified on the official source
Age limit: Not specified on the official source

What the funding covers

Master's students (non-EU): base scholarship of 992 EUR/month
Fixed fringe-benefit allowance of 38 EUR/month
Health insurance allowance of up to 100 EUR (Master's); up to 200 EUR/month (PhD)
Tuition reimbursement of up to 10,000 EUR/year
Tuition fees for German language courses covered
Family allowance and child allowances (per child)
PhD students (non-EU): base scholarship of 1,500 EUR/month
Non-material support: mentoring, seminars/event programme, alumni network and academic support

⚠ Must know before you apply

German language is required: at least B2 level or DSH1 — this is NOT an English-only / IELTS-waiver program; you must be able to study in German.
You must already have (or be heading into) admission to a full-time Master's degree at a state or state-recognised German higher-education institution; it funds study in Germany, with no additional funding for degree parts completed abroad.
Selection weighs not only academic excellence but demonstrated social/political engagement aligned with the foundation's Green values (ecology, democracy, human rights, justice).
Online applications only; the application portal opens about 6 weeks before each deadline.
Two fixed deadlines per year: 1 March and 1 September.
Priority is given to applicants from DAC (developing) countries who have not yet taken up residence in Germany at the time of application.
Bachelor's-degree funding is not available to international applicants (only German students or Bildungsinländer); international applicants apply for Master's or doctoral funding.
Any additional income must be offset against the scholarship payment (earnings limits apply).
Acceptance rate is not officially published; the foundation reports funding about 1,450 students per year with up to 250 new recipients each year (these are recipient counts, not an acceptance rate).

Documents required

Info Sheet / checklist A1-1b (student scholarships)
Application Form A1-2
Form Expert Report A1-3b
Form Reference on Social Commitment A1-4b
Proof of German language proficiency (at least B2 level or DSH1)
Proof of academic achievements / school grades (graded transcripts, if requested)
Online submission via the foundation's Online Application Portal (online applications only)

Full details

Stipend: 992 EUR/month base (Master's, non-EU); 1,500 EUR/month base (PhD, non-EU), plus 38 EUR/month fixed allowance
Duration: Standard period of study for the chosen programme, with the option to apply for a renewal of 1 semester
Eligible nationalities: Open to German and international students; international applicants who completed their first degree abroad apply for Master's/PhD funding. Priority to applicants from DAC countries not yet resident in Germany.
Language: German required: at least B2 level or DSH1.
Funding covers: stipend · tuition (reimbursement up to 10,000 EUR/year) · health insurance allowance · language-course tuition · family/child allowance
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: Yes
Renewal: Funding generally covers the standard study period, with the option to apply for renewal for 1 semester
Opens: Application portal opens about 6 weeks before each deadline (approx. 15 July 2026 for the Fall cycle; approx. 15 January 2027 for the Spring cycle)
Timeline notes: Applications are accepted twice a year, with recurring annual deadlines of 1 March and 1 September. The official boell.de site published windows of 15 July – 1 September 2026 (Fall) and 15 January – 1 March 2027 (Spring); the start of each window corresponds to the portal opening ~6 weeks before the deadline. As of 2026-06-06 the 2026-2027 dates were the current published cycle (both deadlines still upcoming). Online applications only.

Sources & provenance

Heinrich Böll Foundation — Scholarships for Graduates and PhD students (official) accessed 2026-06-06
Heinrich Böll Foundation — Scholarship application (official, deadlines & required documents) accessed 2026-06-06
Heinrich Böll Foundation — Financial support (official, funding amounts) accessed 2026-06-06
DAAD scholarship database — Heinrich Böll Foundation: Student Scholarship accessed 2026-06-06

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UCD Global Excellence Graduate Scholarships

Dublin, Ireland · University College Dublin (UCD)

FundsEither a 100% tuition-fee waiver OR a 50% tuition-fee waiver (limited number of awards per region) · For 100% awardees: the programme acceptance deposit is refunded following registration at UCD · Tuition fees only — no living stipend, maintenance, travel, or insurance is provided

Tuition onlyNo application fee

Deadline Closed 28 February 2026 (South Asia graduate-taught deadline, includes Bangladesh; 11.59pm Irish time) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Either a 100% tuition-fee waiver OR a 50% tuition-fee waiver (limited number of awards per region)
For 100% awardees: the programme acceptance deposit is refunded following registration at UCD
Tuition fees only — no living stipend, maintenance, travel, or insurance is provided

⚠ Must know before you apply

TUITION-ONLY / PARTIAL: awards are a 100% OR 50% tuition-fee waiver and cover tuition ONLY — there is no living stipend, so even a full award leaves all of Dublin's living costs (and, for a 50% award, half the non-EU tuition) to the student. Not 'fully funded'.
TWO-STEP: you must FIRST apply to and hold an Offer/Conditional Offer/Accept/Conditional Accept on an eligible UCD graduate-taught programme, THEN submit a separate scholarship application in SISWeb — the scholarship links only appear once you have that status and the call is open.
Bangladeshis apply under the South Asia (Graduate only) region with a 28 February 2026 deadline (11.59pm Irish time); you must be a citizen of and located in the region. Late applications are not considered.
Only open to candidates classified as NON-EU for tuition-fee purposes and described as 'self-funding'; if you are assessed as EU-fee, you are ineligible for this award.
Many but not all programmes are eligible — excluded: online, January-start, part-time, clinical, off-shore-campus, and Foundation-Year pathway programmes; check the official 'Eligible Programmes 2026' list before applying.
Cannot be combined with any other tuition-fee scholarship; is non-transferable and cannot be deferred (if you defer entry the scholarship is forfeited and must be re-applied for).
The 2026/27 cycle is CLOSED as of the verification date — these dates are for the most recent (2026/27) cycle; a 2027/28 cycle is expected to follow a similar schedule but had not opened when verified.

Documents required

An existing UCD programme application with status Offer, Conditional Offer, Accept or Conditional Accept on an eligible graduate-taught programme (precondition — apply to the programme first)
The online Global Excellence Scholarship application submitted via SISWeb (log in with UCD Connect, Applications > Scholarship Applications, select the scholarship)
Responses to the scholarship 'General Questions' (motivations for studying at UCD, alignment with UCD's values, experience and achievements, contributions to equality/diversity/inclusion, and potential to act as a UCD Ambassador)
If holding offers for multiple programmes, indicate which single programme is to be considered for the scholarship
Payment of the programme acceptance deposit on accepting the UCD offer (100% awardees have the deposit refunded after registration)

Full details

Duration: Duration of the eligible graduate taught programme (typically 1 year for an MSc/MA)
App. fee: Free — the scholarship application is an online form within SISWeb; no scholarship application fee.
Universities: University College Dublin (UCD)
Intake: September 2026 (2026/27 academic year)
Eligible nationalities: Open to international applicants classified as non-EU for tuition-fee purposes who hold an offer on an eligible UCD course. For the graduate-taught competition, South Asia region applicants (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka) must be citizens of and located in the region and apply by the South Asia deadline; Bangladesh is explicitly eligible.
Language: Not set by the scholarship itself; standard UCD non-EU admission English-language requirements apply at the programme-application stage (the scholarship does not waive them).
Standardized tests: Not required for the scholarship application (selection is on academic merit from the programme application plus scholarship-question responses).
Min GPA: No minimum stated for application; to RETAIN a multi-year award a Stage GPA of 3.08/4.20 is required (T&C clause 26 — largely moot for a one-year taught master's).
Funding covers: Tuition fees only (either 100% or 50% of tuition)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None. Recipients commit only to contributing to at least one UCD promotional/ambassador activity (social media, website content, ambassador platform, panels/surveys, or events).
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: T&C clause 26: "Global Excellence Scholarships are automatically renewed each year of a programme, on condition that the student maintains a Stage GPA of 3.08/4.20 and meets the programme progression and credit requirements within one academic year." (Mostly relevant only to multi-year programmes; the main-page FAQ separately states continuing students are reassessed and awards are not automatically renewed — verify with UCD Global for any multi-year course.)
Post-study work: Not addressed by the scholarship. (Ireland's Third Level Graduate Programme / stay-back option is a separate national immigration scheme, not part of this award.)
Opens: Not published as a fixed date; applications open after you hold an offer/conditional offer on an eligible programme (T&C Version 5 published 4 December 2025).
Results by: Approximately 6-7 weeks after the regional deadline (within 2 weeks of the Committee's decision); released via SISWeb.
Timeline notes: Dates are for the 2026/27 cycle, which is now CLOSED per the official page ("Applications for the 2026/27 Global Excellence Scholarships are CLOSED!" as accessed 2026-06-18). The official scholarship page lists the South Asia graduate-taught deadline as 28 February 2026; the T&C PDF Regional Information table shows 28 February as the South Asia date but prints the year as 2025 (an apparent carry-over typo for the whole table) — the live page's 2026 date governs the 2026/27 cycle. Other-region deadlines: North America undergraduate 1 Feb 2026; Middle East/Africa/Pakistan 28 Feb 2026; all other regions 31 Mar 2026. Anchored at 2026-06: a 2027/28 cycle is expected to follow a similar schedule but had not opened when verified.

Sources & provenance

Visit official page Verified 2026-06-18

University of Geneva (UNIGE) Excellence Master Fellowships — Faculty of Science

Geneva, Switzerland · University of Geneva (UNIGE) — Faculty of Science

FundsExcellence Fellowship grant of CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000 per year (no teaching duties attached) · Awarded for one year, then extended for the regular duration of the chosen Master's program (three or four semesters) provided the student is academically successful at the end of the first semester · Tenable alongside UNIGE's low public tuition of CHF 500 per semester (tuition paid separately by the student)

No GREPartial funding

Deadline Closed 28 February 2026 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Excellence Fellowship grant of CHF 10,000 to CHF 15,000 per year (no teaching duties attached)
Awarded for one year, then extended for the regular duration of the chosen Master's program (three or four semesters) provided the student is academically successful at the end of the first semester
Tenable alongside UNIGE's low public tuition of CHF 500 per semester (tuition paid separately by the student)

⚠ Must know before you apply

PARTIAL FUNDING, not full funding: the award is a CHF 10,000-15,000/year cash grant only. It does NOT separately pay tuition (UNIGE tuition is CHF 500/semester, paid by the student) and the grant is well below the cost of living in Geneva, so a successful applicant will need additional funds to cover living costs.
Faculty of Science only — eligible disciplines: astronomy, biology, chemistry & biochemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, pharmaceutical sciences, earth sciences.
Renewal is conditional: extended beyond year 1 only if you are academically successful at the end of your first semester.
Two-step process: you must separately complete the master enrollment / admissions procedure (via the Admissions office) AND submit the Excellence Fellowship application. Proof of master registration is mandatory for the fellowship file to be considered.
Students who have ALREADY started a Master programme at the Faculty of Science can no longer apply for the Excellence Master Fellowship.
No nationality restriction is stated ('regardless of your home university'), so a Bangladeshi applicant who meets the master admission criteria and ranks among the best of their year can apply.
The entire application must be a SINGLE PDF; incomplete files are not considered.
Two professor reference letters are required.
Master admission requirements (e.g. language proficiency) are set per program by the Admissions office and may differ from the fellowship document list — verify the specific Master's own admission/language requirements.

Documents required

All documents combined into a SINGLE PDF file (application in English or French)
A scan of your national identity card or passport
A Curriculum Vitae (2 pages maximum)
The transcript of exams passed during the bachelor education, with all grades
A motivation letter describing your specific scientific interests and your motivation to pursue a Master of Science program at UNIGE
Letters of reference from two professors attesting your aptitude to this program
Any other pertinent information such as GRE / TOEFL or other language-test results (optional supporting material)
Proof of master enrollment: if not yet a UNIGE student, the 'UNIGE-Candidature: Dépôt de votre dossier' email received after registering for the master's program; if already a UNIGE student, a scan of your UNIGE card

Full details

Stipend: Approximately CHF 833-1,250/month equivalent (derived from the CHF 10,000-15,000 per year grant)
Duration: Regular duration of the chosen Master (three or four semesters, i.e. ~1.5-2 years)
Universities: University of Geneva (UNIGE) — Faculty of Science
Intake: September 2026 (Masters starting 14 September 2026)
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities — 'regardless of your home university'; no nationality restriction stated on the official page. Bangladeshi nationals eligible.
Standardized tests: Not required for the fellowship; GRE/TOEFL results may be submitted as optional supporting material. Specific Master programs may set their own admission requirements.
Funding covers: Living/study grant CHF 10,000-15,000 per year (no teaching duties)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Initial award is for one year; extended for the regular duration of the Master (3-4 semesters) only if the student is academically successful at the end of the first semester of studies.
Opens: Beginning of January 2026 (online application opens)
Timeline notes: As of the 2026-06 anchor, this is the most recently published cycle on the official page: deadline 28 February 2026 for Masters starting 14 September 2026 (verified 2026-06-18). The application opens online at the beginning of January each year; a personal application-form link is sent by email after registering. The 28 Feb 2026 deadline has therefore already passed relative to 2026-06; expect the next (2027 intake) cycle to open at the beginning of January 2027 with a late-February 2027 deadline.

Sources & provenance

UNIGE Faculty of Science — Excellence Master Fellowships (official program page) accessed 2026-06-18
UNIGE — Tuition fees (Admissions office: CHF 500 per semester) accessed 2026-06-18

Visit official page Verified 2026-06-18

VLIR-UOS ICP Connect Scholarships

Flanders (various), Belgium · Flemish universities and universities of applied sciences and arts (e.g. UAntwerpen / Institute of Development Policy and other Flemish HEIs depending on programme)

FundsTuition fees · Travel costs · Insurance · Living expenses (board and lodging) via a monthly allowance · Full scholarship for the entire duration of the study programme (12 / 24 / 36 months)

Fully fundedNo application fee

Deadline Closed Varies by programme (e.g. some close 01 February 2026); overall call submission deadline 28 February 2026 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Tuition fees
Travel costs
Insurance
Living expenses (board and lodging) via a monthly allowance
Full scholarship for the entire duration of the study programme (12 / 24 / 36 months)

⚠ Must know before you apply

Age limits apply: bachelor/initial master applicants cannot be older than 35 (and bachelor applicants must be at least 19) as of 1 January of the intake year; advanced master applicants cannot be older than 45.
Nationality + residence restricted: you must hold the nationality of one of 29 eligible countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, MENA, Latin America/Caribbean and South-East Asia (Mali recently added) AND reside in one of these countries at the time of application.
Fully funded (tuition + travel + insurance + living allowance), but cost-handling mechanics vary by institution: you may pay insurance/tuition/accommodation out of your monthly allowance, or the institution pays them and subtracts from the allowance.
Apply directly through the organising institution's website for both the programme and the scholarship — not through VLIRUOS. The definitive required-documents list is set per programme by the institution.
Each programme sets its own deadline, which can be earlier than the overall 28 February 2026 call deadline — check the specific programme carefully.
Two-level screening: the organising institution reviews and ranks all eligible applications first, then VLIRUOS separately screens the institution's selection list (you still submit a single application).
You may apply for only ONE ICP Connect scholarship/programme per year, and cannot hold any other scholarship simultaneously — doing so leads to exclusion.
Not eligible if you previously received a scholarship from the Belgian government for a study programme, or enrolled at a Belgian higher education institution before 1 January of the intake year.
All programmes are taught in English and require a high level of English proficiency (specific tests/levels set by the institution). For French-taught programmes see ARES instead.
No application fee for ICP Connect scholarship programmes.

Documents required

Application submitted through the organising institution's own website (apply for both the programme and the scholarship, indicating you are applying for a scholarship)
Academic transcripts / official transcripts
Degree / graduation certificate (temporary certification accepted by many programmes if the final certificate is not yet available)
Reference letter(s) (part of the institution's admission process)
Proof of English language proficiency (level and accepted tests set by the organising institution)
Note: the definitive required-documents list is set per programme by the organising institution — confirm exact requirements on the institution's application page

Full details

Duration: 12 / 24 / 36 months depending on programme (advanced master 1 year, initial master 2 years, professional bachelor 3 years)
App. fee: Free — ICP Connect scholarship programmes do not require an application fee.
Age limit: Bachelor/initial master: max 35 (min 19 for bachelor) as of 1 January of intake year; advanced master: max 45.
Universities: Flemish universities and universities of applied sciences and arts (e.g. UAntwerpen / Institute of Development Policy and other Flemish HEIs depending on programme)
Intake: September 2026
Eligible nationalities: Nationals of and residents in one of 29 eligible countries: (Sub-Saharan Africa) Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Mozambique, Niger, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe; (MENA) Morocco, Palestine; (Latin America & Caribbean) Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Peru; (South East Asia) Cambodia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam.
Language: English-taught; high level of English proficiency required. Specific tests/bands (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL) and any waiver for English-medium degrees are set by the organising institution.
Funding covers: tuition · stipend (living allowance) · travel · insurance
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None stated (scholars are framed as 'agents of change' expected to contribute to their home country/region, but no formal return-home/service bond is published).
Renewal: Awarded for the full programme duration; no partial scholarship or extension possible.
Opens: Varies by programme (some open from 01 November 2025)
Results by: By mid-May 2026 (VLIRUOS emails selected and waiting-list candidates)
Timeline notes: For the September 2026 intake (academic year 2026-2027). Each programme sets its own application open/close dates, which can be earlier than the umbrella call deadline (e.g. Master of Governance and Development at UAntwerpen: applications open 01/11/25, deadline 01/02/26). The '28 February 2026' figure is labelled 'Call Submission Deadline' on the VLIRUOS calls page; students must follow the specific programme's deadline. As of 2026-06-06 this is the most recent/current cycle; results are communicated by VLIRUOS no later than mid-May.

Sources & provenance

VLIRUOS — Study Scholarships (ICP Connect) official page accessed 2026-06-06
VLIRUOS — ICP Connect Scholarships 2026-2027 call (deadline, start date, FAQ) accessed 2026-06-06
VLIRUOS — Scholarship Guidelines / Scholarship Framework accessed 2026-06-06
VLIRUOS — Country list for ICP scholarships (29 eligible countries) accessed 2026-06-06
VLIRUOS — Master of Governance and Development (representative programme: per-programme deadlines) accessed 2026-06-06

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Karolinska Institutet (KI) Global Master's Scholarship

Stockholm (Solna/Flemingsberg), Sweden · Karolinska Institutet

FundsCovers the full tuition fee for a KI Global Master's Programme (typically two years) · Does NOT cover travel, living expenses, insurance or other costs — these must be met with other funding

Tuition onlyNo GRE

Deadline Closed 25 February 2026 (scholarship application period closes); CV form due 2 February 2026 Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Covers the full tuition fee for a KI Global Master's Programme (typically two years)
Does NOT cover travel, living expenses, insurance or other costs — these must be met with other funding

⚠ Must know before you apply

TUITION-ONLY: covers the tuition fee only. Travel, living expenses, insurance and other costs are NOT covered and must be funded separately — this is not a living-stipend / fully-funded award.
Extremely competitive: KI offers only around 1 scholarship per programme per year. In 2025, 687 applied and just 10 were awarded (~1.5%).
Two-step: you must first apply for (and be a fee-paying applicant to) a KI global master's programme via universityadmissions.se, then submit a SEPARATE scholarship application during the application period. The scholarship application is a separate process from the programme application.
Open only to tuition-fee-paying students (non-EU/EEA citizens) admitted as first-year students to a KI global master's programme — Bangladeshi nationals qualify as non-EU/EEA fee-payers.
An application fee IS required: it must be paid by 2 February 2026 and the programme-specific CV form submitted by that same date; late or incomplete applications are not considered.
Two programmes are NOT eligible for this scholarship: the Master's in Molecular Techniques in Life Science and the Master's in Biostatistics and Data Science (KTH-administered — check KTH scholarships instead).
Selection is merit-based on the CV form (previous education, work/research experience, statement of intent); the highest-merit applicant per programme wins, with a random lottery used to break ties.
Letters of recommendation are NOT taken into account in the selection (though a recommendation letter may be used only to document a relevant experience if no other certification is available).

Documents required

Completed programme-specific KI CV form (must be filled in Adobe Acrobat Reader and uploaded as an educational document at universityadmissions.se by the documentation deadline)
Statement of intent (written within the CV form) motivating your interest in the chosen programme
Documentation/certification of previous education, work experience and research experience as set out in the CV form instructions
Official translation of any certifying document not issued in Swedish or English (translation must be done by a translation company or a professional translator)
Proof that the application fee was paid by 2 February 2026 (via universityadmissions.se)
A valid admission application to a KI global master's programme submitted via universityadmissions.se
Separate scholarship application submitted via the link published on the KI scholarship page during the application period (9-25 February 2026)

Full details

Duration: Length of the KI global master's programme (typically 2 years)
Universities: Karolinska Institutet
Intake: Autumn 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to tuition-fee-paying students, i.e. citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who are required to pay application and tuition fees. Bangladesh qualifies (non-EU/EEA). EU/EEA/Swiss citizens and others exempt from fees are not eligible.
Funding covers: Tuition fee (full)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Opens: 9 February 2026 (scholarship application period opens; CV-form documentation deadline 2 February 2026)
Results by: 27 April 2026 (awardees notified by email); offer must be accepted by 30 April 2026
Timeline notes: Dates are for the 2026 (Autumn 2026) intake cycle as published on the official KI page (crawled 2026-06-18): CV form deadline 2 Feb 2026, scholarship application 9-25 Feb 2026, notification 27 Apr 2026, acceptance by 30 Apr 2026. This is the current/most recent published cycle as of the 2026-06 anchor.

Sources & provenance

Visit official page Verified 2026-06-18

Swedish Institute Scholarship for Global Professionals (SISGP)

Sweden · Swedish universities offering eligible English-taught master's programmes (list published by SI; e.g. includes Stockholm School of Economics and Konstfack via separate intakes)

FundsFull tuition fee coverage, paid directly by SI to the Swedish university each semester · Monthly living allowance of SEK 12,000 throughout the study period · One-time travel grant of SEK 15,000 (SEK 10,000 for scholars from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine); not paid to students already living in Sweden · Membership in the SI Network for Global Professionals (NFGP) during studies · Membership in the Sweden Alumni Network after the scholarship period ends

Fully funded

Deadline Closed 25 February 2026, 14:59 CET (SI scholarship portal closes) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Stipend: SEK 12,000 per month
Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Full tuition fee coverage, paid directly by SI to the Swedish university each semester
Monthly living allowance of SEK 12,000 throughout the study period
One-time travel grant of SEK 15,000 (SEK 10,000 for scholars from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine); not paid to students already living in Sweden
Membership in the SI Network for Global Professionals (NFGP) during studies
Membership in the Sweden Alumni Network after the scholarship period ends

⚠ Must know before you apply

Two-step process: you must FIRST apply to an eligible Swedish master's programme through University Admissions (deadline 15 January 2026) and be admitted/conditionally admitted to an eligible programme on the admissions announcement day (26 March 2026); the SI scholarship is a separate, later application (9-25 February 2026). Late admissions and reserve/waiting-list places are not eligible.
Restricted nationalities: open only to citizens of 34 eligible countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Guatemala, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Liberia, Malaysia, Mexico, Moldova, Morocco, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zambia).
Work experience required: applicants from most eligible countries must have at least 3,000 hours of work experience (from a maximum of three employers) accumulated prior to February 2026; applicants from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine must show proof of work experience but with no minimum hours. Demonstrated leadership experience is also required.
You must be liable to pay tuition fees to Swedish universities (generally non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens). EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, holders of a Swedish permanent residence permit, or relevant work/family-based residence permits are not eligible.
Not eligible if you already hold a degree from / are enrolled at a Swedish university, have resided in Sweden cumulatively two years or more before the scholarship period (Aug 2026), or have previously been awarded any Swedish Institute scholarship for studies in Sweden.
Dual citizenship: choose only one eligible citizenship; submitting more than one application using dual citizenship disqualifies all your applications. Dual citizenship in a country not on the 2025 DAC ODA-recipient list makes you ineligible (limited Ukraine/Moldova-Romania exceptions).
Funding does NOT include insurance, does NOT cover family members/dependents, and does NOT cover the University Admissions application fee. SI itself sets no language (IELTS/TOEFL) or GPA requirement — those are assessed by the universities and University Admissions.
SI templates are mandatory for CV, proof-of-work/leadership and reference letters, and are updated each year; using wrong/old forms, missing stamps, or an incomplete application results in disqualification.

Documents required

Curriculum Vitae (must use SI's official template for CV 2026/2027; maximum three pages)
Proof of work and leadership experience (must use SI's official template; signed by the referee and stamped with an official stamp of the referring organisation or a notary office; uploaded as one single PDF file)
Two letters of reference from two different referees (must use SI's official template; one letter must be based on work experience; signed and stamped; uploaded as one single PDF file)
Photocopy of a valid passport or National ID card clearly showing name, citizenship and photograph
Motivation written in the online application portal (some applicants are randomly selected to record a short video presentation)

Full details

Duration: One or two years (full-time master's studies)
App. fee: No SI scholarship application fee; however applicants must pay the University Admissions application fee for master's programmes (not covered by the scholarship).
Universities: Swedish universities offering eligible English-taught master's programmes (list published by SI; e.g. includes Stockholm School of Economics and Konstfack via separate intakes)
Intake: Autumn 2026 (August 2026 start)
Eligible nationalities: Citizens of 34 eligible countries only (see mustKnow). You do not need to reside in the country at the time of application.
Language: SI sets no language requirement; English proficiency is assessed by the universities and University Admissions for programme admission. Programmes are English-taught.
Standardized tests: SI sets no GPA or standardized-test requirement; academic eligibility is assessed by the universities and University Admissions.
Funding covers: Full tuition fees · Monthly living allowance (SEK 12,000) · One-time travel grant (SEK 15,000 / SEK 10,000 for certain countries) · NFGP network membership
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated (programme purpose is contributing to the sustainable development of the home country, but no binding service/return-home bond is specified)
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Post-study work: Not stated on the official scholarship page (governed by Swedish residence-permit/work rules).
Opens: 9 February 2026 (SI scholarship portal opens)
Results by: 23 April 2026 (SI scholarship recipients announced on si.se)
Timeline notes: Most recent known cycle. As of 2026-06-06 the official page shows 'Application closed' for the 2026/2027 cycle (SI scholarship portal was open 9-25 February 2026); the 2027/2028 cycle had not yet opened. Note the earlier, binding University Admissions deadline of 15 January 2026 for applying to the master's programmes themselves. The scholarship is open for applications once every year, for studies beginning in the autumn (August) semester.

Sources & provenance

Swedish Institute — SI Scholarship for Global Professionals (official programme page) accessed 2026-06-06
Swedish Institute — FAQ, Scholarships on master's level (official) accessed 2026-06-06
Swedish Institute — SI scholarship application portal accessed 2026-06-06

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Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Burslari)

Türkiye · Various accredited Turkish universities (selected via TBBS, up to 12 program choices)

FundsFull tuition fee covered · Monthly stipend of 6,500 TL at master's level (double for Merit Scholarship awardees) · University and department placement (no separate admission offer needed) · Accommodation: first-year dormitory, then a housing allowance of 6,000 TL (Istanbul/Ankara) or 5,000 TL (other cities) per month · General health insurance · Once-off round-trip flight ticket (arrival and post-graduation return) · Free 1-year Turkish language course

Fully fundedNo application fee

Deadline Closed 2026-02-20 Cycle 2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research
App. fee: Free

What the funding covers

Full tuition fee covered
Monthly stipend of 6,500 TL at master's level (double for Merit Scholarship awardees)
University and department placement (no separate admission offer needed)
Accommodation: first-year dormitory, then a housing allowance of 6,000 TL (Istanbul/Ankara) or 5,000 TL (other cities) per month
General health insurance
Once-off round-trip flight ticket (arrival and post-graduation return)
Free 1-year Turkish language course

⚠ Must know before you apply

Government-funded and genuinely fully funded for master's: tuition + 6,500 TL/month stipend + accommodation/housing allowance + health insurance + flight ticket + 1-year Turkish course.
Age limit: master's applicants must be under 30 years of age (under 35 for PhD).
Minimum academic achievement for graduate candidates is 75% (90% for Health Sciences applicants).
Graduate Health Sciences (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy) are NOT funded under Türkiye Scholarships.
Turkish citizens and individuals who have lost Turkish citizenship are not eligible; open to citizens of all other countries.
Single application via the TBBS portal where you select up to 12 university/department program choices; the program handles placement.
Multi-stage selection ending in a mandatory interview (15-30 minutes) by an academic committee; some fields/countries also sit a written test.
There is no fixed IELTS/TOEFL minimum in the general criteria, but some English-taught programs may require proof of language proficiency. The enhanced Merit (double-stipend) tier requires IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL iBT 90 plus ALES/GRE and a 90% GWA.
Application is free of charge.

Documents required

A copy of your passport or national ID
Academic transcripts and certificates (diploma/graduation certificate)
Letters of recommendation
Language proficiency certificates where applicable (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, or Turkish Proficiency Certificate)
A motivation / personal statement letter

Full details

Stipend: 6,500 TL/month (master's level); doubled for Merit Scholarship awardees
Age limit: Under 30 for master's (under 35 for PhD; under 21 for undergraduate)
Universities: Various accredited Turkish universities (selected via TBBS, up to 12 program choices)
Intake: Fall 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to citizens of all countries except Turkish citizens and those who have lost Turkish citizenship; applicants currently enrolled at a Turkish university at the level they are applying for are ineligible.
Language: No fixed IELTS/TOEFL minimum in the general criteria; some English-taught programs may require proof of language proficiency, and recipients receive a free 1-year Turkish course. Merit Scholarship (double-stipend) tier requires IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL iBT 90.
Standardized tests: Not required for the standard program; Merit Scholarship tier requires ALES (or GRE Quantitative) scores.
Min GPA: 75% (graduate candidates); 90% for Health Sciences applicants
Funding covers: tuition · monthly stipend · accommodation / housing allowance · health insurance · round-trip flight ticket · 1-year Turkish language course
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: Yes
Opens: 2026-01-10
Results by: Final results typically announced by July (per official how-to-apply guide)
Timeline notes: Türkiye Scholarships runs one application period per year (10 January - 20 February). These are the 2026-cycle dates published by YTB; as of 2026-06 this cycle has closed and the 2027 cycle had not yet opened. Applications are submitted via the Türkiye Scholarships Application System (TBBS).

Sources & provenance

Türkiye Scholarships - Official homepage accessed 2026-06-06
Why Türkiye Scholarships? (benefits / coverage) accessed 2026-06-06
Türkiye Scholarships 2026 Applications (deadline announcement) accessed 2026-06-06
Full-Time Scholarships (scope, levels, health-sciences exclusion, Merit criteria) accessed 2026-06-06
Criteria & Scholarship Programs (age limits, minimum GPA, eligibility) accessed 2026-06-06
How to Apply for Türkiye Scholarships (required documents, 12 choices, results-by July) accessed 2026-06-06
Evaluation and Selection Process (interview / multi-stage selection) accessed 2026-06-06

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Lund University Global Scholarship

Lund, Sweden · Lund University

FundsTuition-fee scholarship — grant may cover part or all of the tuition fee · Awarded percentage is set by programme/faculty budget (not by academic standing) · Scholarship amount is automatically deducted from the Lund University tuition-fee invoice

Tuition only

Deadline Closed 16 February 2026 Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Tuition-fee scholarship — grant may cover part or all of the tuition fee
Awarded percentage is set by programme/faculty budget (not by academic standing)
Scholarship amount is automatically deducted from the Lund University tuition-fee invoice

⚠ Must know before you apply

TUITION-ONLY: covers part or all of the tuition fee — living costs are NOT included. Recipients must self-fund living expenses to meet the Swedish Migration Agency residence-permit requirement.
Two-step process: you must FIRST submit a complete degree application and pay the application fee at universityadmissions.se, THEN apply through the separate scholarship portal.
The Lund University programme must be your FIRST CHOICE in your universityadmissions.se application or you should not apply.
Merit-based only — financial need is not considered in selection.
You may only apply for ONE Lund University Global Scholarship per application round, but you may apply for other scholarships (e.g. Swedish Institute) in addition.
If selected, the remaining tuition instalment may be due EARLIER than the standard tuition payment deadline for non-scholarship holders.
Special conditions apply for Music and Fine Arts programmes; a separate March–April round has its own emailed instructions.

Documents required

A complete degree-programme application submitted via universityadmissions.se with the Lund University programme as your first choice, and the application fee paid
Scholarship Motivation Letter (maximum 600 words, distinct from the programme statement of purpose) — explaining why your academic achievements and reasons for applying make you a strong candidate
Application submitted through the separate scholarship application portal (link posted on the page when the round opens)

Full details

Universities: Lund University
Intake: Autumn 2026
Eligible nationalities: Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees. Bangladesh qualifies (non-EU/EEA); Lund explicitly lists Bangladesh among scholarship-recipient countries.
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Renewal: Award letter states acceptance/payment conditions; scholarship applies to the admitted programme. No GPA-renewal condition stated on the official page.
Opens: Early February 2026
Results by: Shortly after admission results (notified by Lund University)
Timeline notes: Dates are from the autumn-2026 entry cycle (now closed as of access date 2026-06-18). The application 'usually opens in early February every year'; the next cycle had not opened at the timeline anchor (2026-06), so the most recent completed cycle is documented. Master's programmes apply via the regular (mid-January deadline) application round; a separate March–April round exists for some programmes/Fine Art/Music.

Sources & provenance

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Koç University Graduate Fellowship (KU Graduate / Presidential MS Fellowship — Master's with Thesis)

Istanbul, Türkiye · Koç University

FundsFull tuition waiver for the Master-with-Thesis program · Monthly living stipend (39,000 TL KU Graduate Fellowship / 57,500 TL Presidential MS Fellowship) · Free dormitory room or housing allowance (6,700 TL/month) · Private health insurance (limited coverage) · Meal card · Travel support to attend scientific events once a year

Fully fundedNo IELTSNo application fee

Deadline Closed May 15, 2026 (Regular); February 15, 2026 (Early) — Fall 2026 intake Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Research

What the funding covers

Full tuition waiver for the Master-with-Thesis program
Monthly living stipend (39,000 TL KU Graduate Fellowship / 57,500 TL Presidential MS Fellowship)
Free dormitory room or housing allowance (6,700 TL/month)
Private health insurance (limited coverage)
Meal card
Travel support to attend scientific events once a year

⚠ Must know before you apply

FULLY FUNDED ONLY FOR MASTER-WITH-THESIS (research master's) in the Graduate School of Sciences & Engineering and Graduate School of Social Sciences & Humanities. Master-WITHOUT-Thesis / professional master's (MBA, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Public Policy, Global Health, Finance, etc.) are tuition-PAYING with NO scholarships. The Health-Sciences thesis-master ($30,800/yr) and the LLM-with-Thesis ($24,300/yr) are also NOT fully funded.
No separate scholarship form: you apply only to the thesis-master program (online via koc.dreamapply.com / apply.ku.edu.tr); admitted thesis-master students in eligible Graduate Schools automatically receive the 100% merit scholarship. Decisions are need-blind / academic-merit only.
GRE or GMAT is required and TOEFL iBT 80+ is required; IELTS is NOT accepted in Türkiye. Applications with missing required documents are not evaluated.
Two fellowship tiers: the standard 'KU Graduate Fellowship' (MS stipend 39,000 TL/mo, dorm only if available) and the more competitive 'Presidential MS Fellowship' (stipend 57,500 TL/mo + guaranteed free dorm/housing allowance) for students with outstanding research and leadership potential.
No application fee for thesis-master programs. Shortlisted candidates are invited to an interview or written exam.
Stipend and housing-allowance amounts are stated as 'effective October 2026' on the GSSE financial-aid page and are revised yearly.

Documents required

Statement of Purpose (SoP)
CV
University transcripts (check program for minimum GPA)
University diploma(s)
TOEFL iBT score 80+ (IELTS not accepted in Türkiye)
GRE or GMAT test scores
Referee contact details (2 referees for Master's programs)
Any program-specific additional documentation; all documents in English or with certified English translation

Full details

Stipend: 39,000 TL/month (KU Graduate Fellowship, MS); 57,500 TL/month (Presidential MS Fellowship) — effective October 2026
Duration: 2 years (granted for 2 years for new MS students; 1 year for existing students)
App. fee: Free — no application fee for Master-with-Thesis programs (a fee applies only to Master-without-Thesis programs in the Graduate School of Business)
Universities: Koç University
Intake: Fall 2026, Spring (GSSE only)
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities (international Master-with-Thesis admits); Bangladeshi nationals eligible. The KU Graduate / Presidential fellowships carry no country restriction — only the Fung (China) and Bolashak (Kazakhstan) awards are nationality-specific.
Language: TOEFL iBT 80 or higher required; IELTS is NOT accepted in Türkiye. (English-medium university.)
Standardized tests: Valid GRE or GMAT required for graduate (thesis-master) admission; submitting without it significantly diminishes admission and scholarship chances.
Funding covers: Full tuition waiver (Presidential covers ~$25K/yr full tuition; eligible thesis-master tuition for international students is listed as $0/Fully-funded) · Monthly living stipend (KU Graduate Fellowship MS: 39,000 TL/month; Presidential MS Fellowship: 57,500 TL/month — effective October 2026) · Free dormitory room or housing allowance (6,700 TL/month) — guaranteed for Presidential MS, limited/subject to availability for standard KU Graduate Fellowship MS · Private health insurance (limited coverage) · Meal card / meal allowance · Travel support to attend scientific events (once a year, fixed amount)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: Yes
Opens: Fall 2026 cycle open (online application via DreamApply / apply.ku.edu.tr)
Results by: Typically 1-3 months after the deadline; assume unsuccessful if no offer after 3 months
Timeline notes: Dates are the Fall 2026 graduate cycle as published on the official how-to-apply page (accessed 2026-06-20; anchor 2026-06). GSSE additionally offers a Spring intake with deadlines announced by end of October. There are no separate scholarship deadlines — admission and the merit fellowship are decided together. Stipend/housing figures are 'effective October 2026' per the GSSE financial-aid page.

Sources & provenance

Koç University — Scholarships Overview (graduate thesis-master scholarship policy) accessed 2026-06-20
Koç University — Graduate Tuition and Scholarships (MS-with-Thesis shown as $0 Fully-funded; which schools are eligible) accessed 2026-06-20
Koç University GSSE — Financial Aid Packages (KU Graduate Fellowship & Presidential MS Fellowship stipend/benefit amounts) accessed 2026-06-20
Koç University — Graduate Programs How to Apply (Fall 2026 deadlines, required documents, TOEFL/GRE rules, no fee) accessed 2026-06-20

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KU Leuven Science@Leuven Scholarship

Leuven, Belgium · KU Leuven (Faculty of Science)

FundsCash scholarship of up to EUR 12,000 for one year (the Science@Leuven Fund Board sets the exact amount, which may be less than EUR 12,000) · Renewable for the second master year only on condition of outstanding first-year results (most Faculty of Science masters are two-year programmes)

No GRETwo-step processPartial funding

Deadline Closed 15 February 2026 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Cash scholarship of up to EUR 12,000 for one year (the Science@Leuven Fund Board sets the exact amount, which may be less than EUR 12,000)
Renewable for the second master year only on condition of outstanding first-year results (most Faculty of Science masters are two-year programmes)

⚠ Must know before you apply

PARTIAL award, not full funding: up to EUR 12,000/year is a cash grant the student uses for tuition and/or living costs; the official amount page warns that even the full EUR 12,000 is not enough and advises bringing extra money. Non-EEA tuition plus Leuven living costs exceed this.
Eligible only for specific international master's programmes of the KU Leuven Faculty of Science: Astronomy & Astrophysics, Biophysics/Biochemistry/Biotechnology, Interuniversity Geology (only Geodynamics & Georesources or Surface Processes & Paleoenvironments specialisations), Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science, and Sustainable Development (ICP). Applying for any other programme (including the QASS Statistics track) is not considered.
Hard exclusions: you may not have studied or worked at KU Leuven before, your bachelor's must be from a non-Belgian university, and you must not have already acquired a master's degree or PhD when starting.
You are expected to achieve at least 'Distinction'-level (near-distinction) academic results; near-top study results are effectively required.
Two-step process: first apply for the master's programme via the KU Leuven admissions tool, then separately apply for the scholarship and attach the application confirmation email. You can apply for the scholarship right after applying for the programme (no need to wait for admission).
English test required (IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL iBT 94 / Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency 185) — no IELTS waiver stated here.
Two reference letters from internationally renowned professors are mandatory.
Awardees must sign a contract and agree to act as an ambassador for the programme and KU Leuven.

Documents required

A KU Leuven master's programme application submitted via the KU Leuven online admissions tool (the scholarship application must reference the application confirmation email)
Transcript of Records: a complete list of course titles for which credit was obtained, with course size in ECTS and results (preferably on the ECTS scale; if a different scale is used, include a short explanation of the scores)
A short (about half a page to one page) description of the courses from your previous/current programme most relevant as preparation for the chosen master, written per ECTS study-guide guidelines
Two reference letters from internationally renowned professors (preferably uploaded in the admissions tool; referees may otherwise email them to the contact, citing the candidate name and 'Science@Leuven Scholarship' in the subject)
A letter of motivation for the master programme you are applying for
Proof of English proficiency: TOEFL iBT min 94 (R19/L18/S19/W21) OR IELTS min 7.0 overall (R6.5/L6/S6/W6) OR Cambridge Advanced/Proficiency min 185 (R176; L/S/W 169)

Full details

Duration: 1 year (renewable for the 2nd year of a two-year master, conditional on outstanding first-year results)
App. fee: Not stated on the scholarship pages (a KU Leuven admission application is required separately)
Universities: KU Leuven (Faculty of Science)
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities; the only origin restriction is that the bachelor's degree must be from a non-Belgian university and the applicant must not have studied/worked at KU Leuven before. A Bangladeshi national qualifies.
Language: Strong English required: TOEFL iBT minimum 94 (Reading 19, Listening 18, Speaking 19, Writing 21) OR IELTS minimum 7.0 overall (Reading 6.5, Listening 6, Speaking 6, Writing 6) OR Cambridge Advanced/Proficiency minimum 185 (Reading 176; Listening/Speaking/Writing 169).
Standardized tests: Not required
Min GPA: Expected to achieve at least 'Distinction'-level results during prior studies
Funding covers: Cash grant up to EUR 12,000/year, applicable to tuition and/or living costs
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None financial; awardees sign a contract and agree to act as ambassadors for the programme and KU Leuven
Covers dependents: No
Renewal: Second master year continued only if the student had outstanding results in the first master year
Timeline notes: As of 2026-06, the 2026-2027 cycle is marked 'now closed' on the official page; the application deadline for the most recent (2026-2027) cycle was 15 February 2026. The KU Leuven application must be complete and valid before 15 February. The 2027-2028 cycle had not opened at time of verification (2026-06-18); the next deadline is expected to fall around mid-February 2027.

Sources & provenance

Science@Leuven Scholarship — official home page (KU Leuven Faculty of Science) accessed 2026-06-18
Science@Leuven Scholarship — Admission Requirements accessed 2026-06-18
Science@Leuven Scholarship — Amount of Scholarship accessed 2026-06-18
Science@Leuven Scholarship — Application Procedure (deadline 15 February, required documents) accessed 2026-06-18
Science@Leuven Scholarship — Eligible master programmes accessed 2026-06-18

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FSMP PGSM Master's Scholarship (Paris Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences)

Paris, France · Sorbonne Université, Université Paris Cité +6

FundsLiving stipend of EUR 1150 per month · FSMP covers social security (health insurance) coverage · FSMP covers university registration/tuition fees · For international-program laureates: a reserved room at the CROUS student residence in Paris · For international-program laureates: reimbursement of one economy return ticket per year from the country of origin to Paris · Scientific tutoring by a teacher-researcher for the duration of studies; academic follow-up; optional French-as-a-foreign-language courses · Personalised administrative support (university registration, visa applications, medical care) · M1 award: 12-month scholarship in year 1, renewable to a 2nd year (11-12 months) subject to passing first-year exams and jury approval; M2 award: 11 months (+1 month if continuing to a doctorate or if the internship runs to end of August)

No IELTSNo GRENo application feeFully funded

Deadline Closed 2026-02-03 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Stipend: EUR 1150 per month
Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Living stipend of EUR 1150 per month
FSMP covers social security (health insurance) coverage
FSMP covers university registration/tuition fees
For international-program laureates: a reserved room at the CROUS student residence in Paris
For international-program laureates: reimbursement of one economy return ticket per year from the country of origin to Paris
Scientific tutoring by a teacher-researcher for the duration of studies; academic follow-up; optional French-as-a-foreign-language courses
Personalised administrative support (university registration, visa applications, medical care)
M1 award: 12-month scholarship in year 1, renewable to a 2nd year (11-12 months) subject to passing first-year exams and jury approval; M2 award: 11 months (+1 month if continuing to a doctorate or if the internship runs to end of August)

⚠ Must know before you apply

Two separate calls: only the FIRST/international call (autumn-winter, ~Nov-Feb) is open to applicants studying at a university OUTSIDE France - the relevant one for a Bangladeshi. The second call is FSMP-network students only.
In the majority of the eligible Master's programs all or most courses are taught in FRENCH; applicants not comfortable with French are urged to improve it before arrival (intensive French courses are offered).
Field is strictly mathematics or theoretical/fundamental computer science - not a general scholarship.
Winning the PGSM scholarship is NOT enrolment in a Master's program: applicants must complete the Master's admission separately and in parallel (via Monmaster for M1/Europe, or Etudes en France / Campus France for certain countries) - and those Master's deadlines can fall much earlier than the PGSM result date.
Scholarship cannot be combined with other funding or remuneration (except minimal internship gratification, or co-financed joint programs with French embassies/institutes).
Mandatory to be physically in Paris on 1 September for administrative procedures.
Integrity/authenticity of diplomas and recommendation letters is systematically verified; the jury may interview any selected candidate.

Documents required

Curriculum vitae (CV)
Motivation letter
Academic transcripts and Bachelor's degree (if applicable)
Academic transcripts and Master's degree (if applicable)
One to three recommendation letters from professors (uploaded directly by the referees via emailed link)
Indication of one to three chosen Master's programs from the eligible-programs list
Any supporting evidence of competition rankings / academic standing (recommended, with official documents)

Full details

Duration: 1 year (M2) or 2 years (M1 to M2), renewal subject to exam success and jury approval
App. fee: Free (online application; no application fee stated)
Universities: Sorbonne Université, Université Paris Cité, Université Paris Dauphine-PSL, École Normale Supérieure (PSL), Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, Université Paris Nanterre, Université Paris-Saclay (FSMP network)
Intake: September 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities for the first/international call (students studying at a university outside France); no nationality restriction stated. Bangladeshi nationals eligible.
Language: No IELTS/TOEFL requirement stated; instruction is mostly in French for the majority of programs (some programs offered in English or French/English). French improvement strongly encouraged; FSMP offers intensive French courses.
Standardized tests: Not required
Funding covers: stipend · tuition/registration fees · social security/health insurance · housing (CROUS room, international program) · annual return travel (international program)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: Yes
Renewal: Extension to a second year is subject to successful completion of the first-year exams and the jury's approval.
Opens: 2025-11-03
Timeline notes: Dates are for the FIRST (international) call - the relevant one for a Bangladeshi studying outside France - for the 2026-2027 intake (verbatim from the official FSMP applications page, captured via the Internet Archive snapshot of 2025-11-11 since the live call page no longer shows the dates). The first call ran 3 November 2025 to 3 February 2026. As of the 2026-06 anchor this cycle's call has already closed; the separate SECOND call (FSMP-network students only, 23 February to 20 April 2026) does not apply to applicants studying outside France. Scholarship starts 1 September; laureates must be in Paris on 1 September. M1 applicants must also apply via Monmaster (from Feb 2026) or, for certain countries, the Etudes en France / Campus France procedure in parallel.

Sources & provenance

FSMP - PGSM Master (official program & scholarship page) accessed 2026-06-18
FSMP - PGSM Master: Applications (two calls, required documents, Master's-application process, jury) accessed 2026-06-18
FSMP - Open calls page (2nd call dates 23 Feb-20 Apr 2026) accessed 2026-06-18
FSMP applications page (Internet Archive snapshot 2025-11-11, first-call 2026-2027 dates 3 Nov 2025-3 Feb 2026) accessed 2026-06-18
FSMP - List of eligible Master's programs (host institutions, fields, language filter) accessed 2026-06-18

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Uppsala University Global Scholarship (formerly Uppsala IPK Scholarship)

Uppsala, Sweden · Uppsala University

FundsCovers the FULL tuition fee for an international Master's programme at Uppsala University · Funded by the Swedish Council for Higher Education (the Swedish government agency overseeing higher education) · No application fee for the scholarship itself

Tuition onlyNo application feeNo GRE

Deadline Closed 2 February 2026 Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Covers the FULL tuition fee for an international Master's programme at Uppsala University
Funded by the Swedish Council for Higher Education (the Swedish government agency overseeing higher education)
No application fee for the scholarship itself

⚠ Must know before you apply

TUITION-ONLY: covers the full tuition fee but NOT living expenses. Sweden's Migration Agency still requires you to prove independent funds for living costs to get a residence permit, even with this scholarship.
Highly competitive: Uppsala officially states only about 2% of applicants are granted a scholarship.
Two-step process: you must FIRST apply for the Master's programme at universityadmissions.se (ranking Uppsala as your FIRST priority), then submit a SEPARATE online scholarship application during the scholarship window.
First-priority rule: the scholarship can only be awarded for the Uppsala Master's programme you ranked highest of your four University Admissions choices.
Merit-based, not need-based: financial need is explicitly NOT a factor; selection uses your programme supporting documents plus a max-350-word motivational letter.
Some programmes are excluded from scholarships: Joint Nordic Master's in Environmental Law, NABiS, MEME (Evolutionary Biology), Implementation/Transformative Learning and Sustainability, Religion in Peace and Conflict, Transformative Game Design, and Turkic Studies.
You can apply for more than one Uppsala scholarship in the single form, but can be awarded only ONE Uppsala scholarship.
Strict deadline: late or incomplete applications are not considered.

Documents required

Online scholarship application form (no documents uploaded in the form itself)
Motivational letter (max 350 words) explaining why you should be awarded the scholarship, reflecting the eligibility criteria
Your 8-digit application number from universityadmissions.se
Personal details
(Submitted earlier, via universityadmissions.se for the programme: academic transcripts/degree documents, proof of English, passport/ID - used as the merit basis for selection)

Full details

Duration: Full tuition for the admitted Master's programme (typically 1-2 years)
App. fee: Free (no fee to apply for the scholarship). Separately, the universityadmissions.se programme application fee (SEK 900) must be paid for fee-paying applicants.
Universities: Uppsala University
Intake: Autumn (August/September)
Eligible nationalities: Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland (i.e. fee-paying international students). Bangladesh eligible. Note: the separate Anders Wall (Africa), King Carl Gustaf (closed 18-country list) and Hong Kong sub-awards on the same page are NOT open to Bangladesh.
Language: Must meet the English entry requirements of the chosen Master's programme (Uppsala generally requires English 6 / e.g. IELTS 6.5 with no band below 5.5, or equivalent). Scholarship adds no separate language test; verify per programme.
Standardized tests: Not required by the scholarship (no GRE/GMAT). Programme-specific requirements may apply.
Funding covers: Full tuition fee for the Master's programme
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Awarded against the admitted programme; continuation of an awarded tuition scholarship is tied to continued enrolment/normal study progress per Uppsala's terms.
Opens: 16 January 2026
Results by: Results announced alongside programme admissions (spring 2026 for autumn 2026 entry)
Timeline notes: As of 2026-06 the most recent completed cycle (autumn 2026 entry) is documented: scholarship application period was 16 January-2 February 2026 and is now closed; late applications are not accepted. The next round opens in early 2027 for autumn 2027 entry. The scholarship application is separate from, and after, the programme application at universityadmissions.se (whose deadline is typically mid-January).

Sources & provenance

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Maastricht University NL-High Potential Scholarship

Maastricht, Netherlands · Maastricht University

FundsTuition fees paid at cost by the UM International Services Desk · Monthly living stipend of EUR 1,550 (EUR 20,150 over 13 months for a 1-year master's, or EUR 38,750 over 25 months for a 2-year master's) · Health & liability insurance (EUR 700), arranged and paid by UM · Visa application costs paid at cost by UM · Mandatory two-week UM Pre-Academic Training costs covered · International Student Ambassador Programme (ISAP) for the first block

Fully fundedNo application feeNo GRE

Deadline Closed 1 February 2026 (scholarship); master's-programme admission application deadline 8 December 2025 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Tuition fees paid at cost by the UM International Services Desk
Monthly living stipend of EUR 1,550 (EUR 20,150 over 13 months for a 1-year master's, or EUR 38,750 over 25 months for a 2-year master's)
Health & liability insurance (EUR 700), arranged and paid by UM
Visa application costs paid at cost by UM
Mandatory two-week UM Pre-Academic Training costs covered
International Student Ambassador Programme (ISAP) for the first block

⚠ Must know before you apply

Two-step process: you must first apply and be admitted to a participating UM master's programme via Studielink before 8 December 2025, then submit the separate scholarship application form (with your UM student ID) by 1 February 2026.
Only specific 'participating programmes' are eligible — check the UM participating-programmes PDF for your target academic year before applying.
Age limit: you must not be older than 35 on 1 September 2026.
Minimum GPA of 7.5/10 (>=75% of the maximum, or 3/4) is a hard cutoff — applications below this are not considered.
Highly competitive: UM officially states only 2% of applicants are awarded the scholarship (21 scholarships per academic year).
An allocated room is a mandatory part of the award — refusing the room cancels the scholarship, and the accommodation is not suitable for partners/spouses or children (does not cover dependents). Housing (~EUR 960/month) is paid out of the living stipend, not a separate free benefit.
Air tickets/travel to the Netherlands are NOT covered and must be paid by the candidate.
You can submit only one application, for one scholarship only; documents cannot be added or replaced after submission.
Awardees must complete the mandatory two-week UM Pre-Academic Training (starts first week of August 2026) and agree to act as a UM ambassador.
Selected candidates are invited to an online interview before final decisions.
You must never have participated in a degree-seeking higher-education programme in the Netherlands (completed exchange programmes are fine); preference goes to candidates who have not yet obtained a master's degree.
Any programme-level handling fee is the applicant's responsibility and is not covered by UM.

Documents required

Curriculum vitae (up-to-date, max two A4 pages, listing awards/prizes)
Letter of motivation (using the official UM scholarship motivation-letter template)
Proof of academic excellence: university transcript / official document showing most recent GPA of 7.5/10 or higher, plus a document explaining your grade system
Personal statement of financial needs (explaining personal circumstances such as financial difficulty, caretaking responsibilities, medical condition, disability, refugee status, etc.)
A reference letter (from a former/current professor, lecturer or employer — not a family member; dated no earlier than February 2025; following the UM reference-letter guidelines)
Contact details of one referee (relationship to applicant, work phone with country code, and a work/institutional email address)

Full details

Stipend: EUR 1,550 per month (EUR 20,150 over 13 months, or EUR 38,750 over 25 months)
Duration: 13 months for a one-year master's; 25 months for a two-year master's
App. fee: Free for the scholarship application; however the master's programme itself may require a handling fee (not covered by UM) payable by 8 December 2025
Age limit: Not older than 35 years of age on 1 September 2026
Universities: Maastricht University
Intake: September 2026 (2026-2027 academic year)
Eligible nationalities: Open to nationals of countries outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and Surinam who do not also hold an EU/EEA or Swiss nationality, and who meet the requirements for a Dutch entry visa and residence permit. Bangladeshi nationals qualify.
Language: Set by the specific UM master's programme's admission requirements (typically IELTS/TOEFL for English-taught programmes); the scholarship itself adds no separate language test. Verify on the chosen programme's webpage.
Standardized tests: Not required by the scholarship; any test requirement is set by the individual master's programme.
Min GPA: GPA of 7.5 out of 10 or higher (equivalent to at least 75% of the maximum grade, or 3 out of 4)
Funding covers: Tuition fees (paid at cost by UM International Services Desk) · Monthly living stipend · Health & liability insurance · Visa application costs · Pre-Academic Training costs · International Student Ambassador Programme (first block)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: No financial bond; awardees must agree to become an active UM NL High Potential and UM ambassador during and after their studies, committing to at least one information session.
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: Yes
Renewal: Awarded for the nominal duration of the master's (13 or 25 months); continued enrolment in the admitted UM master's programme is required.
Opens: Master's programme application via Studielink must be submitted before 8 December 2025; scholarship application form opens after admission
Results by: April-May 2026 (status of selected / waitlisted / rejected communicated by beginning of May 2026 at the latest)
Timeline notes: Dates are for the 2026-2027 cycle (the most recent documented cycle as of 2026-06). As of the verification date the official page states 'Applications are closed and will reopen in October 2026' for the 2027-2028 cycle; participating-programme applications for 2027-2028 can be submitted from 1 October 2026. Scholarship amounts are subject to change for 2027-2028.

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VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP) — Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands · Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)

FundsFull tuition fee waiver for the awarded English-taught Master's programme (tuition only) · Automatic consideration for the NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship): a €5,000 or €10,000 living-cost contribution, first year only — only ~20-25 NLS awards exist, so only a few VUFP recipients receive it

Tuition onlyNo GRE

Deadline Closed 1 February 2026 (23:59 CET) — VUFP application deadline Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Full tuition fee waiver for the awarded English-taught Master's programme (tuition only)
Automatic consideration for the NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship): a €5,000 or €10,000 living-cost contribution, first year only — only ~20-25 NLS awards exist, so only a few VUFP recipients receive it

⚠ Must know before you apply

Tuition-only fee waiver — does NOT cover living costs; applicants must self-finance rent, food, insurance. 'It does not provide any additional allowance towards study or living costs.'
Two-step process: you must FIRST be conditionally (or unconditionally) admitted to a full-time English-taught VU Master's before you can submit the VUFP application; advised programme-application deadline is 1 December 2025.
High academic bar: bachelor's GPA must be at least equivalent to a Dutch 8.0 (a rare grade in the Dutch system); meeting it is only the minimum to be processed, not a guarantee. 'only a very small percentage of all VUFP Scholarship applicants are offered this scholarship.'
February-start programmes cannot apply, and joint programmes where VU Amsterdam does not administer the admission process are excluded from the VUFP.
Your admitting degree must NOT have been obtained in the Netherlands, and you must not currently be enrolled in / hold a degree from a Dutch institution.
You can apply for the VUFP for only ONE Master's programme, and the application can be submitted only once.
The companion NL Scholarship (€5,000 / €10,000 living contribution) is applied for automatically but is scarce (~20-25 awards) — 'Only a few of the VUFP awardees will get the NL Scholarship'; if not awarded the VUFP you also get no NL Scholarship.
Awardees must serve as a VU international student ambassador for the duration of their Master's studies.

Documents required

Completed VUFP-NLS application form (current cycle version; older versions are rejected), with all questions answered
Proof of excellence: bachelor's programme transcript / GPA proof
Grading scale explanation (how the GPA is calculated), pasted at the end of the form
All of the above saved as ONE PDF file, uploaded in the Scholarship section of the personal VU dashboard
Prerequisite: conditional or unconditional admission to a full-time English-taught VU Master's (separate programme application via Studielink + VU dashboard, which itself requires: passport copy, CV, Statement of Intent/motivation letter, bachelor's diploma, transcript of records, thesis/writing sample 2-5 pages, course descriptions, English language test, and any programme-specific recommendation letters)

Full details

Duration: 1 or 2 years (depending on the Master's programme)
App. fee: €100 non-refundable application fee for all international-degree applicants (for the Master's programme admission; the VUFP scholarship application itself has no separate fee).
Universities: Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)
Intake: September 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to holders of a non-EU/EEA passport who are not eligible for the lower (statutory) Dutch tuition fee and who do not hold Dutch nationality. Bangladesh qualifies (non-EU/EEA).
Language: Must meet VU Amsterdam's English language proficiency requirements for the chosen English-taught Master's; the English test result can be supplied after conditional admission (deadline 1 June 2026 for non-EU students). Specific IELTS/TOEFL bands vary by programme.
Min GPA: Academic excellence: bachelor's GPA at least equivalent to a Dutch grade of 8.0 on the 1-10 scale (the VUFP Committee converts foreign grades; a grade 8 is rare in the Dutch system, so only a small portion of foreign grades reach this threshold).
Funding covers: Tuition fee waiver only
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None financial. Awardees agree to serve as a VU international student ambassador for the duration of their Master's studies.
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: For a two-year Master's, the VUFP is extended into the second year only if 100% of the first-year ECTS have been achieved. The NL Scholarship (if also awarded) is paid for the first year only.
Post-study work: The Netherlands offers a post-study 'orientation year' (zoekjaar) residence permit allowing graduates to seek work for up to one year after a Dutch Master's (general Dutch immigration policy; not VUFP-specific).
Opens: VUFP application opens 1 November 2025 (programme registration from 1 October 2025)
Results by: Mid-March 2026 (about 6 weeks after the deadline); accept/decline offer by end of March 2026
Timeline notes: Dates are for the 2026-2027 cycle (September 2026 start), the live/most recent cycle as of the 2026-06 anchor. Advised programme-admission application deadline is 1 December 2025 because you must be conditionally admitted before applying for the VUFP. Visa-requiring non-EU/EEA students should complete the programme application by 1 April 2026.

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Wageningen University Excellence Programme (MSc, Non-EEA)

Wageningen, Netherlands · Wageningen University & Research

FundsTuition fee waiver for the full duration of the MSc programme (24 months) — the non-EU institutional tuition fee is €21,900 per year for 2026-2027, so the waiver is worth roughly €43,800 over two years · Eligibility to be considered for a PhD track after MSc graduation (the programme targets students with potential to do a PhD in Wageningen or elsewhere)

Tuition onlyNo application feeNo GRE

Deadline Closed 1 February 2026 (special scholarship MSc-application deadline — earlier than the standard non-EU 15 April / 1 May MSc deadline) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Duration: 2 years (24 months)
Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Tuition fee waiver for the full duration of the MSc programme (24 months) — the non-EU institutional tuition fee is €21,900 per year for 2026-2027, so the waiver is worth roughly €43,800 over two years
Eligibility to be considered for a PhD track after MSc graduation (the programme targets students with potential to do a PhD in Wageningen or elsewhere)

⚠ Must know before you apply

TUITION-ONLY — covers ONLY a tuition fee waiver (24 months). There is NO living allowance, NO travel, NO visa or health-insurance coverage. You must self-fund living costs and accommodation. This is NOT a full scholarship (contrast WUR's Africa Scholarship Programme, which is fully funded but Africa-only).
By invitation only — you cannot apply directly for the scholarship. The selection committee selects candidates from those who submitted a complete MSc application before the deadline and were unconditionally admitted.
Final selection is partly by LOT: from the committee-selected eligible students, a number are chosen by lottery to be offered the scholarship or placed on a waiting list. If you do not receive an email on 1 April you are no longer in consideration.
EARLY deadline gotcha — to be assessed you must submit your full MSc application by 1 February 2026, which is earlier than the normal non-EU MSc deadline (Studielink 15 April / documents 1 May). Miss it and you forfeit scholarship consideration.
Requires unconditional admission AND a high GPA of 80% or higher / First Class honours BSc (or equivalent).
Open only to citizens of countries OUTSIDE the European Economic Area and Switzerland — Bangladesh qualifies. (Distinct from the NL Scholarship on the same page, whose closed country list excludes Bangladesh.)
September start only; for prospective students (not those already enrolled at WUR).

Documents required

There is NO separate scholarship application — the Excellence Programme is by invitation only; you must first submit a complete MSc application via Studielink + the Osiris application portal before the scholarship deadline (1 February 2026) and gain unconditional admission, then the selection committee selects/invites candidates
MSc application: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in its original language + a certified/sworn English translation if not in English or Dutch (final-year students upload their most recent academic transcript for possible conditional admission)
MSc application: original complete/up-to-date transcript of academic records (marks obtained during your bachelor's/master's), including a sworn translation if not in English or Dutch, showing your name, the university logo and official stamp
MSc application: proof of English language proficiency — one of the official tests accepted by Wageningen University, unless exempted
MSc application: Curriculum Vitae or brief personal history (maximum two pages, in English; no specific format required)
MSc application (optional): Personal Statement regarding prior education / interest in a particular specialization

Full details

App. fee: No separate scholarship application fee (selection is by invitation; standard MSc application has no application fee mentioned)
Universities: Wageningen University & Research
Intake: September 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to citizens of any country OUTSIDE the European Economic Area (and excluding Switzerland) who are unconditionally admitted to a WUR MSc programme with a GPA of 80%+/First Class honours. Bangladesh (a non-EEA country) qualifies. There is no closed country list (unlike WUR's NL Scholarship, which excludes Bangladesh). Distinct from the Africa Scholarship Programme (Africa-only) and the Anne van den Ban Fund (developing-countries).
Language: All WUR master's programmes are taught in English; applicants must provide one of the official English tests accepted by Wageningen University (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL) unless exempted. No separate language test is added by the Excellence Programme.
Standardized tests: Not required (no GRE/GMAT required)
Min GPA: GPA of 80% or higher; a First Class honours BSc graduation or equivalent is required
Funding covers: Tuition fee waiver (24 months)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Opens: MSc applications must be submitted before 1 February 2026 to be assessed for the scholarship
Results by: 1 April 2026 invited candidates notified by email; final result communicated to all invited candidates 7 May 2026
Timeline notes: Dates are for the September 2026 / academic year 2026-2027 intake as published on the official scholarships page (accessed 2026-06-18). As of the 2026-06 anchor, applications for September 2026 are closed; September 2027 cycle dates were not yet published, so the most recent published (2026-2027) cycle is documented here. WUR scholarship programmes are for the MSc September start only and for prospective (not currently enrolled) students.

Sources & provenance

WUR — Master's scholarships (Excellence Programme: for who, components, requirements, deadline, selection) accessed 2026-06-18
WUR — Tuition fees and study finances master's (non-EU institutional tuition fee €21,900 for 2026-2027) accessed 2026-06-18
WUR — Apply for a master's programme (required documents, MSc admission requirements, deadlines) accessed 2026-06-18

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Chalmers IPOET Scholarship

Gothenburg, Sweden · Chalmers University of Technology

Funds75% reduction of the tuition fees for the full 2-year (4-semester) master's programme · Possible increase to an 85% reduction for the second/final year for students who excel during their first year of study · No living stipend and no cash is paid out — 'No funds are transferred to the scholarship laureates'; benefit is solely a tuition-fee discount applied to the invoice

Tuition only

Deadline Closed Mid-January 2026 (scholarship deadline aligns with the master's programme application deadline, 15 January 2026) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

75% reduction of the tuition fees for the full 2-year (4-semester) master's programme
Possible increase to an 85% reduction for the second/final year for students who excel during their first year of study
No living stipend and no cash is paid out — 'No funds are transferred to the scholarship laureates'; benefit is solely a tuition-fee discount applied to the invoice

⚠ Must know before you apply

PARTIAL / TUITION-ONLY: covers only 75% of tuition (up to 85% in year 2). The student still pays the remaining ~25% of tuition plus ALL living costs in Gothenburg — there is no stipend, travel, insurance or settlement allowance ('No funds are transferred to the scholarship laureates').
Two-step process: you must FIRST apply to a Chalmers master's programme at universityadmissions.se and receive an 8-digit application number, THEN submit a separate Chalmers scholarship application that requires that number.
Ranking matters: to maximise your chance you must list a Chalmers master's programme as your number-one (1) choice; priority order is part of the selection.
Selection is purely merit-based on academic excellence (weighted average grade of at least 80%, plus home-university stature/global ranking and your programme-priority order). Financial status is NOT assessed.
Eligibility is limited to fee-paying NON-EU/EEA citizens applying to their 1st year of a master's — current Chalmers students cannot apply.
Approximately 33 IPOET scholarships were offered in 2026 (number set yearly); funded by the Swedish Council for Higher Education and administered by Chalmers.
A non-refundable application fee to universityadmissions.se is mandatory for fee-paying applicants and must be paid (or EU/EEA fee-exempt status documented) by the deadline, or the scholarship application is not considered.
Tuition context: 2026/27 non-Architecture master's fee is SEK 80,000/semester (SEK 320,000 total); a 75% IPOET waiver leaves roughly SEK 80,000 over two years to be paid by the student. Fees rise to SEK 95,000/semester from 2027/28.

Documents required

A completed master's programme application at universityadmissions.se (you must apply for a Chalmers master's programme first and obtain an 8-digit application number, which is required to complete the scholarship application)
The separate Chalmers online scholarship application form (using the same e-mail address as your universityadmissions.se account and your 8-digit application number)
Paid (non-refundable) application fee to universityadmissions.se by the deadline, OR documentation of EU/EEA citizenship for fee-exemption
All supporting documentation verifying eligibility uploaded to your universityadmissions.se account by the supporting-documents deadline (degree/transcripts etc. for the programme application). No documents are sent directly to Chalmers; all submitted scholarship data must be verifiable against these programme-application documents.

Full details

App. fee: A non-refundable application fee to universityadmissions.se is required for fee-paying applicants (separate from the free Chalmers scholarship form); the exact amount is set by universityadmissions.se and not stated on the Chalmers source pages.
Universities: Chalmers University of Technology
Intake: Autumn 2026
Eligible nationalities: Citizens of non-EU/EEA (and non-Swiss) countries who are required to pay tuition fees at Chalmers. Open to Bangladeshi nationals — no country-restriction list applies (unlike the Adlerbert or US Friends awards). Only exclusion is a banking-sanctions note for Belarus, Iran and Russia, which does not affect Bangladesh.
Language: Meet the English proficiency requirement of the Chalmers master's programme applied to (admission handled via universityadmissions.se); the scholarship page does not set a separate language requirement.
Funding covers: Tuition fee (partial: 75%, rising to 85% in year 2 for high achievers)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Scholarship offer is valid for two years of study under conditions set in the Scholarship Regulations for fee-paying students; performing well in year 1 can raise the reduction from 75% to 85% for the final year.
Opens: Late November 2025
Results by: Scholarship award notifications mid-March to late April 2026; official Notification of Selection Results 26 March 2026
Timeline notes: Dates are from the Chalmers official 'Key dates for master's studies' page for the autumn-2026 (academic year 2026/27) intake; as of the 2026-06 anchor this is the most recent cycle, and the scholarship page states 'Application for fall 2026 is closed.' The scholarship deadline aligns with the programme application deadline (15 January 2026), NOT the supporting-documentation/application-fee deadline (2 February 2026). Programme application period was 16 October 2025 - 15 January 2026.

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Erasmus Trustfonds Scholarship (Erasmus School of Economics)

Rotterdam, Netherlands · Erasmus University Rotterdam — Erasmus School of Economics

FundsFull tuition fee waiver — for non-EEA/EU students the full €21,000 institutional fee is covered (€2,695 waived via the scholarship + €18,305 paid by the school); for EEA/EU students the €2,695 statutory fee is waived · Living allowance of €1,200 per month = €14,400 for one academic year (paid to the student) · One-time personal allowance of €249 (paid to the student) · Immigration/IND fee of €228 waived (if applicable) · Maximum total value €17,500 per awardee

Fully fundedNo application fee

Deadline Closed 31 January 2026, 23:59 (application portal listed as open 1 December 2025 – 1 February 2026) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Full tuition fee waiver — for non-EEA/EU students the full €21,000 institutional fee is covered (€2,695 waived via the scholarship + €18,305 paid by the school); for EEA/EU students the €2,695 statutory fee is waived
Living allowance of €1,200 per month = €14,400 for one academic year (paid to the student)
One-time personal allowance of €249 (paid to the student)
Immigration/IND fee of €228 waived (if applicable)
Maximum total value €17,500 per awardee

⚠ Must know before you apply

ONE YEAR ONLY: the scholarship applies to a single academic year and can be received only once — a 2-year master's is NOT fully covered for the second year
ELIGIBILITY VARIES BY FACULTY: the ESE (economics) track is explicitly open to non-EEA applicants, but other EUR faculty versions differ — e.g. the ESHPM 'Erasmus Trust Fund' track is restricted to EEA/EU nationals only. A Bangladeshi must apply through a track that admits non-EEA students (ESE does).
Demonstrated FINANCIAL NEED is mandatory: a detailed financial statement and budget plan describing how you would finance your studies are required, not just merit
Minimum bachelor average of 7.50 on a 1–10 scale ('excellent' study results) is required
Must NEVER have been enrolled before as a full-degree master student at a Dutch institution (a prior ESE pre-master is allowed)
Must be admitted to one of three ESE master's: Accounting, Auditing & Control; Econometrics & Management Science; or Economics & Business. An admission offer is not required at application but only admitted students are considered.
Two-step: you must first register/apply to the master programme in Studielink + EUR Application Portal, then submit the scholarship application via Osiris before the deadline
Immigration procedure must be completed (submit immigration docs + transfer tuition + living-cost deposit + IND fee); scholarship applicants are told to send the immigration application by May, hard deadline 10 July
Only one type of EUR scholarship is awarded per applicant — you may apply for several but cannot combine awards

Documents required

Motivation letter (max. two A4, Arial 11): stating motivation to study at Erasmus School of Economics, evidence of being an excellent student, and why the scholarship would expand the opportunity to study there
Financial statement (max. one A4, Arial 11): describing your financial situation and the reason/need to receive the scholarship
Budget plan: overview of how you plan to finance your studies if awarded, using the EUR Budget plan template
Certified copy of your most recent academic transcript (must carry a wet stamp and signature of a school official; screenshots of online portals are NOT accepted)
Certified statement from your educational institution confirming your obtained GPA (EUR GPA template may be used)

Full details

Stipend: €1,200 per month (€14,400 per academic year)
Duration: Scholarship covers 1 academic year (programmes are typically 1-year MSc; some 2-year)
Universities: Erasmus University Rotterdam — Erasmus School of Economics
Intake: September 2026 (2026-2027 academic year)
Eligible nationalities: Open to both EEA and non-EEA nationals on the Erasmus School of Economics track (no closed country list); non-EEA nationals such as Bangladeshis are explicitly addressed in the funding terms. Note: some other EUR faculty tracks of the Trustfonds scholarship are EEA/EU-only.
Min GPA: Bachelor average of at least 7.50 on a 1–10 scale
Funding covers: tuition · monthly living allowance · one-time personal allowance · immigration/IND fee waiver
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Opens: 1 December 2025
Results by: 13 March 2026 (all applicants informed by e-mail)
Timeline notes: Dates are for the 2026-2027 cycle as published on the official ESE page. As of 2026-06-18 this cycle is CLOSED (the page is headed 'Application closed'); the 2027-2028 cycle had not opened at verification time. The 2027-2028 window is expected to follow the same ~Dec–Jan pattern but was not yet published. Separately, the EUR-wide Trustfonds/TSH Changemaker page noted info for 2027–2028 'will be available in the autumn'.

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NL Scholarship (formerly Holland Scholarship)

Netherlands · Eindhoven University of Technology, Maastricht University +8

FundsOne-time grant of €5,000, paid in the first year of study only (can be received once). · Co-financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science together with participating Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. · Available across many participating institutions for English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes (the wiki entry concerns the master's track).

No GRE

Deadline Closed Set per participating institution — no single national deadline. Example (Radboud University 2026-2027): application submitted by 31 January 2026 23:59 CET, application complete by 14 February 2026 23:59 CET. Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

One-time grant of €5,000, paid in the first year of study only (can be received once).
Co-financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science together with participating Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences.
Available across many participating institutions for English-taught bachelor's and master's programmes (the wiki entry concerns the master's track).

⚠ Must know before you apply

NOT full funding: it is a flat one-time €5,000 grant in the first year only. Official text: 'this is not a full-tuition scholarship' (studyinnl.org) and 'this is not a full scholarship. The costs of living and studying in the Netherlands are not covered' (Radboud). Living costs, travel, insurance and most tuition are NOT covered — you must arrange additional funding.
No central application and no single deadline: you apply through the participating institution of your choice, and each institution sets its own deadline, document requirements, number of awards and eligible programmes. Always read the chosen institution's own NL Scholarship page.
Two separate processes: scholarship selection is separate from master's admission — being admitted does NOT mean you get the scholarship.
May require pairing with the institution's own scholarship: e.g. at Radboud the NL Scholarship must be applied for together with the Radboud Scholarship Programme, and the NLS cannot be awarded on its own.
Eligibility is non-EEA nationality with no country list, so Bangladeshi nationals qualify; but you must also (a) not be eligible for the lower EU/EEA tuition fee, and (b) have no prior degree from a Netherlands education institution.
Erasmus Mundus and joint-degree master's programmes are typically excluded (stated by Radboud); confirm programme eligibility with the institution.
Some institutions charge a handling/application fee for the master's admission itself (e.g. Radboud requires payment of a handling fee during processing), even though there is no separate fee for the NL Scholarship — budget for the institution's admission fee.
Small quotas: only 2,112 awards nationally per year across 47 institutions, with very small per-institution caps (e.g. max 12 at Radboud for 2026-2027) split across faculties — it is highly competitive.
Name change: 'Holland Scholarship' was renamed 'NL Scholarship' in June 2023; older pages/aggregators may still use the old name.

Documents required

No separate scholarship application form: you apply by indicating, during your master's admission application at the participating institution, that you also wish to apply for the NL Scholarship (e.g. via the institution's online application system such as Radboud's OSIRIS Application).
A complete master's admission application to a participating Dutch institution (the scholarship and the master's admission are two SEPARATE selection processes).
Proof of non-EEA nationality (passport).
Proof you meet the master's programme's English language proficiency requirement (IELTS/TOEFL band set by the institution/programme).
Academic records / transcripts and prior degree(s) (used by the selection committee to judge academic excellence — grades, test scores, university ranking).
Motivation letter for the master's programme.
Any further documents required by the specific participating institution and programme (the institution's own requirements and document list apply; check the institution's page).

Full details

Duration: 1 year (paid in the first year of study only; awarded once)
App. fee: No fee for the NL Scholarship itself (you apply within your master's admission), but some institutions charge an application/handling fee for the master's admission (e.g. Radboud requires payment of a handling fee during processing). Confirm with the institution.
Universities: Eindhoven University of Technology, Maastricht University, Radboud University, University of Groningen, University of Twente, Utrecht University, VU Amsterdam, Wageningen University & Research, Protestant Theological University, Plus participating universities of applied sciences (e.g. Hanze, Saxion, Fontys, HAN, The Hague UAS, Rotterdam UAS, Amsterdam UAS, Breda UAS) — full list per academic year on studyinnl.org
Intake: Fall 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to students with a non-EEA (non-EU/EEA) nationality; Swiss and (per the discoverer note) Surinamese applicants are treated like EEA for tuition purposes. There is NO closed country list — Bangladeshi nationals (non-EEA) are eligible, subject to each participating institution's own admission requirements and deadline.
Language: Set by the chosen master's programme/institution (e.g. you must meet that programme's English language proficiency requirement, typically IELTS/TOEFL). The national programme does not impose its own separate language test.
Funding covers: A one-time €5,000 cash grant toward first-year costs (partial; does not fully cover tuition or living)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Opens: 1 November 2025 (national programme opening for the 2026-2027 academic year)
Results by: Per institution; e.g. Radboud informs applicants around mid-April 2026 (date subject to change).
Timeline notes: Anchor 2026-06: dates verified 2026-06-18 against studyinnl.org (national page) and ru.nl (Radboud example). The national 2026-2027 cycle opened 1 November 2025; the official page directs applicants to each institution's own page for the specific deadline. As of 2026-06 the Radboud 2026-2027 round is CLOSED ('The deadline for 2026-2027 has passed'). Deadlines vary widely by institution, so always confirm on the chosen institution's NL Scholarship page; the 2027-2028 cycle was not yet open at verification time.

Sources & provenance

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Swedish Institute (SI) Scholarship — Pioneering Women in STEM

Sweden · Participating Swedish universities offering eligible English-taught STEM master's programmes (designated list published mid-November 2025)

FundsFull tuition fee coverage — paid directly by SI to your Swedish university each semester · Monthly living allowance of SEK 12,000 for the duration of the study period · One-time travel grant of SEK 15,000 (not paid to students already living in Sweden) · Membership in the SI Network for Global Professionals (NFGP) during studies · Membership in the Sweden Alumni Network after the scholarship period

No application feeNo GREFully funded

Deadline Closed 25 February 2026, 14:59 CET (SI scholarship portal); University Admissions master's application deadline 15 January 2026 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Stipend: SEK 12,000 per month
Duration: 1 or 2 years (full-time master's)
Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Full tuition fee coverage — paid directly by SI to your Swedish university each semester
Monthly living allowance of SEK 12,000 for the duration of the study period
One-time travel grant of SEK 15,000 (not paid to students already living in Sweden)
Membership in the SI Network for Global Professionals (NFGP) during studies
Membership in the Sweden Alumni Network after the scholarship period

⚠ Must know before you apply

Female citizens ONLY — the scholarship is open exclusively to women who are citizens of one of the 10 eligible countries (Bangladesh is listed).
STEM-only and restricted to a designated list of eligible English-taught master's programmes (list published mid-November 2025); you can only be funded for a programme on that list.
Two-step process: you must FIRST apply to up to 4 master's programmes via University Admissions by 15 January 2026 and be admitted (or conditionally admitted) on admissions day (26 March 2026); the SI scholarship portal then opens 9-25 February 2026.
Minimum 3,000 hours of work experience required prior to February 2026 (from a maximum of three employers), PLUS demonstrated leadership experience.
You must be 'liable to pay tuition fees' at University Admissions — true for non-EU/EEA nationals such as Bangladeshis; if you win, SI pays the tuition directly, you do not pay yourself.
Not eligible if you already hold a degree from / are enrolled at a Swedish university, have resided in Sweden cumulatively 2+ years before the scholarship period (Aug 2026), have previously been awarded any SI scholarship, or hold EU/EEA citizenship/residence.
No health insurance, no family/dependant grant, and the University Admissions application fee (~SEK 900) is NOT covered.
SI itself sets no IELTS/TOEFL or GPA threshold — but the university/University Admissions does (typically IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL); you must meet those to be admitted.
Same application portal as the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals (SISGP): eligible female STEM applicants are automatically considered for Pioneering Women in STEM — no separate scholarship application is needed.

Documents required

Curriculum Vitae — must use SI's provided CV template, maximum three pages
Proof of work and leadership experience — on SI's template form, signed by the referee and stamped with an official stamp of the referring organisation or a notary office, uploaded as one single PDF
Two letters of reference from two different referees (at least one based on work experience) — on SI's letter-of-reference template, signed and stamped, uploaded as one single PDF
Photocopy of your valid passport or National ID card clearly showing name, citizenship and photograph
Motivation written in the online application portal (you may also be randomly selected to record a short video presentation)
(Separately, via University Admissions) Apply to up to 4 eligible STEM master's programmes by 15 January 2026 and obtain your 8-digit application number

Full details

App. fee: Free to apply for the SI scholarship; however the University Admissions application fee (~SEK 900) is payable to University Admissions and is NOT covered by the scholarship.
Universities: Participating Swedish universities offering eligible English-taught STEM master's programmes (designated list published mid-November 2025)
Intake: Autumn 2026
Eligible nationalities: Female citizens only, of one of 10 eligible countries: Bangladesh, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Nigeria, Philippines, Rwanda, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam. Bangladesh is explicitly included.
Language: SI sets no language requirement of its own; English proficiency is assessed by the university / University Admissions (typically IELTS/TOEFL at the programme's required level).
Standardized tests: Not required by SI (no GRE/GMAT).
Funding covers: Tuition (full) · Monthly living allowance (SEK 12,000) · One-time travel grant (SEK 15,000) · Professional network membership
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated (no formal return-home bond); SI seeks candidates who intend to contribute to their home country's development, but no binding service requirement is stated.
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Opens: 9 February 2026 (SI scholarship portal); University Admissions opens 15 October 2025
Results by: 23 April 2026 (SI scholarship announcement); university admissions results 26 March 2026
Timeline notes: Dates are the official 2026/2027 cycle for studies starting autumn 2026. As of the verification anchor (2026-06) the SI scholarship application portal is shown as 'Application closed' (it was open 9-25 February 2026); the next cycle (2027/2028) had not yet opened. Two-step process: you must FIRST apply and be admitted via universityadmissions.se (deadline 15 Jan 2026), THEN apply in the SI portal (9-25 Feb 2026).

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Ampère Excellence Scholarship (ENS de Lyon)

Lyon, France · École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (ENS de Lyon)

FundsAmpère Scholarship of Excellence: €1,000 per month for 12 months (one academic year), renewable under conditions · Eligible for all ENS de Lyon Master's programs (Exact Sciences, Arts, Human & Social Sciences), except FEADéP and a few excluded master's programs · Paid in three installments: end of October (4 months), end of February (4 months), end of May (4 months) · Related GRADUATE+ Scholarship (separate award, SFRI-funded): €1,000/month for 10 months for selected Graduate initiatives (CORE, DynLifeSys, MathInfi, PACE) in M1 or M2

No GRENo application fee

Deadline Closed 2026-01-23 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Stipend: €1,000 per month (12 months for Ampère)
Degree: Taught & research
App. fee: Free (no application fee mentioned)

What the funding covers

Ampère Scholarship of Excellence: €1,000 per month for 12 months (one academic year), renewable under conditions
Eligible for all ENS de Lyon Master's programs (Exact Sciences, Arts, Human & Social Sciences), except FEADéP and a few excluded master's programs
Paid in three installments: end of October (4 months), end of February (4 months), end of May (4 months)
Related GRADUATE+ Scholarship (separate award, SFRI-funded): €1,000/month for 10 months for selected Graduate initiatives (CORE, DynLifeSys, MathInfi, PACE) in M1 or M2

⚠ Must know before you apply

Living stipend only — €1,000/month is a merit grant; the official sources do NOT state that tuition, travel, insurance, or accommodation are covered. It is not a comprehensive tuition+stipend package.
One application form covers BOTH the Master's admission and the scholarship — there is no separate scholarship application; awards are decided by the ENS de Lyon admission committee.
Route by status: a Bangladeshi applies as a 'non-European student with a higher education degree in a foreign country'. Applying on the wrong form means the application is not considered.
Awarded for one predetermined Master's program for an initial 12 months; renewable under conditions (e.g. into the second master's year) but renewal is not automatic.
Strict obligations while funded: must complete full registration and submit proof before 20 September, sign attendance sheets (1st Tuesday of October, December, February and May), attend all classes/exams, sit resit sessions; failure or unjustified absence stops the stipend AND can trigger repayment of sums already received.
Mobility restrictions: scholarship holders must NOT do a study/research period abroad and must NOT do an internship in a lab not affiliated to ENS de Lyon; internships in the student's own country of origin are never authorized.
Language: certificates of English and/or French level are required depending on the discipline/level; waived if you studied entirely in a French- or English-speaking country (attach a self-written explanation).
As of 2026-06 the 2026-2027 cycle is CLOSED (deadline was 23 Jan 2026); the 2027-2028 calendar is due to be published in November 2026.
No age limit is stated anywhere in the official ENS de Lyon Ampère rules or application pages (any '≤26 / born after 1 January' figure could not be verified and is omitted).

Documents required

Official identity document
Motivation letter
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Certificate of diplomas and degrees already obtained (e.g. Bachelor degree) — in French or English only; otherwise an officially certified French/English translation
University academic transcript of records — in French or English only; otherwise an officially certified French/English translation
Proof of enrollment for the current year (in French or English)
Program-specific additional documents where required (e.g. research project, language certificates, letters of recommendation); if a document is unavailable, a PDF explanation is expected

Full details

Duration: 1 academic year initially (12 months), renewable under conditions for the second master's year
Universities: École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (ENS de Lyon)
Intake: Fall 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to international students with no country exclusions. Bangladeshi nationals are eligible and apply via the 'non-European student with a higher education degree in a foreign country' route. (European = EEA/EU + Norway/Iceland/Liechtenstein/Switzerland/Monaco/Andorra nationals; everyone else, including Bangladesh, is non-European.)
Language: Certificate of English and/or French level required depending on discipline and study level (per ENS de Lyon reference grids). Exception/waiver if you studied in a French- or English-speaking country or your studies were made entirely in French or English — attach a self-written explanation.
Standardized tests: Not required
Funding covers: Monthly living stipend
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None (no return-home service bond); however, while funded the holder must not study/research abroad or intern outside ENS de Lyon-affiliated labs, and never in their country of origin
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Initial 12 months; renewable under conditions. Continued payment requires full registration, attendance (signed attendance sheets in Oct/Dec/Feb/May), sitting all exams (including resits), and compliance with the Ampère rules and ENS de Lyon internal regulations; breaches stop the stipend and may require repayment.
Opens: 2025-11-14
Results by: Mid-March 2026
Timeline notes: Dates are the official 2026-2027 calendar from the ENS de Lyon application page; as of 2026-06 this cycle is already CLOSED ('Call for application 2026-2027 is now closed'). The 2027-2028 calendar is stated to be updated in November 2026. The 2025-2026 call previously ran 12 Nov 2024 – 31 Jan 2025. Deadline time is 11:59pm CET.

Sources & provenance

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ENS de Lyon GRADUATE+ Scholarship

Lyon, France · École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (ENS de Lyon)

FundsMonthly living stipend of €1,000 for 10 months · Funded within the French government's SFRI programme (France 2030, ANR-21-SFRI-0001) · Awarded to the best international students selected for a master's (M1 or M2) in the ENS de Lyon GRADUATE+ initiatives CORE, DynLifeSys, MathInfi, and PACE (PACE is M2 only)

No GRETuition only

Deadline Closed 23 January 2026, 11:59pm (CET) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Stipend: €1,000 per month (for 10 months)
Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Monthly living stipend of €1,000 for 10 months
Funded within the French government's SFRI programme (France 2030, ANR-21-SFRI-0001)
Awarded to the best international students selected for a master's (M1 or M2) in the ENS de Lyon GRADUATE+ initiatives CORE, DynLifeSys, MathInfi, and PACE (PACE is M2 only)

⚠ Must know before you apply

PARTIAL-FUNDING WARNING — this is a monthly LIVING STIPEND only (€1,000/month x 10 months), NOT a full tuition+stipend package. No tuition waiver, travel, or insurance is documented on the official pages; budget for French master's enrollment fees, visa, and living costs beyond the 10 months.
Restricted to four named ENS de Lyon GRADUATE+ initiatives only: CORE (European studies, Advanced Economics), DynLifeSys (Biosciences / Biosciences and modeling of complex systems), MathInfi (mathematics & computer science masters), and PACE (Physics, Astrophysics, Chemistry, Earth — M2 only). You must be selected for one of these masters.
Shorter than the Ampère scholarship: 10 months (vs Ampère's 12 months) and a different funding source (SFRI vs Ampère). Do not confuse the two — a single application form lets you apply for both the master's and the scholarship of excellence.
One combined online form covers BOTH master's admission and the scholarship — there is no separate scholarship application; awards are decided by the ENS de Lyon admission committee. Apply on the correct form for your status (non-European with a foreign degree); applications on the wrong form, by email, or after the deadline are not considered.
GRADUATE+ is a four-university Lyon–Saint-Etienne consortium (Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, ENS de Lyon, Université Jean Moulin, Université Jean Monnet); this entry covers only the ENS de Lyon-hosted GRADUATE+ initiatives. Other initiatives apply through different routes/sites.
Bangladesh is NOT on the 69-country Campus France/Études en France list, so a Bangladesh-resident applicant uses the direct ENS de Lyon route (the procedure explicitly covers students 'residing in a country not covered by Campus France'), not the CEF/Études en France server.
Language proof (English and/or French, per discipline) is required unless you qualify for the waiver (studied in a French/English-speaking country or studies entirely in French/English) — then attach a self-written explanation.

Documents required

Official identity document
Motivation Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Certificate of diplomas and degrees already obtained (e.g. Bachelor degree); if not in French or English, an officially certified translation
University academic transcript of records; if not in French or English, an officially certified translation
Proof of enrollment for the current year
Additional program-specific documents (may include research projects, language certificates, letters of recommendation); if a document is unavailable, a PDF explanation is expected

Full details

Duration: 10 months (one award; M1 or M2 of a master's program)
App. fee: Not stated on the official pages (one application form covers both master's admission and the scholarship)
Universities: École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (ENS de Lyon)
Intake: Fall 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to international (non-European) students with a foreign higher-education degree; no nationality exclusion stated. Bangladeshi nationals eligible.
Language: Certificate of English and/or French level required depending on discipline and study level (per the ENS de Lyon reference grids; only listed tests are accepted). Exception/waiver if you studied in a French- or English-speaking country or your studies were made entirely in French or English — attach a self-written explanation.
Funding covers: Monthly living stipend of €1,000 for 10 months
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None stated
Opens: 14 November 2025
Results by: mid March 2026
Timeline notes: Dates are the official 2026-2027 calendar from the ENS de Lyon application page. As of the 2026-06 anchor this cycle is already CLOSED ('Call for application 2026-2027 is now closed'). The 2027-2028 calendar is stated to be updated in November 2026. The shared deadline above is for the ENS de Lyon-hosted GRADUATE+ programs (CORE, DynLifeSys, MathInfi, PACE all show a 23 January 2026 deadline on graduate-plus.fr); other (non-ENS) GRADUATE+ initiatives on the consortium site have different deadlines.

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University of Eastern Finland (UEF) Scholarship & Tuition Waiver

Joensuu / Kuopio, Finland · University of Eastern Finland (UEF)

FundsUEF Scholarship: 100% tuition-fee waiver for the full duration of studies (2 years for a master's) — one award per programme, to the highest-ranked fee-liable admit · UEF Tuition Waiver: 30% or 50% of the tuition fee for a limited number of admits (30% is automatic in five named programmes; 50% is offered elsewhere but limited, very limited for Business School) · Worth up to ~EUR 20,000 over two years (tuition is EUR 10,000/year for non-EU/EEA students) · Finnish Proficiency tuition waiver (applied for during studies): up to one extra semester at 100% (YKI/VKT certification, value EUR 4,000-5,000) or 50% (SUOMI 3 / A2.2, value EUR 2,000-2,500)

Tuition onlyNo GRE

Deadline Closed 21 January 2026 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Stipend: None — no living stipend is provided
Duration: 2 years (Master's)
Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

UEF Scholarship: 100% tuition-fee waiver for the full duration of studies (2 years for a master's) — one award per programme, to the highest-ranked fee-liable admit
UEF Tuition Waiver: 30% or 50% of the tuition fee for a limited number of admits (30% is automatic in five named programmes; 50% is offered elsewhere but limited, very limited for Business School)
Worth up to ~EUR 20,000 over two years (tuition is EUR 10,000/year for non-EU/EEA students)
Finnish Proficiency tuition waiver (applied for during studies): up to one extra semester at 100% (YKI/VKT certification, value EUR 4,000-5,000) or 50% (SUOMI 3 / A2.2, value EUR 2,000-2,500)

⚠ Must know before you apply

TUITION-ONLY — NOT fully funded: scholarships and tuition waivers 'do not cover living expenses or travel costs to Finland'; there is no living stipend, and you must prove sufficient funds for the Finnish study residence permit.
The full 100% UEF Scholarship is awarded to only ONE student per programme (the highest-ranked fee-liable admit); most other awarded applicants get a partial 30%/50% waiver, and some get nothing — be prepared to self-fund.
No separate scholarship application: you apply for the waiver/scholarship by ticking the relevant section on the UEF degree application form during the single January application period.
Awarded purely on merit (best application/admission scores); decided by the university, and you are not told the outcome before/during the application period — it appears in the acceptance letter.
Application is made via Studyinfo (opintopolku.fi); non-EU/EEA applicants must pay a national application fee, and English-test results (IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 92) are required unless you hold a degree taught in English from a short list of countries that does not include Bangladesh.
One-study-place-per-term rule: you may accept only one Finnish higher-education study place per term.
Erasmus Mundus and Joint Degree programmes are excluded — they have their own separate scholarship schemes.

Documents required

Official scanned copies of degree and graduation certificates in their original language
Official certified translations of degree and graduation certificates
Official certified transcript of records in their original language (plus official translations)
Proof of English language proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or accepted exemption)
Research experience and publications (programme-dependent)
Tuition waiver/scholarship section completed on the UEF application form (this is how the scholarship is applied for)
Country-specific document requirements as listed by UEF must be followed first

Full details

App. fee: Application fee required for applicants from outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland (set by the Finnish National Agency for Education; payable via Studyinfo). Not waived for Bangladeshi applicants.
Universities: University of Eastern Finland (UEF)
Intake: Autumn 2026 (September start)
Eligible nationalities: Open to applicants from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who are liable to pay tuition fees (no country-exclusion list); Bangladeshi nationals are eligible. Finnish-taught programmes are free for all; EU/EEA/Swiss citizens are not fee-liable and so are not the target of these waivers.
Language: English proficiency required: IELTS (academic) overall 6.5 (min 6.0 writing), or TOEFL iBT 92 (min 22 writing), or PTE 62, or C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency. Waiver only if a prior degree was completed in an English-taught programme in Australia, Canada, Ghana, Ireland, New Zealand, Nigeria, the UK or the US (Bangladesh not on the waiver list — a test is required).
Standardized tests: GRE/GMAT not required (varies by programme; not required for the example programmes reviewed)
Funding covers: Tuition fee waiver only (100% for UEF Scholarship; 30% or 50% for Tuition Waiver)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None
Covers dependents: No
Renewal: The waiver/scholarship is granted for the standard duration (2 academic years for a master's = 4 semesters) and is tied to the tuition-fee obligation; if a residence-permit change removes fee liability the waiver lapses accordingly.
Post-study work: Finland offers a post-study residence permit allowing graduates to stay and seek work (general Finnish policy; not part of the scholarship terms).
Opens: 7 January 2026
Results by: 29 May 2026 (study place acceptance confirmed by 9 July 2026)
Timeline notes: Dates are for the most recent known cycle: studies starting September 2026 (application period 7-21 January 2026). As of 2026-06, the next cycle (2027 intake) was not yet open; UEF states scholarships/waivers for the 2027 intake would be decided by summer 2026. The single annual Finnish joint-application period for English-taught master's typically runs in January.

Sources & provenance

UEF — Tuition fees, waivers and scholarships (official) accessed 2026-06-20
UEF — Master's Degree Programme in Public Health (application period, documents, language requirements, scholarship route) accessed 2026-06-20
UEF — International Master's degree programmes (Bangladeshi student story: Saima Thakur) accessed 2026-06-20

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Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris) PhD Track Excellence Scholarship — Full Package

Palaiseau (Greater Paris), France · Institut Polytechnique de Paris (École Polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, ENSAE Paris, Télécom Paris, Télécom SudParis)

FundsFull Package (FP): Master's excellence scholarship of €10,000/year for the master's year(s) (2 years for M1 entry, 1 year for M2 entry) · Doctoral funding commitment for 3 years paid as a monthly salary via a doctoral contract · Total minimum gross funding of approximately €82,800 over the 3 PhD years · Reduced tuition: ~€243/year during the master's years (vs ~€7,000/year standard) and €380/year during the PhD years

Fully fundedNo application fee

Deadline Closed 2026-01-20 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Research

What the funding covers

Full Package (FP): Master's excellence scholarship of €10,000/year for the master's year(s) (2 years for M1 entry, 1 year for M2 entry)
Doctoral funding commitment for 3 years paid as a monthly salary via a doctoral contract
Total minimum gross funding of approximately €82,800 over the 3 PhD years
Reduced tuition: ~€243/year during the master's years (vs ~€7,000/year standard) and €380/year during the PhD years

⚠ Must know before you apply

The scholarship is fully funded ONLY under the Full Package (FP) type (master's stipend + doctoral salary). IP Paris also awards a Master's-only Scholarship (BM) and a Doctoral-only Package (DP), which are partial — confirm which you are offered.
No separate scholarship application: if you are admitted to the PhD Track, your file is automatically reviewed by a jury for funding. If not selected, you are placed on a funding waiting list (award is not guaranteed).
It is a 5-year (M1 entry) or 4-year (M2 entry) master's + PhD pipeline, not a standalone 2-year master's — designed for students who want to become researchers.
Open to all nationalities; non-EU/EEA applicants (including Bangladeshis) must obtain a VLS-TS student long-stay visa to study in France.
English at level B2 (TOEIC/IELTS/TOEFL/Cambridge) is required unless waived for native speakers or prior English-medium study; a GRE certificate should be attached (strongly recommended for quantitative tracks).
Recommendation letters are optional (only two referees' e-mail addresses are required) and their absence is not held against the applicant.
Choose from 12 research tracks (e.g. Computer Science, Data & AI, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Quantum Science).

Documents required

Résumé/CV (written specifically for each application)
Supporting statement / motivation (written specifically for each application)
Bachelor diploma or certificate of completion, or all Bachelor transcripts / an equivalent diploma (180 ECTS completed) for M1 entry; M1 certificate of completion / 180+60 ECTS for M2 entry
For non-European diplomas: a certificate from your university indicating the ECTS equivalence of your credits
An official document explaining the grading and ranking system, signed by the university
GRE certificate (to be joined to the application; strongly recommended for quantitative tracks such as Economics)
Certificate of proficiency in English at level B2 (TOEIC, IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge ESOL) — waived for native speakers and those who previously studied in English
Two referees' e-mail addresses (actual recommendation letters are not mandatory)
All documents in French or English, or with an official translation into one of these languages

Full details

Duration: 5 years (M1 entry) or 4 years (M2 entry): master's + 3-year PhD
App. fee: Free — no application fees in the international admission program (IP Paris FAQ); tuition is charged only after enrolment and is reduced for scholarship holders.
Universities: Institut Polytechnique de Paris (École Polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, ENSAE Paris, Télécom Paris, Télécom SudParis)
Intake: Fall 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities (national and international students); non-EU/EEA nationals require a VLS-TS student visa. Bangladesh not excluded.
Language: English proficiency at level B2 required (TOEIC, IELTS, TOEFL, or Cambridge ESOL); waived for native English speakers and those who previously studied in English.
Standardized tests: GRE certificate should be attached to the application; strongly recommended for quantitative tracks (e.g. Economics).
Funding covers: Master's excellence scholarship (€10,000/year) · Doctoral salary (monthly, via doctoral contract, 3 years) · Reduced/subsidized tuition fees
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Interview stage: No
Opens: 2025-10-14
Timeline notes: Application window for the 2026-2027 intake (Oct 14, 2025 – Jan 20, 2026) via admission.ip-paris.fr. The scholarship is not a separate application: admitted candidates are automatically considered by a jury. Post-admission registration deadlines: July 8, 2026 (IP Paris member-school engineering students) and July 31, 2026 (all other admitted candidates). As of the 2026-06 anchor this 2026-2027 cycle is the most recent published cycle and its application window has already closed (Jan 20, 2026).

Sources & provenance

IP Paris — PhD Track program (official) accessed 2026-06-18
IP Paris — Scholarships (Full Package / funding types) accessed 2026-06-18
IP Paris — Admissions (eligibility, English B2, GRE, M1/M2 ECTS) accessed 2026-06-18
IP Paris — PhD Track Application: Supporting documents (PDF) accessed 2026-06-18
IP Paris — International students (VLS-TS visa for non-EU) accessed 2026-06-18
IP Paris — Master/PhD Track FAQs (no application fees in international admission) accessed 2026-06-20

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Geneva Academy LLM-MAS Scholarships (International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights; International Crimes, Justice and Human Rights)

Geneva, Switzerland · Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights (joint centre of the University of Geneva and the Geneva Graduate Institute / IHEID)

FundsFULL scholarship (for citizens of non-western / OECD DAC list countries): covers tuition fees (CHF 18,000) in full · FULL scholarship: living expenses in Geneva paid as a monthly living-cost stipend for 10 months, with payments beginning at the start of the academic year · Tuition fees paid directly to the Geneva Academy on the student's behalf · More than 25 partial and full scholarships offered each year for the LLM-MAS in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights · PARTIAL scholarship (tuition fees only) offered each year to EU citizens — does not apply to Bangladeshi nationals, who are eligible for the full award

No GREFully funded

Deadline Closed 16 January 2026 (applications close for those requesting a scholarship) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

FULL scholarship (for citizens of non-western / OECD DAC list countries): covers tuition fees (CHF 18,000) in full
FULL scholarship: living expenses in Geneva paid as a monthly living-cost stipend for 10 months, with payments beginning at the start of the academic year
Tuition fees paid directly to the Geneva Academy on the student's behalf
More than 25 partial and full scholarships offered each year for the LLM-MAS in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights
PARTIAL scholarship (tuition fees only) offered each year to EU citizens — does not apply to Bangladeshi nationals, who are eligible for the full award

⚠ Must know before you apply

Full (tuition + 10-month living stipend) scholarships are ONLY for citizens of non-western countries on the OECD DAC List of ODA Recipients — Bangladesh is on that list (Lower Middle Income) and qualifies; EU citizens are only eligible for a partial (tuition-only) scholarship
You must choose ONE track at application time: 'with scholarship' OR 'without scholarship'. If you apply to both, you are considered only under the non-scholarship track, and a successful non-scholarship-only applicant CANNOT later be considered for a scholarship
A non-refundable CHF 100 admission fee is required of ALL applicants (paid via Flywire within one week of submission); there are no fee waivers
Scholarship-track deadline (16 January 2026) is two months earlier than the non-scholarship deadline (16 March 2026) — scholarship applicants must apply early
This is a Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) under Switzerland's continuing-education framework; it is professionally oriented
Eligibility is law-focused: you generally need a full degree in law (entitling you to sit the bar in your country); non-law degrees considered only with strong relevant background
Two recommendation letters required — one academic, one professional — on official letterhead and signed before submission
English proficiency at C1 must be demonstrated via a recognized test unless a waiver condition applies (native English, a prior English-taught degree, or 2 years in an English-speaking environment)
Scholarship award is highly competitive and donor-criteria-driven (academic merit, extracurricular achievements, country of study, country of residence, financial need)

Documents required

Completed online application via the admission portal, choosing the 'application with scholarship' track
Full degree in law allowing the holder to sit the bar examination in their country of origin/residence — or an equivalent qualification; candidates with degrees in other disciplines may be considered with strong motivation, relevant professional experience and university-level international-law courses
Two recommendation letters — one academic and one professional — written on official letterhead and signed by the author before submission
Scholarship document downloaded from the Application Guidelines, completed and uploaded (required when applying with scholarship)
Interactive documents on career plan, awards, grants and prizes (downloaded from the guidelines, completed and uploaded — without them the application cannot be submitted)
Proof of English at level C1 via a recognized test (waived if mother tongue is English, or a prior English-taught bachelor's/master's, or at least two years' professional/academic experience in an English-speaking environment)
Non-refundable CHF 100 admission fee paid via Flywire within one week of submitting the application

Full details

Stipend: Living-cost stipend paid monthly for 10 months, beginning at the start of the academic year (exact amount not officially published on the page)
Duration: 1 year (in-person LLM-MAS; 10-month living-cost stipend for funded students)
App. fee: CHF 100 non-refundable admission fee, paid via Flywire within one week of submission (no waivers)
Universities: Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights (joint centre of the University of Geneva and the Geneva Graduate Institute / IHEID)
Intake: September 2026 (2026-27 cohort)
Eligible nationalities: Full scholarships: citizens of non-western countries on the OECD DAC List of ODA Recipients only (Bangladesh eligible). Partial (tuition-only) scholarship: EU citizens. Admission to the programmes themselves is open to all nationalities; the full-scholarship restriction is by country of nationality.
Language: English level C1, proven via a recognized test; waived if (1) mother tongue is English, (2) a prior English-taught bachelor's/master's degree, or (3) at least two years' professional/academic experience in an English-speaking environment
Funding covers: Tuition (CHF 18,000) · Living expenses in Geneva (monthly stipend for 10 months)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Opens: Applications open for the 2026-27 in-person LLM-MAS cohorts (rolling review during the admission period)
Results by: Not officially published
Timeline notes: Dates are for the 2026-27 cohort, which was open as of the 2026-06 verification anchor. Scholarship-track deadline is 16 January 2026; the non-scholarship deadline is 16 March 2026 (non-scholarship applications received before 16 January are treated with priority). One-year in-person LLM-MAS programmes.

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SMARTS-UP Graduate Schools Mobility Scholarship (Université Paris Cité)

Paris, France · Université Paris Cité

FundsFlat mobility grant of EUR 10,000 for one academic year (2026-2027) · Paid in three installments: one in semester 1 and two in semester 2 · Open to Master 1 (M1) and Master 2 (M2) entry across the 28 Graduate Schools / preselected Master programs at Université Paris Cité (up to 200 grants offered)

No application feeTuition only

Deadline Closed 2026-01-16 (12:00 noon CET) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Age limit: None stated

What the funding covers

Flat mobility grant of EUR 10,000 for one academic year (2026-2027)
Paid in three installments: one in semester 1 and two in semester 2
Open to Master 1 (M1) and Master 2 (M2) entry across the 28 Graduate Schools / preselected Master programs at Université Paris Cité (up to 200 grants offered)

⚠ Must know before you apply

NOT fully funded: a EUR 10,000 lump-sum grant only. The guidelines state explicitly it is 'une bourse et non un salaire' and 'ne sera pas suffisante pour votre séjour à Paris' - you must arrange additional income; there is no tuition waiver or living-stipend top-up beyond this lump sum.
Cannot be combined with any other scholarship; awarded for 2026-2027 only and cannot be deferred ('n'est pas cumulable avec une autre bourse ... ne peut être reportée').
Eligibility is restricted to first-time arrivals in a French university: you must be a foreign national, NOT already hold a French higher-education diploma, and not already be enrolled in a French university (double-degree students with UPCité are an exception). French nationals are excluded. No closed eligible-country list applies - a Bangladeshi national is eligible.
Only Master programs on the official eligible list (28 Graduate Schools) at https://mobility.smarts-up.fr/ qualify - you apply for a specific listed Master.
Bangladeshi (non-Europe) applicants must ALSO register in parallel on the Études en France / Campus France platform to obtain a student visa - a separate but mandatory procedure independent of the SMARTS-UP application.
M1 applicants need a foreign Bachelor's/Licence-equivalent (degree in hand by September 2026); M2 applicants need at least one full year of a related Master completed by September 2026.
Selection may include follow-up interviews ('prestation ... lors d'éventuels entretiens de suivi'); decision by email early April 2026, with a 15-day window to confirm acceptance or the grant passes to the next waiting-list candidate.
Grant is paid only after enrollment, into a French bank account in the student's name.

Documents required

CV (1 page)
Cover/motivation letter (1 page): motivations for the chosen Master, career ambitions, interests, and reasons for choosing Université Paris Cité
Two letters of recommendation (written by a professor, teacher, or internship supervisor)
Academic transcripts from the 1st year of the Bachelor's/Licence onward
Research project (3-4 pages, references included): research theme and/or an identified lab/department for the internship
Where applicable, summaries of previous work (theses, books, internship reports, scientific articles)

Full details

Duration: 1 year (Master 1 or Master 2; non-renewable)
App. fee: No application fee mentioned in the guidelines (the complete application procedure lists six documents and no fee).
Universities: Université Paris Cité
Intake: September 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to all foreign (non-French) nationals who are first-time arrivals in a French university and do not already hold a French higher-education diploma. No closed eligible-country list - Bangladesh is not excluded. French nationals are ineligible.
Language: Not specified in the scholarship guidelines; language requirements (French or English) are set by each individual Master program at Université Paris Cité.
Funding covers: Partial study grant (lump sum EUR 10,000) - explicitly not full living costs; no tuition waiver or insurance stated
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None (no return-home or service bond; obligations are academic only - enrolment, attendance, follow-up questionnaire, alumni group)
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: Yes
Renewal: Non-renewable; awarded for one year (2026-2027) only and cannot be deferred.
Opens: 2025-12-01
Results by: Early April 2026 (waiting-list final decision in May 2026)
Timeline notes: Dates are the 2026-2027 cycle from the official 2026-2027 guidelines PDF. As of 2026-06, this cycle's application window (1 Dec 2025 - 16 Jan 2026) has already closed and results are out; it is the most recent published cycle. Laureates join Université Paris Cité in September 2026. A new 2027-2028 call typically opens around December 2026 - check mobility.smarts-up.fr.

Sources & provenance

SMARTS-UP Graduate Schools - official application portal (Université Paris Cité), 2026-2027 call accessed 2026-06-18
SMARTS-UP Graduate Schools - official guidelines / Appel à candidatures 2026-2027 (PDF) accessed 2026-06-18
Université Paris Cité - call-for-applications announcement page (program overview) accessed 2026-06-18

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University of Helsinki Scholarship (Tuition Fee Waiver Programme)

Helsinki, Finland · University of Helsinki

FundsTuition fee waiver covering 50% or 100% of the annual tuition fee (tuition fees range 13,000-18,000 EUR/year) · Waiver valid for the two-year duration of the master's degree, subject to earning at least 55 ECTS/year and progress review after year one · Does NOT include any living-cost stipend or allowance — living expenses must be self-funded

Tuition only

Deadline Closed 16 January 2026 (15:00 UTC+2) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Duration: 2 years (master's degree)

What the funding covers

Tuition fee waiver covering 50% or 100% of the annual tuition fee (tuition fees range 13,000-18,000 EUR/year)
Waiver valid for the two-year duration of the master's degree, subject to earning at least 55 ECTS/year and progress review after year one
Does NOT include any living-cost stipend or allowance — living expenses must be self-funded

⚠ Must know before you apply

TUITION-ONLY / PARTIAL: this is a tuition fee waiver (50% or 100%), not a fully funded scholarship. The University of Helsinki explicitly does NOT cover living expenses — recipients fund rent, food, insurance and the Migri financial-means requirement themselves.
Most awards are 50% waivers; only a very limited number of 100% waivers are granted, and the programme is highly competitive.
Eligibility is restricted to tuition-fee-liable students (non-EU/EEA, no permanent Finnish residence). Bangladeshi nationals qualify; if you are not fee-liable you cannot apply.
Waivers are for Master's programmes only — there are no tuition fee waivers for the English-language bachelor's programmes.
No separate scholarship form — you apply for the waiver on the same Studyinfo.fi master's application form (choose 50% or 100% category) within the single annual application window.
A 100 EUR national application fee applies to non-EU/EEA applicants and there are NO application-fee waivers; the fee must be paid for the application to be processed.
Award is decided per master's programme on academic merit (previous performance, motivation letters, programme strategic goals); you must hold a bachelor's degree or graduate before the conditional-admission deadline.
Tuition fee (for a 50% waiver holder) must be paid by 31 August 2026; non-payment means you cannot register or begin studies.

Documents required

Online application form via Studyinfo.fi (same form is used to apply for the tuition fee waiver — no separate scholarship form)
Proof of a completed first-cycle (bachelor's) degree or equivalent qualification (degree certificate / transcript of records)
Programme-specific required attachments as listed in the admission criteria (e.g. transcripts, and where required a letter of motivation)
Proof of meeting the programme-specific English language requirement
Authorised translations into English, Finnish or Swedish if educational documents are in another language
Document proving tuition-fee-liability status / passport (and residence permit if relevant)

Full details

App. fee: 100 EUR one-time national application fee for non-EU/EEA applicants (covers all applications in the same term). No application fee waivers.
Universities: University of Helsinki
Intake: Autumn 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to citizens of non-EU/EEA countries (and not Switzerland) who are liable to pay tuition fees and do not hold permanent residence status in Finland. No closed country list — Bangladeshi nationals qualify as fee-liable non-EU/EEA applicants. Master's programmes only (no tuition fee waivers for English-language bachelor's programmes).
Language: Must meet the degree-programme-specific English language requirement (proof of English skills required); exact IELTS/TOEFL bands vary by programme — not stated centrally.
Funding covers: Tuition fee waiver (50% or 100% of annual tuition)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Two-year duration; must study full-time and earn at least 55 ECTS per year. Progress is checked after the first study year and continuation depends on it.
Opens: 2 January 2026 (08:00 UTC+2)
Results by: By 15 April 2026 (results published 7-15 April 2026)
Timeline notes: Dates are for the autumn 2026 intake (2026-2027 academic year), which is the most recent known cycle and is closed as of the 2026-06 anchor. The scholarship is applied for on the same form as the master's programme application; document-upload deadline was 23 January 2026. Per Helsinki's published schedule the next round (autumn 2027 intake) is 5-19 January 2027. The scholarship-category page still labels itself application round 2025-26 (not yet updated), but the application schedule it points to is the autumn 2026 intake.

Sources & provenance

University of Helsinki — Tuition fees and scholarship programme (official) accessed 2026-06-20
University of Helsinki — How to apply to international master's programmes (schedule, attachments, application fee) accessed 2026-06-20
University of Helsinki — Apply to international master's programmes (100 EUR application fee) accessed 2026-06-20

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Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) — University of Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands · University of Amsterdam (UvA)

FundsCash merit grant paid in monthly instalments — Faculty of Science: €24,875 (September 2026 start); Amsterdam Law School: €25,900 (2026-2027). Amount and number of awards vary per faculty. · Intended as a living/study allowance toward costs of studying at UvA

Tuition not covered

Deadline Closed 15 January 2026 (Faculty of Science and Amsterdam Law School; Law deadline is 23:59 CET) — deadlines differ per Faculty/Graduate School Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Cash merit grant paid in monthly instalments — Faculty of Science: €24,875 (September 2026 start); Amsterdam Law School: €25,900 (2026-2027). Amount and number of awards vary per faculty.
Intended as a living/study allowance toward costs of studying at UvA

⚠ Must know before you apply

NOT a tuition waiver and NOT fully funded: the AMS cannot be used as a (partial) tuition fee waiver — recipients must still pay the full tuition fee, and must have sufficient funds to cover all other costs. The grant is a separate cash allowance paid in monthly instalments.
Faculty-specific: award amount, number of scholarships, eligible programmes and deadlines all differ per Faculty/Graduate School — the Faculty of Science page states only ONE AMS is available there for September 2026.
Highly selective merit award: applicants must be in the top 10% of their class (roughly GPA 3.5-4.0 / UK first-class / Dutch 8.0+).
Two-step: you must submit a complete admission application to a UvA Master's AND a scholarship application (or tick the scholarship box) by the deadline; incomplete scholarship applications are not considered.
Eligibility excludes anyone with EU/EEA/Swiss nationality, anyone eligible for Dutch study grants/loans, anyone eligible for the reduced EEA tuition rate, and anyone receiving another full-coverage scholarship for the same period.
Recency rule (Faculty of Science): must have completed the previous academic programme no longer than 3 years ago; must be a first-time Master's applicant/admit at UvA.
Must be able to meet Dutch visa (IND) requirements; notify the international/scholarship team of any change in nationality, residence permit, or additional financial support.

Documents required

Complete admission application to a UvA Master's (MSc/LLM/MA) programme submitted by the deadline (the scholarship application is part of/linked to it)
Tick the box on the application form indicating you want to be considered for a UvA scholarship
Academic records / transcripts of all years of your degree, including your GPA
Curriculum vitae (CV), including extracurricular activities (student commissions, international experience, sport/music at high level, volunteer work)
Letter of motivation (maximum 500 words) explaining choice of programme and the relevance of the scholarship for your future academic career (Faculty of Science requires the AMS rationale to be a paragraph inside this same 500-word letter)

Full details

Stipend: Paid in monthly instalments; total e.g. €24,875 (Science 2026) or €25,900 (Law 2026-2027) per year
Duration: 1-2 years (length of the chosen Master's programme; renewed for year 2 in two-year programmes subject to progress)
Universities: University of Amsterdam (UvA)
Eligible nationalities: Open to students holding a non-EU/EEA (and non-Swiss) passport who are not eligible for Dutch study grants/loans (Studiefinanciering). Bangladeshi nationals qualify as non-EU/EEA.
Min GPA: Top 10% of class. Faculty of Science: ~GPA 3.5 (US 4-pt), UK first-class/upper division, or 8+ (Dutch 10-pt). Amsterdam Law School: comparable to 4.0 (US), UK first-class honours, or 8.0 (Dutch 10-pt).
Funding covers: Monthly cash grant / living allowance (amount varies by faculty)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None
Covers dependents: No
Renewal: In two-year Master's programmes, the AMS is renewed for the second year only if the student completes the first year with good results (at least 40 ECTS) and meets faculty/programme requirements (e.g. attendance, good progress).
Results by: Selection in March; applicants informed by end of March / April (varies by faculty)
Timeline notes: AMS deadlines and award amounts vary per Faculty/Graduate School. Dates here are for the 2026-2027 / September 2026 intake as published on the Faculty of Science and Amsterdam Law School pages (deadline 15 January 2026), and were the published cycle at the 2026-06 anchor. Other faculties (Humanities, Social Sciences, Psychology, Economics & Business, etc.) set their own deadlines and amounts on their own pages — always check the specific faculty page.

Sources & provenance

UvA — Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (central/official AMS overview page) accessed 2026-06-18
UvA Faculty of Science (GSS) — AMS requirements, amount (€24,875), deadline 15 January, selection criteria accessed 2026-06-18
UvA Amsterdam Law School — AMS amount (€25,900, 2026-2027), deadline, eligible LLM programmes, required documents accessed 2026-06-18
UvA Faculty of Science — Scholarships overview (AMS listed, deadline 15 January 2026) accessed 2026-06-18

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Danish Government Scholarship (University of Copenhagen)

Copenhagen, Denmark · University of Copenhagen

FundsFull or partial tuition fee waiver · And/or an amount covering basic living expenses (varies by faculty; Faculty of Science covers tuition + living expenses for 22 months; Faculty of Theology grants partial tuition waiver only, no living cost) · Awarded automatically to eligible non-EU/EEA admitted applicants — no separate scholarship application

No GRETuition only

Deadline Closed 15 January 2026 at 23:59 (non-EU/EEA applicants, September start) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Full or partial tuition fee waiver
And/or an amount covering basic living expenses (varies by faculty; Faculty of Science covers tuition + living expenses for 22 months; Faculty of Theology grants partial tuition waiver only, no living cost)
Awarded automatically to eligible non-EU/EEA admitted applicants — no separate scholarship application

⚠ Must know before you apply

No separate scholarship application: all eligible non-EU/EEA applicants offered admission are automatically considered.
'Fully funded' is NOT guaranteed — coverage varies by faculty: Faculty of Science covers tuition + living expenses (22 months); Faculty of Health/Medical may grant tuition+living OR tuition only; Faculty of Theology grants PARTIAL tuition waiver only (no living cost).
Awarded solely on academic merit; financial need is not considered.
Faculty of Science requires a bachelor's GPA above 90% to be considered, and 2025 recipients had a GPA of minimum 98% — extremely competitive.
Non-EU/EEA applicants (including Bangladeshis) must pay a non-refundable DKK 1,120 (~EUR 150) application deposit fee before applying — there is NO application-fee waiver for this audience; the deadline for September-start non-EU/EEA applicants is 15 January.
Living-expense grants are taxable under Danish tax law unless your nationality is exempt (you are told in the award letter).
Faculty of Theology: the award decision is generally made AFTER admission and after tuition is charged, so you cannot rely on the waiver when deciding whether to accept the offer; tuition is reimbursed only if subsequently awarded.
If you are offered the scholarship but do not accept within the specified deadline, the offer is revoked and given to another applicant.

Documents required

Qualifying bachelor's degree (diploma) or corresponding degree assessed as relevant
Complete transcript of grades showing all exam attempts, dates and results (required for all applicants from non-Danish universities)
Documentation of English language proficiency (e.g. TOEFL/IELTS or upper-secondary English level A/B), unless exempt
Receipt for payment of the DKK 1,120 application deposit fee (uploaded with each application), or documentation of exemption
Programme-specific documentation as stated on the individual master's programme page

Full details

Duration: Up to 2 years (master's programmes are 120 ECTS / 4 semesters; Faculty of Science living-expenses grant stated as 22 months)
App. fee: Non-EU/EEA applicants pay an application deposit fee of DKK 1,120 (approx. EUR 150) per application round (covers up to 3 programmes). Deducted from first tuition payment if admitted; no separate scholarship fee.
Universities: University of Copenhagen
Intake: September 2026
Eligible nationalities: Citizens of countries outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland (Bangladesh qualifies). Not open to those with a legal claim to the rights of Danish citizens, those eligible for the Danish State Educational Grant/Loan Scheme (SU), or certain residence-permit holders under the Danish Aliens Act.
Language: Must document English proficiency: passed English (level A or B) at upper-secondary school level, or an approved test such as TOEFL or IELTS. Specific bands vary by programme.
Min GPA: Faculty of Science: bachelor's GPA must be above 90% to be considered (in 2025 recipients had a GPA of minimum 98%). Other faculties: 'academically most outstanding' / 'excellent academic performance' (no fixed cut-off published).
Funding covers: Tuition fee waiver (full or partial, depending on faculty) · Living-expenses grant (some faculties/awards only; Faculty of Science covers living expenses for 22 months) — taxed under Danish law unless your nationality is exempt
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Students always pay/are funded for 120 ECTS (4 semesters). Some faculties (Health/Medical, Science) run a separate '2nd year scholarship' for top-performing fee-paying students who pass the required ECTS with excellent grades.
Post-study work: Denmark offers a post-study job-search residence permit option for graduates (not detailed on this UCPH page).
Opens: 15 November 2025 (application portal opens for non-EU/EEA applicants)
Results by: 13 March 2026 (reply via the application portal)
Timeline notes: Dates are for the September 2026 intake as published on the UCPH application-and-admission page (accessed 2026-06-20); as of the 2026-06 anchor this cycle's 15 January 2026 deadline has already passed, and it is the most recent published cycle. The scholarship is awarded automatically with admission — there is no separate scholarship deadline; this is the master's admission deadline for non-EU/EEA applicants. The Social Sciences faculty awards scholarships only for the September intake. Note: the source's deadline section states a reply by 13 March, while its application-procedure section states non-EU/EEA applicants with a 15 January deadline receive a reply by 15 May — verify the exact reply date in the portal.

Sources & provenance

University of Copenhagen — Scholarships (Danish Government Scholarships section: eligibility, coverage, faculty conditions) accessed 2026-06-20
University of Copenhagen — Application and admission (deadlines for non-EU/EEA applicants, required documentation, language requirement) accessed 2026-06-20
University of Copenhagen — Application deposit fee and tuition fees accessed 2026-06-20

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Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID) Master Scholarships (Full/Partial Scholarship + Tuition Reduction)

Geneva, Switzerland · Geneva Graduate Institute (Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, IHEID)

FundsFull or partial scholarship of maximum CHF 20,000 per year for two years (cost-of-living stipend disbursed in monthly instalments) · Tuition reduction (applied directly to the student account); standard master tuition is CHF 8,000/year for non-residents, CHF 5,000/year for Swiss residents · A full award = stipend + tuition coverage (fully funded); a partial award may be stipend only, tuition reduction only, or a combination, set by the Financial Aid Committee on need + merit within available funds · Need-blind admission: financial circumstances are not seen by the admission committee · Renewable for a second year if financial need continues (re-apply in April-May, demonstrating continued need and academic progress) · Free compulsory French courses (3-week intensive + weekly first-year course) for students below B1 · Awards designed to cover the full study programme: 4 semesters for a master's degree

No GREFully funded

Deadline Closed 15 January 2026 (the only round in which master applicants can request financial aid; closes midnight Geneva time CET) Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Full or partial scholarship of maximum CHF 20,000 per year for two years (cost-of-living stipend disbursed in monthly instalments)
Tuition reduction (applied directly to the student account); standard master tuition is CHF 8,000/year for non-residents, CHF 5,000/year for Swiss residents
A full award = stipend + tuition coverage (fully funded); a partial award may be stipend only, tuition reduction only, or a combination, set by the Financial Aid Committee on need + merit within available funds
Need-blind admission: financial circumstances are not seen by the admission committee
Renewable for a second year if financial need continues (re-apply in April-May, demonstrating continued need and academic progress)
Free compulsory French courses (3-week intensive + weekly first-year course) for students below B1
Awards designed to cover the full study programme: 4 semesters for a master's degree

⚠ Must know before you apply

Master financial aid can ONLY be requested at the 15 January deadline, in the same form as the admission application — if you miss the January round you cannot apply for aid later, ever.
'Fully funded' is not automatic: only 10-15% of admitted master's students receive any full OR partial scholarship, and a partial award may be just a tuition reduction with no living stipend. Aid is need + merit based and limited by available funds.
Stipend recipients MUST reside in Switzerland or neighbouring France during studies and presence is periodically checked (post-enrolment condition, not an entry bar).
The living-cost stipend is reduced if the student's total income exceeds CHF 32,000 in the academic year.
No nationality restriction and admission is need-blind; the Institute supports students 'regardless of origin' and a Bangladeshi master's student is a documented scholarship recipient, so a Bangladeshi national is eligible.
Application fee is CHF 100 for the 15 January deadline and CANNOT be waived (only postponed for applicants whose country's banking system is under international sanctions).
No minimum GPA is set ('We do not set minimum grade point average requirements'); files are judged comparatively across 100+ education systems.
English proficiency is required at CEFR C1 (IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL iBT 100), waived only if you completed at least one year of full-time university study taught entirely in English.
PhD funding works completely differently (automatic 4-year package); this record covers the MASTER's-level need-and-merit aid only.

Documents required

Completed online application form (also serves as the financial-aid application — fill in the financial-situation fields)
Transcripts and degree certificates/diplomas covering all university-level courses attempted (official electronic copies at application; originals required at enrolment if admitted)
Contact details for 2-3 academic (or professional) referees, entered in the application form (they are contacted automatically)
Motivation letter explaining why you choose the programme and the Institute
CV/resume (1-2 pages)
English proficiency certificate at CEFR C1 (IELTS Academic 7.0 overall / TOEFL iBT 100+ / Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 185+) — may be submitted conditionally with a booked test appointment (certificate due by 30 May 2026)
Certified translations of any documents not in English, Spanish, French, German or Italian
For financial aid: proof of income, tax statements, bank statements and other documents evidencing all income, liquidities, capital and potential family/organisation contributions
Application fee payment (CHF 100 for the 15 January deadline)

Full details

Stipend: Full scholarship is a maximum of CHF 20,000 per year, disbursed in monthly instalments (the exact master monthly amount/schedule is not published; the comparable PhD package disburses CHF 2,000/month over September-June). Partial awards are lower or tuition-only.
App. fee: CHF 100 for the 15 January deadline (cannot be waived; may be postponed only for applicants whose country's banking system is under international sanctions).
Universities: Geneva Graduate Institute (Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, IHEID)
Intake: September 2026, September 2027
Eligible nationalities: Open to applicants from around the world with no nationality restriction; admission is need-blind and the Institute supports talented students 'regardless of origin'. About 85% of students are international. Bangladeshi nationals are eligible (a Bangladeshi master's student is a documented scholarship recipient).
Language: English at CEFR C1 — IELTS Academic 7.0 overall (6.5 minimum subscores), TOEFL iBT 100+, or Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency (185+ total, 180+ subscores). May be submitted conditionally with a booked test appointment (certificate due by 30 May 2026). Waived for native English speakers and those who completed at least one year of full-time university study taught entirely in English. French is NOT required for admission.
Standardized tests: Not required for master's programmes (GRE is required only for the PhD in International Economics).
Min GPA: No minimum GPA — the Institute explicitly does not set a grade-point requirement.
Funding covers: Living-cost stipend (maximum CHF 20,000/year, disbursed in monthly instalments) · Tuition (full or partial reduction)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None stated.
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Renewable for a second year if financial need remains; master students must submit a new renewal application in April-May and demonstrate continued financial need and academic progress.
Post-study work: Swiss regulations permit foreign students to work part-time (15 hours/week) during term and full-time during vacations; non-EU students may not work during their first six months. The Institute does not itself grant a post-study work right.
Opens: 1 October 2025
Results by: By 2 or 16 March 2026 (depending on programme)
Timeline notes: Anchored to 2026-06: this documents the September 2026 intake, whose application/financial-aid window opened 1 October 2025 and whose master financial-aid deadline (15 January 2026) has already passed. The Institute states its NEXT intake is September 2027, with applications opening in October 2026; the master financial-aid deadline is expected to remain 15 January (i.e. ~15 January 2027) but exact 2026-2027 dates were not yet published at access time. Master financial aid can ONLY be requested in the January round.

Sources & provenance

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Hertie School Full Scholarships (Human Rights / Climate Action / Digital Governance)

Berlin, Germany · Hertie School

FundsCovers 100% of tuition fees — worth 38,500 EUR (the full 2-year MPP/MIA tuition) · At least 2 full scholarships awarded per named scholarship · Recipients become eligible to additionally apply for the separate TSH Talent Foundation Changemaker Scholarship (potential top-up, not included) · Does NOT cover living expenses, travel, insurance, or the mandatory semester STW/BVG fees

Tuition only

Deadline Closed Non-EU/EEA priority deadline 15 January 2026 (EU/EEA 15 February 2026); after admission, a 2-week window to submit the Funding/scholarship application Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Duration: 2 years
Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Covers 100% of tuition fees — worth 38,500 EUR (the full 2-year MPP/MIA tuition)
At least 2 full scholarships awarded per named scholarship
Recipients become eligible to additionally apply for the separate TSH Talent Foundation Changemaker Scholarship (potential top-up, not included)
Does NOT cover living expenses, travel, insurance, or the mandatory semester STW/BVG fees

⚠ Must know before you apply

TUITION-ONLY: covers 100% of tuition (38,500 EUR) but the official page states 'These scholarships do not cover living expenses' — no stipend. You must self-fund living costs in Berlin.
TWO-STEP process: you cannot apply for any scholarship until AFTER being admitted to the master's programme; the funding application opens only post-admission with a strict 2-week window.
You may apply for only ONE full scholarship per year.
INTERVIEW stage: shortlisted applicants are interviewed by a faculty member specialising in the scholarship's field.
A 1,500 EUR non-refundable tuition deposit is still required to secure your place (it counts toward first-semester tuition), plus per-semester STW (~113 EUR) and BVG transport (~176.40 EUR) fees not covered by the award.
Non-EU/EEA applicants (incl. Bangladesh) should target the 15 January priority deadline; Early Bird (1 December) is recommended.
Each named scholarship is tied to a specific programme: Human Rights = Master of International Affairs (MIA); Climate Action and Digital Governance = Master of Public Policy (MPP).

Documents required

Standard master's admission application submitted via the Hertie School application portal for the relevant programme — MIA for the Human Rights Scholarship; MPP for the Climate Action and Digital Governance Scholarships
Funding Application (unlocked only after an admission offer; must be completed within a 2-week window)
Scholarship-specific one-page personal statement: for Human Rights, on your interest in human rights issues; for Climate Action, on your interest in climate action; for Digital Governance, on your interest in digitalisation — and how your Hertie studies serve that purpose
Participation in an interview with a faculty member if shortlisted

Full details

App. fee: A non-refundable 1,500 EUR tuition deposit is required to secure a place upon admission (counts toward first-semester tuition); standard admission application fee not confirmed on the crawled pages
Universities: Hertie School
Eligible nationalities: Open to applicants of all nationalities (Bangladesh eligible — no country exclusion; non-EU/EEA applicants apply by the 15 January priority deadline)
Funding covers: tuition
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: Yes
Opens: Application portal open; Early Bird deadline 1 December 2025
Timeline notes: Dates taken from the official Hertie School full-scholarship pages as displayed on 2026-06-18 (for entry in autumn 2026), anchored to the 2026-06 review date. Admission deadline must be met first; the scholarship application is a separate 2-week window opened only after an admission offer. Confirm exact dates for the next intake on the official page, as the School runs annual cycles.

Sources & provenance

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KTH Scholarship (KTH Royal Institute of Technology)

Stockholm, Sweden · KTH Royal Institute of Technology

FundsCovers the FULL tuition fee at KTH for the first year · Covers the full tuition fee for the second year provided first-year study results are satisfactory · Does NOT include living costs — students must self-fund living expenses in Stockholm

Tuition only

Deadline Closed 15 January 2026 Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Covers the FULL tuition fee at KTH for the first year
Covers the full tuition fee for the second year provided first-year study results are satisfactory
Does NOT include living costs — students must self-fund living expenses in Stockholm

⚠ Must know before you apply

TUITION-ONLY: the scholarship covers the full tuition fee for one or two years but explicitly does NOT include living costs — you must self-fund living expenses (Stockholm cost of living ~SEK 9,450–12,350/month) and prove this for the Swedish Migration Agency residence permit.
Two-step process: you must FIRST apply for a KTH master's programme at universityadmissions.se and pay the SEK 900 application fee, THEN submit the separate KTH Scholarship form on the scholarship page.
Eligibility is restricted to FEE-PAYING students (citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland required to pay Swedish tuition). A Bangladeshi national qualifies as a fee-paying student.
The KTH programme must be your FIRST priority in your universityadmissions.se application — you cannot win the scholarship for a programme listed as second, third or fourth priority.
Second-year tuition coverage is conditional on satisfactory first-year academic results (renewal condition).
Not available for joint Erasmus+ and EIT programmes, or the joint Computer Simulations for Science and Engineering programme — but those applicants may apply for the separate KTH Joint Programme Scholarship instead.
Selection is merit-based (academic excellence, ranking of bachelor's-awarding university, research/work/teaching experience and awards, and motivation on contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals); only applicants who meet the programme's admission requirements are considered.
Official figure: in 2025, 65 of 803 admitted scholarship applicants (8%) were nominated for the KTH Scholarship.

Documents required

No additional documents are required for the scholarship application itself — you submit the scholarship application form on the KTH Scholarship page
The scholarship evaluation uses the documents already submitted with your master's programme application at universityadmissions.se (e.g. bachelor's degree/transcripts, proof of English proficiency, passport/ID) — these must reach universityadmissions.se by the document submission deadline (2 February)
Proof of paid SEK 900 application fee (via universityadmissions.se)
A statement of how you intend to contribute to sustainable development with a master's degree from KTH (assessed as a selection criterion)

Full details

Duration: 1 or 2 years (most KTH master's programmes are 2 years)
App. fee: SEK 900 (paid to University Admissions for the master's programme application; required for the application/scholarship to be assessed)
Universities: KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Intake: Autumn 2026
Eligible nationalities: Fee-paying students only — i.e. citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland who are required to pay Swedish tuition fees. No nationality exclusion list; Bangladeshi nationals are eligible as fee-paying students.
Funding covers: Full tuition fee (year 1, and year 2 if first-year results are satisfactory)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Second-year tuition coverage is conditional on satisfactory study results during the first year.
Opens: 1 December 2025
Results by: 26 March 2026
Timeline notes: Dates are for the autumn 2026 intake cycle (the most recent published cycle as of 2026-06). Scholarship application opens 1 Dec 2025 and closes 15 Jan 2026; supporting documents must reach universityadmissions.se by the 2 February document submission deadline; scholarship results announced 26 March 2026. You must first apply (and pay the SEK 900 fee) for the KTH master's programme at universityadmissions.se before submitting the scholarship form.

Sources & provenance

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KU Leuven Inspiring the Outstanding Scholarship

Leuven, Belgium · KU Leuven

FundsFull tuition fee waiver — holder pays only an annual administration fee of circa €140 · Living allowance of €13,200 per academic year · Funded for up to two academic years (1 year for a 60-ECTS master, 2 years for a 120-ECTS master)

Fully fundedNo GRE

Deadline Closed 2026-01-15 (23.59 CET) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Full tuition fee waiver — holder pays only an annual administration fee of circa €140
Living allowance of €13,200 per academic year
Funded for up to two academic years (1 year for a 60-ECTS master, 2 years for a 120-ECTS master)

⚠ Must know before you apply

Only 1 Inspiring the Outstanding Scholarship is available for the 2026-2027 academic year — extremely competitive
Cannot be combined with any other scholarship
Previous degree(s) must have been obtained at a higher education institution outside Flanders; students already enrolled at a Flemish higher education institution are not eligible (limited exception for those in a specific preparatory programme starting their master's in September 2026)
Two-step application: (1) submit a complete master's application with the Candidacy Form annexe, and (2) register your scholarship candidacy online — both before 15 January 2026, 23.59 CET; you cannot apply for the scholarship separately from the master's admission
English requirement is higher than many programme minimums: IELTS overall 7.0 / TOEFL 94 / Cambridge CPE C2; test must be taken before the 15 January deadline (results may be added after)
One application automatically considers you for the Master Mind Scholarship and (if you have an eligible nationality) the ASEAN / Africa / Central and South America scholarships
After nomination, a one-minute motivational video is required for the final selection phase
Preparatory, bridging and distance-learning programmes are not eligible

Documents required

Complete application file for an eligible KU Leuven master's programme (submitted via the central online application tool)
KU Leuven Scholarships & Master Mind Candidacy Form, uploaded as an annexe (document type "Annexe")
Transcript of records showing a high Grade Point Average (GPA)
Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL min. overall 94, IELTS min. overall 7, or Cambridge CPE level C2) — unless previously completed an English-taught programme in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA
Online scholarship candidacy registration via the KU Leuven registration tool
One-minute motivational video (requested only after nomination, due by 18 March 2026)

Full details

Stipend: Approx. €1,100/month equivalent (€13,200 per academic year, as published; monthly figure derived)
Duration: 1 academic year (60-ECTS master) or 2 academic years (120-ECTS master)
App. fee: Not stated on the scholarship page (KU Leuven master admission application; the scholarship itself covers tuition with only a ~€140 annual administration fee while enrolled)
Universities: KU Leuven
Intake: September 2026 / 2026-2027
Eligible nationalities: All nationalities are eligible (open worldwide); Bangladeshi nationals included
Language: Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate command of English: IELTS overall 7.0, TOEFL (online) overall 94, or Cambridge CPE level C2. Waived for those who completed an English-taught programme in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or the USA.
Standardized tests: Not required (no GRE/GMAT requirement stated)
Funding covers: Full tuition fee waiver (pay only ~€140 annual administration fee) · Living allowance €13,200/year
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Interview stage: No
Opens: 2025-10-15
Results by: End of March / beginning of April 2026 (nominations announced by 10 March 2026)
Timeline notes: Dates are for the 2026-2027 cycle as published on the official page (anchor: 2026-06; this cycle is the current published one). Applications opened 15 October 2025; deadline 15 January 2026, 23.59 CET. Nominated candidates informed by 10 March 2026 and must submit a one-minute motivational video by 18 March 2026; final selection results announced end of March / early April 2026.

Sources & provenance

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Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship

Hungary · 30+ Hungarian universities and colleges across the country (e.g. University of Debrecen, Eotvos Lorand University, Corvinus University of Budapest, University of Pecs); 900+ study programmes

FundsTuition-free education - full exemption from payment of tuition fees · Monthly stipend for non-degree/bachelor's/master's/one-tier master's: HUF 43,700 (cca EUR 110) per month, 12 months a year, until completion of studies · Accommodation contribution: free dormitory place OR HUF 40,000/month (cca EUR 100) toward accommodation costs for the whole scholarship period · Medical insurance: Hungarian statutory health care plus supplementary medical insurance up to HUF 65,000 (cca EUR 165) per year/person · Free compulsory Hungarian-as-a-foreign-language course (provided by the host institution)

No application feeFully funded

Deadline Closed 15 January 2026, 2 p.m. (CET) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Tuition-free education - full exemption from payment of tuition fees
Monthly stipend for non-degree/bachelor's/master's/one-tier master's: HUF 43,700 (cca EUR 110) per month, 12 months a year, until completion of studies
Accommodation contribution: free dormitory place OR HUF 40,000/month (cca EUR 100) toward accommodation costs for the whole scholarship period
Medical insurance: Hungarian statutory health care plus supplementary medical insurance up to HUF 65,000 (cca EUR 165) per year/person
Free compulsory Hungarian-as-a-foreign-language course (provided by the host institution)

⚠ Must know before you apply

Two-step / nomination process: you must be nominated by your country's sending partner (Hungarian embassy/ministry) before your application proceeds - 'only the nominated applicants can proceed with their applications.'
Selection includes a university entrance exam: 'Your exam scores must be a minimum of 56 out of 100 points for your application to be considered for the final list of scholarship awardees.'
Only nationals of countries with a valid bilateral education cooperation agreement with Hungary may apply - countries without an agreement are not eligible.
Stipend is a CONTRIBUTION, not full cost-of-living: cca EUR 110/month; the program states it 'does not fully cover all the costs of living' and you must add your own resources (especially for rent in Budapest).
All awardees must obtain a mandatory medical certificate of satisfactory health (official SH template) and pass a compulsory medical examination in Hungary.
BA/MA/one-tier MA holders must take a compulsory Hungarian-as-a-foreign-language course for two semesters; failing it forfeits all or part of the monthly stipend.
Funding retention rule: must earn at least 18 credits on average over the last two semesters (minimum credit requirement) or risk losing scholarship status.
You may list only 2 programme choices; apply ONLY through the official online system (apply.stipendiumhungaricum.hu) - never via paid agencies; you cannot apply directly to universities.
Host institution, study programme and study mode/language are assigned and cannot be changed before starting (a change is allowed only once per study level, only at semester end, within one year of starting).

Documents required

Copy of a valid passport (or national ID card plus a signed declaration to upload the valid passport before 1 August if no passport yet)
School/academic certificates (degree certificate/diploma) with certified translations
Transcript of records with translation
Language proficiency certificate (per the chosen programme's requirements)
Motivation letter
Statement for Application (signed official SH form)
Mandatory medical certificate of satisfactory health condition (official SH template) - required of all awardees
Portfolio (for Art applicants only)

Full details

Stipend: HUF 43,700 (cca EUR 110) per month for non-degree/bachelor's/master's/one-tier master's level (12 months/year)
App. fee: Free - online application (registration) and participation in admission examinations are free of charge.
Universities: 30+ Hungarian universities and colleges across the country (e.g. University of Debrecen, Eotvos Lorand University, Corvinus University of Budapest, University of Pecs); 900+ study programmes
Intake: Fall 2026 (September 2026)
Eligible nationalities: Open only to nationals of countries/regions that have a valid bilateral education cooperation agreement with Hungary (available on five continents in over 100 countries); applicants must be nominated by their country's sending partner.
Language: Set per chosen study programme; a language proficiency certificate is required per programme requirements (programmes are taught in English or Hungarian). B2 Hungarian needed for Hungarian-taught programmes, or a one-year preparatory Hungarian course is available.
Funding covers: Full tuition · Monthly living stipend · Accommodation (dormitory or contribution) · Medical/health insurance
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated as a contractual service bond (the program's mission encourages graduates to return home and build links with Hungary, but no formal return-home bond is imposed in the official text).
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: Yes
Renewal: Must earn at least 18 credits on average over the last two semesters (total 36 credits) where student status is not suspended; BA/MA students must complete and pass two semesters of compulsory Hungarian language.
Post-study work: During studies, third-country nationals may work up to 30 hours/week during the teaching period and full-time up to 90 days/year outside the teaching period (per Act XC of 2023).
Opens: November 2025 (call for applications published 17 November 2025)
Results by: End of June / beginning of July 2026
Timeline notes: Current 2026/2027 cycle, open as of crawl. Sending-partner nominations end of February 2026; university entrance exams March-May 2026; studies begin September 2026. Each sending partner (Hungarian embassy/ministry) may set its own earlier internal deadline and extra requirements - contact them too.

Sources & provenance

Stipendium Hungaricum - Apply (timeline, deadline, FAQ, fees, documents, medical certificate, nomination, language) accessed 2026-06-06
Stipendium Hungaricum - About (Provisions Covered by the Scholarship: tuition, stipend, accommodation, medical insurance) accessed 2026-06-06
Stipendium Hungaricum - News: Application is On for the 2026/2027 Scholarship (cycle confirmation, deadline, benefits summary) accessed 2026-06-06
Stipendium Hungaricum - News: Provisions covered for the 2024/2025 academic year (corroborating benefit figures) accessed 2026-06-06
Stipendium Hungaricum - Checklist of application documents 2026 (PDF, required documents) accessed 2026-06-06

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Stockholm University Scholarship Scheme (tuition-fee scholarship for non-EU/EEA master's students)

Stockholm, Sweden · Stockholm University

FundsCovers the WHOLE tuition fee for an SU master's programme (typically SEK 90,000/year for Humanities/Social Sciences/Law and SEK 140,000/year for Sciences; some programmes priced in between) · Tuition-fee waiver only — does NOT cover living costs (SU advises budgeting at least SEK 11,214/month for living expenses) · No living stipend, travel grant, insurance or settlement allowance

Tuition only

Deadline Closed 15 January 2026 (admission application deadline, midnight CET; 2 February 2026 deadline for application fee + supporting documents) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Covers the WHOLE tuition fee for an SU master's programme (typically SEK 90,000/year for Humanities/Social Sciences/Law and SEK 140,000/year for Sciences; some programmes priced in between)
Tuition-fee waiver only — does NOT cover living costs (SU advises budgeting at least SEK 11,214/month for living expenses)
No living stipend, travel grant, insurance or settlement allowance

⚠ Must know before you apply

TUITION-ONLY: covers the whole tuition fee but explicitly does NOT cover living costs — you must self-fund living expenses (SU advises at least SEK 11,214/month) and prove this for the Swedish Migration Agency residence permit.
No separate scholarship application: recipients are selected automatically from students admitted to an SU master's in the FIRST (international) admission round; selected students are then emailed an electronic acceptance form.
You MUST apply and be admitted in the first (international) admission round (autumn-2026 deadline 15 January 2026) — the second round is for EU/EEA students and does not feed the scholarship.
Selection is by academic merit; priority is given to applicants who list Stockholm University as their FIRST choice on universityadmissions.se.
Eligibility is open to any non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizen required to pay tuition fees — there is NO closed country list and NO development-cooperation country restriction, so Bangladeshi nationals qualify.
A non-refundable SEK 900 national application fee is paid to University Admissions in Sweden to process the admission application (separate from tuition).
Master's programmes start only in the autumn semester; results for the scholarship are announced by the end of April.

Documents required

No separate scholarship application documents — selection is made automatically from students already admitted to an SU master's programme in the first (international) admission round; selected eligible students are then emailed an electronic application/acceptance form
A complete admission application via universityadmissions.se to an SU master's programme (transcripts, degree certificate, proof of English proficiency and other entry-requirement documents required for admission, uploaded by the admission deadline)
Proof of payment of the SEK 900 national application fee (or documentation that you are exempt) by the supporting-documentation deadline
SU listed as your first choice on universityadmissions.se is given priority in the scholarship selection

Full details

Duration: 1-2 years (one or two-year master's programme)
App. fee: SEK 900 non-refundable national application fee to University Admissions (covers the admission application, not the scholarship). The scholarship itself requires no separate application fee.
Universities: Stockholm University
Intake: Autumn 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to citizens of any country outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees and are admitted to an SU master's in the first (international) admission round. No closed country list; Bangladeshi nationals are eligible.
Funding covers: Full tuition fee
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Opens: 16 October 2025 (first/international admission round opens on universityadmissions.se for autumn 2026)
Results by: Master's admission results 26 March 2026; scholarship recipients and other applicants informed by the end of April 2026
Timeline notes: There is NO separate scholarship application or scholarship deadline — eligibility is tied to being admitted in the first (international) admission round, so the operative deadline is the autumn-2026 first-round admission deadline of 15 January 2026. Dates shown are the autumn semester 2026 first-round cycle (the most recent fully published cycle as of 2026-06); the autumn 2027 round had not yet opened. SU master's programmes start only in the autumn semester.

Sources & provenance

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University of Gothenburg — Axel Adler Scholarship

Gothenburg, Sweden · University of Gothenburg

FundsFull tuition-fee waiver for the admitted programme (the foundations transfer payment directly to the University of Gothenburg) · One scholarship awarded per programme; the Artistic Faculty awards four scholarships total across its programmes; for the 2026 round up to ten additional scholarships may be awarded to programmes with the most applicants if funds allow · Optional Axel Adler Scholarship for Sustainability (additional tuition-fee-waiver track for students admitted to a sustainability-focused Master's programme; 2–12 awarded; applied for in the same application)

Tuition only

Deadline Closed 15 January 2026 (admission application as first priority); application fee paid and study eligibility documented by 2 February 2026 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Full tuition-fee waiver for the admitted programme (the foundations transfer payment directly to the University of Gothenburg)
One scholarship awarded per programme; the Artistic Faculty awards four scholarships total across its programmes; for the 2026 round up to ten additional scholarships may be awarded to programmes with the most applicants if funds allow
Optional Axel Adler Scholarship for Sustainability (additional tuition-fee-waiver track for students admitted to a sustainability-focused Master's programme; 2–12 awarded; applied for in the same application)

⚠ Must know before you apply

TUITION-ONLY: this is a tuition-fee waiver. There is NO living stipend, NO travel grant, and NO other financial support — the page tells applicants to ensure they can cover living costs themselves.
Two-step process: you do NOT apply for the scholarship directly. First apply for admission to a campus-based programme as your FIRST priority via universityadmissions.se by 15 January 2026 (and pay the SEK 900 application fee + document eligibility by 2 February 2026); eligible applicants are then invited by email (around 10 February 2026) to submit the scholarship CV + Letter of Motivation.
A SEK 900 application fee applies to the underlying universityadmissions.se application for non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, so a Bangladeshi applicant must pay it — this is NOT a no-fee application.
Eligibility = being a fee-paying student (non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizen), so Bangladeshi nationals qualify; there is no separate country list.
Online/distance programmes are NOT eligible — campus-based programmes in Gothenburg only.
Selection is on CV + Letter of Motivation (written in-system); no documents can be attached and academic merits may also be considered.
Cannot be combined with another scholarship that covers the tuition fee — you may apply for several but can hold only one.
Renewal requires completing at least 75% of each semester's credits; late applications are not considered.

Documents required

A complete admission application submitted as first priority to an international campus-based programme at the University of Gothenburg via universityadmissions.se (by 15 January 2026), with the SEK 900 application fee paid and eligibility documented by 2 February 2026
CV written directly in the scholarship application system (no documents can be attached)
Letter of Motivation written directly in the scholarship application system (no documents can be attached)

Full details

Duration: Full duration of the admitted Master's (or eligible Bachelor's) programme, subject to keeping the scholarship
App. fee: No separate scholarship application fee, but a SEK 900 application fee applies to the underlying university admission application at universityadmissions.se for non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens (which a Bangladeshi applicant must pay).
Universities: University of Gothenburg
Intake: Autumn 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to fee-paying students, i.e. citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland (this includes Bangladesh). No nationality exclusion list.
Language: Not set by the scholarship; the underlying programme's English-proficiency admission requirement applies (admission is via universityadmissions.se).
Funding covers: Full tuition fee (paid directly to the University of Gothenburg by the scholarship foundations)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Must complete at least 75% of each semester's credits to keep the scholarship; regular follow-ups are conducted.
Opens: Invitation to apply for the scholarship sent around 10 February 2026 (after admission application steps complete)
Results by: 7 April 2026 (Master's applicants); 14 April 2026 (Bachelor's applicants)
Timeline notes: Dates are the official 2026 (autumn 2026 entry) cycle as published on the page (last modified 14 April 2026); the 2026 selection round is already decided/closed (offers already sent by email). As of 2026-06, this is the most recent published cycle. The scholarship is only opened to candidates AFTER they apply for admission first (two-step): you must first apply to a programme via universityadmissions.se as first priority, then eligible applicants are invited by email (around 10 February) to submit the scholarship application (CV + Letter of Motivation).

Sources & provenance

University of Gothenburg — Axel Adler Scholarship (official page) accessed 2026-06-18
University of Gothenburg — Tuition fees (who must pay; defines fee-paying = non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens) accessed 2026-06-18

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École Polytechnique Master's (MSc&T) Excellence Scholarship — Ecole Polytechnique Foundation

Palaiseau (Paris region), France · École Polytechnique (Institut Polytechnique de Paris)

Funds8,000 EUR per year, deducted from tuition fees (partial tuition reduction) · Paid upon successfully validating the first year of the Master · Awarded on academic excellence + diversity, decided after the selection interview · No separate scholarship application or extra documents — all admitted candidates are automatically considered

Tuition onlyNo GRE

Deadline Closed 12 January 2026, noon Paris time (Round 2 — last round that qualifies for a scholarship; only Round 1 & 2 applicants can apply for a scholarship). Round 1: 13 October 2025. Later non-scholarship rounds: Round 3 = 9 March 2026, Round 4 = 22 April 2026. Cycle 2025-2026 (for September 2026 intake)

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

8,000 EUR per year, deducted from tuition fees (partial tuition reduction)
Paid upon successfully validating the first year of the Master
Awarded on academic excellence + diversity, decided after the selection interview
No separate scholarship application or extra documents — all admitted candidates are automatically considered

⚠ Must know before you apply

NOT fully funded: the Excellence Scholarship is a flat 8,000 EUR/year deducted from tuition (partial tuition reduction). No living stipend, airfare, insurance, or settlement allowance. MSc&T tuition is 15,400-28,950 EUR/year, so the student funds the tuition balance plus all living costs.
Scholarship-eligibility is gated to the application round: 'only students who apply in the first and second rounds of admissions can apply for a scholarship' — Round 2 deadline 12 Jan 2026. Applying in Rounds 3 or 4 forfeits scholarship consideration.
Two-step in effect: you must first be admitted to the MSc&T; admitted candidates are then automatically considered — there is no separate scholarship form and no extra documents.
Open to all nationalities (no exclusion of Bangladesh) — but the genuinely full-funding tracks on the same page (Lafayette/US, Singapore, Brazil, Colombia/COLFUTURO) ARE nationality-restricted and do NOT include Bangladesh.
An admission/selection interview is part of the process, and the scholarship decision follows that interview.
8,000 EUR is paid only after you successfully validate the first year of the Master.
Non-refundable costs regardless of scholarship: 90 EUR application fee and a 3,200 EUR deposit on admission (deposit later deducted from tuition).
English test required (IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL iBT 95 / Cambridge CAE C1); CROUS scholarships are not compatible with this degree and APL housing benefit is for French/European students only.

Documents required

Online application form (via candidatures.polytechnique.fr)
Academic transcripts
Cover / motivation letter (Personal Statement)
Contact details of 2 referees (recommendation letters required by the deadline)
English test results — IELTS / TOEFL iBT / Cambridge (uploaded; may be submitted later, offer conditional)
Degree certificate(s) / proof of academic qualifications
Passport or national ID (notably if claiming an English-test waiver)

Full details

Stipend: None (no living stipend — partial tuition reduction only)
Duration: 2 years (M1 + M2); entry possible directly into M2
App. fee: 90 EUR application processing fee (non-refundable). Separate 3,200 EUR non-refundable deposit on admission, later deducted from tuition.
Universities: École Polytechnique (Institut Polytechnique de Paris)
Intake: September 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities — the Excellence Scholarship eligibility is 'All candidates admitted to one of our master program' with no nationality restriction; a Bangladeshi admitted to MSc&T qualifies. (The full-funding tracks on the same page — Lafayette/US, Singapore, Brazil/Trajetorias, Colombia/COLFUTURO — are nationality-restricted and exclude Bangladesh.)
Language: English required: IELTS Academic min 7.0 overall, or TOEFL iBT min 95 overall, or Cambridge CAE C1. Scores must be < 2 years old at the deadline. Test may be waived if English is your native language (passport/national ID required) or your last degree was entirely taught in English (with official attestation). May apply before sitting the test, but any offer is conditional on submitting scores. No level of French required for admission.
Standardized tests: No GRE/GMAT required for MSc&T admission (English test required as above).
Min GPA: Not specified as a numeric threshold; 'high-level candidates' with a strong science/engineering background (M1: bachelor's of at least 3 years / 180 ECTS).
Funding covers: Partial tuition reduction (8,000 EUR/year deducted from tuition)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None for the Excellence Scholarship (return-home / service bonds apply only to the separate Singapore track).
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: Yes
Renewal: Paid out / continued upon successfully validating the first year of the Master.
Post-study work: Not specified on this program page.
Opens: 17 September 2025 (applications open)
Results by: Round 2 admission decisions mid-March 2026; scholarship results announced by email after admission and before the confirmation/payment deadline.
Timeline notes: Dates are the official September 2026 intake cycle as published on the deadlines page (crawled 2026-06-18; verified 2026-06-18 against source, after the 2026-06 anchor). Scholarship eligibility is gated to Rounds 1 and 2 only — apply early.

Sources & provenance

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France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Programme

France · Any French higher education institution accredited to deliver a national master's/engineering degree (the institution must nominate the candidate)

FundsMonthly allowance of EUR 1,200 for master's-level recipients (from January 2026) · International transportation (airfare to France and return) covered/reimbursed per Ministry rules · National (domestic) transportation to the academic location · Health insurance (temporary cover then enrolment in the French national scheme plus free supplemental insurance, excluding family) · Housing search assistance and offers of CROUS student dormitory or private-home housing · Cultural activities, weekend outings and excursions · Tuition fees exemption at French public institutions delivering a national diploma (article R719-49) — NB: the Eiffel programme itself does not pay tuition, and tuition is not covered at private institutions

Fully funded

Deadline Closed January 8, 2026 (applications submitted by the French institution; included) Cycle 2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Monthly allowance of EUR 1,200 for master's-level recipients (from January 2026)
International transportation (airfare to France and return) covered/reimbursed per Ministry rules
National (domestic) transportation to the academic location
Health insurance (temporary cover then enrolment in the French national scheme plus free supplemental insurance, excluding family)
Housing search assistance and offers of CROUS student dormitory or private-home housing
Cultural activities, weekend outings and excursions
Tuition fees exemption at French public institutions delivering a national diploma (article R719-49) — NB: the Eiffel programme itself does not pay tuition, and tuition is not covered at private institutions

⚠ Must know before you apply

TWO-STEP / INSTITUTION-SUBMITTED: students cannot apply directly. You must first be accepted by (and win the support of) a French higher education institution, which then submits the Eiffel application on your behalf — applications sent directly by students or by foreign institutions are declared ineligible.
AGE LIMIT: applicants should be up to 29 years old at master's level (up to 35 at PhD level).
TUITION NOT PAID BY EIFFEL: it is a living-stipend scholarship (EUR 1,200/month for master's) — tuition is covered only via the statutory fee exemption at French PUBLIC institutions; at private institutions / grandes écoles tuition is NOT covered.
NATIONALITY RESTRICTION: reserved for international students; candidates holding dual nationality where one is French are not eligible.
CANNOT BE COMBINED with another French government scholarship, an Erasmus+ scholarship, or an Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie scholarship; existing French-government-scholarship holders are ineligible.
Candidates already studying in France are ineligible at master's/graduate level.
The host institution sets an earlier internal deadline than the Campus France deadline (1st week of January) because it must pre-select and submit your file — contact the institution's international relations office well in advance.
Does not cover dependents/accompanying family (family excluded from the free supplemental insurance).

Documents required

First secure the academic support of a French higher education institution — you must apply to and be accepted onto a master's/engineering programme; the institution then completes and submits the Eiffel application on your behalf (students cannot apply directly)
Application file (Eiffel application form) prepared and signed by the host French institution, submitted online to Campus France via the dedicated Campus France website
Proof of international (non-French) nationality — candidates with dual nationality where one nationality is French are not eligible
Evidence of an excellent academic track record (the core selection criterion assessed by the expert panels)

Full details

Stipend: EUR 1,200/month (master's level, from January 2026)
Duration: Master's: max 12 months (entering M2), max 24 months (entering M1), max 36 months for an engineering degree
Age limit: Up to 29 years old at master's level (up to 35 at PhD level)
Universities: Any French higher education institution accredited to deliver a national master's/engineering degree (the institution must nominate the candidate)
Eligible nationalities: Open to international students of any nationality; candidates with dual nationality where one is French are not eligible. Candidates already studying in France are ineligible at master's level.
Funding covers: Monthly living allowance (EUR 1,200 master's) · International + domestic travel · Health insurance · Housing search / CROUS or private housing offers · Cultural activities · Tuition exemption at French public institutions (statutory, not paid by Eiffel)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Recipient must meet the academic requirements of each year; the scholarship is suspended if the student is compelled to repeat a year owing to failure to meet academic requirements. Academic progress is reported to Campus France twice yearly.
Opens: October 1, 2025
Results by: From March 30, 2026
Timeline notes: Dates are for the 2026 campaign, the most recent/known cycle as of 2026-06. The call opened 1 October 2025 and closed 8 January 2026; results published from 30 March 2026. The 2027 campaign had not yet opened at time of verification. Note: students must check the host institution's own internal deadline, which is earlier than the Campus France deadline because the institution must pre-select and submit the file.

Sources & provenance

Campus France – The France Excellence Eiffel scholarship program (benefits, duration, how to apply) accessed 2026-06-06
Campus France – France Excellence Eiffel scholarship program (2026 campaign timeline, age limits, regulations) accessed 2026-06-06
Campus France – France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship Implementation (covered services, tuition exemption R719-49, insurance, housing) accessed 2026-06-06
Campus France – Call for France Excellence Eiffel applications 2026 (deadline 8 Jan 2026) accessed 2026-06-06
Campus France – Plaquette Eiffel – Master (English brochure, updated Dec 2025): selection/eligibility criteria, coverage accessed 2026-06-06
Campus France – Eiffel programme rules / regulations 2025 (cannot combine with other French govt / Erasmus+ / AUF scholarships) accessed 2026-06-06

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Umeå University Scholarship for International Students

Umeå, Sweden · Umeå University

FundsTuition-fee waiver only — full OR partial waiver of the tuition fee, at the faculty committee's discretion (no fixed amount published) · Awarded for an English-taught full degree programme at Umeå University, autumn semester intake · No living stipend, no travel grant, no insurance — Umeå University 'does not offer any other forms of financial support'

Tuition only

Deadline Closed 4 March 2026 (23:59 CET) — deadline to register interest for a scholarship; underlying programme application/priority-1 deadline 15 January 2026; application-fee payment 2 February 2026 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Tuition-fee waiver only — full OR partial waiver of the tuition fee, at the faculty committee's discretion (no fixed amount published)
Awarded for an English-taught full degree programme at Umeå University, autumn semester intake
No living stipend, no travel grant, no insurance — Umeå University 'does not offer any other forms of financial support'

⚠ Must know before you apply

TUITION-ONLY, NOT fully funded: the scholarship is a tuition-fee waiver (full or partial). The university explicitly states it offers no other financial support — applicants must self-fund living costs (Sweden requires proof of funds for the residence permit) or seek external funding such as the separate Swedish Institute scholarships.
Only open to fee-paying students who are citizens of a country outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland (Bangladeshis qualify and must pay tuition). You must first be an admitted/applying fee-paying student.
An application fee must be paid by 2 February 2026 on University Admissions to be eligible (or be fee-exempt while still required to pay tuition fees) — there is no separate scholarship application fee, but the programme application fee is a precondition.
Two-step / automatic: you do not apply for the scholarship directly first — you must apply to a programme on University Admissions with a Umeå University programme as priority 1 by 15 January 2026, pay the application fee by 2 February 2026, and only then (4-9 Feb) eligible students receive an email invitation to register interest by 4 March 2026.
The scholarship is tied to your priority-1 programme only — if you are not admitted to your first-hand choice but are admitted to another Umeå programme, you cannot transfer the scholarship eligibility to that other programme.
Selection is by academic merit, decided by a committee within each respective faculty; no interview.
The Master's Programme in Sustainability Reporting and Financial Analysis is excluded (it is a double-degree programme).
Scholarships cannot be deferred — declining means you must withdraw and reapply in a future cycle.
A separate 'Design by Umeå' tuition-waiver (funded by Umeå municipality) covers Master's design programmes; the fully-funded SI Pioneering Women in STEM and SI Global Professionals scholarships shown on the same page are run by the Swedish Institute, not Umeå University.

Documents required

No separate scholarship application document set — eligibility is established automatically by your University Admissions programme application
A completed full-programme (Master's) application on University Admissions before 15 January 2026, with a Umeå University programme as priority 1
Application fee paid by 2 February 2026 (or be fee-exempt while still required to pay tuition fees)
An online interest-registration form (completed by the 4 March 2026 deadline once the personal email invitation is received), in which you may share relevant information used in selection

Full details

Universities: Umeå University
Intake: Autumn 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland who are required to pay tuition fees (Bangladesh qualifies). No closed bilateral country list and no development-cooperation exclusion stated.
Funding covers: Tuition fee (full or partial waiver)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None
Interview stage: No
Opens: Interest-registration invitations sent 4-9 February 2026 (programme application opens earlier via University Admissions, deadline 15 January 2026)
Results by: 17 April 2026 (results announced via email)
Timeline notes: Dates are the official 'Timeline for 2026' published on the Umeå University scholarships page (latest update 2025-12-18) for autumn-2026 (academic year 2026-2027) intake. This is the live, current cycle as of the 2026-06 anchor.

Sources & provenance

Umeå University — Scholarships (official page: eligibility, benefits, 2026 timeline, selection) accessed 2026-06-18
Umeå University — FAQ scholarships (confirms tuition-waiver only; no other financial support; deferral not possible) accessed 2026-06-18

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Aalto University Excellence Scholarship

Espoo, Finland · Aalto University

Funds100% tuition fee waiver covering the full tuition fee for the normative master's period (2 years) · Tuition fee otherwise €15,000/yr (Business), €17,000/yr (Technology / multidisciplinary) or €20,000/yr (Art & Architecture) for study rights beginning on or after 1 August 2025

Tuition only

Deadline Closed 2 January 2026 (15:00 UTC+2) — application form; documents 9 January 2026 (15:00 UTC+2) Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Duration: 2 years (normative master's period)
Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

100% tuition fee waiver covering the full tuition fee for the normative master's period (2 years)
Tuition fee otherwise €15,000/yr (Business), €17,000/yr (Technology / multidisciplinary) or €20,000/yr (Art & Architecture) for study rights beginning on or after 1 August 2025

⚠ Must know before you apply

TUITION-ONLY: covers the full tuition fee but NOT living costs — Aalto offers no university-wide living-cost scholarship; you must prove and self-fund at least €800/month (also required for the residence permit).
No separate application: you apply for the scholarship inside the master's admission form during the application period; you cannot apply afterwards and cannot receive it if you did not request it during the application period.
Merit-based and very competitive: a very limited number are granted to the highest-ranked applicants on the programme's evaluation criteria, and programmes may decide to grant none.
Scholarship decision is delivered together with the admission decision and cannot be appealed (Finnish Universities Act).
Applicants admitted off the waiting list cannot receive a scholarship; scholarships are study-option-specific and do not transfer to a different (e.g. first-preference) study option.
A statutory €100 application fee applies to non-EU/EEA applicants and has no waivers — this is separate from, and not covered by, the scholarship.
Renewal requires full-time study per the personal study plan and at least 45 ECTS/year; insufficient progress can discontinue both the scholarship and the residence permit.
Only non-EU/EEA citizens liable to tuition fees can apply — Bangladeshi nationals qualify; EU/EEA/Swiss citizens are ineligible because they pay no tuition fee.

Documents required

Bachelor's degree certificate (scanned colour PDF; provisional certificate allowed if degree awarded by 31 July 2026)
Official Bachelor's degree transcript of study records (PDF)
Authorised translations of the degree certificate and transcript if not in English, Finnish or Swedish
Copy of a valid passport or government-issued photo ID showing citizenship
Proof of language proficiency (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL per Aalto's language-requirements page)
Study-option-specific documents (e.g. motivation letter, CV, references) as required by the chosen programme
Portfolio (fields of art, design and architecture only)
GMAT or GRE score report (School of Business admission group 2 and the Macadamia option only)

Full details

Stipend: None — no living-cost stipend; students must self-fund living expenses (Aalto advises at least €800/month)
App. fee: €100 application fee for non-EU/EEA/Swiss applicants; statutory and non-negotiable, no waivers available (separate from the scholarship).
Universities: Aalto University
Intake: Autumn 2026
Eligible nationalities: Non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens who are liable to pay tuition fees for an English-taught master's programme at Aalto. Bangladeshi nationals are eligible. EU/EEA/Swiss citizens are not eligible (they pay no tuition fee).
Language: Proof of language proficiency in the language of instruction required (English-taught programmes accept IELTS/TOEFL etc. per Aalto's 'Language requirements in Master's admissions'); exact accepted tests/scores listed on the language-requirements page.
Standardized tests: GMAT or GRE required only for certain study options (School of Business admission group 2, and the Machine Learning, Data Science and AI / Macadamia option); not required for most programmes.
Min GPA: No fixed minimum published; merit-based and competitive — awarded to the highest-ranked applicants per each programme's evaluation criteria.
Funding covers: Full tuition fee waiver for the normative degree period
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Granted for the normative study period (2 years for master's); study progress reviewed annually by end of March — studies must follow the approved personal study plan and reach at least 45 ECTS per academic year, otherwise the scholarship (and the residence permit) may be discontinued.
Post-study work: Finland offers a post-study residence permit for job-seeking/entrepreneurship after graduation (general national policy; not part of the scholarship terms).
Opens: 1 December 2025 (09:00 UTC+2)
Results by: Admission and scholarship results published from 8 April 2026
Timeline notes: Dates are for the 2026 master's admissions (autumn 2026 intake), the most recent completed cycle as of 2026-06. The scholarship is applied for inside the admission form during this same period and the scholarship decision is given together with the admission decision. The next cycle (autumn 2027 intake) is announced to run 7 December 2026 to 5 January 2027, with full instructions to be published in autumn 2026.

Sources & provenance

Aalto University — Scholarships and Tuition Fees (admission-services, applicant page) accessed 2026-06-20
Aalto University — Scholarships (study right started on or after 1 August 2025), Student Guide accessed 2026-06-20
Aalto University — Apply to master's programmes (timeline, obligatory documents, €100 fee) accessed 2026-06-20

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Barcelona School of Economics (BSE) Master's Scholarships & Tuition Waivers

Barcelona, Spain · Barcelona School of Economics (BSE)

FundsTuition waivers covering 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% of tuition fees, awarded on academic merit · A limited number of fully-funded scholarships covering 100% of fees plus some additional stipend (depending on the scholarship) · Named sponsor scholarships (Fundación Ramón Areces; UniCredit Foundation Masterscholarships) covering 100% of tuition fees for the Economics or Finance Program · On average ~EUR 550,000 in merit-based funding awarded to Master's students each year; around 24% of matriculated students receive full or partial funding

Tuition only

Deadline Closed July 2, 2026 (final application deadline); complete your application before January 15 to be considered for all funding Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Tuition waivers covering 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% of tuition fees, awarded on academic merit
A limited number of fully-funded scholarships covering 100% of fees plus some additional stipend (depending on the scholarship)
Named sponsor scholarships (Fundación Ramón Areces; UniCredit Foundation Masterscholarships) covering 100% of tuition fees for the Economics or Finance Program
On average ~EUR 550,000 in merit-based funding awarded to Master's students each year; around 24% of matriculated students receive full or partial funding

⚠ Must know before you apply

Funding is NOT guaranteed — it is 100% merit-based; on average only around 24% of matriculated students receive full OR partial funding each year, and only applicants with outstanding academic records receive a financial offer.
Mostly tuition-focused: most awards are partial-to-full TUITION WAIVERS (25/50/75/100%); only a LIMITED number of scholarships add a living stipend, so this is not reliably 'fully funded' for the typical recipient.
No separate scholarship form — you are automatically considered for funding when you apply for admission. To be considered for the FULL range of funding you must submit a completed application before January 15 (later applicants only get leftover funding).
Named scholarships (Ramón Areces, UniCredit Foundation) cover 100% of tuition only and are tied to the Economics or Finance Program; UniCredit funds just one scholarship.
Strong quantitative/mathematical background is heavily weighted; GRE is required for the PhD Track and strongly encouraged for all other programs.
EUR 100 non-refundable application fee; a reservation fee must also be paid to accept an offer even if you receive financial support.
Even with funding, international (Bangladeshi) students must self-fund living costs, a Spanish student visa, medical insurance, and document legalization.

Documents required

Undergraduate academic transcripts or mark sheets (official final transcript if degree completed; provisional transcript plus a signed declaration to obtain the degree before the program starts if not yet completed)
Copy of your undergraduate diploma (or certification/proof of degree completion)
Copy of your passport
Curriculum Vitae (CV, 2 pages maximum)
Statement of Purpose
Proof of English proficiency: IELTS Academic 6.5 / TOEFL 90 / Duolingo 120 / Cambridge 180 (waived for native speakers or English-medium undergraduate degree)
Two reference letters, uploaded directly by referees (academic letters signed by a professor strongly preferred); application not complete until both are uploaded
Sworn translation if diploma/transcript is not in English, Spanish, Catalan, French, Italian or Portuguese
GRE General Test score (required for PhD Track Program; optional but strongly encouraged for all other programs)

Full details

Stipend: Not officially published (only a limited number of fully-funded scholarships include 'some additional stipend, depending on the scholarship'; amount not stated)
Duration: 1 year (most BSE Master's are one-year programs; an optional second consecutive Master's year is possible)
App. fee: EUR 100, non-refundable (payable by credit card or Flywire)
Universities: Barcelona School of Economics (BSE)
Intake: September 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities — no nationality restriction; funding is 100% merit-based and all applicants to eligible programs are automatically considered. Bangladeshi nationals are eligible.
Language: Proof of English required unless you are a native English speaker or did your undergraduate degree at an English-speaking university. Accepted: IELTS Academic 6.5; TOEFL 90; Duolingo English Test minimum 120; or Cambridge (Advanced/Proficiency, minimum score 180, B2-C2).
Standardized tests: GRE General Test required only for the PhD Track Program; optional but strongly encouraged for all other programs (BSE institution code 2531).
Funding covers: Tuition fee waiver (25%, 50%, 75%, or 100% of tuition) · A limited number of fully-funded scholarships also add some stipend on top of 100% tuition (depending on the scholarship)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: BSE Master's are typically one-year programs, so funding generally applies to the single program year (no multi-year renewal documented).
Opens: Rolling — applications open in the BSE Application System
Results by: Decisions communicated by email on a rolling basis after applying
Timeline notes: Dates are for the 2026-27 cycle (programs begin September 2026), which is the current open cycle as of 2026-06. There is no single 'scholarship application' — funding is automatically considered as part of the master's admission application. January 15 is the cutoff to be considered for ALL funding opportunities; applying after that date is considered only for any remaining available funding.

Sources & provenance

Visit official page Verified 2026-06-18

Padua International Excellence Scholarship Programme

Padua, Italy · University of Padua (Università degli Studi di Padova)

FundsExemption from student tuition fees for each academic year (only the regional fee and revenue stamp remain payable) · €8,000.00 (gross) per academic year, paid in two installments of €4,000.00 gross each · Maximum duration 2 years for a master's degree (3 years for bachelor's/single-cycle)

Tuition onlyNo GRE

Deadline Closed February 2, 2026 (Call One) / May 2, 2026 (Call Two) for unlimited-places programmes; for limited-places programmes the non-EU-outside-Italy window is January 7 – March 7, 2026 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Exemption from student tuition fees for each academic year (only the regional fee and revenue stamp remain payable)
€8,000.00 (gross) per academic year, paid in two installments of €4,000.00 gross each
Maximum duration 2 years for a master's degree (3 years for bachelor's/single-cycle)

⚠ Must know before you apply

NOT fully funded: covers tuition-fee exemption + €8,000/year (gross) cash (≈ €667/month gross) — a contribution, not a full living stipend; the regional fee and revenue stamp are still payable each year.
No separate scholarship application — applying (and being admitted) to an English-taught degree automatically makes you eligible; the Teaching Committee of each degree course selects awardees on academic merit.
Scholarships are 'mainly reserved for candidates from the first call'; second-call candidates are considered only on an exceptional basis — Bangladeshi (non-EU, outside Italy) applicants should apply in Call One.
Eligibility requires not holding Italian citizenship (or dual Italian/EU nationality), not holding an Italian entry qualification, and not being resident in Italy at application; the €60 degree application fee still applies (the scholarship is free to compete for, but the degree application is not).
Wording note: the official page's eligibility bullet literally reads 'must not hold a foreign degree diploma (for those applying to master's degree courses)'. In context this is an Italian-English wording slip meaning 'must not hold an Italian qualification' — the entire programme is dedicated to international students with international entry qualifications, and Bangladeshi nationals holding a Bangladeshi bachelor's apply via the 'Non-EU citizens residing outside Italy' pathway. If in doubt, confirm directly with the Global Engagement Office before applying.
Renewal: must earn at least 20 CFU/ECTS by 30 November of the following academic year, must not transfer or withdraw, and must not hold any other scholarship; revocation requires repaying installments already received. After the maximum 2-year duration, beneficiaries pay full tuition until graduation.
Up to 68 scholarships across all English-taught bachelor's and master's degrees combined — highly competitive (awarded to the highest-scoring admitted candidates).

Documents required

Curriculum Vitae (Résumé) in English
Motivational Letter(s) in English
Transcript of records
Academic qualification (bachelor's degree diploma; an enrolment or provisional certificate is accepted if not yet obtained)
Passport (or valid ID card for EU / non-EU citizens residing in Italy)
English language certificate or other language certifications, if required by the specific programme
Any other document required by the specific programme's entry requirements
English or Italian translation of entry qualification (transcript and bachelor's diploma) at application; original legalised copies and possibly a CIMEA Statement of Comparability if admitted

Full details

Stipend: No monthly stipend; a flat €8,000.00 (gross) per academic year (≈ €667/month gross) paid in two €4,000 installments upon meeting academic requirements
Duration: Up to 2 years for master's degree programmes
App. fee: €60 non-refundable degree application fee (the scholarship itself requires no separate application or fee). For programmes requiring the CEnT-S test, a €55 CISIA registration fee applies instead of the €60 fee.
Universities: University of Padua (Università degli Studi di Padova)
Intake: A.Y. 2026/2027
Eligible nationalities: Open to non-Italian citizens (dual citizenship that includes Italian or any EU nationality is excluded) who do not hold an Italian entry qualification and are not resident in Italy at the time of application, enrolling in an English-taught degree. No country list or geographic restriction. Bangladeshi nationals apply via the 'Non-EU citizens residing outside Italy' international-qualification pathway and are eligible.
Language: Degrees are taught entirely in English. No Italian language certificate is required for English-taught programmes; an English language certificate or other language certification may be required depending on the specific programme's entry requirements.
Standardized tests: Not required by the scholarship (no GRE/GMAT). Some programmes may require a CEnT-S admission test per their entry requirements.
Funding covers: Exemption from student tuition fees for each academic year (regional fee and revenue stamp still payable) · €8,000.00 (gross) per academic year cash benefit, paid in two installments of €4,000 each
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Beneficiaries must earn at least 20 CFU (ECTS credits) by 30 November of the following academic year and must not transfer to another university or withdraw; the scholarship may be revoked otherwise (with repayment of installments already received). Recipients must not hold other scholarships and must complete enrolment at the University of Padua.
Opens: November 2, 2025 (Call One, unlimited-places programmes)
Results by: Published on the University's assessment-results page per the deadlines in the Admission Notice
Timeline notes: Dates are the official A.Y. 2026/2027 cycle as published on unipd.it (the current open cycle as of the 2026-06 anchor). For a Bangladeshi (non-EU, residing outside Italy): for unlimited-places master's programmes, Call One (Nov 2, 2025 – Feb 2, 2026) and Call Two (Mar 2 – May 2, 2026) are open; Call Three (Jun 2 – Aug 2, 2026) is restricted to EU citizens and non-EU citizens residing in Italy. For limited-places programmes, non-EU applicants residing outside Italy apply only in Call One (Jan 7 – Mar 7, 2026). Scholarships are mainly reserved for first-call candidates, so apply in Call One.

Sources & provenance

Padua International Excellence Scholarship Programme — official page accessed 2026-06-18
Study in English - How to apply (timeline, required documents, application fee, citizenship categories) accessed 2026-06-18
Scholarships and benefits for international students accessed 2026-06-18

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Politecnico di Milano Merit-Based International Scholarships

Milan, Italy · Politecnico di Milano

FundsAll tiers: full tuition-fee waiver for the assigned academic year (renewable once for 2027-2028 on merit) · Platinum (Milano, 10 awards): full waiver + €10,000 gross/yr allowance (paid €5,000 at semester start + €5,000 after at least 2 exams) · Gold (Milano, 18 awards): full waiver + €8,000 gross/yr allowance (paid €4,000 at semester start + €4,000 after at least 1 exam) · Gold Piacenza Campus (16 awards): full waiver + €5,000 gross/yr (two €2,500 instalments) · Bronze Piacenza Campus (10 awards): full waiver + €2,500 gross single instalment · Silver (Cremona/Lecco/Mantova/Piacenza, 10 awards): tuition-fee waiver only, no allowance · Taxes on the allowance corresponding to the IRAP rate are covered by Politecnico di Milano

No application feeNo GRE

Deadline Closed 2025-12-15 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

All tiers: full tuition-fee waiver for the assigned academic year (renewable once for 2027-2028 on merit)
Platinum (Milano, 10 awards): full waiver + €10,000 gross/yr allowance (paid €5,000 at semester start + €5,000 after at least 2 exams)
Gold (Milano, 18 awards): full waiver + €8,000 gross/yr allowance (paid €4,000 at semester start + €4,000 after at least 1 exam)
Gold Piacenza Campus (16 awards): full waiver + €5,000 gross/yr (two €2,500 instalments)
Bronze Piacenza Campus (10 awards): full waiver + €2,500 gross single instalment
Silver (Cremona/Lecco/Mantova/Piacenza, 10 awards): tuition-fee waiver only, no allowance
Taxes on the allowance corresponding to the IRAP rate are covered by Politecnico di Milano

⚠ Must know before you apply

NOT a self-standing application: you must FIRST apply for MSc admission during the Early Bird window and pay the admission application fee between 1 Oct and 1 Dec 2025, THEN submit a separate scholarship form (no fee) by 15 Dec 2025 — a two-step process.
A valid English-language certificate is mandatory and had to be uploaded by 21 Feb 2026; no IELTS/TOEFL waiver is offered for the scholarship.
Awarded by ranking/merit (GPA, academic match, portfolio); the Commission uses gender equality, country of origin and age (youngest prioritised) only as tie-breakers — there is no nationality exclusion, so Bangladeshis are eligible.
Only the two Milano tiers (Platinum €10k / Gold €8k) and Piacenza Gold/Bronze add cash; the Silver tier is a pure tuition waiver — 'fully funded' is misleading, no tier guarantees full living costs.
Recipients still pay a non-refundable administrative fee of ~€170 to enrol; failing to pay it by the deadline voids the scholarship.
Allowance is treated as employment-equivalent taxable income and is paid in instalments tied to passing exams.
Incompatible with any other Politecnico di Milano or external (Italian or foreign) scholarship, except international-mobility programme awards; recipients must choose within 10 days if granted another.
Withdrawing from the programme mid-year forfeits the scholarship and requires repayment of amounts received up to the withdrawal date.
Renewal for 2027-2028 requires weighted (grade × ECTS) points by 10 Aug 2027: 1000 for Platinum, 700 for Gold/Silver/Bronze, staying in the same MSc.

Documents required

Submitted admission (enrolment) application to a first-year English-taught Master of Science during the Early Bird window, with the application fee paid between 1 Oct 2025 and 1 Dec 2025
Separate Merit-Based International Scholarships application form (no fee), submitted via Politecnico di Milano Online Services (Benefits and Agreements > Economic benefits > Scholarships for International Master of Science Students) between 15 Oct 2025 and noon 15 Dec 2025
Valid English-language proficiency certificate, submitted by 21 Feb 2026
Academic records / GPA and portfolio where the programme requires one (used as the core selection criteria)
Upon acceptance: IBAN of a SEPA-area bank account or qualifying prepaid card headed to the student (for allowance disbursement)

Full details

Stipend: No monthly stipend; instead an annual gross allowance (Platinum €10,000, Gold €8,000, Gold Piacenza €5,000, Bronze Piacenza €2,500) paid in 1-2 exam-linked instalments. Silver tier has no allowance.
Duration: 1 academic year (renewable once for the 2nd year of the MSc on merit)
App. fee: Scholarship form: no fee. Admission application fee must have been paid during the Early Bird (1 Oct - 1 Dec 2025). Accepted recipients pay a non-refundable administrative fee of ~€170 to enrol.
Universities: Politecnico di Milano
Intake: Fall 2026 (A.Y. 2026-2027)
Eligible nationalities: Open to all international students (no nationality restriction) admitted to a first-year English-taught Master of Science; country of origin is only a tie-breaker, not an exclusion. Bangladesh eligible.
Language: Valid English-language proficiency certificate required, to be submitted by 21 Feb 2026 (programmes taught in English); no scholarship-specific waiver.
Funding covers: tuition (full waiver, all tiers) · cash allowance up to €10,000/yr (Milano Platinum/Gold and some Piacenza tiers only)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Renewable once for A.Y. 2027-2028 if, by 10 Aug 2027, the sum of (grade × ECTS) is >= 1000 points (Platinum) or >= 700 points (Gold/Silver/Bronze), staying in the same MSc programme.
Opens: 2025-10-15
Timeline notes: Dates are for the A.Y. 2026-2027 Call (the most recent published cycle as of 2026-06). Scholarship application window: 15 Oct 2025 to noon (Italian time) 15 Dec 2025. Eligibility requires that the admission application was lodged during the Early Bird and the admission fee paid between 1 Oct and 1 Dec 2025. The English certificate had to be submitted by 21 Feb 2026. All of these dates are already past as of 2026-06; a future A.Y. 2027-2028 Call was not yet published at verification.

Sources & provenance

Politecnico di Milano — Costs and scholarships > Scholarships (Merit-based scholarships section) accessed 2026-06-18
Politecnico di Milano — Call for Application for Merit-Based International Scholarships, A.Y. 2026-2027 (official PDF) accessed 2026-06-18

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ENS-PSL International Selection (École Normale Supérieure - PSL)

Paris, France · École Normale Supérieure - PSL (Université PSL)

FundsMonthly grant of €1,000 paid for 36 months (3 years) · Right to request a furnished room on an ENS campus (rue d'Ulm, boulevard Jourdan, or Montrouge); rent ~€315/month · Tuition in French public universities paid by the French State (student pays only modest annual registration/inscription fees + CVEC) · Free French language courses throughout the year, plus an intensive course at the start of September · Graduate with both a Master's degree (M1+M2) in the chosen specialty and the diploma of the École normale supérieure (DENS)

Fully fundedNo IELTSNo GRENo application fee

Deadline Closed Arts & Humanities: 3 December 2025, 12:00 midday Paris time; Sciences: 15 December 2025, 12:00 midday Paris time Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Stipend: €1,000 per month for 36 months
Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Monthly grant of €1,000 paid for 36 months (3 years)
Right to request a furnished room on an ENS campus (rue d'Ulm, boulevard Jourdan, or Montrouge); rent ~€315/month
Tuition in French public universities paid by the French State (student pays only modest annual registration/inscription fees + CVEC)
Free French language courses throughout the year, plus an intensive course at the start of September
Graduate with both a Master's degree (M1+M2) in the chosen specialty and the diploma of the École normale supérieure (DENS)

⚠ Must know before you apply

Strict age limit: you must apply before turning 26 (Arts & Humanities: not past your 26th birthday on 1 December; Sciences: under 26 on the application opening day).
Two-step competitive examination: first a selection on dossier, then remote (videoconference) written and oral tests for shortlisted candidates — this is a concours, not a simple admissions review.
You can apply to the International Selection ONLY ONCE in your life — former candidates' files are not transmitted to the jury.
Requires at least one year of undergraduate study at a FOREIGN (non-French) university now, and two years by the September after admission — a Bangladeshi who studied in Bangladesh qualifies; there is no nationality restriction.
Residence rule: must not have lived in France more than 10 months (Arts & Humanities) / 6 months (Sciences) during the selection year and the year before.
Fully funded with a living stipend (€1,000/month for 36 months) PLUS state-paid tuition — but the grant is not paid during any gap year, and ENS can only pay it into a French bank account you must open on arrival.
No ten-year State-service commitment: International Selection students receive a grant (not a salary) and do not become civil servants, so unlike regular normaliens they are NOT bound by the ten-year engagement — effectively no return-home/service bond.
Arts & Humanities is taught and tested mainly in French (B1 reading/writing recommended, no official certificate required); Sciences departments teach in French or English and no language level is officially required — so no IELTS/TOEFL is demanded.
Enrollment in both a Master's and the ENS graduate degree (DENS, 72 extra ECTS over 3 years) is compulsory.

Documents required

Detailed editable application form (downloaded from ENS, filled out)
High school diploma (in French or English; Spanish, Italian or Portuguese also accepted)
University transcript (in French or English; Spanish, Italian or Portuguese also accepted)
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Motivation/cover letter, 1 to 3 pages (Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 spacing) — in French for Arts & Humanities (also in English for Economics, Linguistics, Cognitive studies); in French OR English for Sciences
Arts & Humanities only: a research/study project of max 3 pages (10,000 characters incl. spaces) with a bibliography of 10 books
2 to 4 letters of recommendation (any format accepted)
All documents merged into a single PDF named 'Family Name-Given Name.pdf' (do NOT include a passport or ID card)

Full details

Duration: 3 years (M1+M2 Master plus 72 ECTS for the ENS graduate degree / DENS)
App. fee: Free (no application fee stated on the official page)
Age limit: Under 26 — must apply before turning 26 (Arts & Humanities: not past 26th birthday on 1 December; Sciences: under 26 on opening day of applications)
Universities: École Normale Supérieure - PSL (Université PSL)
Intake: Autumn 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities worldwide (no country restriction); requires at least one year (ultimately two years) of undergraduate study at a foreign/non-French university and a France-residence cap. Bangladeshi nationals are eligible.
Language: No official language certificate required. Arts & Humanities: courses and most tests in French — candidates should read/write French at roughly B1 level. Sciences: courses in French or English depending on department; no language level officially required. No IELTS/TOEFL demanded.
Standardized tests: Not required (selection is via ENS's own written and oral competitive tests, not GRE/GMAT)
Funding covers: Monthly living grant (€1,000 × 36 months) · On-campus accommodation (room available, rent ~€315/month paid from grant) · Tuition (state-paid; only modest annual registration/inscription fees + CVEC remain) · Free French language courses
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None — International Selection students receive a grant (not a salary), do not become civil servants, and are not subject to the ten-year State-service commitment.
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: Yes
Renewal: Grant paid over 3 years; must remain enrolled in a Master's and the ENS graduate degree (DENS, 72 ECTS over 3 years). Grant is suspended during any gap year/semester (up to 2 gap years permitted).
Post-study work: Graduates hold a French Master's degree plus the ENS diploma; standard French post-study work/residence options apply (admitted students enter on a 'visa long séjour pour études' arranged via Campus France). No program-specific stay-back scheme stated.
Opens: Arts & Humanities: 1 October 2025; Sciences: 16 October 2025
Results by: Admission results from 4 March 2026 (Arts & Humanities) / from 26 March 2026 (Sciences)
Timeline notes: Dates are the 2026-entry cycle (applications Oct–Dec 2025), as published on the official page (last updated 18/02/2026). As of the 2026-06 anchor the next cycle had not opened; the program runs on a fixed annual calendar (apply in autumn, tests Feb–Mar, entry in autumn). Shortlist/tests: A&H written tests 2–6 Feb 2026 and oral tests 9–13 Feb 2026; Sciences tests 3–20 March 2026 — all conducted remotely by videoconference.

Sources & provenance

ENS-PSL — International selection (official program page: key dates, eligibility, documents, benefits, schedule) accessed 2026-06-18
ENS-PSL — FAQ about International selection (eligibility, grant amount €1000/36 months, acceptance rate 5–10%, no ten-year commitment, languages, accommodation) accessed 2026-06-18
ENS-PSL — Initial application form portal (Dematec entry point) accessed 2026-06-18

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Eric Bleumink Fellowship (Talent Grant) — University of Groningen

Groningen, Netherlands · University of Groningen (Rijksuniversiteit Groningen)

FundsFull tuition fee for the Master's programme paid by the Eric Bleumink Fellowship · Living allowance of EUR 1250 per month for food and accommodation · Settling-in allowance of EUR 275 for arrival expenses · Study/book allowance of EUR 310 per year for books and study materials · Round-trip international travel (economy class) between the home country's nearest airport and Amsterdam, including travel insurance and airport taxes; train travel within the Netherlands reimbursed · Private health insurance (currently via AON) covering medical treatment, personal accidents, emergency flight home, and private legal liability — premium paid by the fund

Return-home bondFully funded

Deadline Closed 1 December 2025 (master's-programme application must be completed by this date to be considered) Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Full tuition fee for the Master's programme paid by the Eric Bleumink Fellowship
Living allowance of EUR 1250 per month for food and accommodation
Settling-in allowance of EUR 275 for arrival expenses
Study/book allowance of EUR 310 per year for books and study materials
Round-trip international travel (economy class) between the home country's nearest airport and Amsterdam, including travel insurance and airport taxes; train travel within the Netherlands reimbursed
Private health insurance (currently via AON) covering medical treatment, personal accidents, emergency flight home, and private legal liability — premium paid by the fund

⚠ Must know before you apply

You CANNOT directly apply for the Eric Bleumink Fellowship. The University of Groningen Admission Office and Faculty Admission Boards nominate suitable candidates based on their master's application; nominees are notified before 1 February, and if not contacted by then you were not selected.
Extremely competitive: the official Rules and Regulations state the fund receives hundreds of applications each year and only four are awarded a scholarship.
Restricted to nationals of least-developed / poorest developing countries listed in Appendix 1 (DAC List of ODA Recipients - Least Developed Countries); applicants from other countries are not eligible.
Master's programmes funded must start in September only (the grant is for 1-year or 2-year master's degrees starting in September).
Applicants must have NO other means of financing the study; holding another University of Groningen scholarship simultaneously with the EBF Talent Grant is not allowed.
Return-home obligation: by accepting the grant, recipients state they will return to their own country at the end of the fellowship / training programme.
Does NOT cover family/dependents — the fellowship does not provide for the cost of bringing or supporting family members in the Netherlands.
Recipients may not enter into paid employment in the Netherlands and must refrain from commercial or political activities.
Must be in good health so that health insurance in the Netherlands can be arranged.
Your master's-programme application must be completed before 1 December and result in (provisional) admission before February to be considered for nomination.

Documents required

A completed application for admission to a University of Groningen Master's degree programme, resulting in a provisional or unconditional admission offer before February (the fellowship nomination is based on this master's application)
Letters of recommendation confirming excellent academic performance
Evidence of excellent bachelor/undergraduate grades (academic transcripts)
Proof of English language proficiency meeting the admission requirements of the chosen programme
EBF motivation letter — requested only from nominated candidates, to be sent to the Admission Office within one week of nomination
Copies of application forms for any other funding applied for (to be submitted as part of the motivation/selection materials)

Full details

Stipend: EUR 1250 per month (living allowance for food and accommodation)
Duration: 1 or 2 years (depending on the Master's programme)
Age limit: None stated in the official Rules and Regulations
Universities: University of Groningen (Rijksuniversiteit Groningen)
Intake: September 2026
Eligible nationalities: Only nationals of countries listed in Appendix 1 (DAC List of ODA Recipients - Least Developed / poorest developing countries), e.g. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Nepal, Rwanda, Uganda, Yemen, Tanzania, Nigeria, Pakistan, Vietnam, Ukraine, Sudan, Zimbabwe and others listed on the official page.
Language: Excellent English language proficiency in accordance with the admission requirements of the chosen Master's programme (specific IELTS/TOEFL bands depend on the programme).
Funding covers: Tuition · Living allowance / subsistence · Settling-in allowance · Books / study materials · International travel · Health insurance
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: Return-home requirement: recipients state, by accepting the grant, that they will return to their own country at the end of the fellowship / training programme.
Covers dependents: No
Renewal: Recipients must, to the best of their ability, follow and complete the programme and make the expected progress; the fellowship may be terminated (with possible repayment of payments made) for false declarations, criminal offences, failing to observe EBF rules, arriving too late, withdrawing, or failing to make expected progress. Extensions are granted only for serious illness, death/serious illness of an immediate relative, or delays beyond the recipient's control.
Results by: Before 1 March 2026 (EBF selection committee informs all nominees of the outcome)
Timeline notes: There is no separate fellowship application form and no published 'opening' date — candidates are nominated based on their master's application. Process: master's application complete before 1 December; Admission Office selects nominees in the first week of January; nominees notified before 1 February (no contact by 1 February means not nominated); EBF committee makes final selection before 1 March. These are fixed annual dates anchored to the most recent known cycle (1 December 2025 master's deadline -> September 2026 intake). As of 2026-06 the next cycle (1 December 2026 master's deadline, September 2027 intake) had not yet opened. Master's programmes start in September only.

Sources & provenance

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Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarship

Delft, Netherlands · Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

FundsFull tuition fee per year for a TU Delft MSc programme, based on the statutory fee or institutional rate according to the registered nationality · Contribution towards living expenses · 2 scholarships awarded per faculty

Fully fundedTwo-step process

Deadline Closed 1 December 2025 (23:59 CET) Cycle 2026-2028

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Full tuition fee per year for a TU Delft MSc programme, based on the statutory fee or institutional rate according to the registered nationality
Contribution towards living expenses
2 scholarships awarded per faculty

⚠ Must know before you apply

Two-step / admission-first: you must first be (conditionally) admitted to a regular 2-year TU Delft MSc programme; the scholarship is selected from admitted applicants — there is no separate standalone application route.
ALL scholarship documents (Scholarship Application Form, two reference letters, English certificate) must be submitted together with the MSc application, BEFORE the scholarship deadline; after submission NO additional documents can be uploaded. There is no grace period for scholarship applicants to add the English certificate later.
Only for the regular MSc programmes — International Joint Education Programmes are NOT eligible.
Not eligible if you are a current TU Delft bachelor's student, obtained your bachelor's at a Dutch university, or have already started an MSc at TU Delft (only new incoming students).
Fully funded: covers full tuition AND a contribution to living expenses (the living-expenses amount is not published).
Highly competitive merit award — only 2 scholarships per faculty; selection indicates top-10% academic standing in the previous programme.
Reference letters are required only because you are applying for a scholarship; they will not be accepted after the scholarship deadline.

Documents required

Complete TU Delft MSc application (meeting the programme's admission requirements), submitted before the scholarship deadline
Scholarship Application Form (TU Delft PDF, uploaded with the MSc application)
Two reference letters (in English or Dutch) from a previous professor/assistant professor — one may be from an employer if you have work experience
English language certificate (TOEFL iBT / IELTS academic / Cambridge C1 or C2), included with the application before the scholarship deadline
Standard MSc-admission documents required as part of the application: bachelor's degree (or certified statement of expected degree), official academic transcript with CGPA, motivation letter (1,000-1,500 words), curriculum vitae, passport/ID — plus a portfolio or GRE if the chosen programme requires it

Full details

Stipend: Not specified — the page states a 'contribution for the living expenses' without an amount.
Duration: 2 years (regular 2-year TU Delft MSc programme)
App. fee: Not stated on the official scholarship page (omitted to avoid guessing).
Universities: Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)
Intake: September 2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to excellent international applicants; no nationality restriction and no excluded-country list, so Bangladeshi nationals are eligible. NOT eligible: current TU Delft bachelor's students, applicants who obtained their bachelor's degree at a Dutch university, and students who have already started an MSc at TU Delft.
Language: English-language proof required with the application (cannot be deferred for scholarship applicants). TU Delft accepts TOEFL iBT, IELTS academic, or Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency; the IELTS Indicator and IELTS Online (Academic) tests are not accepted, and certificates older than two years are not accepted. Minimum scores are set per MSc programme (e.g. strict minimums for Aerospace Engineering) — check the specific programme.
Standardized tests: GRE General Test required only for certain MSc programmes; not a general scholarship requirement.
Min GPA: Excellent academic results; as an indication, among the top 10% of graduates in the previous programme (proof of ranking not required).
Funding covers: Full tuition fee per year (statutory or institutional rate per registered nationality) · Contribution towards living expenses
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Interview stage: No
Opens: Tied to the TU Delft MSc application cycle (autumn)
Results by: By the end of March 2026 (notified by email)
Timeline notes: As of 2026-06 the official page states the 2026-2028 scholarships have already been awarded and accepted; these are the most recent completed-cycle dates (intake September 2026, deadline 1 December 2025). The next cycle (2027 intake) had not opened at the time of verification; check the official page for updated dates.

Sources & provenance

TU Delft — Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships (official scholarship page) accessed 2026-06-18
TU Delft — MSc International Diploma: Required Documents (English certificate, reference letters, transcript/CGPA, motivation letter, CV) accessed 2026-06-18
TU Delft — Scholarship Application Form (PDF, linked from the scholarship page) accessed 2026-06-18

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TU Delft QuTech Scholarship

Delft, Netherlands · Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), QuTech

FundsFull TU Delft MSc tuition fees covered (non-EU institutional fee is €18,750/year, which a Bangladeshi student would otherwise pay) · Contribution toward living expenses for the two-year MSc duration · Access to / enrolment in QuTech Academy MSc courses in quantum technology · Option to do a dedicated Scholarship MSc thesis project at QuTech; a thesis grade of 9 (90%) or higher leads to an offer of a PhD position at QuTech (subject to sanctions/knowledge-security law)

Fully funded

Deadline Closed 1 December 2025 Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Duration: 2 years (two-year TU Delft MSc programme)
Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Full TU Delft MSc tuition fees covered (non-EU institutional fee is €18,750/year, which a Bangladeshi student would otherwise pay)
Contribution toward living expenses for the two-year MSc duration
Access to / enrolment in QuTech Academy MSc courses in quantum technology
Option to do a dedicated Scholarship MSc thesis project at QuTech; a thesis grade of 9 (90%) or higher leads to an offer of a PhD position at QuTech (subject to sanctions/knowledge-security law)

⚠ Must know before you apply

Admission-first / two-step: you must apply to (and be admissible to) one of six specific TU Delft MSc programmes — Applied Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or Quantum Information Science & Technology — and submit the scholarship documents together; do NOT wait for an admission decision.
Hard GPA bar: cumulative GPA must be 80% or higher (3.2/4), from an internationally renowned university.
There is a 30-minute online interview stage for pre-selected candidates (around mid-February).
A €100 TU Delft international application fee applies and is NOT waivable for this scholarship.
Fully funded = full tuition + a contribution to living expenses (exact stipend amount not published), for 2 years — genuinely covers both, unlike tuition-only awards.
Strong preference is given to external students (not already studying at TU Delft); the scholarship is quantum-focused and only for these six MSc tracks.
Top performers (MSc thesis grade 9/90%+) are offered a QuTech PhD, but only if knowledge-security regulations / sanctions legislation permit — a relevant caveat for some nationalities.
Applications must go through TU Delft (Studielink); emails sent directly to the QuTech Academy address are NOT valid applications. English test (IELTS/TOEFL) is required for Bangladeshi applicants (no exemption).

Documents required

Complete TU Delft MSc application (via Studielink), submitted before the scholarship deadline — do not wait for an admission decision
Motivation letter
CV (comprehensive)
Two reference letters
TU Delft / QuTech Scholarship Application Form (PDF, uploaded with the application)
Proof of English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL) for TU Delft MSc admission, unless exempt
Academic transcript / proof of 80%+ (3.2/4) cumulative GPA from an internationally renowned university (per TU Delft MSc admission requirements)

Full details

App. fee: €100 TU Delft international application fee — not waivable for this scholarship
Universities: Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), QuTech
Eligible nationalities: Open to excellent international applicants; no nationality restriction and no excluded-country list, so Bangladeshi nationals are eligible. Applicant must be admitted to one of six qualifying TU Delft MSc programmes (Applied Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, or Quantum Information Science & Technology). Not for Bachelor's applicants. QuTech gives strong preference to external students (those not already at TU Delft).
Language: English-language proof required for TU Delft MSc admission (typically IELTS or TOEFL). Exempt only if you are a national citizen of, or obtained your bachelor's degree in, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the U.S.A. — so a Bangladeshi applicant generally must submit IELTS/TOEFL; check the specific MSc programme's minimum scores.
Min GPA: 80% / 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (cumulative GPA)
Funding covers: Full TU Delft MSc tuition fees (non-EU institutional fee, €18,750/year) · Contribution toward living expenses for two years
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated. High performers (MSc thesis grade 9/90%+) are offered (not obligated to take) a PhD position at QuTech, conditional on sanctions/knowledge-security regulations permitting it.
Interview stage: Yes
Post-study work: Top performers (MSc thesis grade 9/90% or higher) are offered a PhD position at QuTech, subject to knowledge-security / sanctions law.
Opens: 15 October 2025 (TU Delft Master's applications open)
Results by: Pre-selected candidates contacted early February 2026; ~30-minute online interviews around mid-February 2026; scholarships awarded early March 2026
Timeline notes: Dates are the 2025-2026 cycle as published on the official QuTech Academy requirements/application and FAQ pages (deadline stated as '1 December 2025'). Anchored at 2026-06: the next (2026-2027) cycle had not been published as of verification, so the most recent published cycle is documented. The 1 December deadline recurs annually; the FAQ references a generic 'by April' notification (with a stale '2025' typo), but the requirements page specifies the more detailed Feb-interview / early-March-award timeline for this cycle.

Sources & provenance

QuTech Academy — QuTech Scholarships (official program page) accessed 2026-06-18
QuTech Academy — Requirements & Application (eligibility, deadline, required documents, selection timeline) accessed 2026-06-18
QuTech Academy — Scholarships FAQ (coverage, eligibility, €100 fee, language exemptions) accessed 2026-06-18
TU Delft — Scholarships (official funding overview) accessed 2026-06-18

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Helmut Veith Stipend for Female Master's Students in Computer Science (TU Wien)

Vienna, Austria · TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology)

FundsEUR 7,000 per year for up to two years · Waiver of all tuition fees at TU Wien

No application feeNo GRETuition only

Deadline Closed 2025-11-30 Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Duration: Up to 2 years
Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

EUR 7,000 per year for up to two years
Waiver of all tuition fees at TU Wien

⚠ Must know before you apply

Not fully funded — the official FAQ states 'The stipend is not a fully funded opportunity'; EUR 7,000/year plus tuition waiver 'will not suffice to cover your entire cost of living'. No accommodation or travel allowance.
Female applicants only — 'male students are not eligible'.
Restricted to TU Wien's English-taught Computer Science master's programs (e.g. Data Science, Business Informatics, Logic and AI, Software Engineering, Visual Computing, Embedded Computing Systems); requires a Bachelor's in Computer Science or Mathematics (or equivalent).
Two-step: funding is only awarded once you are unconditionally admitted to the master's program; the stipend application does not replace TU Wien admission and a conditional offer of funding does not entitle you to study.
Interview stage in February for shortlisted candidates.
Recipients must reside in Austria during term time for the duration of studies (exceptions for internships/research visits need approval).
Renewal conditions: maintain on average at least 25 ECTS per term and a grade average of at most 1.5 (Austrian scale, where 1.0 is best).
Applicant must separately satisfy Austrian student residence-permit financial-means requirements — the stipend alone is not enough.
Apply only via the TU Wien jobs portal (jobs.tuwien.ac.at); only applications submitted via this portal will be considered.

Documents required

Cover Letter describing the type of funding applied for and any other relevant aspects
Curriculum Vitae
Motivation Letter (why study the chosen program, why funding is necessary, and which faculty groups you would want to work with for the master's thesis and why)
Reports on university examinations (transcripts)
Diplomas and/or certificates (first/bachelor degree or higher); if final certificate not yet available, a preliminary certificate signed and stamped by the degree-awarding university indicating degree type and expected graduation date
Contact details of two referees for letters of recommendation (at least one from university/academia)
English language certificate (TOEFL or similar); a confirmation of English-medium study accepted in lieu if Bachelor's was taught in English
Copy of passport
Certified translation for any document not in German or English

Full details

Stipend: EUR 7,000 per year (approx. EUR 583/month equivalent; paid annually, not a full living stipend)
App. fee: Free (no application fee mentioned; submitted via the TU Wien jobs portal)
Universities: TU Wien (Vienna University of Technology)
Intake: Winter semester 2025/2026, Summer semester 2026, Winter semester 2026/2027
Eligible nationalities: Open to female students of any nationality (no geographic restriction); degree may be from any accredited institution. Bangladeshi nationals are eligible.
Language: Proficiency in English; an English language certificate (TOEFL or similar) is required, but whatever certificate is accepted for TU Wien master's admission is accepted, and the certificate may be submitted later (latest before commencing studies). A confirmation of English-medium Bachelor's study is accepted in lieu of a test.
Standardized tests: Not required (no GRE/GMAT mentioned)
Min GPA: No minimum GPA; selection is on overall merit (academic achievements considered)
Funding covers: Tuition fee waiver at TU Wien · EUR 7,000 per year cash stipend (partial, not full living costs)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: Yes
Renewal: Average of at least 25 ECTS credits per term since the start of the master's and a grade average of at most 1.5; continued residence in Austria during term time.
Results by: End of February 2026
Timeline notes: The annual deadline is fixed at November 30. The most recent call documented on the official VCLA page is for entry in winter semester 2025/2026, summer semester 2026, or winter semester 2026/2027, with deadline November 30, 2025. As of 2026-06 the next call (deadline 30 Nov 2026) follows the same annual pattern. Review begins January, recommendation letters requested, interviews held in February, and successful candidates usually informed end of February.

Sources & provenance

TU Wien — Helmut Veith Stipend for Female Master's Students in Computer Science (official study-grants page) accessed 2026-06-18
Vienna Center for Logic and Algorithms (VCLA, TU Wien) — Helmut Veith Stipend (eligibility, award, conditions, documents, FAQ, deadline) accessed 2026-06-18
TU Wien jobs portal — Helmut Veith Stipend application submission accessed 2026-06-18

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Sciences Po Émile Boutmy Scholarship

Paris, France · Sciences Po (Institut d'études politiques de Paris)

FundsMaster's: €18,500 exemption from tuition fees for EACH of the two years of the programme · Awarded on merit and the profile sought for the programme · May be combined with external scholarships (Eiffel, AEFE, French government scholarships)

Tuition only

Deadline Closed 30 November 2025 (2nd / final Master's committee) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Duration: 2 years (two-year Master's programme)
Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Master's: €18,500 exemption from tuition fees for EACH of the two years of the programme
Awarded on merit and the profile sought for the programme
May be combined with external scholarships (Eiffel, AEFE, French government scholarships)

⚠ Must know before you apply

TUITION-ONLY and PARTIAL — there is no living stipend, travel or insurance. The Master's award (€18,500/year) does not even cover full tuition: non-EEA-resident Master's tuition is €20,640/year (2026-2027), leaving ~€2,140/year plus all Paris living costs for the student to fund.
TWO-STEP: you must first be admitted to an eligible Sciences Po Master's programme; the scholarship is then awarded by the Admissions Department only to admitted students. You cannot apply for the scholarship alone.
Apply WITH your admission application by ticking the Boutmy request in the "Financial information" section — it is NOT possible to apply for the scholarship after admission or during your studies.
First-time applicants only and the household must not file taxes in the EU; tax residence of the parents (not the student) is what counts.
NOT eligible: one-year Master's programmes, the Master's in Journalism and the Joint Master's in Journalism & International Affairs, and most master's-level dual degrees (a few China/Columbia dual degrees excepted).
Cannot be combined with other Sciences Po/partner scholarships (Mastercard, CARE, CSC, etc.), but CAN be combined with external scholarships such as Eiffel.
If you apply for a scholarship you must meet the EARLIEST applicable deadline; incomplete or late files are rejected, and a previous Boutmy refusal in the same admission cycle bars reapplication.
A €150 non-refundable application fee is mandatory; the usual fee-waiver routes (CROUS, disability, refugee, Mastercard) typically do not apply to a Bangladeshi applicant.

Documents required

Indicate the Émile Boutmy scholarship application in the "Financial information" section of the Sciences Po online application (the scholarship is part of the admissions application — there is no separate form)
Language test results, where applicable for the chosen programme (must be attached by the scholarship deadline)
ID: passport, national ID or residence permit
CV / Résumé
Academic transcript(s) for the entirety of higher education (with name and institution)
Copy of the diploma that qualifies you to apply, if already obtained
Two academic references (except one-year master's and Master in urban planning)
Motivation letter / personal statement, written in the language of the chosen programme
Grade-average certificate (one per degree/institution)
Programme-specific additional documents where required (e.g. GRE, GMAT, copy of law degree)

Full details

App. fee: €150 application fee (mandatory; non-refundable for incomplete, withdrawn or unsuccessful applications). Fee waivers only for current-year CROUS scholarship holders, applicants with disabilities, applicants with proof of refugee status, or those declared eligible for the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship — these waiver routes do not generally apply to a Bangladeshi applicant.
Universities: Sciences Po (Institut d'études politiques de Paris)
Eligible nationalities: Open to non-EU nationals whose household does not file taxes within the European Union. Excludes: Swiss and Norwegian applicants; candidates with dual citizenship where one is EU; Quebec candidates at master's level. Bangladeshi nationals are eligible.
Language: A language test is required where applicable for the chosen programme; language requirements depend on the programme (some are taught in French, some in English), and the test must match the language of the programme. Test results must be attached directly in the online application by the scholarship application deadline.
Funding covers: Partial tuition-fee exemption (€18,500 per year for Master's, for each of the two years)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Awarded for the first year of study; the amount is fixed at admission and may be recalculated yearly in line with tuition-fee increases. The scholarship is lost if the student does not validate the academic year or defers admission.
Opens: Autumn (admissions campaign opens in autumn each year)
Results by: Before 30 December (1st committee) / before 2 March (2nd committee)
Timeline notes: Master's scholarship deadlines: 19 October 2025 (1st committee, results before 30 December) or 30 November 2025 (2nd committee, results before 2 March) — these are the 2026-2027 intake dates documented on the official page as of 2026-06-18. As of June 2026, the official admissions page states "Admissions for the 2026 intake are closed and reopen next autumn for the 2027 intake," so the next (2027-2028) cycle is expected to open autumn 2026 with comparable October/November scholarship committee deadlines. The scholarship deadline is the same as the admissions deadline; if applying for a scholarship you must meet the earliest deadline. All deadlines refer to Paris time (11:59pm).

Sources & provenance

Sciences Po — The Émile Boutmy scholarship (eligibility, amount, how to apply, deadlines) accessed 2026-06-18
Sciences Po — Two-Year Master's Programmes, International Graduate Procedure (two-stage process, €150 fee, application steps) accessed 2026-06-18
Sciences Po — Graduate Admissions: Application File (required supporting documents) accessed 2026-06-18
Sciences Po — Tuition fees for Academic year 2026-2027 (non-EEA Master's tuition = €20,640/year, context for coverage) accessed 2026-06-18

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Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme (GOIPG) — Research Ireland

Ireland · Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin +21

FundsStipend of €25,000 per annum (living allowance) · Contribution to fees (including non-EU fees) paid to the host research body, up to €5,750 per annum — a non-EU national may request an additional €4,000/yr over the standard fee contribution; any remaining fee differential is paid by the awardee and/or the Research Body · Eligible direct/research costs of €3,250 per annum to carry out the project · Total value up to €34,000 per annum · Funding duration: 2 years for a master's by research (up to 4 years for PhD); full-time · Prestigious individual award in the applicant's own name across all disciplines, selected by international independent expert peer review

Fully fundedSupervisor firstNo GRENo application fee

Deadline Closed 23 October 2025 (16:00 Irish time) — applicant deadline Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Stipend: €25,000 per annum (approx. €2,083/month)
Degree: Research
Age limit: No age limit

What the funding covers

Stipend of €25,000 per annum (living allowance)
Contribution to fees (including non-EU fees) paid to the host research body, up to €5,750 per annum — a non-EU national may request an additional €4,000/yr over the standard fee contribution; any remaining fee differential is paid by the awardee and/or the Research Body
Eligible direct/research costs of €3,250 per annum to carry out the project
Total value up to €34,000 per annum
Funding duration: 2 years for a master's by research (up to 4 years for PhD); full-time
Prestigious individual award in the applicant's own name across all disciplines, selected by international independent expert peer review

⚠ Must know before you apply

MASTER'S BY RESEARCH ONLY — funds research master's (2 years) and PhDs; there is NO funding for taught master's degrees.
SUPERVISOR-FIRST: every application requires a primary supervisor at an Eligible Irish Research Body willing to guide the project; Research Ireland will NOT help you find one. You must secure the supervisor and research body BEFORE applying.
You must be affiliated with an Eligible Research Body (list of eligible Irish HEIs published by Research Ireland) and based full-time there for the grant duration.
OPEN TO ALL NATIONALITIES, but applicants are split into Category 1 (EU/EEA/UK/CH/Ukraine nationals resident there) and Category 2 (everyone else, incl. Bangladeshis). Most awards go to Category 1; only a proportion go to exceptional Category 2 applicants — the 2025 Category 2 success rate was just STEM 2% / AHSS 3%.
Eligibility: first-class or upper second-class honours bachelor's (or equivalent), or else a master's degree. No age limit.
Must be a NEW ENTRANT to the postgraduate degree (or have completed no more than the first year). Date of first registration before 1 Sep 2025 is ineligible (for the 2026 call) except for documented eligible career breaks.
Non-EU fee gap risk: fee contribution caps at €5,750 (+€4,000 extra for non-EU); any remaining tuition differential must be paid by the awardee and/or the host body, so 'fully funded' may not cover the full non-EU tuition at some institutions.
Grant must be accepted in full (stipend + fees + direct costs); partial acceptance is not allowed. Applicants must not already hold a master's degree (for a master's application) and must not have had two previous unsuccessful applications.
Application is in English or Irish; submitted via the online system only. The 2026 call is CLOSED (applicant deadline was 23 Oct 2025).

Documents required

Online application form completed in English or Irish (no hard copies or email forms accepted; no material beyond what the form requests)
Pass of the preliminary online eligibility quiz (with the primary supervisor's name, which must match the application form) to gain access to the application form
Applicant's personal statement / track record and research potential (entered in the application form)
Research project proposal (research design, methodology, milestones, dissemination, ethics and sex/gender dimension)
Training and career development plan
Primary supervisor endorsement / participant form, completed and submitted by the supervisor deadline
Research Body (Research Office, i.e. Vice-President/Dean of Research or nominee) endorsement via the online system by the deadline
Evidence of a first-class or upper second-class honours bachelor's (or equivalent) — or a master's degree if not — verified by the Research Body; official transcripts for each degree (overall result, graduation date, awarding institution) required from conditional awardees

Full details

Duration: 2 years (master's by research); up to 4 years for PhD
App. fee: Free (no application fee stated; applied for via Research Ireland's online system)
Universities: Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, University College Cork, University of Galway, University of Limerick, Dublin City University, Maynooth University, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Technological University Dublin, Atlantic Technological University, Munster Technological University, South East Technological University, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design & Technology, Mary Immaculate College, Marino Institute of Education, National College of Art and Design, National College of Ireland, Royal Irish Academy, Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies, Dublin Dental Hospital
Intake: September 2026 (award start 1 Sep 2026)
Eligible nationalities: Open to applicants of all nationalities (no citizenship/residency restriction). Applicants are categorised by nationality/residency: Category 1 = EU/EEA, UK, Switzerland or Ukraine nationals ordinarily resident there for 3 of the 5 years before 1 Sep 2025; Category 2 = all others, including Bangladeshi nationals. Most awards go to Category 1; a proportion go to exceptional Category 2 applicants.
Language: Applications accepted only in English or Irish. No specific IELTS/TOEFL band is set by the scholarship itself; English-proficiency requirements are set by the host Research Body's admission.
Standardized tests: Not required (no GRE/GMAT requirement stated)
Min GPA: First-class or upper second-class honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent), or else a master's degree
Funding covers: Living stipend · Tuition fee contribution (partial for non-EU; capped) · Research/direct costs
Supervisor first: Required before applying
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Renewal: Full-time progress within the awarded duration (2 years for master's by research); subject to Research Ireland's General Terms and Conditions and progress reporting
Opens: 11 September 2025 (12:00 Irish time)
Results by: End of April 2026 (call outcome)
Timeline notes: These are the 2026 Call dates (the cycle whose award start date is 1 September 2026). As of 2026-06 this call is CLOSED (applicant deadline 23 Oct 2025; supervisor deadline 6 Nov 2025; Research Office endorsement 13 Nov 2025). The next (2027) call had not opened as of 2026-06; expect a similar Sept/Oct 2026 cycle. Award start date for this cycle: 1 September 2026.

Sources & provenance

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Central European University (CEU) Vienna Master's Financial Aid (Tuition Award + Stipend Award)

Vienna, Austria · Central European University (CEU)

FundsMaster's Tuition Award: merit-based, may cover 50% up to 80% of the tuition fee (full tuition only in exceptional cases) · Master's Stipend Award: EUR 300/month up to EUR 750/month toward living costs · Awarded purely on academic merit; no separate scholarship application — indicate interest in the application's 'Funding' section · Stipend transferred to a SEPA EUR bank account by the 4th of each month once enrolled and arrived in Vienna

Partial funding

Deadline Closed October 15, 2025 (Admission Round 1, 23:59 CET) — the effective financial-aid deadline for a Bangladeshi applicant, who is restricted to Round 1 as a visa-sensitive country. (Round 2 deadline February 4, 2026 also carries financial aid but is NOT open to visa-sensitive countries including Bangladesh.) Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Duration: 1 or 2 years (depending on program)
Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Master's Tuition Award: merit-based, may cover 50% up to 80% of the tuition fee (full tuition only in exceptional cases)
Master's Stipend Award: EUR 300/month up to EUR 750/month toward living costs
Awarded purely on academic merit; no separate scholarship application — indicate interest in the application's 'Funding' section
Stipend transferred to a SEPA EUR bank account by the 4th of each month once enrolled and arrived in Vienna

⚠ Must know before you apply

NOT guaranteed full funding: the Master's Tuition Award covers 50%-80% of tuition (full only in exceptional cases) plus a EUR 300-750/month stipend — a strong applicant gets a partial-tuition + partial-living package, not an automatic full ride.
Bangladesh is on CEU's official visa-sensitive countries list — a Bangladeshi applicant can apply in Admission Round 1 only (deadline October 15, 2025), even though financial aid is also offered in Round 2 (Feb 4, 2026) for non-visa-sensitive applicants.
Institutional CEU financial aid is awarded only in the first two admission rounds; applying in Round 3 or 4 means no CEU financial aid.
There is a non-refundable EUR 30 application fee that cannot be waived (except Erasmus Mundus MESPOM / Mundus MAPP applicants).
Funding is merit-based and decided by the department; most departments interview pre-selected candidates before a final decision.
The separate donor-funded 'Postgraduate Opportunity Scholarship' is limited to a 30-country list (Central & Eastern Europe / former Soviet Union) that does NOT include Bangladesh — so a Bangladeshi cannot rely on that award.
Some Department of Economics programs require GRE or GMAT, so this is NOT universally test-free — check your specific program.
Written materials must be prepared without generative-AI tools (beyond basic grammar/spelling); interviewed candidates must show English consistent with their written submissions.
CEU's degrees are accredited in both the US and Austria; the campus is in Vienna (with a Budapest office).

Documents required

Academic records: complete official bachelor's transcript and bachelor's diploma in English (interim transcript + certificate of enrolment if still studying)
Proof of English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Cambridge/Duolingo) unless exempt (English first language or English-medium degree with confirming letter)
Curriculum Vitae or resume
Academic writing submission(s) — statement of purpose / research proposal / academic essay / writing sample (program-specific)
Two confidential letters of recommendation, written in English, submitted by recommenders via the online system
GRE or GMAT scores (only for certain Department of Economics programs)
Indicate interest in financial aid in the 'Funding' section of the online application

Full details

Stipend: EUR 300-750 per month (Master's Stipend Award; merit-based, amount varies)
App. fee: EUR 30 per candidate per admissions cycle (irrespective of number of programs applied to). Non-refundable and cannot be waived. Paid via the online application after the first submission. (Erasmus Mundus programs MESPOM/Mundus MAPP are exempt unless also applying to other CEU programs.)
Universities: Central European University (CEU)
Intake: Fall 2026 (academic year 2026/2027)
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities — "Candidates from any country can apply for CEU financial aid." Bangladesh is eligible, but Bangladesh is on CEU's official visa-sensitive countries list, so a Bangladeshi applicant may apply in Admission Round 1 only (deadline October 15, 2025).
Language: Proof of English proficiency required (e.g. TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1/C2, Duolingo). Exemption if English is your first language, or if you obtained/will obtain a Bachelor's/Master's taught exclusively in English (upload an official letter from your university confirming English-medium instruction). The Admissions Office may still request a test score.
Standardized tests: Generally not required. Some Department of Economics programs require GRE or GMAT as an entry condition — check the specific program page.
Funding covers: Partial tuition (50%-80%; full only in exceptional cases) · Living stipend (EUR 300-750/month)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Interview stage: Yes
Renewal: For two-year master's, continued funding is conditional on completing the previous year in good standing (CEU financial aid policy). Stipend paid by the 4th of each month once enrolled and physically arrived in Vienna; no retroactive payments for late arrivals.
Opens: Application open ahead of the Round 1 deadline
Results by: Round 1 admission decisions: December 1, 2025 – January 15, 2026
Timeline notes: Dates are for the 2026/2027 admission cycle — the most recent published cycle as of the 2026-06 anchor; the Round 1 deadline (Oct 15, 2025) has already passed. CEU financial aid is awarded only in the first two admission rounds. Bangladesh is on CEU's visa-sensitive countries list, so a Bangladeshi can apply in Round 1 only — making October 15, 2025 the operative deadline despite the February financial-aid round being open to others.

Sources & provenance

CEU — Financial Aid (Funding Your Studies; Master's Tuition & Stipend Awards; 'any country' eligibility) accessed 2026-06-18
CEU — Apply to a Master's Program (deadlines, rounds, required documents, application fee, interview) accessed 2026-06-18
CEU — Scholarships Funded by CEU Supporters (donor awards incl. Postgraduate Opportunity Scholarship 30-country list) accessed 2026-06-18
CEU — List of visa-sensitive countries 2026/27 (confirms Bangladesh is visa-sensitive → Round 1 only) accessed 2026-06-18

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Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung Scholarship (Studienwerk) — International Students (Master's)

Germany · Any state or state-recognized German university

FundsMonthly living-cost stipend based on BAföG rates (Lebenshaltungsstipendium) — does NOT have to be repaid, unlike BAföG · Income-independent study-cost lump sum (Studienkostenpauschale) of currently 300 EUR per month · Subsidies toward health and care insurance (analogous to BAföG) · Optional child-care supplement for scholarship holders with children (analogous to BAföG) · Comprehensive non-material program: political education, summer schools, workshops, symposia, educational trips, skills seminars, and access to 250+ academic confidants/networks

Fully fundedNo IELTSNo GRENo application feeCovers family

Deadline Closed 1 October 2025, 11:59 PM Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts See details ↓

What the funding covers

Monthly living-cost stipend based on BAföG rates (Lebenshaltungsstipendium) — does NOT have to be repaid, unlike BAföG
Income-independent study-cost lump sum (Studienkostenpauschale) of currently 300 EUR per month
Subsidies toward health and care insurance (analogous to BAföG)
Optional child-care supplement for scholarship holders with children (analogous to BAföG)
Comprehensive non-material program: political education, summer schools, workshops, symposia, educational trips, skills seminars, and access to 250+ academic confidants/networks

⚠ Must know before you apply

German proficiency at B2 level is mandatory even for English-taught Master's programs — proof required at application (B1 + ongoing B2 course accepted as a stopgap).
You must already be in Germany to study: applicant must be enrolled (or at least admitted) at a German state/state-recognized university and physically residing in Germany for the studies. This is NOT a scholarship to fund a fresh move from Bangladesh — you apply once you are an international student in Germany.
15-month rule: you must not have been in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of application (unless you already completed a Bachelor's in Germany or are in university preparation).
Return-home expectation: applicants must plan to return to their home country after completing their education (an expectation, not an enforceable bond).
Tuition is NOT reimbursed — the international award is explicitly a living-cost stipend (Lebenshaltungsstipendium); fortunately most German public universities charge little or no tuition.
This international track is Master's only (PhD is a separate program); strong demonstrable social/political engagement aligned with the left-wing aims of the Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung is a core selection criterion, alongside above-average academic performance.
Bachelor's degree must be completed before the deadline; you typically apply while in your 1st Master's semester and funding begins in the 2nd semester. The application portal and forms are German-only.
Multi-stage selection including an interview with a trusted lecturer (Vertrauensdozent*in), Dec–Feb. No legal entitlement to funding.
Study in Great Britain and study abroad in your country of origin/third countries are not fundable.
Cannot hold a part-time job of more than 20 hours/week; for AA-funded international students, earnings up to the minijob limit within the 20h rule are not counted against the stipend.
Family support is limited to an optional child-care supplement (Kinderbetreuungszuschlag) for holders with children — there is no general spouse/dependent relocation or insurance package.

Documents required

Certificate of enrolment/matriculation (Immatrikulationsbescheinigung) for winter semester 2026/2027 stating completed subject- and university-semesters and the degree program (or a current admission letter if not yet enrolled)
Tabular CV (in German or English) with full educational history
Proof of social/political engagement (e.g. confirmation letters, event programs from political groups, parties, unions, associations, university bodies, NGOs)
One academic reference/assessment (Gutachten) from a lecturer/professor on your ability and performance (German or English; no template)
Proof of highest educational qualification (e.g. Bachelor's certificate) with final grade; if not in German/English, add a non-certified translation (Bachelor's certificate may be submitted by 01.11.2026 if not yet available, with a current transcript + university confirmation of successful completion)
Current transcript of records from the German university, if available
Extract from the study regulations showing the standard period of study (Regelstudienzeit)
ID card or passport
Residence permit / visa for Germany (for non-EU citizens) — a Fiktionsbescheinigung is NOT sufficient; may be submitted by 01.04.2026 if not yet held
Proof of German language skills at least at B2 level (or B1 plus proof of an ongoing/upcoming B2 course)

Full details

Stipend: Living-cost base set by BAföG rates plus a 300 EUR/month income-independent study-cost lump sum (exact base figure not published as a single fixed number on the official pages)
Duration: Up to the standard period of study (Regelstudienzeit) of the Master's program; funding typically begins in the 2nd Master's semester
App. fee: Free (online application via portal; no fee mentioned)
Age limit: Not stated for the international Master's track, but applicant must not have been in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of application (unless they already did a Bachelor's in Germany or are in university preparation)
Universities: Any state or state-recognized German university
Intake: Summer semester (1 April)
Eligible nationalities: Open to foreign nationals worldwide (including Bangladesh) who are NOT eligible under BAföG §8; EU nationals may also apply. Applicant must be physically residing/studying in Germany and intend to return home afterward.
Language: Very good German, B2 level, proof required (even if the degree is taught in English). If B2 not yet reached by the deadline, a B1 certificate plus proof of enrolment in an ongoing/upcoming B2 course is accepted.
Standardized tests: Not required (no IELTS/TOEFL/GRE mentioned; German proficiency is the language requirement)
Funding covers: Monthly living-cost stipend (Lebenshaltungsstipendium, based on BAföG rates) · Income-independent study-cost lump sum (Studienkostenpauschale) of currently 300 EUR/month · Health- and care-insurance subsidies (analogous to BAföG) · Optional child-care supplement (Kinderbetreuungszuschlag, analogous to BAföG) · Extensive non-material support: political-education events, summer schools, workshops, seminars, skills training, networks
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: No contractual financial bond. The official International Scholarships page states applicants must 'plan to return to their home country after completing their education' — this is a stated expectation only, not an enforceable bond.
Covers dependents: Yes
Interview stage: Yes
Renewal: Funding lasts up to the standard period of study; no legal entitlement to funding ('Ein rechtlicher Anspruch auf Förderung besteht nicht'); continued academic performance and engagement expected
Opens: 20 August 2025
Results by: Selection interviews with a Vertrauensdozent*in run mid-December to February; grants begin the following summer semester (1 April)
Timeline notes: Anchored to 2026-06: as of the verification date the next equivalent round had not yet opened, so dates are from the most recently opened cycle (application round opening 20 Aug 2025, deadline 1 Oct 2025) as published on the official scholarship-application page; the next round is expected around 20 Aug / 1 Oct annually. The general rule stated on the English page is '1 October for grants beginning in the summer semester (1 April) of the next year.'

Sources & provenance

Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung — Scholarship Department (main / International Scholarships, English) accessed 2026-06-18
Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung — Study scholarship eligibility incl. 'Scholarship program for international students' (English) accessed 2026-06-18
Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung — Scholarship application (cycle dates, English) accessed 2026-06-18
Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung — Bewerbungsunterlagen für internationale Studierende (required documents, German; Stand Februar 2026) accessed 2026-06-18
Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung — FAQ Studierende (funding details: 300 EUR study-cost lump sum, insurance, no tuition reimbursement, selection, no repayment) accessed 2026-06-18

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Czech Government Scholarships for Developing Countries

Czech Republic · Czech public higher education institutions

FundsExemption from tuition fees (Ministry pays a subsidy directly to the host faculty) · Monthly living stipend (Guidelines: CZK 14,000/month for follow-up Master's, CZK 15,000/month for doctoral; amount is regularly amended and set in the annual offer) · Stipend includes an amount designated for accommodation costs · One-year preparatory Czech-language course funded (for those studying in Czech) · Standard health-service costs reimbursed by the Ministry of Health

Fully fundedNo IELTSNo GREReturn-home bond

Deadline Closed 30 September 2025 Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Exemption from tuition fees (Ministry pays a subsidy directly to the host faculty)
Monthly living stipend (Guidelines: CZK 14,000/month for follow-up Master's, CZK 15,000/month for doctoral; amount is regularly amended and set in the annual offer)
Stipend includes an amount designated for accommodation costs
One-year preparatory Czech-language course funded (for those studying in Czech)
Standard health-service costs reimbursed by the Ministry of Health

⚠ Must know before you apply

Restricted nationalities only — for AY 2026/2027 the official page lists Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus (democratic forces), Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zambia, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Guatemala, Jordan; the official FAQ lists a narrower set of 7 (Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ethiopia, Georgia, Cambodia, Ukraine, Zambia). Verify the current annual offer for your country.
Citizens of the Czech Republic/EU and foreign nationals with Czech permanent residence are NOT eligible; there is no legal claim to the award.
Return-home requirement: applicants must sign an Affirmation on Return to the Sending Country upon Completion of Studies.
English-taught follow-up Master's are open to all eligible countries; Czech-taught Master's are limited to applicants from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine and Belarus and require a one-year Czech preparatory course.
No IELTS/TOEFL: applicants to English-taught programmes must sit an online entrance English test during application, plus a General knowledge test.
University entrance examinations may be required and successful passing is a precondition for the scholarship award.
A legalised, recently dated medical certificate (Annex No. 4) is mandatory; documents generally need legalised Czech (or English) translations by a sworn translator.
Stipend amount is 'regularly amended' — the binding Guidelines cite CZK 14,000/month for Master's, but the precise current figure is fixed in each year's annual offer.
Graduates of a Master's programme cannot be awarded a scholarship to study at the same or lower level.

Documents required

Application Form for a Scholarship of the Government of the Czech Republic
CV with a focus on studies and employment
Photocopy of passport (if issued)
Signed Declaration about Acceptance of the Terms and Conditions Governing the Granting of Scholarships
Signed Declaration about Acceptance of the Terms and Conditions Governing the Provision of Health Services
Signed Affirmation on Return to the Sending Country upon Completion of Studies
Legalised copy of birth certificate with legalised Czech translation
Medical confirmation of health no more than two months old, with legalised translation into English or Czech (Annex No. 4 template)
Legalised copy of Bachelor's diploma/certificate proving completion of a Bachelor's programme, with legalised Czech translation by a sworn translator
Legalised copy of Diploma Supplement or list of completed lectures/examinations with scope and grades, with legalised Czech translation
Additional information proving the awarding institution was entitled to provide university education (legalised Czech translation)
Additional information about the content of the foreign university education

Full details

Stipend: CZK 14,000/month (Master's) per Guidelines; amount regularly amended
Duration: Standard length of the study programme (follow-up Master's: two years; plus optional one-year Czech preparatory course)
Universities: Czech public higher education institutions
Intake: Academic year 2026/2027
Eligible nationalities: Citizens of designated developing countries only (AY 2026/2027 list on official page: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Ukraine, Belarus (democratic forces), Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Zambia, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Guatemala, Jordan). Not open to Czech/EU citizens or Czech permanent residents.
Language: No IELTS/TOEFL required; online entrance English test taken during application for English-taught programmes. Czech-taught programmes require a one-year Czech preparatory course (or B2-level CCE certificate).
Standardized tests: Not required (no GRE/GMAT). Online English test + General knowledge test taken during application; university entrance exams may apply.
Funding covers: tuition · stipend · health services (standard care) · preparatory Czech course
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: Must sign an Affirmation on Return to the Sending Country upon Completion of Studies
Interview stage: No
Results by: May/June (final selection); first evaluation phase 1 October to 31 January
Timeline notes: Dates are for the academic year 2026/2027 cycle (deadline 30 September 2025), which was the most recent published cycle as of 2026-06. The 2027/2028 cycle had not yet opened. Applicants already studying at a Czech university send documentation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by 22 December 2025.

Sources & provenance

MSMT — Government Scholarships - Developing Countries (official program page) accessed 2026-06-06
MSMT — Guidelines for Granting Scholarships of the Government of the Czech Republic (binding PDF) accessed 2026-06-06
MSMT — Frequently Asked Questions (official PDF) accessed 2026-06-06
Study in Czechia — Scholarships (official portal, DZS) accessed 2026-06-06

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ARES International Training Scholarships (Bourses de formations internationales) — Wallonia-Brussels Federation, Belgium

Wallonia-Brussels Federation (French-speaking Belgium), Belgium · Higher education institutions of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation (ARES member institutions)

FundsMonthly subsistence allowance for 12 months, plus a reduced 13th month (for advanced bachelor's/master's degrees) · Round-trip international air travel in economy class on an IATA airline, maximum one return trip per academic year · Insurance fees paid directly by ARES · Visa-related costs (included in the subsistence allowance; amounts above 200 EUR reimbursed on justified real costs) · Inter-institution travel costs up to a maximum of 250 EUR (on justified real costs)

No application feeNo GREFully funded

Deadline Closed 2025-09-19 (12:00 Belgian time, UTC+1) via the GIRAF platform Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught
App. fee: Free

What the funding covers

Monthly subsistence allowance for 12 months, plus a reduced 13th month (for advanced bachelor's/master's degrees)
Round-trip international air travel in economy class on an IATA airline, maximum one return trip per academic year
Insurance fees paid directly by ARES
Visa-related costs (included in the subsistence allowance; amounts above 200 EUR reimbursed on justified real costs)
Inter-institution travel costs up to a maximum of 250 EUR (on justified real costs)

⚠ Must know before you apply

TARGETED AT WORKING PROFESSIONALS FROM 31 PARTNER DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: you must be a permanent resident of and work in one of the 31 eligible countries (exception: Palestinian nationals are eligible even if not residing there). Eligible countries: South Africa, Benin, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cuba, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Uganda, Peru, Philippines, DR Congo, Guinea (Conakry), Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Palestinian Territory, Tunisia, Vietnam, Zimbabwe.
Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience after the Bac+5 (for the master de spécialisation track) is required — this is NOT for fresh graduates.
DEGREE-RECENCY RULE (often mis-reported as an age limit): you must have held the relevant academic degree for a maximum of 20 years at the start of the programme (extended by one year per childbirth and/or adoption). There is no stated age limit in the official document.
For the master de spécialisation, you must hold a degree comparable to a Belgian 2nd-cycle diploma (300 ECTS / Bac+5).
You do NOT need to secure admission to a Belgian institution before applying — ARES handles placement (no two-step admission-first process).
Applications are submitted ONLY online via the GIRAF platform; you may apply for one programme only.
Applying is FREE — ARES never requests any payment at any stage; report anyone claiming to act for ARES and requesting payment.
The dossier must be completed in the language of instruction (French for most programmes) with proof of good written and spoken knowledge of it.
Selection weighs the candidate's guarantees of returning to their home/other country and reintegrating professionally to apply the training for development — a knowledge-transfer/return expectation (a selection criterion, not a formal contractual bond).
These are 1-year inter-institutional 'specialization' (de spécialisation) bachelor's/master's programmes, plus 2-6 month continuing-education courses — not standard 2-year master's degrees.
The official document does NOT separately list tuition/registration fees in its funding table; the commonly-cited 1,150 EUR/month stipend figure is from third-party sites, not the official ARES document.

Documents required

2 letters of recommendation (academic and/or professional)
Original copies of diplomas
Original copies of transcripts of records for all years
Proof of professional occupation for the last 5 years
Nationality certificate or copy of passport
Pre-project (for certain programmes — see the admission conditions specific to each programme)

Full details

Duration: 1 academic year (master/advanced bachelor de spécialisation); 2-6 months for continuing-education programmes
Universities: Higher education institutions of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation (ARES member institutions)
Intake: September 2026
Eligible nationalities: Nationals who are permanent residents of and work in one of 31 ARES partner countries (South Africa, Benin, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cuba, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Niger, Uganda, Peru, Philippines, DR Congo, Guinea-Conakry, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Palestinian Territory, Tunisia, Vietnam, Zimbabwe); Palestinian nationals eligible even if resident elsewhere
Language: Application dossier must be completed in the language of instruction (French for most programmes), with proof of good written and spoken knowledge of that language. No specific IELTS/TOEFL band stated.
Standardized tests: Not required
Funding covers: monthly subsistence allowance · international round-trip travel (economy) · insurance · visa costs · inter-institution travel
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: No
Bond / service: No formal contractual bond; however, the candidate's guarantees of returning home and applying the training for development are a selection criterion
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Post-study work: Not stated; programme expects return to home/partner country to apply acquired skills for development
Opens: 2025-08-04
Results by: June 2026
Timeline notes: Dates are for the 2026-2027 academic-year cycle (call opened 4 Aug 2025, closed 19 Sep 2025). As of 2026-06 this is the most recent published cycle; the 2027-2028 call had not yet opened. A separate deadline of 12 Sep 2025 16:00 applied to requests to create/validate new GIRAF accounts.

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ADISURC Campania Right-to-Study Scholarship (A.Di.S.U.R.C. Borsa di studio)

Campania (Naples, Caserta, Salerno, Benevento), Italy · University of Naples Federico II, University of Naples L'Orientale +5

FundsAnnual cash scholarship by residence status and ISEE band: fuori-sede €4,490–€8,068; pendolare €2,345–€4,715; in-sede €1,430–€3,252 (Table 1, DM 1320/2021) · +15% top-up for students with ISEE below half the maximum; +20% for female students on STEM courses · Exemption from the regional DSU tax (lowest €125.50 bracket for developing-country / scholarship-eligible students) and from the university all-inclusive tuition contribution (contributo onnicomprensivo) · Canteen meals: a free daily meal for in-sede winners; first-category subsidised price €2.00–€2.50/meal for developing-country students; free canteen for eligible-but-unfunded students · Accommodation: a residence (posto alloggio) place for fuori-sede scholarship winners · Optional international-mobility top-up of €600.00 per month for beneficiaries joining a mobility programme

No IELTSNo application feeNo GREFully funded

Deadline Closed 18 September 2025, 12:00 (noon) Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Annual cash scholarship by residence status and ISEE band: fuori-sede €4,490–€8,068; pendolare €2,345–€4,715; in-sede €1,430–€3,252 (Table 1, DM 1320/2021)
+15% top-up for students with ISEE below half the maximum; +20% for female students on STEM courses
Exemption from the regional DSU tax (lowest €125.50 bracket for developing-country / scholarship-eligible students) and from the university all-inclusive tuition contribution (contributo onnicomprensivo)
Canteen meals: a free daily meal for in-sede winners; first-category subsidised price €2.00–€2.50/meal for developing-country students; free canteen for eligible-but-unfunded students
Accommodation: a residence (posto alloggio) place for fuori-sede scholarship winners
Optional international-mobility top-up of €600.00 per month for beneficiaries joining a mobility programme

⚠ Must know before you apply

Means-tested regional right-to-study (DSU) grant, NOT a merit/excellence or admission scholarship — you must already be admitted/enrolled at a Campania university and be low-income.
Income caps are strict: ISEE (incl. economic situation abroad) ≤ €25,500 AND equivalent asset indicator (ISPE) ≤ €54,000.
Foreign non-EU students MUST obtain an ISEE parificato (ISEEUP) from an Italian CAF using documents proving 2023 family income/assets abroad; scholarship payment is suspended until the ISEEUP is delivered.
Amount depends on residence status: fuori-sede (family ≥30 km away, living near campus ≥10 months) get the largest grant plus a housing place; pendolare and in-sede get less.
First-year master's students must have ≈150 credits recognised at enrolment, then earn ≥20 CFU by 30/11/2026 to keep 100% of the grant; failing the credit threshold revokes or halves it.
Awarded on a ranking list subject to available regional funds — being 'idoneo' (eligible) does not guarantee payment, though eligible-but-unfunded students still get free canteen access.
Application is fully online via the ADISURC reserved student area; the deadline is firm (12:00, 18 September 2025) for academic year 2025/2026.

Documents required

Online application via the ADISURC reserved student area (foreign nationals use accreditation credentials; Italian adults use SPID/CIE)
ISEE attestation for right-to-study services; foreign non-EU students must obtain an ISEE parificato / ISEE Universitario Parificato (ISEEUP) from a convenzionato Italian CAF (free)
For the ISEE parificato: declaration of the family nucleus of origin and each member's gross income earned abroad in 2023, plus supporting documents on family income and assets held abroad
Dichiarazione Sostitutiva Unica (DSU, Mod. MB.2) underlying the ISEE
Proof of admission/enrolment at a Campania university (Federico II, L'Orientale, Vanvitelli, Parthenope, Salerno, Sannio, or a Campania AFAM institution)
Self-certification of merit/credits (residence status: in sede / pendolare / fuori sede)

Full details

Duration: 1 academic year, renewable for the normal duration of the degree (plus one further semester) subject to credit/merit requirements
App. fee: Free (online application via the ADISURC reserved student area)
Universities: University of Naples Federico II, University of Naples L'Orientale, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, University of Naples Parthenope, University of Salerno (UNISA), University of Sannio (Benevento), Campania AFAM (arts/music) institutions
Intake: 2025/2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities, including non-EU/foreign students from developing countries (Bangladesh eligible); foreign students prove income via an ISEE parificato. Requires admission/enrolment at a Campania university and ISEE ≤ €25,500 / ISPE ≤ €54,000.
Language: Not set by ADISURC (it funds; the university handles admission and any language requirement). Most courses are Italian-taught.
Standardized tests: Not required
Funding covers: Cash stipend · Regional DSU tax exemption · University tuition contribution exemption · Canteen meals · Accommodation (fuori-sede) · Optional €600/month international mobility top-up
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None
Renewal: Keep funding by meeting DM 1320/2021 credit milestones; first-year master's must earn ≥20 CFU by 30/11/2026 for 100% of the grant; income (ISEE/ISPE) re-assessed each year.
Post-study work: Italy/EU post-study work options apply via the university/national rules; not specified by ADISURC.
Timeline notes: Deadline and 20-CFU merit clause are from the official ADISURC 2025/2026 bando/approval news. Benefit amounts, economic thresholds, and developing-country eligibility are from the binding Regione Campania regional DSU programme (BURC); the saved copy is the 2024/2025 framework that ADISURC implements verbatim year to year. As of 2026-06 this is the most recent completed cycle. NOTE: the adisurcampania.it CDN host was unreachable for direct crawl/curl/WebFetch from the verification environment (connection timeouts at the network layer, though DNS resolves to 95.157.78.146); the URL is confirmed live and correct via the official site search index, and the quotes were verified against the saved regional BURC framework plus the indexed official approval news.

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EDiSU Pavia Right-to-Study Scholarship (Ente per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario di Pavia — Borsa di Studio)

Pavia, Italy · University of Pavia (Università degli Studi di Pavia)

FundsAnnual need-based cash maintenance grant — for off-site international students EUR 4,958–7,316/yr (by ISEE tier), plus a free daily meal (combined total up to EUR 8,134/yr) · One free meal per day at EDiSU canteens for beneficiaries (1 Jan–31 Dec 2026) · Free accommodation in an EDiSU college for off-site winners assigned a place (1,643 beds across 12 colleges) · Full exemption from all University of Pavia tuition/university fees · Reimbursement of the regional right-to-study tax · Optional international-mobility supplement up to EUR 600/month for study-abroad periods, plus travel reimbursement up to EUR 500 (non-European)

No IELTSNo application feeNo GREFully funded

Deadline Closed 15 September 2025, 12:00 pm (noon) — confirmation of the online scholarship application (4 August 2025 if also applying for college accommodation) Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Annual need-based cash maintenance grant — for off-site international students EUR 4,958–7,316/yr (by ISEE tier), plus a free daily meal (combined total up to EUR 8,134/yr)
One free meal per day at EDiSU canteens for beneficiaries (1 Jan–31 Dec 2026)
Free accommodation in an EDiSU college for off-site winners assigned a place (1,643 beds across 12 colleges)
Full exemption from all University of Pavia tuition/university fees
Reimbursement of the regional right-to-study tax
Optional international-mobility supplement up to EUR 600/month for study-abroad periods, plus travel reimbursement up to EUR 500 (non-European)

⚠ Must know before you apply

NEED-BASED, not merit-only: the hard gate is income — ISEE UNI 2025 ≤ EUR 26,516.70 AND ISPE UNI 2025 ≤ EUR 57,645.03; if either is exceeded you are ineligible regardless of grades.
Bangladesh is explicitly on Italy's D.M. 166/2025 'particularly poor countries' list, so a Bangladeshi student may submit a single consular certificate (family not of high income/social status) instead of the full legalised foreign income/asset dossier — a major paperwork shortcut. (Even without this shortcut, a Bangladeshi can still apply via the full ISEE parificato route — there is no nationality restriction.)
'Fully funded' only for OFF-SITE (relocating) students: off-site 1st-tier value is EUR 7,316 cash + meal (EUR 8,134 total) or a free EDiSU college bed, plus full tuition exemption — a Bangladeshi relocating to Pavia counts as off-site. An applicant who counts as on-site/commuter gets far less. Off-site status must be evidenced (registered ≥10-month rental or EDiSU college place) by 6 Nov 2025.
Two-deadline process: (1) confirm the ONLINE application by 15 Sept 2025 noon, AND (2) deliver ORIGINAL hard-copy foreign income documents (or the consular poor-country certificate) to EDiSU by the same date, in person or by post — no self-certification, affidavit or sworn declaration of foreign income is ever accepted.
Enrolment at the University of Pavia is required by 14 Nov 2025 (you need not be enrolled at the time you apply, but must complete enrolment within the deadlines). The award funds the cost of study at Pavia; it is tied to actually enrolling there.
Renewal is conditional: you must hit minimum CFU credit thresholds each year (e.g. 30 CFU) by 10 August; missing the credits by 30 Nov triggers revocation and repayment of the first instalment. The grant also bars holding another incompatible public/private scholarship in the same year.
Cash is paid in instalments well into the academic year (1st instalment largely as services; cash portions from spring 2026), and you must enter your IBAN and a 'scholarship reservation commitment' online to receive money — budget for upfront living costs.

Documents required

One online application via EDiSU 'Online Student Services' portal (login with University of Pavia credentials, EDiSU credentials, or SPID; a single application covers all benefits)
Authorization for EDiSU to retrieve the ISEE UNI 2025 from INPS (for students with income/assets in Italy) OR, for students whose family is abroad, original hard-copy foreign income/asset documents to compute the ISEE parificato
For foreign (abroad) income: official statement of family-unit composition; gross 2024 income (or unemployment statement) per adult; number of buildings owned abroad as of 31 Dec 2024; movable assets / bank balance as of 31 Dec 2024 — all legalised by Italian diplomatic authorities (or apostille) with certified Italian translation
For 'particularly poor country' applicants (incl. Bangladesh): a statement from an Italian consular agent (or the country's diplomatic mission in Italy) certifying the family is not of known high income and social status, in lieu of the full income dossier
Proof of off-site status by 6 Nov 2025 (registered rental contract of ≥10 months in the student's/parent's name, or a private-college certificate) to qualify for the higher off-site grant
Disability certificate (law 104/1993 or ≥66% disability), if claiming the disability provisions

Full details

Stipend: Not paid monthly. Annual cash grant disbursed in instalments; for off-site students it ranges from EUR 4,958 (3rd ISEE tier) up to EUR 7,316 (1st ISEE tier) per year, plus a free daily meal. On-site (resident locally) students receive much less (EUR 1,296–2,565/yr).
Duration: 1 academic year, renewable each year of the master's programme subject to meeting the merit (CFU credit) and income (ISEE/ISPE) requirements
App. fee: Free — the EDiSU scholarship application is submitted online at no cost; one online application covers all benefits.
Age limit: No age limit stated by EDiSU for the scholarship.
Universities: University of Pavia (Università degli Studi di Pavia)
Intake: 2025/2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities. Eligibility is need-based (not by country list): any student duly enrolled at the University of Pavia for 2025/2026 who meets ISEE UNI 2025 ≤ EUR 26,516.70 and ISPE UNI 2025 ≤ EUR 57,645.03 may apply. There is no EU/EEA-only rule and no closed bilateral country list. Foreign students whose family income/assets are abroad prove their finances via an ISEE parificato (legalised foreign documents); students from 'particularly poor countries' (D.M. 166/2025, on which Bangladesh is explicitly listed) instead submit a consular statement that the family is not of known high income/social status. A Bangladeshi national who enrols at Pavia is therefore eligible — either via the poor-country consular certificate or via the full ISEE parificato dossier.
Language: Not set by EDiSU — this is a right-to-study grant and imposes no English/Italian language test. Any language requirement is set by the chosen University of Pavia degree programme.
Standardized tests: Not required by EDiSU (no GRE/GMAT). Any admission test is set by the degree programme.
Funding covers: Annual cash maintenance grant (income- and location-tiered; off-site 1st tier EUR 7,316/yr, on-site 1st tier EUR 2,565/yr) · One free meal per day at EDiSU canteens (1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2026) · Accommodation in an EDiSU college/residence hall for off-site winners who are assigned a place · Full exemption from all University of Pavia tuition/university fees for beneficiaries · Reimbursement of the regional right-to-study tax (included in the scholarship value) · International-mobility supplement up to EUR 600/month (max 10 months) + travel reimbursement up to EUR 500 for non-European countries, for students going abroad on a recognised mobility programme
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None — no return-home or service bond.
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Must remain enrolled and meet the annual merit requirement (minimum CFU/credits by 10 August each year, e.g. 30 CFU minimums) and stay within the ISEE UNI / ISPE UNI ceilings; first-year students who complete the required credits by 10 Aug 2026 keep 100% of the grant, those finishing only by 30 Nov 2026 receive 50%; failure to reach the credits by 30 Nov 2026 triggers revocation and repayment of the 1st instalment.
Opens: Application portal open in summer 2025 (scholarship-only applicants apply before the 15 Sept 2025 deadline; combined accommodation+scholarship applicants must apply by 4 Aug 2025)
Results by: Provisional ranking by 27 October 2025; definitive ranking by 4 December 2025
Timeline notes: Dates are from the published a.y. 2025/2026 cycle, which has already opened and closed as of the 2026-06 anchor (the site's 20 May 2026 news item announces a 2nd expansion of 2025/2026 beneficiaries). The 2026/2027 cycle was not yet published as of 2026-06-20 — a Bangladeshi applicant should watch the 'Call for ordinary scholarship' page for the new notice, expecting a similar mid-September deadline. Foreign-document hard copies must reach EDiSU (in person at Via Calatafimi 11 or by post to Via Sant'Ennodio 26, 27100 Pavia) by the same 15 Sept deadline.

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EDISU Piemonte Regional Scholarship (Borsa di Studio — Right to University Study, Piedmont)

Turin (and other Piedmont locations: Alessandria, Cuneo, Novara, Vercelli), Italy · Università degli Studi di Torino (UniTo), Politecnico di Torino (PoliTo) +2

FundsAnnual cash maintenance grant paid in two instalments — non-resident full-time student up to EUR 7,918.37/yr (lowest ISEE band, no EDISU accommodation), or EUR 5,218.37/yr if assigned EDISU accommodation; amounts decrease as ISEE rises · Accommodation in EDISU residences in Turin and other Piedmont cities (must be requested together with the scholarship application) · Restaurant (meal) service and access to study halls, computer halls, library/textbook lending, and cultural and sport activities reserved for students · Tuition-fee exemption for scholarship winners and automatic reimbursement of the EUR 140 regional study tax for first-year EDISU scholarship winners (companion benefits under the Diritto allo Studio framework)

No IELTSNo application feeNo GREFully funded

Deadline Closed 09 September 2025, 12:00 (noon) Italian time (online application for bachelor's/master's/single-cycle); financial/consular documents by post — in the a.y. 2024/25 cycle by 3 Sep (scholarship+accommodation) or 26 Sep (scholarship only) Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Annual cash maintenance grant paid in two instalments — non-resident full-time student up to EUR 7,918.37/yr (lowest ISEE band, no EDISU accommodation), or EUR 5,218.37/yr if assigned EDISU accommodation; amounts decrease as ISEE rises
Accommodation in EDISU residences in Turin and other Piedmont cities (must be requested together with the scholarship application)
Restaurant (meal) service and access to study halls, computer halls, library/textbook lending, and cultural and sport activities reserved for students
Tuition-fee exemption for scholarship winners and automatic reimbursement of the EUR 140 regional study tax for first-year EDISU scholarship winners (companion benefits under the Diritto allo Studio framework)

⚠ Must know before you apply

This is a NEED-BASED right-to-study (Diritto allo Studio) grant, not a merit-only scholarship: eligibility is gated by an 'ISEE Parificato'/'ISEE Universitario' that must be <= EUR 26,306.25 (and ISPE <= EUR 57,187.53). EDISU computes the ISEE itself from your consular income/asset documents.
Bangladesh is explicitly on EDISU's list of 'particularly poor countries' — Bangladeshi students submit a single certificate issued by the Italian diplomatic mission in Bangladesh attesting the family is not of high income/high social level, in lieu of the full consular income dossier.
Two-step / dual-deadline process: (1) submit the ONLINE application by the online deadline (09 Sep 2025 noon in the 2025/26 cycle), then (2) send the consular/financial documents to EDISU BY POST/COURIER with proof of receipt. In the 2024/25 cycle the postal deadlines were 3 September (scholarship + accommodation) or 26 September (scholarship only); documents sent by any other channel are rejected.
Non-EU students with no Italian residency/SPID must register for a Temporary Access Code (valid until 30 June of the following year) to apply online.
Consular documents (family composition, income, assets) must be translated into Italian by an official translator AND legalized (or apostilled) — and the translation/legalization must be dated in the application year (e.g. 2024 for the 2024/25 cycle), not earlier.
Scholarship amount depends on ISEE band and student type (resident/commuter/non-resident); international students with family abroad are classified 'non-resident' but must submit a house rental contract after winning to actually receive the higher non-resident amount, otherwise they are paid the lower 'commuter' amount.
'Fully funded' caveat: the EDISU award is a cash grant + housing/meals, plus tuition-fee exemption and regional-tax refund for winners; combined it is effectively full funding, but the headline cash figure is income-band-dependent and is modest at higher ISEE bands.
Renewal requires CFU/credit milestones (>=20 CFU by 10 Aug for the second instalment, or by 30 Nov to keep the first instalment) — failure means repaying the instalment.

Documents required

Online application form (filled on the EDISU portal, then printed and signed)
Copy of passport — main page and signature page (black and white, scanned on a single sheet, PDF, under 1 MB)
Consular documents on family composition, annual gross income earned abroad (2023 for non-EU), and movable/immovable assets (as at 31 Dec 2023), each in original + official Italian translation, legalized/apostilled
Italian tax code (codice fiscale) issued by the Italian embassy or Agenzia delle Entrate
For students from 'particularly poor countries' (incl. Bangladesh): a single certificate issued by the Italian diplomatic mission attesting the family is not of high income/high social level (in lieu of the full consular income dossier)
Underage students: parental authorization form (Form_minorenne)
After winning, to receive the non-resident amount: a house rental contract

Full details

Stipend: Not paid monthly. Annual cash grant: non-resident full-time student up to EUR 7,918.37 (no EDISU accommodation) or EUR 5,218.37 (with EDISU accommodation) in the lowest ISEE band; amounts decrease as ISEE rises.
Duration: Annual award, renewable each academic year on meeting merit (CFU) and economic requirements
App. fee: Free (no application fee stated; online application plus financial documents by post/courier)
Age limit: No age limit stated by EDISU for the scholarship
Universities: Università degli Studi di Torino (UniTo), Politecnico di Torino (PoliTo), Università del Piemonte Orientale (UPO), Other Piedmont universities, AFAM/ISIA institutes and Schools of Language Mediation in Piedmont
Intake: Fall 2025 (a.y. 2025/2026)
Eligible nationalities: Open to EU and non-EU citizens, including students whose family resides wholly or partially abroad. Non-EU students without Italian residency/SPID apply via a Temporary Access Code. Bangladesh is explicitly listed among the 'particularly poor countries' eligible for the simplified income-certificate route.
Language: Not set by EDISU — EDISU is a right-to-study (need+merit) grant and imposes no English/Italian test. Any language requirement is set by the chosen Piedmont university/degree programme.
Standardized tests: Not required by EDISU
Funding covers: Cash maintenance grant (paid in two instalments) · Accommodation in EDISU university residences (if requested and assigned) · Restaurant/meal service · Tuition-fee exemption and regional study-tax (EUR 140) reimbursement for scholarship winners (companion benefits under the Diritto allo Studio framework, granted/automatic per the competition notice)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: To get the second instalment, students must achieve and register at least 20 credits (CFU) by 10 August 2025; failing that, at least 20 CFU by 30 November 2025 to keep the first instalment, otherwise the first instalment (and any accommodation value at EUR 8.18/day) must be repaid.
Opens: 25 July 2025
Results by: Provisional and final ranking lists published in the online portal (no individual notifications)
Timeline notes: Online-application dates are from the published a.y. 2025/2026 cycle (25 July–09 September 2025), which has opened and closed as of the 2026-06 anchor; the 2026/27 cycle was not yet published as of the 2026-06-18 check. Document-submission deadlines (3 Sep / 26 Sep) are quoted from the a.y. 2024/25 international-students guidelines, the latest detailed English procedural guide EDISU has published — confirm the exact 2025/26 postal deadlines in the current Notice of Competition.

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DSU Toscana / ARDSU Right-to-Study Scholarship (Borsa di studio)

Florence, Pisa, Siena, Italy · University of Florence, University of Pisa +2

FundsMonetary maintenance (cash) grant - amount varies by economic condition (ISEE/ISPE) and by student status: in-sede (resident), pendolare (commuter), or fuori sede (away-from-home) · Free access to DSU Toscana university dining/meal services (ristorazione) for winners and eligible non-winners · Free university accommodation for winners (subject to residence availability); eligible non-winners pay 250 EUR/month · Exemption from the regional right-to-study tax (tassa regionale) · Additional grant top-up and specially-equipped accommodation for students with disabilities

No IELTSNo application feeNo GRE

Deadline Closed 5 September 2025, 13:00 (bachelor, master and single-cycle master); 14 November 2025, 13:00 for PhD/specialisation Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Monetary maintenance (cash) grant - amount varies by economic condition (ISEE/ISPE) and by student status: in-sede (resident), pendolare (commuter), or fuori sede (away-from-home)
Free access to DSU Toscana university dining/meal services (ristorazione) for winners and eligible non-winners
Free university accommodation for winners (subject to residence availability); eligible non-winners pay 250 EUR/month
Exemption from the regional right-to-study tax (tassa regionale)
Additional grant top-up and specially-equipped accommodation for students with disabilities

⚠ Must know before you apply

Two-step process: this is a regional right-to-study (diritto allo studio) scholarship, NOT an admission scholarship - you must separately gain admission/enrolment at a University of Florence, Pisa or Siena (or other Tuscan institution) before/while applying.
Need-based AND merit-based: eligibility hinges on ISEE/ISPE economic indicators plus merit/credit requirements; the second instalment is paid only if the credit (merit) requirement under art. 5.3 of the bando is met by the stated dates.
Coverage is living support (cash maintenance grant + free meals + free housing for winners + regional-tax exemption), NOT a tuition-paying scholarship; tuition itself is not paid as a line item - tuition relief for low-income students comes separately via the regional-tax exemption and the university 'no-tax area' (handled by the university, not DSU Toscana). Do not assume tuition is covered.
Extra-EU applicants (incl. Bangladesh) must submit family-status, income, buildings and movable-asset documents in original, translated into Italian and LEGALISED by the Italian diplomatic authorities in the country of origin.
Developing-country applicants - Bangladesh is explicitly named in the MUR decree 166/2025 'Paesi particolarmente poveri' list - must ALSO provide a consular/embassy certificate that the family is not high-income, legalised by the Prefecture.
Grant is paid only to an Italian or SEPA-area IBAN held in the student's own name.
Application is filed according to the applicant's Country of origin (EU / Extra-EU / developing-country routes differ).
Free accommodation for winners is subject to residence availability (nei limiti delle disponibilita dell'Azienda); eligible non-winners pay 250 EUR/month.

Documents required

Online application submitted via Sportello Studente (sportellostudente.dsu.toscana.it)
Dichiarazione Sostitutiva Unica (DSU) valid for subsidised right-to-study services (for those subject to it)
For Extra-EU students: documentation under art. 8 of the bando on family status, income, buildings (fabbricati) and movable assets (patrimonio mobiliare) - in original, translated into Italian and legalised by the Italian diplomatic authorities of the country of origin
For students from developing countries (incl. Bangladesh): a certification from the Italian Representation in the country of origin, OR from the applicant's Embassy/Consulate in Italy, stating the family is not known to have a high income and high social level - legalised by the Prefecture
Italian or SEPA-area IBAN in the beneficiary student's own name (for grant payment)

Full details

Duration: 1 academic year, renewable per cycle (annual scholarship 01.10.2025-30.09.2026; semester scholarship 01.10.2025-31.03.2026)
App. fee: Free (online application via Sportello Studente)
Universities: University of Florence, University of Pisa, University of Siena, Other Tuscan higher-education institutions, Fine Arts Academies and Conservatories
Intake: Academic year 2025/2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities, including Extra-EU and developing-country students (Bangladesh is explicitly listed in MUR decree 166/2025). Applicants must be regularly enrolled (or intending to enrol) for a first degree at a University of Florence, Pisa or Siena or another Tuscan higher-education institution, and must apply via the route matching their country of origin (EU / Extra-EU / developing country).
Language: Not specified by DSU Toscana; the scholarship is a right-to-study benefit and sets no English/Italian test requirement (language requirements, if any, are set by the host university for admission).
Standardized tests: Not required
Funding covers: Monetary maintenance grant (amount varies by economic condition and in-sede/pendolare/fuori-sede status) · Free university meals (ristorazione) · Free accommodation for winners, subject to availability · Exemption from the regional study tax (tassa regionale)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Need-based (ISEE/ISPE economic thresholds) AND merit-based: winners must reach the credit/merit requirement (art. 5.3 of the bando) within the stated dates; the Agency verifies credits ex officio. Second instalment is paid only if the merit requirement is met by 31.05.2026 (or by 10.08.2026 for a later payment).
Opens: 15 July 2025 (bachelor/master/single-cycle master); 25 September 2025 (PhD/specialisation)
Results by: Provisional rankings 30 September 2025; definitive rankings for first-year master's 1 December 2025 (scholarship-only ranking for bachelor/single-cycle master 4 November 2025)
Timeline notes: Dates are the a.a. 2025/2026 cycle, which is the most recent known cycle as of the 2026-06 anchor (it has already opened and closed). A DSU (Dichiarazione Sostitutiva Unica) had to be signed by 5 September 2025. The 2026/2027 bando was not yet published on the official page at time of verification.

Sources & provenance

DSU Toscana - Borsa di studio (official scholarship page, a.a. 2025/2026) accessed 2026-06-18
DSU Toscana - Foreign students (English eligibility & documentation page) accessed 2026-06-18
DSU Toscana - Studenti stranieri (Italian eligibility & documentation page) accessed 2026-06-18
MUR Decreto Ministeriale n. 166 del 3-3-2025 - 'Elenco Paesi Particolarmente Poveri' (developing-country list; Bangladesh listed) per official university reproduction (Univ. of Bologna) accessed 2026-06-20

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ER.GO Scholarship (Borsa di studio) — Regional Right-to-Study Authority of Emilia-Romagna

Emilia-Romagna (Bologna, Modena & Reggio Emilia, Parma, Ferrara, Forlì-Cesena, Rimini), Italy · University of Bologna, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE) +3

FundsCash scholarship to cover study/living expenses, scaled by family ISEE band and resident/commuter/non-resident status (A.Y. 2025/26 up to €7,072.10/yr for a non-resident in the lowest ISEE bracket) · Total exemption from university tuition fees for scholarship applicants · Refund of the regional Right-to-Study (DSU) tax · +15% increase if ISEE ≤ €12,500; +20% for female students in STEM courses (increases not cumulative) · Option to convert part of the scholarship into prepaid catering/meal vouchers

No IELTSNo application feeNo GREFully funded

Deadline Closed 2025-09-01 Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research
App. fee: Free

What the funding covers

Cash scholarship to cover study/living expenses, scaled by family ISEE band and resident/commuter/non-resident status (A.Y. 2025/26 up to €7,072.10/yr for a non-resident in the lowest ISEE bracket)
Total exemption from university tuition fees for scholarship applicants
Refund of the regional Right-to-Study (DSU) tax
+15% increase if ISEE ≤ €12,500; +20% for female students in STEM courses (increases not cumulative)
Option to convert part of the scholarship into prepaid catering/meal vouchers

⚠ Must know before you apply

Means-tested, not merit-ranked: both ISEE and ISPE must be below the annual thresholds (A.Y. 2025/26: ISEE €25,000; ISPE €50,000). If even one exceeds, you cannot apply.
Non-EU applicants must submit home-country income/asset documents translated into Italian and legalized by the Italian Embassy/Consulate, processed via Dossier Utente (a CAF office can assist); ER.GO warns against paying intermediaries.
Two-step: it is not an admission scholarship — you must separately gain admission and enrol at a participating Emilia-Romagna university by the bando deadline, or the benefit is revoked.
Amount is modest and entirely income-dependent; the largest cash figure (€7,072.10) applies only to a non-resident student in the lowest ISEE band — resident students get far less. "Fully funded" here means tuition exemption + a means-based living grant, not a fixed government stipend.
Merit kicks in after year one: you must hit the minimum CFU credits in the bando tables each year to receive/keep payment, otherwise installments may be reclaimed.
Deadlines are stated as mandatory and non-extendable; you must also finalize enrolment by the separate enrolment deadline and document a domicile to claim the higher non-resident amount.

Documents required

Online benefits application via er-go.it (INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS — HOW TO APPLY) or a recognised CAF office
Personal data form (DATI PERSONALI) and economic data form (DATI ECONOMICI)
Family-unit composition certificate
Certificate of each adult family member's 2024 work activity and gross income (issued by the competent fiscal authority of the home country)
Certificate of buildings owned at 31 Dec 2024 (surface area) and of residual mortgage
Certificate of assets owned by each family member at 31 Dec 2024
All foreign documents translated into Italian and legalized/apostilled by the Italian diplomatic authority (or replaced by a certificate from the country's Embassy/Consulate in Italy legalized at the Prefettura)
For "particularly poor" (Table A) countries: certificate from the Italian Representation in the country of origin attesting the family is not of high income/high social level

Full details

Stipend: Annual, not monthly. A.Y. 2025/26 max €7,072.10/yr (non-resident, ISEE ≤ €16,666.67); €4,132.85 commuter; €2,850.26 resident. Lower amounts in higher ISEE brackets. +15% if ISEE ≤ €12,500; +20% for female STEM students (not cumulative).
Duration: 1 academic year, renewable each year of the course by reapplying and meeting the minimum-credit merit requirement
Universities: University of Bologna, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE), University of Parma, University of Ferrara, AFAM higher arts & music institutes in Emilia-Romagna
Intake: A.Y. 2025/2026
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities — "regardless of citizenship or country of residence" for students enrolled at an Emilia-Romagna university/AFAM. Non-EU students (incl. Bangladesh) apply with home-country income/asset documents translated into Italian and legalized by the Italian Embassy/Consulate; students from "particularly poor" countries (Table A) also file an Italian-Representation certificate.
Language: Not set by ER.GO — this is a means-tested right-to-study award, not a merit/language competition. Language requirements (if any) are set by the host university's admission, not by ER.GO.
Standardized tests: Not required
Funding covers: Cash scholarship (living costs) scaled by ISEE band and resident/commuter/non-resident status · Total exemption from university tuition fees (auto-acquired by ER.GO for scholarship applicants) · Refund of the regional DSU tax · Optional conversion of part of the scholarship into catering/meal vouchers
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: First-year students qualify on economic condition alone; to receive payment and to keep/renew the scholarship in later years, students must reach the minimum number of credits (CFU) set in the bando merit tables each academic year, otherwise installments received may have to be paid back.
Opens: 2025-07-03
Results by: Provisional ranking lists published after the application deadline; pre-definitive and definitive lists follow (dates on the dedicated ER.GO page).
Timeline notes: Dates are the published A.Y. 2025/2026 cycle (Borsa di studio: opens 03/07/2025, closes 01/09/2025), the most recent cycle as of 2026-06; the A.Y. 2026/2027 bando was not yet published on the official deadlines page at access. Deadlines are stated to be mandatory and cannot be postponed.

Sources & provenance

ER.GO — Focus on: Scholarship (international students) accessed 2026-06-18
ER.GO — Economic thresholds for access (A.Y. 2025/2026) accessed 2026-06-18
ER.GO — Deadlines to apply for benefits (A.Y. 2025/2026) accessed 2026-06-18
ER.GO — How to apply (international students) accessed 2026-06-18
ER.GO — What you need (income/assets abroad) accessed 2026-06-18
ER.GO — Guide to Application, Announcement A.Y. 2025/26 (PDF): who can apply, non-EU documentation, scholarship amounts §7.1 accessed 2026-06-18
University of Bologna — ER.GO study grants, housing, meal vouchers accessed 2026-06-18

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DiSCo Lazio Right-to-Study Scholarship (Borsa di studio per il Diritto allo Studio Universitario)

Rome (and Lazio region — Cassino, Viterbo), Italy · Sapienza University of Rome, University of Rome Tor Vergata +4

FundsAnnual cash scholarship: a.y. 2025/2026 EUR 6,472.10 (fuori sede / off-site), EUR 3,532.85 (pendolare / commuter), EUR 2,250.26 (in sede / on-site); +15% if ISEE below EUR 13,974.30 (amounts per third-party Money.it; official thresholds confirmed on the call page) · Two free daily canteen meals (additional value ~EUR 600) for scholarship winners/idonei · Right to apply for a place in a DiSCo university residence (accommodation for off-site students) · Grants for international mobility (study/internship abroad)

No IELTSNo application feeNo GREFully funded

Deadline Closed 2025-07-22 Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Annual cash scholarship: a.y. 2025/2026 EUR 6,472.10 (fuori sede / off-site), EUR 3,532.85 (pendolare / commuter), EUR 2,250.26 (in sede / on-site); +15% if ISEE below EUR 13,974.30 (amounts per third-party Money.it; official thresholds confirmed on the call page)
Two free daily canteen meals (additional value ~EUR 600) for scholarship winners/idonei
Right to apply for a place in a DiSCo university residence (accommodation for off-site students)
Grants for international mobility (study/internship abroad)

⚠ Must know before you apply

Two-step / NOT an admission scholarship: this is a regional Diritto allo Studio (right-to-study) grant — you must separately gain admission and enrol at a Lazio university (Sapienza, Tor Vergata, Roma Tre, Cassino, Tuscia, or any AFAM/university with legal HQ in Lazio) by 10 February 2026, under penalty of exclusion.
Strictly need-gated: ISEE/ISEEUP must be <= EUR 27,948.60 AND ISPE/ISPEUP <= EUR 60,757.87 — exceeding even one value causes exclusion. For non-EU students DiSCo computes an 'ISEE Universitario Parificato' (ISEEUP) from your home-country consular income/asset documentation (Annex D consular declaration; Annex F exchange rates).
Cash amount is modest and tied to residence status: up to ~EUR 6,472/yr for off-site students, far less for commuters/on-site. It is a need-based living-support grant plus free meals and the right to apply for housing — not a high-value research stipend.
Statutory tuition/regional-tax exemption (DSU): under Italy's national Right-to-Study framework, scholarship winners/idonei are generally exempt from the regional study tax and university tuition contribution. DiSCo's own English pages do not restate this, so confirm it with your Lazio university — it is not asserted verbatim on the DiSCo source.
Merit/credit requirement: first-year students need only valid enrolment; students beyond year one must have earned the credits in Annex H Tables 2/3 by 10 August of the application year.
International students with foreign-only documents must register for DiSCo credentials, then complete IN-PERSON identification at an affiliated CAF office in Lazio and sign the ISEEUP at a CAF (ISEEUP deadline for non-residents was 10 December 2025 for the 2025/2026 cycle).
Incompatible with other direct right-to-study benefits, including Italian MFA (MAECI) scholarships and university merit scholarships — you cannot hold both. It IS compatible with university/EU mobility contributions, 150-hour collaborative fellowships, and housing-only grants.
Cycle timing: the 2025/2026 application window already closed (opened 10 June 2025, deadline 22 July 2025); the next 2026/2027 call typically opens around May and closes the third week of July.

Documents required

Valid passport (login credential for international students with foreign-only documents)
In-person identification at an affiliated CAF office in Lazio (to obtain/validate DiSCo credentials)
ISEE Universitario Parificato (ISEEUP) signed at an affiliated CAF — computed from home-country income/asset documentation for non-EU students
Consular declaration of family income, assets and household composition (Annex D consular declaration template; foreign documents translated/legalised as required)
Proof of enrolment / intention to enrol at a Lazio (Rome-region) university by 10 February 2026
Residence permit (if/when required), uploaded by the regularisation deadline
Online application submitted through the DiSCo portal

Full details

Stipend: Paid as an annual lump sum, not monthly. A.y. 2025/2026: EUR 6,472.10 fuori sede (off-site), EUR 3,532.85 pendolare (commuter), EUR 2,250.26 in sede (on-site); +15% if ISEE below EUR 13,974.30 (cash amounts and the +15% threshold reported by third-party source Money.it — the official bando PDF carrying these figures is image-compressed/not machine-readable; the ISEE/ISPE eligibility thresholds match the official call page exactly).
Duration: 1 academic year, renewable each year by re-applying (covers the legal duration of a master's, typically 2 years)
App. fee: Free — application is submitted online through DiSCo's portal at no charge
Age limit: No general age limit stated for the scholarship; benefit duration is tied to the legal duration of the course plus a tolerance year.
Universities: Sapienza University of Rome, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Roma Tre University, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, University of Tuscia (Viterbo), Any university or AFAM institution with legal headquarters in Lazio
Intake: Fall 2025
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities, including non-EU/international students. No closed country list and no nationality bar; international students with foreign-only documents apply via passport login + in-person CAF identification, with the income requirement assessed from home-country consular income/asset documentation. Bangladeshi nationals are eligible.
Language: Not set by DiSCo — this is a regional need+merit right-to-study grant and imposes no English/Italian test. Any language requirement is set by the chosen Lazio university/degree programme for admission.
Standardized tests: Not required by DiSCo
Funding covers: Cash scholarship (up to EUR 6,472.10/yr for off-site/fuori sede non-residents) · Two free daily canteen meals · Eligibility to apply for a DiSCo university-residence place (accommodation) · International-mobility grants
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Re-apply each academic year; merit (credit) requirement must be met by 10 August of the application year for students beyond first year, and ISEE/ISPE must stay within thresholds. More favourable merit requirements apply to students with a recognised 66%+ disability in Italy and to single mothers.
Post-study work: Governed by Italian/EU post-study work and residence-permit rules (not part of the scholarship terms).
Opens: 2025-06-10
Results by: 2025-10-10
Timeline notes: Documents the most recent fully-known cycle (a.y. 2025/2026), which opened 10 June 2025 and closed 22 July 2025 (12:00 noon); a second corrective phase closed 11 August 2025; scholarship/mobility final results published 10 October 2025. ISEEUP signing deadline for non-resident international students was 10 December 2025. As of 2026-06 the 2026/2027 call had not yet been confirmed open; DiSCo states applications run 'indicatively from May until the third week of July' each year.

Sources & provenance

Visit official page Verified 2026-06-18

International Talents @Unibo Scholarship (University of Bologna)

Bologna, Italy · Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna

FundsFull tuition fee waiver for the duration of the master's (student pays only ~€157.04/year for regional taxes, stamp duty and insurance — amounts subject to change) · Cash study grant of €6,500 per academic year, awarded for 2 academic years (€13,000 total, gross of any fees due by recipient) · Grant paid in 6 instalments (€2,500 / €2,000 / €2,000 / €2,500 / €2,000 / €2,000) tied to enrolment and university-credit (CFU) milestones · Compatible with ER.GO right-to-study support such as housing services

Fully fundedNo application feeNo IELTS

Deadline Closed 30 May 2025, 12:00 CEST Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Duration: 2 years (Second Cycle / Laurea Magistrale)
Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Full tuition fee waiver for the duration of the master's (student pays only ~€157.04/year for regional taxes, stamp duty and insurance — amounts subject to change)
Cash study grant of €6,500 per academic year, awarded for 2 academic years (€13,000 total, gross of any fees due by recipient)
Grant paid in 6 instalments (€2,500 / €2,000 / €2,000 / €2,500 / €2,000 / €2,000) tied to enrolment and university-credit (CFU) milestones
Compatible with ER.GO right-to-study support such as housing services

⚠ Must know before you apply

GRE General Test is mandatory and is the SOLE merit/award criterion: minimum Verbal+Quantitative = 290 and Analytical Writing = 3.0; below-minimum scores are excluded. The GRE must have been taken after 30 May 2020. Official ETS score (code 7850) must reach Unibo by the deadline.
Hard age limit: you must be LESS THAN 30 years old at the application deadline.
Means-tested: requires an ISEE (or equivalent foreign family economic situation) between €16,000 and €35,000; financial documents are checked by ER.GO and a negative outcome means losing the benefit.
Eligibility is by qualification, not citizenship — you must hold an admission qualification from a non-Italian education system (San Marino institutions excluded) and must be a NEW first-year enrolment (matriculation) in a Second Cycle (master's) programme; not already a Unibo student.
Funding is conditional/maintenance-based: instalments are paid only as you earn credits (10 CFU by 15 Feb 2026, 30 CFU by 15 Jul 2026, 60 CFU by 15 Jul 2027, 80 CFU or graduation, etc.) and re-enrol in year 2; you must pay your first university-fee instalment before the first scholarship instalment is paid.
Cannot be combined with several other awards (Erasmus Mundus EMJMD grants, MAECI/AICS/ER.GO/CRUI grants, UNICORE, departmental grants, foreign-government grants under Unibo agreements, etc.).
Only the Italian version of the call is legally valid; the English version is for information only. Apply only via Studenti Online — paper/fax/email applications are rejected.

Documents required

Online application via Studenti Online (studenti.unibo.it) — select the call "Call for applications International Talents @Unibo, a.y. 2025-26"
Copy of a valid passport (EU citizens may attach a valid identity document)
Copy of your unofficial GRE score report (uploaded in the application)
Official GRE General Test score report sent directly through ETS to University of Bologna (institution recipient code 7850), received by the deadline under penalty of nullity
ISEE 2025 certificate for higher education subsidies, OR equivalent foreign family-economic-situation documents submitted via ER.GO (www.er-go.it) per Art. 6

Full details

App. fee: Free (no application fee stated; application is submitted via Studenti Online)
Age limit: Must be less than 30 years old at the application deadline
Universities: Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna
Intake: Fall 2025 (a.y. 2025/26)
Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationalities ("Your citizenship is irrelevant" / "regardless of their citizenship"). The gating requirement is holding an admission qualification from an institution outside the Italian education system (Republic of San Marino institutions excluded). Bangladeshi nationals with a Bangladeshi (non-Italian) qualification are eligible.
Language: Not specified in the scholarship call (no IELTS/TOEFL requirement stated in the Call for Applications; English/Italian language proficiency is governed by the chosen degree programme's own admission rules, not by this scholarship).
Standardized tests: GRE General Test REQUIRED and used as the sole award criterion (Verbal+Quantitative ≥ 290; Analytical Writing ≥ 3.0; taken after 30 May 2020).
Funding covers: Full tuition fee waiver · Cash study grant €6,500/year for 2 years (€13,000 total)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Bond / service: None stated
Covers dependents: No
Interview stage: No
Renewal: Second-year and ongoing instalments require regular re-enrolment "in corso" for A.Y. 2026-27 and earning university credits by set deadlines (10 CFU by 15 Feb 2026; 30 CFU by 15 Jul 2026; 60 CFU by 15 Jul 2027; 80 CFU by 15 Jul 2027 or graduate within the last A.Y. 2026/27 session).
Opens: 17 January 2025, 12:00 CET
Timeline notes: Dates are for the a.y. 2025/26 cycle — the most recent published cycle as of 2026-06 (the 2026/27 call had not yet opened). Application window 17 Jan 2025 - 30 May 2025. Official GRE score (via ETS) must also reach Unibo by 30 May 2025. Separate financial-status documents window: 22 Jan - 30 May 2025 (12:00 CEST) via ER.GO. A new cycle typically opens each January.

Sources & provenance

bandi.unibo.it — official Call landing page (International Talents @Unibo, a.y. 2025-26; deadline 30 May 2025; links to ITA/EN call PDFs) accessed 2026-06-20
Official English Call for Applications PDF (International Talents @Unibo, a.y. 2025-26) accessed 2026-06-18

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DAAD EPOS - Development-Related Postgraduate Courses

Germany · Selected German state or state-recognised universities and universities of applied sciences offering EPOS-listed postgraduate courses (e.g. Universität Leipzig, Universität Stuttgart, Heidelberg, HTW Berlin, MIPLC Munich)

FundsMonthly stipend of 992 EUR for graduate (master's) scholarship holders (1,300 EUR, rising to 1,400 EUR from February 2026, for doctoral candidates) · Payments towards health, accident and personal-liability insurance cover · Travel allowance, unless covered by the home country or another funding source · Possible monthly rent subsidy (under certain circumstances) · Possible monthly allowance for accompanying family members (under certain circumstances) · Tuition exemption/waiver at EPOS-listed courses for DAAD scholarship holders (handled per course) · For German-taught courses, an included preparatory German language course (2-6 months) in Germany before the study course begins

Fully fundedNo application feeNo GRECovers familyTwo-step process

Deadline Closed Varies by chosen EPOS-listed course (no single global deadline). Example: MIDE at HTW Berlin closes 31 August 2025 for a 1 April 2026 start. Cycle 2026-2027

Key facts

Degree: Taught & research

What the funding covers

Monthly stipend of 992 EUR for graduate (master's) scholarship holders (1,300 EUR, rising to 1,400 EUR from February 2026, for doctoral candidates)
Payments towards health, accident and personal-liability insurance cover
Travel allowance, unless covered by the home country or another funding source
Possible monthly rent subsidy (under certain circumstances)
Possible monthly allowance for accompanying family members (under certain circumstances)
Tuition exemption/waiver at EPOS-listed courses for DAAD scholarship holders (handled per course)
For German-taught courses, an included preparatory German language course (2-6 months) in Germany before the study course begins

⚠ Must know before you apply

You apply DIRECTLY to a specific EPOS-listed master's course, NOT to the DAAD. Applications sent to the DAAD are not forwarded. You may apply to up to three courses, ranked by priority.
Two-step process: (1) apply to the course; (2) a selection committee proposes candidates; (3) DAAD then invites the proposed candidates to upload their complete documents to the DAAD Portal; (4) final selection. Keep PDF copies of every document ready for the portal upload.
Work-experience gate: you need a Bachelor's degree (usually a four-year course) PLUS at least two years of relevant professional experience after the Bachelor's, up to the application deadline.
Recency rule: academic degrees should normally be no more than six years old at the time of application.
Residency exclusion: applicants who have lived in Germany for longer than 15 months at the application deadline cannot be considered.
Nationality gate: open only to nationals on the OECD-DAC developing-country list supported by EPOS (Bangladesh is included — confirmed under 'South and Central Asia' in the official DAC list, validity 2024-2025); a few DAC countries are explicitly excluded (Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia incl. Kosovo, Turkey).
Development-related motivation is assessed: typical holders work in a public authority or a state/private company in a developing country on development-policy planning/projects.
Funded by Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ); scholarship announcement depends on BMZ funds being provided.
Fully funded with a living stipend (not tuition-only): stipend + insurance + travel, with tuition exempted/waived per EPOS course for DAAD scholars.

Documents required

Completed and signed DAAD application form(s) (you may apply for up to three EPOS-listed courses; list them in order of priority)
Curriculum vitae in reverse chronological order without unexplained gaps (Europass template), with exact information about studies and practical experience
One Letter of Motivation with detailed academic, professional and personal reasons for applying (if applying to more than one course, justify the choice and prioritisation of courses in a single uniform letter)
Letter of recommendation from your current employer (official letterhead, signature, official stamp, current date, not in a sealed envelope)
Certificate(s) of Employment proving at least two years of relevant work experience after the Bachelor's degree up to the time of application (ideally including a guarantee of re-employment on return home)
Recent proof of language skills: English (IELTS or TOEFL — institutional TOEFL not accepted) or German (required for German-taught courses)
Copies of higher-education degree certificates (certified translation if not in German or English)
Copy of full set of transcript of records (with an explanation of the grading system if not included)
APS Certificate (required only for applicants from the People's Republic of China)

Full details

Stipend: 992 EUR per month for graduate (master's) scholarship holders
Duration: 12 to 42 months depending on the study programme (12-24 months for a master's degree; 40-42 months for a PhD)
App. fee: No DAAD application fee mentioned; apply directly to the course (course/admission or language-test fees, if any, are separate and not specified by DAAD).
Age limit: No fixed age limit, but academic degrees should normally be no more than six years old at the time of application.
Universities: Selected German state or state-recognised universities and universities of applied sciences offering EPOS-listed postgraduate courses (e.g. Universität Leipzig, Universität Stuttgart, Heidelberg, HTW Berlin, MIPLC Munich)
Intake: Academic year 2026/2027 (intake date set by each EPOS-listed course; e.g. MIDE/HTW Berlin begins 1 April 2026)
Eligible nationalities: Open to graduates from countries on the OECD-DAC developing/newly-industrialised country list supported in the EPOS programme. Bangladesh is included (listed under 'South and Central Asia' in the official DAC list, validity 2024-2025). Excluded DAC countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia (including Kosovo) and Turkey. Applicants resident in Germany longer than 15 months at the deadline are not eligible.
Language: For English-taught courses: proof of adequate English per the course's regulations (IELTS or TOEFL; institutional TOEFL not accepted). For German-taught courses: DSH 2 or TestDaF 4 before the course starts, with at least German B1 at application (proven by certificate); a 6-month intensive German course in Germany is included but cannot replace prior B1 knowledge.
Funding covers: Monthly living stipend · Health/accident/personal-liability insurance contributions · Travel allowance · Tuition exemption/waiver (per EPOS course) · Possible rent subsidy · Possible family allowance · Preparatory German language course (German-taught courses)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Covers dependents: Yes
Renewal: Funding runs for the duration of the study programme (12-42 months) contingent on satisfactory academic progress; for German-taught courses, passing DSH 2 / TestDaF 4 is a formal prerequisite for university matriculation.
Post-study work: Programme expects graduates to return to and apply their skills in their home country/region (development-related objective); a guarantee of re-employment from the current employer is requested where possible.
Timeline notes: EPOS has no single DAAD deadline — you apply directly to the master's course and each course sets its own deadline (see the official 'List of all Postgraduate courses with application deadlines 2027/28' PDF). The DAAD selection process for all listed courses runs from end of October to March. As of 2026-06 the documented cycle is the 2026/2027 academic year from the official EPOS programme brochure; the deadlines list referenced on the page covers 2027/28 courses. Always check the individual course website/brochure for the exact, current deadline.

Sources & provenance

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Erhard Busek Grant (OeAD)

Austria · Austrian public higher education institutions (the admitting/nominating university)

FundsMonthly scholarship rate of EUR 1,300 for 24 months · One-time travel allowance of up to EUR 1,200 · Exemption from tuition fees, granted by the admitting higher education institution (tuition is not paid by the scholarship itself) · Support for the entire two-year Master's study programme in Austria

Deadline Closed Student (nominated-applicant) submissions to the OeAD: from February 2025. Phase I HEI declaration-of-interest deadline was 15.12.2024. Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Stipend: EUR 1,300 per month
Duration: 24 months (two-year Master's programme)
Degree: Taught
Age limit: 35 years

What the funding covers

Monthly scholarship rate of EUR 1,300 for 24 months
One-time travel allowance of up to EUR 1,200
Exemption from tuition fees, granted by the admitting higher education institution (tuition is not paid by the scholarship itself)
Support for the entire two-year Master's study programme in Austria

⚠ Must know before you apply

As of 2026-06 NO further call is planned: the official page states the info refers to the 2025/26 round and 'at present, no further call for applications for the Busek Scholarship is planned.' Confirm a new call before applying.
Two-step process: you CANNOT apply directly to the OeAD. The Austrian higher education institution selects and nominates students; only nominated students then apply to the OeAD ('Direct applications to the OeAD are not possible').
You must already hold unrestricted (unconditional) admission to a two-year Master's programme in Austria before being nominated.
Tuition is NOT paid by the scholarship — instead the admitting HEI exempts recipients from tuition fees; the cash benefit is the EUR 1,300/month stipend + travel allowance.
Age limit: 35 years.
Priority is given to STEM and English-taught Master's programmes (eligible ISCED field groups 5-7 and Health Sciences 0913/0914/0915/0921).
Permanent presence in Austria is required; the last semester and final degree must take place in Austria; stays abroad are limited to a maximum of one semester and the scholarship is suspended during any time abroad. International joint programmes are generally excluded.
The grant explicitly aims to integrate holders into the Austrian labour market; internships preferably in Austrian companies. Absences of 15+ days reduce the scholarship rate.

Documents required

Proof of unrestricted (unconditional) admission to a relevant two-year Master's programme in Austria
Bachelor's degree obtained at a higher education institution in an eligible non-European developing country
Nomination / letter of endorsement from the admitting Austrian higher education institution (the HEI nominates the student before the OeAD application)
Formal scholarship application submitted to the OeAD after nomination (formal requirements reviewed by the OeAD)

Full details

Universities: Austrian public higher education institutions (the admitting/nominating university)
Eligible nationalities: Nationals/graduates of non-European developing countries on OeAD's countries-of-origin list — Bangladesh is explicitly listed. Full list: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cabo Verde, Egypt, Cote d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, South Sudan, Chad, Tunisia, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vietnam. The Bachelor's degree must have been obtained at a higher education institution in such a country.
Language: Not specified by the OeAD as a fixed band; English-taught Master's programmes are favoured, and admission (incl. any language requirement) is set by the admitting Austrian university.
Standardized tests: Not required by the OeAD; any test requirement, if any, is set by the admitting Austrian university as part of admission.
Funding covers: Monthly living stipend (EUR 1,300) · One-time travel allowance up to EUR 1,200 · Tuition exemption granted by the admitting higher education institution (not paid by the scholarship itself)
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Post-study work: Programme is designed to integrate scholarship holders into the Austrian labour market (internships and final degree to take place in Austria).
Timeline notes: Most recent documented round is 2025/26. As of 2026-06 the official page states: 'This information refers to the 2025/26 application round. At present, no further call for applications for the Busek Scholarship is planned.' Verify a new call exists before treating as open. Process is two-phase: HEIs declare interest (deadline 15.12.2024), then nominated students apply to OeAD (from February 2025); results of the HEI expression of interest communicated by OeAD in February 2025.

Sources & provenance

OeAD — Erhard Busek Grant (official programme page) accessed 2026-06-18
OeAD — FAQ Erhard Busek Grant (eligibility, funding, ISCED fields, call procedure) accessed 2026-06-18

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TU Delft Scholarship for Water Governance (Faculty TPM)

Delft, Netherlands · Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) - Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management (TPM)

FundsFull tuition fees for the 2-year TU Delft TPM Master programme (statutory fee or institutional rate, per registered nationality) · Contribution toward living expenses · One-way flight ticket to the Netherlands (reported by aggregators only - NOT stated on the official announcement; verify with TU Delft)

Fully funded

Deadline Closed 1 February 2025 (23:59 CEST) Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Duration: 2 years
Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Full tuition fees for the 2-year TU Delft TPM Master programme (statutory fee or institutional rate, per registered nationality)
Contribution toward living expenses
One-way flight ticket to the Netherlands (reported by aggregators only - NOT stated on the official announcement; verify with TU Delft)

⚠ Must know before you apply

Only ONE scholarship is awarded per cycle across all three eligible programmes (MOT, EPA, CoSEM) combined - extremely competitive.
You must FIRST be (conditionally) admitted to a 2-year MSc in MOT, EPA or CoSEM; the scholarship is assessed alongside your admission - it is a two-step/parallel process.
Requires a bachelor's GPA of 80% or higher of the scale maximum from an internationally renowned university outside the Netherlands.
Must demonstrate genuine experience and ambition in water management/governance - this is a thematic award, not a general merit scholarship.
Eligibility is region-restricted; Bangladesh qualifies under the South Asia region. EU/EEA and Dutch applicants are not eligible.
Two deadlines apply (the scholarship deadline and the MSc admission deadline); the EARLIER one is leading. Submit the scholarship application by then - do not wait for an admission decision. Missing the first deadline means the scholarship application is not reviewed.
As of 2026-06 the dedicated official page 404s and the 2026-2028 TPM portal does not list this scholarship - confirm it is running for your intake before relying on it.

Documents required

Complete MSc admission application for the chosen TPM programme (MOT, EPA or CoSEM), submitted before the leading deadline
Scholarship application form (mandatory scholarship document)
Two (2) reference letters
Evidence of experience with water management/governance and clearly stated ambitions in this field

Full details

Universities: Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) - Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management (TPM)
Eligible nationalities: International applicants from any of these regions: East Asia & Pacific, Central Asia, Latin America & Caribbean, Middle East & North Africa, South Asia (includes Bangladesh), Sub-Saharan Africa. Must hold a bachelor's from a renowned university outside the Netherlands. Not open to EU/EEA or Dutch students.
Min GPA: 80% or higher of the scale maximum in the bachelor's degree
Funding covers: tuition · living expenses contribution
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Interview stage: No
Timeline notes: Dates shown are for the last confirmed cycle (intake 2025-2027, scholarship deadline 1 February 2025). As of 2026-06, the dedicated official sub-page returns HTTP 404 and the TPM student-portal scholarship page for 'Academic period 2026-2028' lists only the Justus & Louise van Effen scholarship - the Water Governance scholarship is NOT confirmed open for the 2026-2028 cycle. Verify directly with TU Delft TPM before applying. Note also: the scholarship deadline and the MSc programme application deadline can differ - whichever comes first is the leading deadline.

Sources & provenance

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Radboud Encouragement Scholarship

Nijmegen, Netherlands · Radboud University

FundsFull tuition fee waiver for the nominal duration of the Master's programme · Living-costs allowance of €13,200 (the IND-set amount, January 2025, for 2025-2026) · Costs of visa and residence permit · Health insurance and liability insurance for the stay in the Netherlands (Aon Student Insurance)

Fully fundedTwo-step process

Deadline Closed Submit in OSIRIS by 31 January 2025 23:59 CEST; application must be COMPLETE by 14 February 2025 23:59 CEST Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Degree: Taught

What the funding covers

Full tuition fee waiver for the nominal duration of the Master's programme
Living-costs allowance of €13,200 (the IND-set amount, January 2025, for 2025-2026)
Costs of visa and residence permit
Health insurance and liability insurance for the stay in the Netherlands (Aon Student Insurance)

⚠ Must know before you apply

Two-step process: scholarship selection and Master's admission are SEPARATE processes — admission to the programme does NOT imply selection for the scholarship. You must already be (or be in the process of being) fully admitted to an English-taught Master's starting 1 September.
Need-based + merit: you must declare you do NOT have sufficient funds or access to grants/loans to finance your studies at Radboud University, AND the faculty selection committee makes a selection based on academic qualities after the scholarship motivation letter has been judged.
The scholarship motivation letter must be a SEPARATE, distinct letter from your Master's-programme motivation letter, explaining specifically why you need the scholarship.
Eligibility requires a Bachelor's degree obtained OUTSIDE the Netherlands and no prior Dutch degrees/education (exchange programmes that were part of your foreign Bachelor's are excluded from this restriction); you must hold a non-EU/non-EEA passport and not be eligible for the lower EU/EEA tuition fee.
Erasmus Mundus Master's programmes and joint-degree Master's programmes are NOT eligible — only standard English-taught Radboud Master's.
Genuinely fully funded (tuition + €13,200 living allowance + insurance) — do NOT confuse it with the separate Radboud Scholarship Programme, which is PARTIAL (reduces tuition to about €2,694 and does NOT cover living costs).
Very limited slots: for 2025-2026 only 11 Encouragement Scholarships were available across faculties (Medical Sciences 6; Arts, Management, Philosophy/Theology, Science, Social Sciences 1 each).
For a two-year Master's, second-year funding is conditional: you must pass all first-year courses to qualify for the grant again in the second year.

Documents required

Online application for admission to an English-taught Master's programme in the OSIRIS Application system, indicating that you wish to apply for the Radboud Encouragement Scholarship
Two reference letters (the same letters used for the Master's application may be reused)
Curriculum vitae (the same CV used for the Master's application may be reused)
A scholarship motivation letter — must be a DIFFERENT letter than the Master's programme motivation letter, explaining why you need this scholarship in order to be able to attend Radboud University

Full details

Stipend: Living-costs allowance of €13,200 for 2025-2026 (annual, IND-set; not paid as a separate monthly stipend amount in the official text)
Duration: Nominal duration of the Master's programme (typically 1-2 years)
Universities: Radboud University
Intake: Fall (1 September) 2025
Eligible nationalities: Applicants from all non-EU/non-EEA countries (no closed bilateral list). Must hold a non-EU/non-EEA passport and not be eligible for the lower EU/EEA tuition fee. Bangladesh is eligible. Erasmus Mundus and joint-degree programmes are excluded.
Language: Must meet the English language proficiency requirement of the chosen Master's programme (typically IELTS/TOEFL; exact band set per programme).
Funding covers: Full tuition · Living-costs allowance (€13,200, IND rate) · Visa · Residence permit · Health insurance · Liability insurance
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Renewal: For a two-year Master's, you must pass all first-year courses to qualify for the grant again in the second year.
Timeline notes: Anchored to 2026-06: documenting the fully-documented 2025-2026 cycle. As of 2026-06 the 2026-2027 cycle has CLOSED and the live Encouragement page sits behind a Surfconext login wall (returns HTTP 403/login stub). The sibling Radboud Scholarship Programme page shows the equivalent 2026-2027 dates (submit by 31 January 2026 23:59 CET, complete by 14 February 2026 23:59 CET, decision before mid-April 2026). Studies start 1 September. Verify the next cycle's exact dates on the official page when it reopens.

Sources & provenance

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GRÓ Geothermal Training Programme (GRÓ GTP) — MSc Scholarship (under the auspices of UNESCO, Government of Iceland)

Reykjavík, Iceland · University of Iceland, Reykjavík University

FundsFull tuition fees at the University of Iceland or Reykjavík University · Living allowance for the duration of MSc study · MSc degree in Science or Engineering granted by University of Iceland or Reykjavík University · Up to 30 ECTS credit from the GTP Six Month Training Programme counts toward the 120-ECTS MSc

Fully fundedNo application fee

Deadline Closed 30 November (selection-process deadline each year) Cycle 2025-2026

Key facts

Degree: Research

What the funding covers

Full tuition fees at the University of Iceland or Reykjavík University
Living allowance for the duration of MSc study
MSc degree in Science or Engineering granted by University of Iceland or Reykjavík University
Up to 30 ECTS credit from the GTP Six Month Training Programme counts toward the 120-ECTS MSc

⚠ Must know before you apply

Gated on prior Fellowship: the MSc Scholarship is exclusively awarded to former Fellows who have completed the GTP Six Month Training Programme in Iceland — you cannot apply directly for the MSc without first being a Fellow.
Two-step / nomination-only entry: GTP does not accept individual applications for the Six Month Training; Fellows are nominated by the head of a government-owned geothermal research/utilisation institution or university in the home country.
Sector employment required for the prerequisite Fellowship: candidate must hold a permanent/long-term position at a government-owned energy company, research institute, or university and have practical geothermal experience.
Restricted to developing countries with sufficient geothermal potential; Bangladesh qualifies as a developing country and is not excluded, but practical access depends on a home-country geothermal institution nominating the candidate.
Fully funded (full tuition + living allowance) — not tuition-only.
MSc selection deadline is 30 November each year; applications stay valid for 2 years unless requested otherwise; results announced end of January.
Applicants must submit a clear outline of intended MSc research topics with the application.
Age guidance (under 40) and English ability apply at the Fellowship stage.

Documents required

Completed GRÓ GTP MSc and PhD Scholarship application form (relevant MSc sections)
A clear outline of the research topics or projects the applicant intends to pursue
University degree certificate from a certified university
Academic certificates and grade results (may reference certified data already submitted for the Six Month Training Fellowship application)

Full details

Duration: About 1.5 years at the university after the 6-month GTP training (the Six Month Training Programme counts for 30 of 120 ECTS); Fellows may instead complete the full 120 ECTS at the university
App. fee: No application fee mentioned; application form is submitted by email to GTP
Age limit: For the underlying Six Month Training Fellowship (prerequisite): candidate should preferably be under the age of 40 (not applicable for the Project Management and Finances line)
Universities: University of Iceland, Reykjavík University
Eligible nationalities: Nationals of developing countries with sufficient geothermal potential who have completed the GTP Six Month Training Programme as a Fellow. Bangladesh is a developing country and is not excluded; however access requires prior nomination by a home-country government-owned geothermal research/utilisation institution or university.
Language: Programme and working language is English; candidates must be able to write and understand English (no specific IELTS/TOEFL band published on the scholarship page)
Funding covers: Full tuition fees · Living allowance
Supervisor first: Not required
Two-step process: Admission, then scholarship
Interview stage: Yes
Opens: Open all year round
Results by: End of January the following year (announced on the website)
Timeline notes: Applications are accepted all year round; the selection-process cut-off is 30 November each year, with results announced at the end of January. The official page publishes a standing annual cycle rather than a year-specific one; as of the 2026-06 anchor the dates shown reflect that standing annual cycle (next cut-off 30 November 2025, results end of January 2026).

Sources & provenance

GRÓ GTP — Application for an MSc or PhD Scholarship (benefits, deadline, documents) accessed 2026-06-20
GRÓ GTP — MSc and PhD Scholarship (overview, universities, ECTS structure) accessed 2026-06-20
GRÓ GTP — Admission (nomination-only eligibility, geothermal-sector criteria, age) accessed 2026-06-20
GRÓ GTP — The Six Month Training Programme (prerequisite programme, taught in English, June–November) accessed 2026-06-20

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